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Tony Perez Trivia Quiz

Tony Perez was an instrumental part of the Reds' postseason run duing the 1970's.

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

Author
GoodVibe

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
110,256

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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303

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which team did Perez start and end his career with?

Answer: (Two words or just team name)

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many All-Star games did Perez play in? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1970, Perez was second in the National League in slugging with .589. Which famous Giant led with the National League with .612? Hint

Willie McCovey

Willie Mays

Bobby Bonds

Gaylord Perry

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Question 4 of 10

4. Perez was not a first-ballot selection to the Hall of Fame?

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. In his career, Perez played in 2777 games. Of those, he fielded in 2539 games, most of them in the infield. How many games was Perez the DH? Hint

102

112

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Question 6 of 10

6. Perez had 331 total bases in 1969. He was runner-up in this category for the season. What player had more? Hint

Willie McCovey

Willie Stargell

Pete Rose

Hank Aaron

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Question 7 of 10

7. Perez was runner-up in the RBI category with 129 RBI in 1970. Which of his teammates beat him that year? Hint

Johnny Bench

Pete Rose

Dave Concepcion

Lee May

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 2000, the Hall of Fame committee selected Perez's former manager. Who was he?

Answer: (Two words of just surname)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Perez was the first Cuban-born player inducted?

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many World Series did Perez play in? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which team did Perez start and end his career with?

Answer: Cincinnati Reds

Perez played 1964-1976, and 1984-1986 with the Reds. He played from 1977-1979 with Montreal, 1980-1982 with Boston, and 1983 with Philadelphia.

2. How many All-Star games did Perez play in?

Answer: 7

From 1967-1970, and 1974-1976. Perez was also the 1967 All-Star MVP.

3. In 1970, Perez was second in the National League in slugging with .589. Which famous Giant led with the National League with .612?

Answer: Willie McCovey

Gaylord Perry was a pitcher.

4. Perez was not a first-ballot selection to the Hall of Fame?

Answer: True

Perez and Carlton Fisk were runners-up in 1999, when Nolan Ryan, Robin Yount, and George Brett were chosen to the Hall. Fisk and Perez were inducted to the Hall of Fame in 2000.

5. In his career, Perez played in 2777 games. Of those, he fielded in 2539 games, most of them in the infield. How many games was Perez the DH?

Answer: 82

Perez played 1778 games at first base, 760 at third, and one at second base throughout his career.

6. Perez had 331 total bases in 1969. He was runner-up in this category for the season. What player had more?

Answer: Hank Aaron

Aaron had 332 with the Braves of Atlanta. In 1969, Perez had 37 homeruns and 122 RBI's.

7. Perez was runner-up in the RBI category with 129 RBI in 1970. Which of his teammates beat him that year?

Answer: Johnny Bench

Bench had an amazing 148 RBI's for the Red Machine in 1970, along with 177 hits and 45 home runs.

8. In 2000, the Hall of Fame committee selected Perez's former manager. Who was he?

Answer: George Anderson

Early Cincinnati pioneer Bid McPhee and Negro Leaguer Turkey Stearnes were also selected.

9. Perez was the first Cuban-born player inducted?

Answer: False

Negro Leaguer Martin Dihigo was inducted in 1977.

10. How many World Series did Perez play in?

Answer: 5

Perez played in 1970 against Baltimore, and 1972 against Oakland (both were losses). He won in 1975 against Boston, and swept the 1976 Yankees. Perez lost in 1983 against the Orioles.

Source: Author GoodVibe

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