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A quiz about the Toronto Blue Jays.

A multiple-choice quiz by bljay29. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
bljay29

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
330,451

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
209

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1986, who was the first Blue Jay to lead the AL in home runs? Hint

George Bell

Willie Upshaw

Fred McGriff

Jesse Barfield

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1989, who did Cito Gaston replace as the Jays manager after only 36 games? Hint

Buck Martinez

Bobby Cox

Jimy Williams

Roy Hartsfield

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1989, which Blue Jay led the AL in home runs? Hint

Joe Carter

Jesse Barfield

George Bell

Fred McGriff

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1998, who became the first Jay to have 30 home runs and 30 steals? Hint

Shawn Green

Joe Carter

Jose Canseco

Jose Cruz Jr

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Question 5 of 10

5. Where did Dave Stieb pitch his no-hitter? Hint

Cleveland Stadium

Sky Dome

Yankee Stadium

Exhibition Stadium

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many Gold Gloves awards did Roberto Alomar win as a member of the Jays? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many All-Star games did Dave Stieb play in? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. What team traded David Cone to the Jays in 1992? Hint

New York Mets

Montreal Expos

New York Yankees

Kansas City Royals

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many Royals did Roger Clemens strike out in 1998 to set a Blue Jay record? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1990, who set a team record for triples in one season? Hint

Roberto Alomar

Manny Lee

Devon White

Tony Fernandez

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1986, who was the first Blue Jay to lead the AL in home runs?

Answer: Jesse Barfield

Barfield starred in what many people considered the best all-around outfield of the 1980s. In 1986, Barfield delivered 40 home runs along with 108 RBIs.

2. In 1989, who did Cito Gaston replace as the Jays manager after only 36 games?

Answer: Jimy Williams

Williams was fired after getting off to a 12-24 start. Cito took over and led the Jays to the ALCS, where they lost to the eventual World Series champion Oakland A's.

3. In 1989, which Blue Jay led the AL in home runs?

Answer: Fred McGriff

Fred reached the majors full-time in 1987 and slugged 34 home runs the next year. It was his first of seven consecutive seasons with over thirty home runs. McGriff emerged as the top power hitter in the American League in 1989 as he belted 36 home runs.

4. In 1998, who became the first Jay to have 30 home runs and 30 steals?

Answer: Shawn Green

He also became the 10th Major Leaguer to hit 35 or more home runs and steal 35 or more bases in a season.

5. Where did Dave Stieb pitch his no-hitter?

Answer: Cleveland Stadium

Finally, on September 2, 1990, Stieb took care of the Cleveland Indians on the road at Cleveland Stadium. Stieb struck out nine and walked four. The final score of the game was 3-0.

6. How many Gold Gloves awards did Roberto Alomar win as a member of the Jays?

Answer: 5

Alomar won 5 straight gold golves with the Jays from 1991-1995. In total, Alomar won 10 gold gloves, five with the Jays, two with Baltimore, and his last three came with Cleveland.

7. How many All-Star games did Dave Stieb play in?

Answer: 7

After being converted from an outfielder to a starting pitcher, Stieb appeared in seven All-Star games, also a Blue Jays team record.

8. What team traded David Cone to the Jays in 1992?

Answer: New York Mets

In 1992, the Jays traded Jeff Kent for the Mets' David Cone. Cone headed to the postseason for the second time in his career as the Blue Jays won the American League East. The Jays defeated the Oakland A's in the ALCS, and the Atlanta Braves in the World Series to give Cone his first World Series ring.

9. How many Royals did Roger Clemens strike out in 1998 to set a Blue Jay record?

Answer: 18

Clemens was in his second season as a Jay when on August 25, 1998, he struck out 18 Royals. In Clemens' two seasons as a Jay, he won two Cy Young Awards, threw a Triple Crown. A pitcher's triple crown is to lead the league in wins, ERA, and strikeouts.

10. In 1990, who set a team record for triples in one season?

Answer: Tony Fernandez

In 1990, Fernandez set the team record for triples with 17, he also set a Blue Jay career mark with 72.

Source: Author bljay29

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