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Detroit Tigers History Quiz for Experts | MLB Teams

Trivia questions about the Detroit Tigers.

A multiple-choice quiz by Joseph8788. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Joseph8788

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
27,514

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
793

Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (3/10), Guest 208 (4/10), Guest 50 (1/10).

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1. Who was the MVP of the 1984 World Series? Hint

Kirk Gibson

Alan Trammell

Jack Morris

Jake Wood

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2. Denny McLain won 31 games in 1968. Who was the last major league pitcher before him to win 30? Hint

Juan Marichal

Dizzy Dean

Walter Johnson

Christy Mathewson

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3. What was a popular battle cry for Tiger fans in 1968? Hint

Sock it to 'em, Tigers

Mickey, Willie and Denny!

Bless you boys

Just score, baby

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4. Who did the Tigers lose to in the 1940 World Series? Hint

Bingo Long's Traveling All-Stars

St. Louis Cardinals

Cincinnati Reds

Chicago Cubs

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5. Before it was renamed Tiger Stadium, what was the ballpark called? Hint

Navin Field

Hot Dog Heaven

Bennett Park

Briggs Stadium

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6. What Tiger pitched the pennant-clincher on the last day of the 1940 season? Hint

Hal Newhouser

Floyd Giebell

Schoolboy Rowe

Fred Hutchinson

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7. Sparky Anderson was named manager of the Tigers in 1979. Who did he replace? Hint

Ralph Houk

Bob Scheffing

Les Moss

Charlie Dressen

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8. In his 24 seasons, how many times did Ty Cobb hit at least .400? Hint

never

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9. Which of the following is NOT true about Hank Greenberg? Hint

He was baseball's first Jewish star.

He hit 58 homers in 1938.

He earned $100,000 with Pittsburgh in 1947.

He wore number 3.

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10. What Tigers pitcher was nicknamed the 'Yankee Killer'? Hint

Jim Bunning

Virgil Trucks

Don Mossi

Frank Lary

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the MVP of the 1984 World Series?

Answer: Alan Trammell

Trammell led the Tigers to a 4 games to 1 World Series championship over the San Diego Padres.

2. Denny McLain won 31 games in 1968. Who was the last major league pitcher before him to win 30?

Answer: Dizzy Dean

Dizzy also earned fame as a colorful baseball broadcaster. During the early 60's, he shared the broadcast booth with former Dodgers shortstop Pee Wee Reese.

3. What was a popular battle cry for Tiger fans in 1968?

Answer: Sock it to 'em, Tigers

The popular phrase was inspired by 'Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In.'

4. Who did the Tigers lose to in the 1940 World Series?

Answer: Cincinnati Reds

The Tigers led the Series 3 games to 2, but lost games 6 and 7.

5. Before it was renamed Tiger Stadium, what was the ballpark called?

Answer: Briggs Stadium

Detroit played its last game at Tiger Stadium in 1999.

6. What Tiger pitched the pennant-clincher on the last day of the 1940 season?

Answer: Floyd Giebell

Giebell outdueled Cleveland's Bob Feller that day.

7. Sparky Anderson was named manager of the Tigers in 1979. Who did he replace?

Answer: Les Moss

Anderson guaranteed a championship within 5 years, and the Tigers won the World Series in 1984.

8. In his 24 seasons, how many times did Ty Cobb hit at least .400?

Answer: 3

The Georgia Peach batted .367 for his career.

9. Which of the following is NOT true about Hank Greenberg?

Answer: He wore number 3.

Hammerin' Hank wore number 5. His last year with the Tigers was 1946.

10. What Tigers pitcher was nicknamed the 'Yankee Killer'?

Answer: Frank Lary

During the 1958-59 seasons, Lary won 13 of 14 decisions against the Bronx Bombers.

Source: Author Joseph8788

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