Fun Trivia Questions On MLB - San Francisco Giants
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- 1.
How many straight Opening Days did Willie Mays start at center fielder for the San Francisco Giants?
- A.
16
- B.
14
- C.
13
- D.
15
Correct Answer
D. 15Explanation
Willie Mays started as the center fielder for the San Francisco Giants for a total of 15 straight Opening Days. This means that for 15 consecutive years, Mays was the starting center fielder for the team on their first game of the season.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Who was the San Francisco Giants' opponent in their first game at Candlestick Park?
- A.
Los Angeles Dodgers
- B.
St. Louis Cardinals
- C.
Chicago Cubs
- D.
Philadelphia Phillies
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B. St. Louis CardinalsExplanation
The San Francisco Giants' opponent in their first game at Candlestick Park was the St. Louis Cardinals.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Who was the first San Francisco Giants pitcher to make the All-Star Game?
- A.
Sam Jones
- B.
Juan Marichal
- C.
Mike McCormick
- D.
John Antonelli
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D. John AntonelliExplanation
John Antonelli was the first San Francisco Giants pitcher to make the All-Star Game.Rate this question:
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- 4.
In 1973, Bobby Bonds missed becoming baseball's first 40/40 man by how many runs?
- A.
4
- B.
1
- C.
2
- D.
3
Correct Answer
B. 1Explanation
Bobby Bonds missed becoming baseball's first 40/40 man by only 1 run. This means that he was able to hit 40 home runs in a single season, but fell short by just 1 stolen base. It is a remarkable achievement nonetheless, as hitting 40 home runs and stealing 39 bases in a single season is a rare feat in baseball.Rate this question:
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- 5.
San Francisco Giants player Willie Mays was pinch-hitting for whom when he hit his 600th home run?
- A.
Gary Matthews
- B.
Dave Kingman
- C.
Bobby Bonds
- D.
George Foster
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D. George FosterExplanation
Willie Mays hit his 600th home run while pinch-hitting for George Foster.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Who was not a manager of the San Francisco Giants during the 1980's?
- A.
Roger Craig
- B.
Frank Robinson
- C.
Dave Bristol
- D.
Charlie Fox
Correct Answer
D. Charlie FoxExplanation
Charlie Fox was not a manager of the San Francisco Giants during the 1980's. The question asks for the manager who was not part of the team during that specific decade. Roger Craig, Frank Robinson, and Dave Bristol were all managers of the Giants during the 1980's, but Charlie Fox was not.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What San Francisco Giant player said, "I never go up to the plate without a plan"?
- A.
Willie Mays
- B.
Will Clark
- C.
Barry Bonds
- D.
Matt Williams
Correct Answer
B. Will ClarkExplanation
Will Clark is the correct answer because he is the San Francisco Giant player who said, "I never go up to the plate without a plan." This statement suggests that Clark is a strategic and thoughtful player who approaches his at-bats with a clear strategy in mind.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Who did not win a Silver Slugger Award for the San Francisco Giants in 1993?
- A.
Robby Thompson
- B.
Barry Bonds
- C.
Will Clark
- D.
Matt Williams
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C. Will ClarkExplanation
Will Clark did not win a Silver Slugger Award for the San Francisco Giants in 1993.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Barry Bonds and what other San Francisco Giant were in the 2003 and 2004 MLB All-Star Games?
- A.
J.T. Snow
- B.
Marquis Grissom
- C.
Kirk Rueter
- D.
Jason Schmidt
Correct Answer
D. Jason SchmidtExplanation
Barry Bonds and Jason Schmidt were both San Francisco Giants players who participated in the 2003 and 2004 MLB All-Star Games.Rate this question:
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- 10.
How many All-Star Games in the 1990's did Barry Bonds participate in as a San Francisco Giant?
- A.
6
- B.
5
- C.
4
- D.
7
Correct Answer
A. 6Explanation
Barry Bonds participated in 6 All-Star Games in the 1990's as a San Francisco Giant.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Who was the first San Francisco Giants GM named MLB Executive of the Year by ""The Sporting News""?
- A.
Horace Stoneham
- B.
Brian Sabean
- C.
Al Rosen
- D.
Spec Richardson
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D. Spec RichardsonExplanation
Spec Richardson was the first San Francisco Giants GM to be named MLB Executive of the Year by "The Sporting News".Rate this question:
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- 12.
Who won the most Gold Gloves as a San Francisco Giant in the 1990's?
- A.
Matt Williams
- B.
Will Clark
- C.
J.T. Snow
- D.
Barry Bonds
Correct Answer
D. Barry BondsExplanation
Barry Bonds won the most Gold Gloves as a San Francisco Giant in the 1990s. This can be inferred from the question which asks for the player who won the most Gold Gloves during that time period.Rate this question:
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- 13.
What team did the San Francisco Giants play in their first and last game at Seals Stadium?
- A.
Chicago Cubs
- B.
Cincinnati Reds
- C.
Los Angeles Dodgers
- D.
Philadelphia Phillies
Correct Answer
C. Los Angeles DodgersExplanation
The San Francisco Giants played the Los Angeles Dodgers in their first and last game at Seals Stadium. This suggests that the Los Angeles Dodgers were the opposing team in both games.Rate this question:
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- 14.
How many NLCS appearances did the San Francisco Giants have before they won their first NLCS?
- A.
2
- B.
1
- C.
4
- D.
3
Correct Answer
D. 3Explanation
The San Francisco Giants had three NLCS appearances before they won their first NLCS.Rate this question:
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- 15.
When did the San Francisco Giants play their last game at Candlestick Park?
- A.
2000
- B.
1998
- C.
2001
- D.
1999
Correct Answer
D. 1999Explanation
The San Francisco Giants played their last game at Candlestick Park in 1999.Rate this question:
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