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Tony La Russa Trivia Quiz

Major league baseball manager Tony La Russa added to his long list of achievements when the St. Louis Cardinals won the 2011 World Series. Try not to strike out as you play this quiz honoring La Russa.

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

Author
unterkircher

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
343,308

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
230

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. La Russa's career as a baseball player included time on all of these major league teams EXCEPT which one? Hint

Oakland Athletics

New York Yankees

Chicago Cubs

Atlanta Braves

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Question 2 of 10

2. What eventually led to the end of La Russa's baseball playing career? Hint

education persuits

legal problems

family obligations

an injury

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Question 3 of 10

3. After the end of his playing career, La Russa attended college and earned a degree in what field?
Hint

law

agriculture

education

business

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following major league baseball teams did La Russa NOT manage? Hint

St. Louis Cardinals

Oakland Athletics

Chicago White Sox

Milwaukee Brewers

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Question 5 of 10

5. What jersey number did La Russa wear during his fifteen years (1996-2011) as manager of the St. Louis Cardinals? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. When La Russa retired shortly after his 2011 World Series victory, how many managers had more major league wins? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. As a manager, how many times did La Russa's team win the World Series? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Is Tony La Russa a vegetarian?

Yes

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Question 9 of 10

9. La Russa is credited with making revolutionary changes to what part of the baseball game? Hint

pitcher's mound

bullpen

catcher's protective equipment

cleats on players' shoes

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Question 10 of 10

10. When La Russa announced his retirement plans in October 2011, he stated that he and his wife would be more involved in their foundation which does what kind of charity work? Hint

provides sports equipment for inner-city schools

rescues animals

builds homes in storm damaged areas

sends seriously ill children to ballgames

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. La Russa's career as a baseball player included time on all of these major league teams EXCEPT which one?

Answer: New York Yankees

He had a batting average of .199 and played second base, third base, and shortstop.

2. What eventually led to the end of La Russa's baseball playing career?

Answer: an injury

La Russa injured a shoulder during the 1973 off season. Ironically, he was playing softball with friends when the injury occurred. It affected him for the rest of his playing career.

3. After the end of his playing career, La Russa attended college and earned a degree in what field?

Answer: law

La Russa earned a law degree from Florida State University College in 1978.

4. Which of the following major league baseball teams did La Russa NOT manage?

Answer: Milwaukee Brewers

He began his managerial career with the Chicago White Sox (1979-1986). He was then with the Oakland Athletics (1986-1995). His last team was the St. Louis Cardinals (1996-2011).

5. What jersey number did La Russa wear during his fifteen years (1996-2011) as manager of the St. Louis Cardinals?

Answer: 10

He initially wore number ten to represent the Cardinals' push for their tenth championship. After that goal was accomplished, he continued to wear it as a tribute to Sparky Anderson (manager of the Cincinnati Reds from 1970 to 1978).

6. When La Russa retired shortly after his 2011 World Series victory, how many managers had more major league wins?

Answer: 2

Connie Mack 3,731 wins (in 7,679 games from 1894 to 1950) at .486;
John McGraw 2,763 wins (in 4,711 games from 1899 to 1932) at .586;
Tony La Russa 2,728 wins (in 5,097 games from 1979 to 2011) at .535.

7. As a manager, how many times did La Russa's team win the World Series?

Answer: 3

La Russa's first World Series victory came in 1989 as manager of the Oakland Athletics. The second and third victories came in 2006 and 2011 as manager of the St. Louis Cardinals.

8. Is Tony La Russa a vegetarian?

Answer: Yes

La Russa and his wife began giving up red meats in 1977 after she watched a program on how veal was processed. Over the next year and a half they gradually eliminated poultry, pork, and fish becoming complete vegetarians.

9. La Russa is credited with making revolutionary changes to what part of the baseball game?

Answer: bullpen

La Russa started making changes to his bullpen in the 1980s. His pitchers included a closer, a set-up man, a left-handed specialist, a fireballer, and a long reliever. Each type of pitcher only pitched during certain innings or to certain players from the opposing team.

For more information on this go to http://rhynewsports.blogspot.com/2009/08/tony-larussa-baseball-super-genius.html

10. When La Russa announced his retirement plans in October 2011, he stated that he and his wife would be more involved in their foundation which does what kind of charity work?

Answer: rescues animals

Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation is located in Walnut Creek, California. They rescue abandoned and injured pets, provide spaying and neutering services, and take pets into area nursing homes.

Source: Author unterkircher

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