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Quiz about Pete Rose
Quiz about Pete Rose

Pete Rose Trivia Quiz


This quiz is all about Pete Rose. Whether you believe he should be in the HOF or not. He will always be among the greatest hitters of all time.

A multiple-choice quiz by koz-man. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
koz-man
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
104,732
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
8 / 15
Plays
890
Last 3 plays: Guest 76 (12/15), Guest 24 (10/15), Guest 47 (4/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. Which MLB team did Pete Rose Not play on in his career? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. Which 32 year old pitcher gave up Pete's first Major League base hit in 1963? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. Which New York pitcher gave up Pete's 1000th Major League base hit? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. What 25-year old left-hander surrendered Pete's 2,000 Major League base hit in 1973? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. What was Pete's uniform number? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. In 1978, Pete collected his 3,000th base hit. Which pitcher gave it up? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. Pete was the last player to do this at Crosley Field on June 24,1970, and the first player to do it at Riverfront on July 1,1970. Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. Which award did Pete Rose NOT accomplish in his career? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. Pete hit a double on April 13,1984 for his 4,000 Major League base hit. Can you name the 41 year old pitcher that surrendered this hit? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. What position did Pete Rose NOT play regularly at some point in his career? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. Pete broke Ty Cobbs record in 1985. Which pitcher gave up Pete's monumental 4,192 Major League Record base hit? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. Pete was on a roll in 1978. He had a 44 game hitting streak going. Who were the tandem of pitchers to stop Rose's pursuit of Joe DiMaggio's 56 consecutive game hitting streak record? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. How many National League batting titles did "Charlie Hustle" win? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. Pete won the MVP of the 1975 World Series against the Boston Red Sox.
Which statement is NOT true about Pete's performance during this series?
Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. On August 14,1986, Pete Rose singled off Greg Minton of the SF Giants. This was to be Pete's final hit in his career. How many hits did Pete have over his 24 year career? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which MLB team did Pete Rose Not play on in his career?

Answer: Braves

He played on the Reds from 1963-78, Phillies from 1979-83, and back to the Reds from 1984-86. He also managed the Reds from 1984-1989.
2. Which 32 year old pitcher gave up Pete's first Major League base hit in 1963?

Answer: Bob Friend

His first hit was a triple on April 13,1963. in Cincinnati against the Pirates.
3. Which New York pitcher gave up Pete's 1000th Major League base hit?

Answer: Dick Selma

His 1000th hit was a single on September 26, 1968, against the New York Mets.
4. What 25-year old left-hander surrendered Pete's 2,000 Major League base hit in 1973?

Answer: Ron Bryant

His 2,000 hit was a single on June 19, 1973 against the Giants.
5. What was Pete's uniform number?

Answer: 14

He wore the number on all the teams that he played on.
6. In 1978, Pete collected his 3,000th base hit. Which pitcher gave it up?

Answer: Steve Rogers

A single on May 5,1978 against the Expos, gave baseball a bite of history.
7. Pete was the last player to do this at Crosley Field on June 24,1970, and the first player to do it at Riverfront on July 1,1970.

Answer: Hit a triple

From the old Crosley Field, to the inaugural Riverfront Stadium, it was appropriate.
8. Which award did Pete Rose NOT accomplish in his career?

Answer: Manager of the Year

Pete won NL MVP in 1973, the ROY in 1963, and Gold gloves in 1969 and 1970.
9. Pete hit a double on April 13,1984 for his 4,000 Major League base hit. Can you name the 41 year old pitcher that surrendered this hit?

Answer: Jerry Koosman

Pete's 4,000 base hit came exactly 21 years after making his first base hit.
10. What position did Pete Rose NOT play regularly at some point in his career?

Answer: Shortstop

He also logged some time at First Base.
11. Pete broke Ty Cobbs record in 1985. Which pitcher gave up Pete's monumental 4,192 Major League Record base hit?

Answer: Eric Show

Pete was 44 years old when he singled off Eric Show on September 11, 1985, in front of his home fans in Cincinnati.
12. Pete was on a roll in 1978. He had a 44 game hitting streak going. Who were the tandem of pitchers to stop Rose's pursuit of Joe DiMaggio's 56 consecutive game hitting streak record?

Answer: Larry McWilliams & Gene Garber

The streak began on June 14, set a modern day NL record of 38 on July 25, beat George Sisler's mark of 41 on July 29, and tied Willie Keeler's mark of 44, for the 2nd longest consecutive game hitting streak before being snapped in Atlanta on August 1.
13. How many National League batting titles did "Charlie Hustle" win?

Answer: 3

In 1968 he batted .335, 1969 batted .348, and 1973 batted .338.
14. Pete won the MVP of the 1975 World Series against the Boston Red Sox. Which statement is NOT true about Pete's performance during this series?

Answer: He hit 2 home runs

Pete did not homer in this series. The Reds beat Boston 4 games to 3.
15. On August 14,1986, Pete Rose singled off Greg Minton of the SF Giants. This was to be Pete's final hit in his career. How many hits did Pete have over his 24 year career?

Answer: 4,256

This is a total, in my opinion, that will never be reached again.
Source: Author koz-man

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