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  • 2. 

    Which 2006 Minnesota Twin baseball player was also a well-known magician?

    • Justin Morneau

    • Michael Cuddyer

    • Torii Hunter

    • Joe Mauer

    Correct Answer
    A. Michael Cuddyer
    Explanation
    Michael Cuddyer, a former Minnesota Twin baseball player in 2006, was also a well-known magician. He gained recognition not only for his skills on the baseball field but also for his talent in performing magic tricks. Cuddyer's passion for magic was well-known among his teammates and fans, making him a unique and memorable player in the team's history.

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  • 3. 

    What year did the Minnesota Twins surpass 100 wins in a season for the first time?

    • 1991

    • 1963

    • 1965

    • 1970

    Correct Answer
    A. 1965
    Explanation
    In 1965, the Minnesota Twins surpassed 100 wins in a season for the first time.

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  • 4. 

    Which Minnesota Twins pitcher led the team with 25 wins in 1966?

    • Camilo Pascual

    • Jim Perry

    • Mudcat Grant

    • Jim Kaat

    Correct Answer
    A. Jim Kaat
    Explanation
    Jim Kaat is the correct answer because he led the Minnesota Twins with 25 wins in 1966. This means that he was the most successful pitcher on the team that year, recording the most wins compared to his teammates.

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  • 5. 

    How many books did Kirby Puckett write?

    • Eight

    • Zero

    • Three

    • Eighteen

    Correct Answer
    A. Three
    Explanation
    Kirby Puckett, a former professional baseball player, wrote three books. This information is not mentioned in the question, but it is a known fact.

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  • 6. 

    Which Minnesota Twins pitcher led the American League in strikeouts during the 1985 season?

    • Mike Smithson

    • Bert Blyleven

    • Frank Viola

    • Allan Anderson

    Correct Answer
    A. Bert Blyleven
    Explanation
    Bert Blyleven is the correct answer because he led the American League in strikeouts during the 1985 season.

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  • 7. 

    Which stat did Johan Santana lead the American League in during the 2005 season?

    • Strikeouts

    • Wins

    • Shutouts

    • ERA

    Correct Answer
    A. Strikeouts
    Explanation
    Johan Santana led the American League in strikeouts during the 2005 season. This means that he recorded the highest number of strikeouts compared to all other pitchers in the league that year. It showcases his exceptional ability to overpower batters and consistently get them out via strikeouts.

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  • 8. 

    Who was manager when the Minnesota Twins achieved their first American League Championship in 1965?

    • Billy Martin

    • Bill Rigney

    • Cal Ermer

    • Sam Mele

    Correct Answer
    A. Sam Mele
    Explanation
    Sam Mele was the manager when the Minnesota Twins achieved their first American League Championship in 1965.

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  • 9. 

    Which Minnesota Twin cracked three grand slams during the 1985 season?

    • Tom Brunansky

    • Kirby Puckett

    • Gary Gaetti

    • Kent Hrbek

    Correct Answer
    A. Kent Hrbek
    Explanation
    Kent Hrbek is the correct answer because he is the Minnesota Twin who hit three grand slams during the 1985 season.

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  • 10. 

    Which Minnesota Twin was the first American League player to hit a home run as a designated hitter?

    • Bob Allison

    • Tony Oliva

    • Rod Carew

    • Harmon Killebrew

    Correct Answer
    A. Tony Oliva
    Explanation
    Tony Oliva was the first American League player to hit a home run as a designated hitter. The designated hitter position was introduced in 1973, and Oliva, who played for the Minnesota Twins, hit a home run in the first game of the season as a designated hitter. This made him the first player in the American League to accomplish this feat.

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  • 11. 

    In the 1994 film "Little Big League", who eliminates the Twins?

    • Toronto Blue Jays

    • Seattle Mariners

    • Oakland Athletics

    • Cleveland Indians

    Correct Answer
    A. Seattle Mariners
    Explanation
    In the 1994 film "Little Big League", the team that eliminates the Twins is the Seattle Mariners.

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    What Red Sox hitter did Johan Santana strike out to record his 1,000th career strikeout?

    • David Ortiz

    • Manny Ramirez

    • Coco Crisp

    • Jason Varitek

    Correct Answer
    A. David Ortiz
    Explanation
    Johan Santana recorded his 1,000th career strikeout by striking out David Ortiz.

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  • 13. 

    What was Harmon Killebrew's salary in 1974, his last season as a Minnesota Twin?

    • 110000

    • 250000

    • 400000

    • 50000

    Correct Answer
    A. 110000
    Explanation
    Harmon Killebrew's salary in 1974, his last season as a Minnesota Twin, was $110,000.

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  • 14. 

    Who led the Minnesota Twins in losses, with 20 in 1961?

    • Camilo Pascual

    • Pedro Ramos

    • Paul Giel

    • Jim Kaat

    Correct Answer
    A. Pedro Ramos
    Explanation
    Pedro Ramos led the Minnesota Twins in losses with 20 in 1961. This means that he had the highest number of losses among all the pitchers on the team during that season.

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    Which Minnesota Twins pitcher pitched a no-hitter during the 1999 season?

    • Brad Radke

    • Eric Milton

    • Johan Santana

    • Scott Erickson

    Correct Answer
    A. Eric Milton
    Explanation
    Eric Milton is the correct answer because he pitched a no-hitter during the 1999 season for the Minnesota Twins. A no-hitter is a game in which a pitcher or pitchers do not allow any hits from the opposing team throughout the entire game. Eric Milton's achievement of pitching a no-hitter in 1999 is a notable accomplishment in his career and makes him the correct answer to the question.

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