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Quiz about Orioles
Quiz about Orioles

Orioles! Trivia Quiz


This quiz will test your knowledge of the Orioles.

A multiple-choice quiz by mizzman. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
mizzman
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
48,373
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1383
Last 3 plays: Guest 173 (2/10), Guest 167 (2/10), Guest 50 (6/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. When The Orioles won the 1983 World Series, it took them only five games. Who pitched the only game that they lost (game 1)? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who was the first Oriole pitcher to hit a Grand Slam in a World Series?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)
Question 3 of 10
3. In the 1969 World Series a young unknown rookie Reliever won his first and only championship with the Mets. He also went on to strike out over 5,000 batters in his career. Who is he?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)
Question 4 of 10
4. Which of these Orioles won 25 games? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. How many consecutive games did Cal Ripken Jr. play before taking himself out of the line-up? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. When Sammy Sosa retired in 2007 he was the _____ 500 Home Run club member who had played with the Orioles. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. How many Gold Glove winners did the Orioles have in 1996? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In 1979, the Orioles played in the World Series against the Pirates. How many games did the series go? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In the 1979 World Series the Orioles faced a formidable home run twosome that eventually led the Pirates to the title. Who were they? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. How many times has Cal Ripken Jr. been the All Star Game MVP? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 27 2024 : Guest 173: 2/10
Mar 27 2024 : Guest 167: 2/10
Mar 21 2024 : Guest 50: 6/10
Mar 18 2024 : Guest 73: 9/10
Mar 18 2024 : Guest 136: 2/10
Mar 12 2024 : Guest 73: 2/10
Mar 01 2024 : Guest 165: 0/10
Feb 29 2024 : Guest 165: 3/10
Feb 27 2024 : Guest 50: 2/10

Score Distribution

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. When The Orioles won the 1983 World Series, it took them only five games. Who pitched the only game that they lost (game 1)?

Answer: Scott McGregor

Scott took the only loss in the Series for the Orioles as they won in five games at Philadelphia.
2. Who was the first Oriole pitcher to hit a Grand Slam in a World Series?

Answer: Dave McNally

3. In the 1969 World Series a young unknown rookie Reliever won his first and only championship with the Mets. He also went on to strike out over 5,000 batters in his career. Who is he?

Answer: Nolan Ryan

Unfortunately, his brilliance was put to use on average teams that could not recapture the coveted title.
4. Which of these Orioles won 25 games?

Answer: Steve Stone

He went 25-7 in 1980 and won the Cy Young Award.
5. How many consecutive games did Cal Ripken Jr. play before taking himself out of the line-up?

Answer: 2,632

6. When Sammy Sosa retired in 2007 he was the _____ 500 Home Run club member who had played with the Orioles.

Answer: 5th

609 : 1989-2007 : Sammy Sosa (Texas, Chicago (AL), Chicago (NL), Baltimore).
586 : 1956-1976 : Frank Robinson (Cincinnati, Baltimore, LA (NL), California, Cleveland).
569 : 1986-2005 : Rafael Palmeiro (Chicago (NL), Texas, Baltimore).
563 : 1967-1987 : Reggie Jackson (Oakland, Baltimore, NY (AL), California).
504 : 1977-1997 : Eddie Murray (Baltimore, Los Angeles, NY (NL), Cleveland, Anaheim).
7. How many Gold Glove winners did the Orioles have in 1996?

Answer: 2

Roberto Alomar and Mike Mussina.
8. In 1979, the Orioles played in the World Series against the Pirates. How many games did the series go?

Answer: 7

9. In the 1979 World Series the Orioles faced a formidable home run twosome that eventually led the Pirates to the title. Who were they?

Answer: Dave Parker and Willie Stargell

Definitely the nail in the O's coffin during that series.
10. How many times has Cal Ripken Jr. been the All Star Game MVP?

Answer: 2

The game in 2000 was a true classic for Cal.
Source: Author mizzman

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