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Quiz about Minnesota Twins Franchise History

Minnesota Twins Franchise History Quiz

Do you know anything about the Minnesota Twins franchise?

A multiple-choice quiz by miller4790. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
miller4790

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
171,758

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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733

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what year did the franchise begin? Hint

1936

1958

1901

1968

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Question 2 of 10

2. In what year did the franchise first pitch a no-hitter? Hint

1932

1920

1924

1961

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Question 3 of 10

3. In what year did the Senators/Twins franchise first hit for the cycle? Hint

1915

1924

1908

1919

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who won the Senators/Twins first Cy Young Award? Hint

Jim Perry

Walter Johnson

Frank Viola

Dean Chance

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Twins went to a World Series in 1966?

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. In what year did the franchise first win the Rookie Of the Year Award? Hint

1951

1958

1942

1965

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following has won the most batting titles? Hint

Rod Carew

Tony Oliva

Kirby Puckett

Mickey Vernon

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Question 8 of 10

8. Walter Johnson won 11 strikeout titles?

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who won the ERA title in 1925? Hint

Frank Viola

Garland Braxton

Walter Johnson

Stan Covaleski

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Number 34 is retired by the Twins. Whose number is it? Hint

Harmon Killebrew

Walter Johnson

Rod Carew

Kirby Puckett

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what year did the franchise begin?

Answer: 1901

The Minnesota Twins franchise began with the Washington Senators in 1901. They became the Minnesota Twins in 1961.

2. In what year did the franchise first pitch a no-hitter?

Answer: 1920

Walter Johnson pitched the franchise's no-hitter on July 1, 1920, for the Washington Senators.

3. In what year did the Senators/Twins franchise first hit for the cycle?

Answer: 1908

Otis Clymer hit for the cycle on October 2, 1908.

4. Who won the Senators/Twins first Cy Young Award?

Answer: Jim Perry

Jim Perry won the first Twins Cy Young in 1970 with a record of 24-12.

5. The Twins went to a World Series in 1966?

Answer: False

The Twins went to the World Series in 1965, 87, and 91. The Twins won two of these three. They lost in 1965 to the Dodgers, and beat the Cardinals and Braves in the two other World Series.

6. In what year did the franchise first win the Rookie Of the Year Award?

Answer: 1958

Albie Pearson in 1958 won the Rookie Of the Year with the stats of: 3 hr, 33 rbi, and .275 avg.

7. Which of the following has won the most batting titles?

Answer: Rod Carew

Rod Carew has won 7 batting titles. In 69, 72, 73, 74, 75, 77, and 78.

8. Walter Johnson won 11 strikeout titles?

Answer: False

Walter Johnson won 12 strikeout titles. In the following years: 1910, 1912, 1913, 1914, 1915, 1916, 1917, 1918, 1919, 1921, 1923, and 1924.

9. Who won the ERA title in 1925?

Answer: Stan Covaleski

Stan Covaleski won the ERA Crown with an ERA of 2.84 as a Senator. Covaleski has a stadium named after him. The South Bend Silver Hawks an affiliate for the Diamondbacks play there.

10. The Number 34 is retired by the Twins. Whose number is it?

Answer: Kirby Puckett

Kirby Puckett played for the Twins from 1984-1995. He was a hero for the 1991 World Champion Twins.

Source: Author miller4790

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