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The Cleveland Indians Quiz for Experts | MLB Teams

A quiz on the Cleveland Indians. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by marknkim2005. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
marknkim2005

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
265,074

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
829

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 12 (4/10), Guest 174 (3/10), Guest 66 (1/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. When the Indians played in the 1997 World Series, it was their ____ appearance? Hint

3rd

2nd

5th

4th

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Question 2 of 10

2. In Game 6 of the 1995 World Series, what Indians pitcher gave up a home run to David Justice that won it all for the Braves? Hint

Eric Plunk

None of these

Julian Tavarez

Jim Poole

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was a player and the manager on the 1948 World Series team? Hint

Lou Boudreau

Al Rosen

Bob Feller

Larry Doby

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Question 4 of 10

4. Negro League great Satchel Paige made his Major League debut with the Indians in what year? Hint

1949

1950

1948

1946

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 2005, what Indians pitcher led the American League in ERA? Hint

Kevin Millwood

Cliff Lee

C.C Sabathia

Scott Elarton

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Question 6 of 10

6. What Cleveland Indians rookie pitcher won 17 games in 2001? Hint

Bartolo Colon

Jake Westbrook

Dave Burba

C.C. Sabathia

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 2000, the Indians finished the season with a record of 90-72, but failed to make the playoffs. They missed out on the wild card spot by only one game. Who won the wild card? Hint

Seattle Mariners

Boston Red Sox

Chicago White Sox

New York Yankees

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Question 8 of 10

8. In his final at-bat as an Indian, what did Manny Ramirez do? Hint

Hit into a double play

Hit a home run

Got a base hit

Struck out

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Question 9 of 10

9. On August 5, 2001, the Indians came back from 12 runs down to beat the Seattle Mariners. Who scored the game winning run for the Indians? Hint

Kenny Lofton

Omar Vizquel

Jolbert Cabrera

Einar Diaz

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 2004, the Indians had a 22-0 victory over which team? Hint

New York Yankees

Boston Red Sox

Kansas City Royals

Texas Rangers

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Apr 20 2024 : Guest 12: 4/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When the Indians played in the 1997 World Series, it was their ____ appearance?

Answer: 5th

They went to the World Series in 1920, 1948, 1954, 1995, and 1997. Winning twice, in 1920 and 1948.

2. In Game 6 of the 1995 World Series, what Indians pitcher gave up a home run to David Justice that won it all for the Braves?

Answer: Jim Poole

Jim Poole gave up the only run of the game to David Justice on that home run. The Indians would go on to lose the game, 1-0.

3. Who was a player and the manager on the 1948 World Series team?

Answer: Lou Boudreau

He was also named the MVP of the American League in 1948. He played shortstop.

4. Negro League great Satchel Paige made his Major League debut with the Indians in what year?

Answer: 1948

In need of some pitching, the Indians turned to the Negro League for some help.

5. In 2005, what Indians pitcher led the American League in ERA?

Answer: Kevin Millwood

Millwood went only 9-11 that season. The Indians weren't able to give him much run support.

6. What Cleveland Indians rookie pitcher won 17 games in 2001?

Answer: C.C. Sabathia

Sabathia won 17 games that season. He helped the Indians the win the Central Division for the sixth time in seven years.

7. In 2000, the Indians finished the season with a record of 90-72, but failed to make the playoffs. They missed out on the wild card spot by only one game. Who won the wild card?

Answer: Seattle Mariners

The White Sox won the Central Division. Boston didn't make the playoffs. The Yankees won the East division.

8. In his final at-bat as an Indian, what did Manny Ramirez do?

Answer: Hit a home run

In his final at-bat with the Indians in 2000, he hit a home run to straight away centerfield, helping the Indians beat the Toronto Blue Jays, 11-4, on the final day of the season.

9. On August 5, 2001, the Indians came back from 12 runs down to beat the Seattle Mariners. Who scored the game winning run for the Indians?

Answer: Kenny Lofton

Vizquel tied it in the 9th inning with a triple. Cabrera had the hit that drove in Lofton for the winning run. Diaz had a couple hits to help with the comeback.

10. In 2004, the Indians had a 22-0 victory over which team?

Answer: New York Yankees

They did it at Yankee Stadium as well.

Source: Author marknkim2005

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