Twins Stumpers Trivia Quiz

Some well and little known facts about the Twins.

A multiple-choice quiz by bcgcolts. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
bcgcolts

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
78,656

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1216

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1. Who drove in the winning run in game 7 of the 1991 World Series? Hint

Gene Larkin

Mike Pagilarulo

Kirby Puckett

Brian Harper

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2. Against which team did the Twins turn TWO triple plays in one game? Hint

Orioles

Brewers

Red Sox

Tigers

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3. Who started, but did not win, game 6 of the 1987 World Series? Hint

Burt Byleven

Joe Niekro

Les Straker

Frank Viola

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4. Who was the last 20 game winner for the Twins in the 1990s? Hint

Scott Erickson

Brad Radke

Jack Morris

Kevin Tapani

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5. When the Twins hosted the All-Star Game what were the bases painted to look like? Hint

Apple Pies

American Flags

Rod Carew

Mosquitoes

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6. During the 20th century, who hit the last home run for the Twins in World Series play? Hint

Kent Hrbek

Kirby Puckett

Gene Larkin

Gary Gaetti

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7. During the 20th centruy: the last home run for the Twins in World Series play ... off which pitcher was this home run hit? Hint

Alejandro Pena

John Smoltz

Tom Glavine

Charlie Leibrandt

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8. Eric Milton threw his no-hitter against what team? Hint

Tigers

Angels

Royals

Rangers

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9. Which of these four was NOT a part of the Frank Viola-to-the-Mets deal? Hint

Kevin Tapani

Carl Willis

David West

Rick Aguilera

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10. What was the name of the ballpark that the Twins played their games in 1961?

Answer: (Two words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who drove in the winning run in game 7 of the 1991 World Series?

Answer: Gene Larkin

Hit off Alejandro Pena in the 10th inning!

2. Against which team did the Twins turn TWO triple plays in one game?

Answer: Red Sox

3. Who started, but did not win, game 6 of the 1987 World Series?

Answer: Les Straker

4. Who was the last 20 game winner for the Twins in the 1990s?

Answer: Brad Radke

In 1997.

5. When the Twins hosted the All-Star Game what were the bases painted to look like?

Answer: American Flags

Surprisingly since September 11th no other teams has done this!

6. During the 20th century, who hit the last home run for the Twins in World Series play?

Answer: Kirby Puckett

It won game 6 of the 1991 World Series.

7. During the 20th centruy: the last home run for the Twins in World Series play ... off which pitcher was this home run hit?

Answer: Charlie Leibrandt

Normally a starter, Leibrandt served up Kirby's homer in relief.

8. Eric Milton threw his no-hitter against what team?

Answer: Angels

On September 11th, 1999, he became the fourth Twin to pitch a no-hitter when he beat Anaheim, 7-0, at the Metrodome. Eric faced 28 batters that day, striking out 13 and walking only two.

9. Which of these four was NOT a part of the Frank Viola-to-the-Mets deal?

Answer: Carl Willis

They can't all be easy can they?

10. What was the name of the ballpark that the Twins played their games in 1961?

Answer: Metropolitan Stadium

Metropolitan Stadium was the Twins' home in 1961. They moved from Griffith Stadium while playing as the Washington Senators the previous year.

Source: Author bcgcolts

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