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Average Sports Trivia: World Series of the 1970s | 15 Questions

As the World Series reached its seventh decade, it saw some changes as the first full decade of divisional play took place, and the advent of the DH.

A multiple-choice quiz by Tony23. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Tony23

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
158,947

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
11 / 15

Plays
1365

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Question 1 of 15

1. The 1970 series pit the Baltimore Orioles against the Cincinnati Reds. Who would win this series and in how many games? Hint

Reds in 5

Orioles in 5

Orioles in 7

Reds in 7

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Question 2 of 15

2. In 1971, the Baltimore Orioles won their third straight American League pennant, but failed to win the World Series for the second time in those 3 years. Who beat them in the '71 Series? Hint

Cincinnati Reds

Pittsburgh Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers

Philadelphia Phillies

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Question 3 of 15

3. The 1972 World Series saw the Oakland Athletics take on the Cincinnati Reds. Who won this series and in how many games? Hint

Reds in 7

Athletics in 7

A's in 5

Reds in 6

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Question 4 of 15

4. Who was the MVP of the 1972 World Series? Hint

Rollie Fingers

Gene Tenace

Catfish Hunter

Joe Rudi

5. Oakland came back in 1973 to take on the New York Mets and won back-to-back titles. This series would also go 7 games. Of those seven games, 3 of them were started by one Athletics pitcher. Who was it? Hint

Ken Holtzman

Catfish Hunter

Vida Blue

Rollie Fingers

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Question 6 of 15

6. In 1974, the Oakland Athletics took on the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first all California World Series. Who won and in how many games? Hint

Dodgers in 5

Athletics in 5

Athletics in 6

Dodgers in 4

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Question 7 of 15

7. Before the 1972-73-74 Oakland Athletics, who was the last team before that to win 3 straight World Series? Hint

Boston Red Sox

New York Yankees

New York Giants

St. Louis Cardinals

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Question 8 of 15

8. What was the nickname of the 1975-1976 Cincinnati Reds' World Championship teams? Hint

The Commies

Sparkys Gang

Red October

The Big Red Machine

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Question 9 of 15

9. What was the Cincinnati Reds' post-season record aganist the Phillies and Yankees in 1976? Hint

7-2

7-3

7-0

7-1

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Question 10 of 15

10. The Yankees' return to the World Series in 1976, was their first AL pennant since what year? Hint

1964

1962

1966

1965

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Question 11 of 15

11. The 1977 Series saw the Yankees beat the Dodgers in 6 games. The MVP was Reggie Jackson for his 3 home runs in game six - which of the following pitchers did not give up one of those home runs? Hint

Tommy John

Elias Sosa

Burt Hooten

Charlie Hough

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Question 12 of 15

12. The 1978 Series was a rematch of the 1977 Series. Who would win this rematch of the Yankees and Dodgers, and in how many games? Hint

Yankees in 6

Yankees in 7

Dodgers in 7

Dodgers in 5

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Question 13 of 15

13. Who was named the MVP of the 1978 series? Hint

Willie Randolph

Ron Guidry

Graig Nettles

Bucky Dent

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Question 14 of 15

14. The 1979 series pitted the Pittsburgh Pirates against the Baltimore Orioles in a rematch of the 1971 series. Who won and in how many games? Hint

Orioles in 7

Pirates in 6

Orioles in 5

Pirates in 7

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Question 15 of 15

15. Who was the MVP of the 1979 World Series? Hint

Omar Moreno

John Candelaria

Dave Parker

Willie Stargell

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The 1970 series pit the Baltimore Orioles against the Cincinnati Reds. Who would win this series and in how many games?

Answer: Orioles in 5

The Baltimore Orioles won the series in 5 games, only losing game 4.

2. In 1971, the Baltimore Orioles won their third straight American League pennant, but failed to win the World Series for the second time in those 3 years. Who beat them in the '71 Series?

Answer: Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pirates beat the Orioles in 7 games. Led by series MVP Roberto Clemente's .414 batting average.

3. The 1972 World Series saw the Oakland Athletics take on the Cincinnati Reds. Who won this series and in how many games?

Answer: Athletics in 7

Oakland beat Cincinnati in 7 games, winning games 1, 2, 4, and 7.

4. Who was the MVP of the 1972 World Series?

Answer: Gene Tenace

Tenace won the MVP for his 4 home runs and 9 RBI.

Answer: Ken Holtzman

Holtzman started games 1, 4, and 7. He was credited with the victory in both 1 and 7.

6. In 1974, the Oakland Athletics took on the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first all California World Series. Who won and in how many games?

Answer: Athletics in 5

The A's won their third straight series. Rollie Fingers was named Series MVP for recording 2 saves and a 1.93 ERA.

7. Before the 1972-73-74 Oakland Athletics, who was the last team before that to win 3 straight World Series?

Answer: New York Yankees

The Yankees won 5 straight titles from 1949-1953.

8. What was the nickname of the 1975-1976 Cincinnati Reds' World Championship teams?

Answer: The Big Red Machine

The Big Red Machine was highlighted by Hall of Famers Johnny Bench, Joe Morgan, and Tony Perez, as well as Pete Rose, Dave Concepcion, Ken Griffey, Cesar Geronimo, and George Foster.

9. What was the Cincinnati Reds' post-season record aganist the Phillies and Yankees in 1976?

Answer: 7-0

The Reds were the first team to sweep both rounds of the post-season.

10. The Yankees' return to the World Series in 1976, was their first AL pennant since what year?

Answer: 1964

The last time the Yankees reached the series before 1976, was in 1964 when they lost to the St. Louis Cardinals in 7 games.

Answer: Tommy John

Jackson's three home runs gave him five for the series.

12. The 1978 Series was a rematch of the 1977 Series. Who would win this rematch of the Yankees and Dodgers, and in how many games?

Answer: Yankees in 6

The Yankees also beat the Dodgers in 6 six games the year before.

13. Who was named the MVP of the 1978 series?

Answer: Bucky Dent

Dent is best remembered for his clutch home run in the one game playoff against the Boston Red Sox. He rode the momentium to a .438 batting average in the series.

14. The 1979 series pitted the Pittsburgh Pirates against the Baltimore Orioles in a rematch of the 1971 series. Who won and in how many games?

Answer: Pirates in 7

Pittsburgh won the series in 7 games, the same way as in 1971.

15. Who was the MVP of the 1979 World Series?

Answer: Willie Stargell

Stargell who also won the regular season and League Championship Series MVP, hit 3 HRs, 7 RBI, and a .400 BA in the World Series.

Source: Author Tony23

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