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Devil Rays Trivia Quiz

A quiz to test your knowledge of the infamous underdogs of the American League.

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

Author
BucsFan

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
81,443

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
814

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1. What is the official name of the place where the Rays play their home games? Hint

Tampa Dome

Tropicana Field

Rays Park

Citi Field

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2. True or False: "Tropicana Field" is located in Tampa, FL?

True

False

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3. Who was the starting pitcher on "Opening Day" for the franchise? Hint

Rolondo Arrojo

Roberto Hernandez

Estaban Yan

Wilson Alvarez

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4. What is the name of the Rays AAA minor league team? Hint

Orlando Rays

Durham Bulls

Bakersfield Blaze

Charleston Riverdogs

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5. Who was the first General Managing Partner for the Rays? Hint

Chuck LaMar

Vince Naimoli

Larry Rothschild

Hal McRae

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6. Who hit the first home run for the Rays? Hint

Jose Conseco

Vinnie Castillo

Fred McGriff

Wade Boggs

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7. What is the name of the Rays mascot?

Answer: ( One word ... he's purple!)

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8. On August 7st, 1999, Wade Boggs became the first player to reach 3,000 hits with a home run. Who threw the pitch? Hint

Glendon Rusch of the New York Mets

Chris Haney of the Cleveland Indians

Randy Johnson of the Seattle Mariners

David Wells of the New York Yankees

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9. On April 18th, 2001, coach Larry Rothschild was fired and was replaced by Hal McRae. What was Larry's overall record with the Rays? Hint

217-282

294-205

205-294

198-301

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10. Who threw the first Complete Game Shutout for the Rays? Hint

Wilson Alvarez

Rolando Arrojo

Roberto Hernandez

Ramon Tatis

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the official name of the place where the Rays play their home games?

Answer: Tropicana Field

Only the official names of buildings can be on road signs. It is, however, commonly known as "Tropicana Field".

2. True or False: "Tropicana Field" is located in Tampa, FL?

Answer: False

It is located in St. Petersburg, FL. That is why they are called the Tampa Bay Devil Rays instead of the Tampa Devil Rays.

3. Who was the starting pitcher on "Opening Day" for the franchise?

Answer: Wilson Alvarez

The first pitch in Devil Rays history was a ball, on March 31, 1998, in a 11-6 loss to the Detroit Tigers. Pretty fitting, hunh?

4. What is the name of the Rays AAA minor league team?

Answer: Durham Bulls

Orlando Rays are AA, and both Bakersfield Blaze and Charleston Riverdogs are A.

5. Who was the first General Managing Partner for the Rays?

Answer: Vince Naimoli

Vince Naimoli had been trying to get the Tampa Bay Area a baseball franchise for years.

6. Who hit the first home run for the Rays?

Answer: Wade Boggs

He hit it off Detroit's Justin Thompson on April 1st, 1998.

7. What is the name of the Rays mascot?

Answer: Raymond

A big purple Devil Ray named "Raymond" patrols the Trop!

8. On August 7st, 1999, Wade Boggs became the first player to reach 3,000 hits with a home run. Who threw the pitch?

Answer: Chris Haney of the Cleveland Indians

The grounds crew dug up home plate and gave it to him!

9. On April 18th, 2001, coach Larry Rothschild was fired and was replaced by Hal McRae. What was Larry's overall record with the Rays?

Answer: 205-294

He had a .410 winning percentage and was one game shy of his 500th game as head coach.

10. Who threw the first Complete Game Shutout for the Rays?

Answer: Rolando Arrojo

Against Minnesota on April 30th, 1998 at the Metrodome.

Source: Author BucsFan

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