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Steve Garvey Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about the life and playing career of Steve Garvey, who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres.

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

Author
bldudas

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
137,822

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
278

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. When was Steve Garvey born? Hint

October 22, 1948

December 22,1948

November 22, 1948

September 22, 1948

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which college did Garvey attend? Hint

Rice

Penn State University

Michigan State University

Pittsburgh

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Question 3 of 10

3. When did he play his first game? Hint

June 10, 1968

October 1, 1969

September 1, 1969

July 1, 1969

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many consecutive games did Steve Garvey play? Hint

1,200

1,207

1,300

1,210

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many career home runs did Garvey hit? Hint

280

272

300

260

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many career RBI's did Garvey have? Hint

1,308

1,310

1,400

1,399

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was his career batting average? Hint

.222

.300

.294

.290

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many career hits did Steve Garvey have? Hint

2,600

2,400

3,000

2,599

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Question 9 of 10

9. Besides the Dodgers who he began his career with, what other team did he play for? Hint

Athletics

Braves

Pirates

Padres

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Question 10 of 10

10. What year did he retire? Hint

1988

1987

1989

1986

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When was Steve Garvey born?

Answer: December 22,1948

He was born in Tampa, Florida.

2. Which college did Garvey attend?

Answer: Michigan State University

3. When did he play his first game?

Answer: September 1, 1969

He played in three games with the Dodgers that season.

4. How many consecutive games did Steve Garvey play?

Answer: 1,207

He played from 1969-1987.

5. How many career home runs did Garvey hit?

Answer: 272

His highest in one season was 33 in 1977.

6. How many career RBI's did Garvey have?

Answer: 1,308

He had 113 RBIs in 1978.

7. What was his career batting average?

Answer: .294

His highest average in a season was .319 in 1975.

8. How many career hits did Steve Garvey have?

Answer: 2,599

He had 210 in 1975.

9. Besides the Dodgers who he began his career with, what other team did he play for?

Answer: Padres

He played for the Padres from 1983-1987.

10. What year did he retire?

Answer: 1987

He retired with the Padres.

Source: Author bldudas

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