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Bert Blyleven Trivia Quiz

One of the greatest pitchers in MLB history that doesn't get enough respect.

A multiple-choice quiz by Gorillaman23. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Gorillaman23

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
294,703

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
281

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who did Bert Blyleven start his long Major League career with? Hint

California Angels

Cleveland Indians

Minnesota Twins

Pittsburgh Pirates

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Question 2 of 10

2. During his career, Blyleven has pitched a remarkable 60 shutouts and 242 complete games. How many of those shutouts were no-hitters? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. Blyleven knew how to get a lot of shutouts, but he also got a lot of strikeouts. How many did he have? Hint

4011

2868

3324

3701

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Question 4 of 10

4. Although Blyleven was a great pitcher, he gave up a lot of home runs, especially in 1986, when he gave up how many home runs? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many World Series titles did Blyleven win? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. Did Bert Blyleven ever win a Cy Young Award?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. In his career, Bert Blyleven got a lot of strikeouts and a lot of wins. How many wins did he rack up? Hint

309

266

274

287

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Question 8 of 10

8. After Blyleven retired, he became a broadcaster for which Major League team? Hint

Arizona Diamondbacks

Cleveland Indians

Minnesota Twins

California Angels

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Question 9 of 10

9. His first stint in Minnesota ended in a trade because Blyleven was what? Hint

Was unhappy there

Was good trade bait to get pitcher Fergie Jenkins

Wasn't wanted there

Was showing huge decline in fan base

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which team did Blyleven end his career with? Hint

New York Yankees

Minnesota Twins

California Angels

Pittsburgh Pirates

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who did Bert Blyleven start his long Major League career with?

Answer: Minnesota Twins

Blyleven has played for (in no particular order) the Twins, the Indians, the Angels, the Pirates, and the Rangers during his 22-year career of pitching.

2. During his career, Blyleven has pitched a remarkable 60 shutouts and 242 complete games. How many of those shutouts were no-hitters?

Answer: 1

He also pitched 7 one-hitters, one of them a 10-inning shutout.

3. Blyleven knew how to get a lot of shutouts, but he also got a lot of strikeouts. How many did he have?

Answer: 3701

His highest season total was 258 which he accomplished in 1973.

4. Although Blyleven was a great pitcher, he gave up a lot of home runs, especially in 1986, when he gave up how many home runs?

Answer: 50

He set a record for most home runs given up in a season with 50. To prove it wasn't a fluke, he gave up 46 home runs the next season.

5. How many World Series titles did Blyleven win?

Answer: 2

His first one was with the 1979 "We are family" Pittsburgh Pirates, and the second one was with the 1987 Minnesota "Miracle" Twins.

6. Did Bert Blyleven ever win a Cy Young Award?

Answer: No

He finished 3rd twice (1984 and 1985), 4th once (1989), and 7th once (1973).

7. In his career, Bert Blyleven got a lot of strikeouts and a lot of wins. How many wins did he rack up?

Answer: 287

Unfortunately for him, he finished 13 wins under 300 due to arm surgery that finally forced his retirement.

8. After Blyleven retired, he became a broadcaster for which Major League team?

Answer: Minnesota Twins

He was the color commentator for Dick Bremer and most known for circling Twins fans at the game, which is called "Circle Me Bert".

9. His first stint in Minnesota ended in a trade because Blyleven was what?

Answer: Was unhappy there

He hated being with the horrible Twins (at that time) so he wanted out. This also ended his stint in Pittsburgh and Cleveland.

10. Which team did Blyleven end his career with?

Answer: California Angels

After the 1988 season, Blyleven decided to go to California and finish his career where he grew up. He lasted 3 seasons before retiring.

Source: Author Gorillaman23

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