How Well Do You Know Nolan Ryan?
Playing baseball for 2 decades plus, this great American was a pitcher with steel for arms and a stance that seems bolted down with titanium. During his days, Nolan Ryan set a lot of records that were just mouthwatering.
In light of that, I do hope you can set a record on this quiz yourself.
- 1.
After when did Ryan sign a lucrative free-agent contract with the Houston Astros?
- A.
1980 season
- B.
1979 season
- C.
1950 season
- D.
1995 season
Correct Answer
B. 1979 seasonExplanation
Ryan signed a lucrative free-agent contract with the Houston Astros after the 1979 season.Rate this question:
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- 2.
In which game of the 1980 NLCS versus Philadelphia Phillies, did Ryan pitch well in?
- A.
Game 2
- B.
Game 1
- C.
Game 3
- D.
Game 4
Correct Answer
A. Game 2Explanation
Ryan pitched well in Game 2 of the 1980 NLCS versus the Philadelphia Phillies.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which year do you think both Ryan and Steve Carlton were approaching Walter Johnson’s all-time strikeout?
- A.
1983
- B.
1985
- C.
1986
- D.
1982
Correct Answer
D. 1982Explanation
In 1982, both Ryan and Steve Carlton were approaching Walter Johnson's all-time strikeout record. This means that during that year, both Ryan and Carlton were getting closer to surpassing the number of strikeouts that Johnson had achieved throughout his career.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Do you know when Ryan (in Astros) faced the New York Mets in the National League Championship series?
- A.
1986
- B.
1984
- C.
1989
- D.
1985
Correct Answer
A. 1986Explanation
In 1986, Ryan faced the New York Mets in the National League Championship series.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Where did Ryan go after he left Houston in a contract dispute following the 1988 season?
- A.
Dallas
- B.
Maverick
- C.
Fox Worth
- D.
Texas Rangers
Correct Answer
D. Texas RangersExplanation
After leaving Houston in a contract dispute following the 1988 season, Ryan went to the Texas Rangers.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which of the following is the most probable in 1990, when Ryan threw his sixth no-hitter on June 11 against the Athletics?
- A.
He earned his 300th win
- B.
He earned his 340th win
- C.
He earned his 350th win
- D.
He earned his 200th win
Correct Answer
A. He earned his 300th winExplanation
The question states that Ryan threw his sixth no-hitter on June 11 in 1990. This implies that he had already thrown at least five no-hitters before this date. Since Ryan earned his 300th win in 1990, it is the most probable answer as it indicates that he had already achieved a significant milestone in his career by that time.Rate this question:
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- 7.
When Ryan set a record in 1991 by throwing the seventh no-hitter of his career, who did he strike out?
- A.
Roberto Carlos
- B.
Lionel Suarez
- C.
Roberto Alomar
- D.
Darren Oliver
Correct Answer
C. Roberto AlomarExplanation
In 1991, Ryan set a record by throwing his seventh no-hitter of his career. The question asks who he struck out during this game. The correct answer is Roberto Alomar, as he was one of the batters that Ryan struck out during that historic game.Rate this question:
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- 8.
When did Ryan retire as a professional baseball player?
- A.
1993
- B.
1994
- C.
1995
- D.
1998
Correct Answer
A. 1993Explanation
Ryan retired as a professional baseball player in 1993.Rate this question:
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- 9.
How many seasons were under Ryan's belt when he finished his career (Major League)?
- A.
27th season
- B.
25th season
- C.
24th season
- D.
35th season
Correct Answer
A. 27th seasonExplanation
Ryan finished his career in Major League after 27 seasons. This means that he played for a total of 27 seasons before retiring.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Along which pitcher(s) was Ryan with, when he was traded in 1971 to the California Angels?
- A.
Don Rose
- B.
Francisco Estrada
- C.
Leroy Stanton
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the aboveExplanation
Ryan was traded in 1971 to the California Angels and was with all three pitchers mentioned - Don Rose, Francisco Estrada, and Leroy Stanton.Rate this question:
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