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Quiz about The Strike Shortened Season 1994

The Strike Shortened Season - 1994 Quiz

1994 had the potential to be a great season, but a strike brought that to an end.

A multiple-choice quiz by DOEY9992. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
DOEY9992

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
160,413

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Was there a World Series in 1994?

Yes

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Question 2 of 10

2. At the end of the season, which team had the best record? Hint

New York Yankees

Montreal Expos

Colorado Rockies

Detroit Tigers

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many divisions were there in the AL that year? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. What famous shortstop made he debut with the Seattle Mariners while he was only 18? Hint

Derek Jeter

Alex Rodriguez

Nomar Garciaparra

Barry Larkin

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these players wasn't on the 1994 Montreal Expos? Hint

Randy Johnson

Pedro Martinez

Larry Walker

Moises Alou

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which great pitcher retired after the 1994 season? Hint

Dennis Eckersley

Rich Gossage

Rollie Fingers

John Franco

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who won the AL Cy Young in 1994? Hint

Randy Johnson

David Cone

Duane Ward

Jimmy Key

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the strike made over? Hint

Ownership

Players on the Roster

Expansion Teams

Salary Cap

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which two pitchers threw no-hitters in 1994? Hint

Jim Abbott and Dwight Gooden

Dwight Gooden and Kenny Rogers

Scott Erickson and Jim Abbott

Scott Erickson and Kenny Rogers

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Question 10 of 10

10. Frank Thomas led the American League in Walks, On Base Percentage, Runs, and Slugging Percentage.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Was there a World Series in 1994?

Answer: No

In 1994, the strike halted the season after little for 100 games were played, that resulted in no playoffs of any kind including the World Series.

2. At the end of the season, which team had the best record?

Answer: Montreal Expos

The Montreal Expos were 74-40 at that point, and had a great chance of winning the World Series.

3. How many divisions were there in the AL that year?

Answer: 3

There were three divisions: East, Central, West. In 1993, there were only 2 divisions: East and West, but in 1994 they expanded.

4. What famous shortstop made he debut with the Seattle Mariners while he was only 18?

Answer: Alex Rodriguez

A-Rod made his debut on July 8th. Larkin debuted earlier, Jeter and Garciaparra later.

5. Which of these players wasn't on the 1994 Montreal Expos?

Answer: Randy Johnson

Even though Johnson had played for the Expos earlier, he was on the Mariners in '94, and the others were on the Expos.

6. Which great pitcher retired after the 1994 season?

Answer: Rich Gossage

Goose retired after playing shortly in the 1994 season. He retired after 22 seasons of baseball, with his last as a Mariner.

7. Who won the AL Cy Young in 1994?

Answer: David Cone

Cone won the Cy with the Royals that year. He had a great season that led the Royals to a good season. It was his first and only Cy Young award.

8. What was the strike made over?

Answer: Salary Cap

The strike happened when the Players Union and the Owners could not reach an agreement on Salary Cap issues.

9. Which two pitchers threw no-hitters in 1994?

Answer: Scott Erickson and Kenny Rogers

Rogers and Erickson threw them in 1994. Gooden hurled one in 1996 and Abbott in 1993.

10. Frank Thomas led the American League in Walks, On Base Percentage, Runs, and Slugging Percentage.

Answer: True

Frank Thomas had an excellent season winning the MVP award and leading the White Sox to a 67-46 record.

Source: Author DOEY9992

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