Oakland Athletics All-star Quiz
With the major league All-Star game approaching on Tuesday, answer these 10 questions relating to the Oakland A’s and the Midsummer Classic.
- 1.
Which A’s pitcher took the loss in a 15-inning affair in Anaheim?
- A.
Rollie Fingers
- B.
Jim Hunter
- C.
John Odom
Correct Answer
B. Jim HunterExplanation
Jim Hunter pitched the final five innings and gave up only four hits and one run with no walks and four strikeouts. But Cincinnati’s Tony Perez’s home run gave the National League a 2-1 victory.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which A’s player was the All-Star MVP in 1988?
- A.
Jose Canseco
- B.
Carney Lansford
- C.
Terry Steinbach
Correct Answer
C. Terry SteinbachExplanation
Terry Steinbach drove in the American League’s only runs in a 2-1 victory, blasting a home run off Dwight Gooden and adding a sacrifice fly to score Dave Winfield.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Before 2014, who was the last non-pitcher to respresent the A’s at the All-Star game?
- A.
Jason Giambi
- B.
Ramon Hernandez
- C.
Miguel Tejada
Correct Answer
B. Ramon HernandezExplanation
Catcher Ramon Hernandez joined pitchers Keith Foulke, Mark Mulder and Barry Zito in 2003. Hernandez grounded out against Billy Wagner in the seventh inning in his only at-bat.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which pitcher was an All-Star starter for both the A’s and the Giants?
- A.
Vida Blue
- B.
Tim Hudson
- C.
Barry Zito
Correct Answer
A. Vida BlueExplanation
Vida Blue got the win for the A’s in 1971 and started again for Oakland in 1975 before moving across the bay and starting for the Giants in 1978.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which third baseman never was selected to be an All-Star?
- A.
Sal Bando
- B.
Eric Chavez
- C.
Carney Lansford
Correct Answer
B. Eric ChavezExplanation
Eric Chavez never made an All-Star team despite winning six Gold Gloves and a Silver Slugger award and averaging 29.5 home runs over six consecutive seasons.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Who has represented the Oakland A’s in the most All-Star games?
- A.
Rickey Henderson
- B.
Reggie Jackson
- C.
Mark McGwire
Correct Answer
C. Mark McGwireExplanation
Mark McGwire was a nine-time All-Star for the A’s, while Rickey Henderson and Reggie Jackson were six-timers for Oakland.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Who was the first A’s player to win the Home Run Derby?
- A.
Jose Canseco
- B.
Dave Kingman
- C.
Mark McGwire
Correct Answer
C. Mark McGwireExplanation
Mark McGwire won the Home Run Derby at San Diego’s Jack Murphy Stadium in 1992 with 12 total home runs to seven by Seattle’s Ken Griffey Jr.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What was noteworthy about Reggie Jackson’s All-Star home run in 1971?
- A.
It was inside the park
- B.
It struck a power transformer above the roof
- C.
It was a called shot
Correct Answer
B. It struck a power transformer above the roofExplanation
Reggie Jackson’s monstrous blast off Pittsburgh’s Dock Ellis hit a power transformer, traveling by some estimates as far as 530 feet.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which second baseman was the only starting A’s infielder not selected to the 1975 All-Star team?
- A.
Phil Garner
- B.
Dick Green
- C.
Mark Ellis
Correct Answer
A. Phil GarnerExplanation
Eight A’s players were selected, but rookie Phil Garner was unable to join first baseman Joe Rudi, shortstop Bert Campaneris and third baseman Sal Bando for the festivites at Milwaukee’s County Stadium.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which future A’s broadcaster was plowed over at home plate by Cincinnati’s Pete Rose in 1970?
- A.
Ray Fosse
- B.
Bill King
- C.
Glen Kuiper
Correct Answer
A. Ray FosseExplanation
Ray Fosse was a promising Cleveland Indians catcher when he was injured in a home-plate collision with Pete Rose, who scored the winning run in the 12th inning.Rate this question:
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