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Quiz about Kirby Puckett
Quiz about Kirby Puckett

Kirby Puckett Trivia Quiz


10 questions about one of the classiest (as well as talented) individuals to ever play in the Major Leagues.

A multiple-choice quiz by Storman. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Storman
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
31,045
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
650
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. What number (which happens to be retired by Minnesota) did Kirby wear? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In what major city was Kirby born? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. How many World Series rings does Kirby have?

Answer: (1-digit number)
Question 4 of 10
4. On August 1, 1986, Kirby accomplished a rare feat that does not go without notice, what was it? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Who gave up Kirby's extra-inning and game-winning home run in Game 6 of the 1991 World Series? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. How many 200+ hit seasons did Kirby have in his career? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What was Kirby's highest home run total for a single season? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Why was Kirby forced to retire in 1996? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What offensive statistic did Kirby lead the American League in the strike-shortened 1994 season? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In what year was Kirby named MVP of the All-Star Game? (Clue: The game was played at Camden Yards) Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What number (which happens to be retired by Minnesota) did Kirby wear?

Answer: 34

Kirby's 34 was the fifth number retired by the Minnesota Twins. Tony Oliva's 6, Rod Carew's 29, Harmon Killebrew's 3, and Kent Hrbek's 14 were retired before his.
2. In what major city was Kirby born?

Answer: Chicago

Kirby was born and raised in a lower-class neighborhood on the south side of Chicago, IL.
3. How many World Series rings does Kirby have?

Answer: 2

He won them in 1987 and 1991.
4. On August 1, 1986, Kirby accomplished a rare feat that does not go without notice, what was it?

Answer: Hit for the cycle

He had a single, double, triple, and home run in that game.
5. Who gave up Kirby's extra-inning and game-winning home run in Game 6 of the 1991 World Series?

Answer: Charlie Leibrandt

Left-hander Charlie Leibrandt gave up that home run that extended series to Game 7 which Minnesota went on to win and take the series.
6. How many 200+ hit seasons did Kirby have in his career?

Answer: 5

1986 to 1989, and 1992. His highest hit total was 234 in 1988.
7. What was Kirby's highest home run total for a single season?

Answer: 31

Kirby hit 31 homers in 1986 along with 96 RBI's and a .328 batting average.
8. Why was Kirby forced to retire in 1996?

Answer: Eye problems

Kirby was forced to retire due to irreversible damage to retina in right eye, July 12, 1996.
9. What offensive statistic did Kirby lead the American League in the strike-shortened 1994 season?

Answer: Runs batted in

Kirby had accumulated 112 RBI's in only 108 games that season.
10. In what year was Kirby named MVP of the All-Star Game? (Clue: The game was played at Camden Yards)

Answer: 1993

Kirby earned Most Valuable Player honors with a home run off Terry Mulholland and an RBI double.
Source: Author Storman

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