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They Gave Me the Willies Trivia Quiz

All multiple choice about some famous Willies in Major League baseball. Thanks for playing. :-)

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

Author
Nightmare

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
186,642

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

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1037

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

Question 1 of 10

1. My nickname was 'Stretch' because I played first base. My left-handed bat was much feared in baseball during the 1960s and 1970s. I appeared in the 2004 Home Run Derby ceremonies, as a member of the 500 Club, and entered the field in a wheel chair. Who am I? Hint

Willie Sutton

Willie McCovey

Reggie Jackson

Willie Randolph

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Question 2 of 10

2. I retired in 1999 after 18 seasons. I was the 1985 National League MVP with the Cardinals. My jersey number 51, made it to the all-star game four times. Who am I? Hint

Willie Gault

Willie Mays

Willie Borden

Willie McGee

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Question 3 of 10

3. I was a Pittsburgh Pirate my entire career of 21 seasons. In seven seasons, I was in the top ten MVP voting, and won it in a tie in 1979. I hit 475 career home runs. Who am I? Hint

Willie Horton

Willie Gaedel

Willie McCovey

Willie Stargell

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Question 4 of 10

4. My nickname was 'Wee Willie'. I played from 1892-1910, mostly all with teams in New York. I was inducted into the Hall in 1939. Who am I? Hint

Willie McGee

Willie Davis

Willie Keeler

Willie Wilson

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Question 5 of 10

5. I played 14 of my 18 seasons in Dodger-Blue. I never won a major batting award, but was consistent in my career from batting average to stolen bases. I wore the number 3. Who am I? Hint

Willie Davis

Willie Bloomquist

Willie Mays

Willie Horton

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Question 6 of 10

6. I wore the number 24 in my career of 22 seasons. I played for a season and a half with the Mets before I retired. I was the Godfather of another baseball great, who surpassed my home run total in 2004. I am a member of the 600 home run club. Who am I? Hint

Willie McCovey

Willie Mays

Willie Stargell

Willie McDowell

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Question 7 of 10

7. I was an all around player for 18 seasons, and played 13 of those in pinstripes. I mostly played second base. I went to four World Series, hitting two home runs in the 1981 Series, was a six time all-star, and retired in 1992. Who am I? Hint

Willie Davis

Willie Mays

Willie Randolph

Willie Stargell

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Question 8 of 10

8. I played for the St. Louis Stars, Black Yankees, Baltimore Elite Giants, Indianapolis Clowns, Memphis Red Sox, and other Negro League teams. I was a shortstop in my career. I was a 1997 Hall of Fame inductee. Who am I? Hint

Willie Paige

Willie McCovey

Willie Wells

Willie Alou

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Question 9 of 10

9. I played 15 of my 19 seasons as a Kansas City Royal. I was a consistent base stealer, and used that speed to lead the league in triples, five times. I was fourth in the MVP voting in 1980. In 1994, I retired as a Chicago Cub. Who am I? Hint

Willie McCovey

Willie Bloomquist

Willie Wilson

Wille Stargell

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Question 10 of 10

10. For 14 of my 18 seasons, I was in the Detroit outfield. In 1968 and 1975, I led the Tigers in home runs. I was a four time all-star with the Tigers also. Who am I? Hint

Willie Borden

Willie McDowell

Willie Horton

Willie Gaedel

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Willie McCovey

McCovey played from 1959-1973 with the San Francisco Giants. After a few seasons with the Padres, he came back home for another four seasons in San Francisco, and retired in 1980 after 22 seasons. He retired with 521 home runs.

2. I retired in 1999 after 18 seasons. I was the 1985 National League MVP with the Cardinals. My jersey number 51, made it to the all-star game four times. Who am I?

Answer: Willie McGee

McGee played 13 seasons with the Cardinals, then short stints with Oakland, San Francisco, and Boston, then four more back in St. Louis. He retired in 1999 at the age of 40.

3. I was a Pittsburgh Pirate my entire career of 21 seasons. In seven seasons, I was in the top ten MVP voting, and won it in a tie in 1979. I hit 475 career home runs. Who am I?

Answer: Willie Stargell

Nicknamed, 'Pops', Stargell was the father of Pittsburgh. In 1979, he tied with Keith Hernandez for the season MVP, the first time a tie had ever occurred. 1979 was a great year for Willie, as he hit three World Series home runs against Baltimore, batted .400, and won the WS MVP Award. Stargell retired in 1982. He was a 1988 Hall inductee.

4. My nickname was 'Wee Willie'. I played from 1892-1910, mostly all with teams in New York. I was inducted into the Hall in 1939. Who am I?

Answer: Willie Keeler

The others listed were not born yet. Keeler played for the New York Giants, Brooklyn Grooms/Superbas, then the American League New York Highlanders (later Yankees). He also played for the Baltimore Orioles of the National League. He retired as a Giant. He was one of 10 inductees in 1939, along with the great Lou Gehrig.

5. I played 14 of my 18 seasons in Dodger-Blue. I never won a major batting award, but was consistent in my career from batting average to stolen bases. I wore the number 3. Who am I?

Answer: Willie Davis

Willie was one half of the non-related Davis brothers on the Dodgers, the other being MVP Tommy Davis. 1960 to 1973 saw Willie in the outfield at Dodger Stadium. He then had short stints with the Expos, Cardinals, Padres, Rangers, then retired as an Angel in 1979.

Answer: Willie Mays

The 'Say Hey' kid played 20 seasons with the Giants. He won the Rookie of the Year Award in 1951, the MVP in 1954, then won another MVP in 1965. Mays hit 660 career home runs, and was surpassed by fellow Giant, Barry Bonds in 2004. Mays retired as a Met in 1973, and was inducted into the Hall in 1979.

Answer: Willie Randolph

Randolph began his career in 1975 as a Pirate. The following season, he ran with the Yankees for 14 seasons, including three World Series appearances. He was also a Dodger, Athletic, Brewer, and a Met.

Answer: Willie Wells

Willie James Wells, nicknamed, 'The Devil', played in the Negro Leagues from 1924-1948. He led the Negro Leagues in home runs with 27 in 1929. He also led the league in batting by hitting .403 in 1930. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1997, eight years after his death.

Answer: Willie Wilson

The others listed were certainly not known for their speed. Wilson stole more than 30 bases, 11 seasons in his career. He topped out at 83 in 1979. He was an Athletic and a Cub for two seasons each.

10. For 14 of my 18 seasons, I was in the Detroit outfield. In 1968 and 1975, I led the Tigers in home runs. I was a four time all-star with the Tigers also. Who am I?

Answer: Willie Horton

The others never existed in baseball. After playing with the Tigers for 14 seasons, he played in only one game for the Tigers in 1977, then moved to Texas and became a Ranger. In 1978, he shared his seasons with Cleveland, Oakland, and Toronto. He retired in 1980 as a Mariner.

Source: Author Nightmare

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