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Rafael Furcal Mania Trivia Quiz

Let's see how much you know about the Braves phenom shortstop, Rafael Furcal.

A multiple-choice quiz by chipperboy1. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
chipperboy1

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
158,568

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
3 / 5

Plays
192

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1. On what date was Rafael Furcal born? Hint

August 24th, 1981

October 24, 1977

August 23rd, 1981

August 24th, 1980

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2. Who did Rafael Furcal beat out for the NL Rookie of the Year Award in 2001? Hint

Albert Pujols

He didn't win it in 2001.

Richie Sexson

Horacio Ramirez

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3. Furcal batted second for the Braves in the batting order for most of 2003.

True

False

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4. In 2003, Rafael Furcal made a spectacular play, committing the first unassisted triple play in Atlanta Braves history. What team did he do it against? Hint

Colorado Rockies

St. Louis Cardinals

New York Mets

Cincinatti Reds

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5. Rafael Furcal is from the Caribbean, but where in the Caribbean was Furcal born? Hint

Haiti

Jamaica

Puerto Rico

Dominican Republic

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. On what date was Rafael Furcal born?

Answer: October 24, 1977

Before the 2003 season, Furcal's birth certificate was found, stating that he was born 2 years earlier than he originally said. So instead of his birthday being on 8-24-1981, it was really 10-24-1977. Danny Almonte all over again!

2. Who did Rafael Furcal beat out for the NL Rookie of the Year Award in 2001?

Answer: He didn't win it in 2001.

He actually won it in 2000, when he won it over a very good rookie class.

3. Furcal batted second for the Braves in the batting order for most of 2003.

Answer: False

He batted first in the batting order in 2003, ahead of Marcus Giles.

4. In 2003, Rafael Furcal made a spectacular play, committing the first unassisted triple play in Atlanta Braves history. What team did he do it against?

Answer: St. Louis Cardinals

Even though he turned the unassisted triple play, the Braves lost when John Smoltz blew a save when he gave up a homerun to, ironically, Albert Pujols, who Furcal beat out for the Rookie of the Year Award in 2001.

5. Rafael Furcal is from the Caribbean, but where in the Caribbean was Furcal born?

Answer: Dominican Republic

He was born there in 1979, and he is one of his country's most popular players.

Source: Author chipperboy1

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