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Ryne Sandberg Trivia Quiz

Maybe you are a Cubs fan and maybe not, but nevertheless I think you'll enjoy this quiz.

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

Author
squeakster

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
19,441

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
789

Last 3 plays: Guest 50 (3/10), Guest 69 (7/10), Guest 192 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. When Ryne was drafted in 1978, what MLB team drafted him? Hint

Phillies

Mariners

Cubs

Padres

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Question 2 of 10

2. What Phillie's farm club(s) did he play on? Hint

Wichita

Spartanburg

Reading

All of these

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Question 3 of 10

3. True or False: Ryne's first year as a Cub he played 3rd base.

Answer: (True or False, T or F)

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Question 4 of 10

4. True or False: Ryne had 15 out 16 seasons where he had 30 or more errorless games.

Answer: (True or False, T or F)

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1990 Sandberg had his best year ever at the plate. What was his slugging percentage and homerun total? Hint

455-23

559-40

501-31

540-35

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Question 6 of 10

6. In Ryne's hometown there is a playing field named after him. Where is this playing field at? Hint

His Highschool

Boy's club

Area park

Old neighborhood

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Question 7 of 10

7. In his first few seasons Sandberg hit very few homeruns. How many did he have in 1985? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. On June 21st, 1989 Sandberg began his streak of errorless games. When did the streak end? Hint

May 5th 1990

August 19th 1989

May 17th 1990

May 10th 1990

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Question 9 of 10

9. For nine consecutive years Ryne Sandberg won the Gold Glove Award. What were the years? Hint

1983-1991

1985-1993

1984-1992

1986-1994

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 16 seasons what is Ryne's total career homerun count? Hint

187

282

234

280

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When Ryne was drafted in 1978, what MLB team drafted him?

Answer: Phillies

He went straight from Highschool to the Phillies.

2. What Phillie's farm club(s) did he play on?

Answer: All of these

To strengthen his fielding, he also played winter ball. (Like he needed it!)

3. True or False: Ryne's first year as a Cub he played 3rd base.

Answer: True

With the addition of 'Ron Cey' in 1983, he then moved to 2nd base.

4. True or False: Ryne had 15 out 16 seasons where he had 30 or more errorless games.

Answer: True

Pretty good huh!

5. In 1990 Sandberg had his best year ever at the plate. What was his slugging percentage and homerun total?

Answer: 559-40

His previous best was in 1989 when he hit 30.

6. In Ryne's hometown there is a playing field named after him. Where is this playing field at?

Answer: His Highschool

In 1982 North Central high finished construction of the new school and with that came Sandberg field.

7. In his first few seasons Sandberg hit very few homeruns. How many did he have in 1985?

Answer: 26

Just never realized what power he really had!

8. On June 21st, 1989 Sandberg began his streak of errorless games. When did the streak end?

Answer: May 17th 1990

It's safe to say, he was awesome.

9. For nine consecutive years Ryne Sandberg won the Gold Glove Award. What were the years?

Answer: 1983-1991

At 6'2' and 180 lbs he made 2nd base look easy!

10. In 16 seasons what is Ryne's total career homerun count?

Answer: 282

Didn't really start crackin homers until the 1985 season when he hit 26. His 16 seasons were 1981 to 1997 inclusive (he didn't play in 1995) he played 2164 games.

Source: Author squeakster

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