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1.

In 1971, the Milwaukee Brewers defeated what team for their first season opener win?
- A.
  
  Minnesota Twins
- B.
  
  Boston Red Sox
- C.
  
  California Angels
- D.
  
  Chicago White Sox
Correct Answer
A. Minnesota Twins

Explanation
In 1971, the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Minnesota Twins for their first season opener win. This suggests that the Brewers were able to secure a victory against the Twins at the beginning of their season.

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2.

Who did the Milwaukee Brewers play in their first game on April 7, 1970?
- A.
  
  Chicago White Sox
- B.
  
  Minnesota Twins
- C.
  
  Boston Red Sox
- D.
  
  California Angels
Correct Answer
D. California Angels

Explanation
The Milwaukee Brewers played against the California Angels in their first game on April 7, 1970.

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3.

Who was the first Milwaukee Brewer to be selected for the All-Star Game?
- A.
  
  Jim Colborn
- B.
  
  Marty Pattin
- C.
  
  Tommy Harper
- D.
  
  Don Money
Correct Answer
C. Tommy Harper

Explanation
Tommy Harper was the first Milwaukee Brewer to be selected for the All-Star Game. This means that before him, no other player from the Milwaukee Brewers had been chosen to participate in the All-Star Game.

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4.

Who was the first general manager of the Milwaukee Brewers?
- A.
  
  Jim Baumer
- B.
  
  Frank Lane
- C.
  
  Marvin Mikes
- D.
  
  Jim Wilson
Correct Answer
C. Marvin Mikes

Explanation
Marvin Mikes was the first general manager of the Milwaukee Brewers. This can be inferred from the given options, as the other three names (Jim Baumer, Frank Lane, and Jim Wilson) are not mentioned as being the first general manager.

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5.

Who had the first pinch-hit home run in the history of the Milwaukee Brewers?
- A.
  
  Jerry McNertney
- B.
  
  Bill Sharp
- C.
  
  George Scott
- D.
  
  Johnny Briggs
Correct Answer
A. Jerry McNertney

Explanation
Jerry McNertney is the correct answer because he had the first pinch-hit home run in the history of the Milwaukee Brewers. This means that he came off the bench as a substitute and hit a home run in a game, making him the first player to achieve this feat for the team.

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6.

Which pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers was MVP of the American League in 1981?
- A.
  
  Rollie Fingers
- B.
  
  George Brett
- C.
  
  Ryne Sandberg
- D.
  
  Robin Yount
Correct Answer
A. Rollie Fingers

Explanation
Rollie Fingers is the correct answer because he was a pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers and he won the American League MVP award in 1981. This recognition as the Most Valuable Player indicates that Fingers had a standout performance during that season, making him the most impactful player in the league.

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7.

In 1996, where did the Milwaukee Brewers finish in their division?
- A.
  
  Second Place
- B.
  
  Fourth Place
- C.
  
  First Place
- D.
  
  Third Place
Correct Answer
D. Third Place

Explanation
In 1996, the Milwaukee Brewers finished in third place in their division. This means that they ranked third out of all the teams in their division based on their performance during that season. They did not finish in first place, second place, or fourth place.

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8.

Glendon Rusch started 19 regular season games for the 2003 Brewers, what was his record that year?
- A.
  
  9-Mar
- B.
  
  10-Dec
- C.
  
  12-Jan
- D.
  
  2-Jul
Correct Answer
C. 12-Jan

Explanation
The answer "12-Jan" indicates that Glendon Rusch had a record of 12 wins and 1 loss in the 2003 season.

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9.

How many career grand slams had Lyle Overbay hit before his six-RBI-night in 2005?
- A.
  
  One
- B.
  
  Nine
- C.
  
  Three
- D.
  
  None
Correct Answer
A. One

Explanation
Lyle Overbay had hit one career grand slam before his six-RBI-night in 2005.

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10.

What sandwich was Prince Fielder the spokesman for in a commercial?
- A.
  
  McDonald's Triple Cheeseburger
- B.
  
  Taco Bell's Gordita
- C.
  
  Burger King's Whopper
- D.
  
  Wendy's Ham And Swiss
Correct Answer
A. McDonald's Triple Cheeseburger

Explanation
Prince Fielder was the spokesman for McDonald's Triple Cheeseburger in a commercial.

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11.

What TV show did Prince Fielder appear on with his dad?
- A.
  
  Cheers
- B.
  
  MTV's Rock N' Jock
- C.
  
  Seinfeld
- D.
  
  The Prince Of Bel Air
Correct Answer
B. MTV's Rock N' Jock

Explanation
Prince Fielder appeared on MTV's Rock N' Jock with his dad.

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12.

Whose Milwaukee Brewers' rookie record did Prince Fielder break with his 18th home run in a season?
- A.
  
  Bill Hall
- B.
  
  Vince Perkins
- C.
  
  Greg Vaughn
- D.
  
  Mike Rivera
Correct Answer
C. Greg Vaughn

Explanation
Prince Fielder broke Greg Vaughn's Milwaukee Brewers' rookie record with his 18th home run in a season.

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13.

In 2006, Prince Fielder led the Brewers in games played, hits and what else?
- A.
  
  Bunts
- B.
  
  At-Bats
- C.
  
  Stolen Bases
- D.
  
  Multi-Hit Games
Correct Answer
B. At-Bats

Explanation
In 2006, Prince Fielder led the Brewers in games played and hits, indicating his consistent presence and ability to make contact with the ball. The question asks for another statistic that Fielder led in, and the correct answer is "At-Bats." This means that Fielder had the most opportunities to hit during the season, further emphasizing his importance to the team's offense.

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14.

What did Jeff Cirillo, the only Milwaukee Brewer in the 1997 All-Star Game, do in his one at-bat?
- A.
  
  He Hit A Home Run
- B.
  
  He Walked
- C.
  
  He Singled
- D.
  
  He Struck Out
Correct Answer
D. He Struck Out

Explanation
In his one at-bat during the 1997 All-Star Game, Jeff Cirillo, the only Milwaukee Brewer in the game, struck out. This means that he was unable to successfully hit the ball and was called out by the pitcher.

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15.

Where is Brewers pitcher Juan Nieves from?
- A.
  
  Dominican Republic
- B.
  
  Mexico
- C.
  
  Venezuela
- D.
  
  Puerto Rico
Correct Answer
D. Puerto Rico

Explanation
Juan Nieves, the Brewers pitcher, is from Puerto Rico.

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Questions On Milwaukee Brewers

In 1971, the Milwaukee Brewers defeated what team for their first season opener win?

Who did the Milwaukee Brewers play in their first game on April 7, 1970?

Who was the first Milwaukee Brewer to be selected for the All-Star Game?

Who was the first general manager of the Milwaukee Brewers?

Who had the first pinch-hit home run in the history of the Milwaukee Brewers?

Which pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers was MVP of the American League in 1981?

In 1996, where did the Milwaukee Brewers finish in their division?

Glendon Rusch started 19 regular season games for the 2003 Brewers, what was his record that year?

How many career grand slams had Lyle Overbay hit before his six-RBI-night in 2005?

What sandwich was Prince Fielder the spokesman for in a commercial?

What TV show did Prince Fielder appear on with his dad?

Whose Milwaukee Brewers' rookie record did Prince Fielder break with his 18th home run in a season?

In 2006, Prince Fielder led the Brewers in games played, hits and what else?

What did Jeff Cirillo, the only Milwaukee Brewer in the 1997 All-Star Game, do in his one at-bat?

Where is Brewers pitcher Juan Nieves from?