The San Diego Padres #1 Trivia Quiz

This is a fun and challenging quiz for all Padres fans to enjoy!

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

Author
vpham

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
145,192

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
544

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1. Who has never been a Padres manager? Hint

Dick Freeman

Alvin Dark

Jim Riggleman

John NcNamara

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2. Who did the Padres play against in their Major League debut? Hint

Chicago Cubs

Houston Astros

San Francisco Giants

Milwaukee Brewers

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3. When did the Padres host their first All-Star game? Hint

1984

1978

1989

1992

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4. In which stadium did Tony Gwynn get his 3,000th hit? Hint

Olympic Stadium

Busch Stadium

Qualcomm Stadium

Safeco Field

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5. The Padres have never won a single World Series game?

True

False

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6. How many Padre players participated in the 1985 All-Star game? Hint

None

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7. Which Padre player collected his 3,000th hit in the final game in 2001? Hint

Rickey Henderson

Trinidad Hubbard

Tony Gwynn

Ryan Klesko

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8. Who was the Padres MVP in 1999, 2000, and 2001? Hint

Phil Nevin

Trevor Hoffman

Ryan Klesko

Mark Kotsay

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9. Who was the first ever Padres manager? Hint

Jack McKeon

Don Zimmer

Preston Gomez

Jerry Coleman

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10. In what year did Tony Gwynn retire? Hint

1998

2000

2001

1991

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who has never been a Padres manager?

Answer: Dick Freeman

Dick Freeman was never the Padres manager, however, he was the team's president in 1990.

2. Who did the Padres play against in their Major League debut?

Answer: Houston Astros

The Padres made their Major League debut, by defeating the Houston Astros 2-1, in front of 23,370 fans at San Diego Stadium on April 8, 1969.

3. When did the Padres host their first All-Star game?

Answer: 1978

The Padres hosted their first All-Star Game, which the National League defeated the American League 7-3.

4. In which stadium did Tony Gwynn get his 3,000th hit?

Answer: Olympic Stadium

Tony Gwynn got his 3,000th hit on Augest 6, 1999, in the first inning of a Padres-Expos game at Olympic Stadium.

5. The Padres have never won a single World Series game?

Answer: False

The Padres did win a game in the 1984 World Series against the Detroit Tigers, but ended up falling 4 games to 1 against the Tigers.

6. How many Padre players participated in the 1985 All-Star game?

Answer: 7

Seven Padres players participated in the 1985 All-Star Game. The Padres' LaMarr Hoyt was named the game's MVP.

7. Which Padre player collected his 3,000th hit in the final game in 2001?

Answer: Rickey Henderson

On the season's final game, Rickey Henderson got his 3,000th hit off of Colorado's John Thompson.

8. Who was the Padres MVP in 1999, 2000, and 2001?

Answer: Phil Nevin

Phil Nevin won his 3rd straight Padres MVP award in 2001, leading the club in batting average, home runs, and RBI's.

9. Who was the first ever Padres manager?

Answer: Preston Gomez

Preston Gomez was named the first-ever Padres manager on August 29, 1968.

10. In what year did Tony Gwynn retire?

Answer: 2001

Tony spent all his 20 seasons as a Padre, beginning in 1982. This 15 time all-star led the league in batting 8 times, and retired with a .338 career average.

Source: Author vpham

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