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  • 1. 

    Justin Verlander played college baseball for which university?

    • A.

      Wake Forest

    • B.

      Old Dominion

    • C.

      George Washington

    • D.

      Duquesne

    Correct Answer
    B. Old Dominion
    Explanation
    Justin Verlander played college baseball for Old Dominion University.

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  • 2. 

    Justin Verlander was the second overall pick in the 2004 MLB Draft - who was the first?

    • A.

      Stephen Drew

    • B.

      Matt Bush

    • C.

      Delmon Young

    • D.

      Justin Upton

    Correct Answer
    B. Matt Bush
    Explanation
    Matt Bush was the first overall pick in the 2004 MLB Draft.

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  • 3. 

    Which ballpark did the Detroit Tigers play in during their first 10 seasons?

    • A.

      Navin Field

    • B.

      Tigers Stadium

    • C.

      Tigers Park

    • D.

      Bennett Park

    Correct Answer
    D. Bennett Park
    Explanation
    The Detroit Tigers played in Bennett Park during their first 10 seasons.

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  • 4. 

    In what year did the Detroit Tigers first surpass the 100-wins plateau?

    • A.

      1915

    • B.

      1968

    • C.

      1934

    • D.

      1909

    Correct Answer
    A. 1915
    Explanation
    The Detroit Tigers first surpassed the 100-wins plateau in 1915.

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  • 5. 

    Which Detroit Tigers pitcher tossed two no-hitters during the 1952 season?

    • A.

      Art Houtteman

    • B.

      Jim Bunning

    • C.

      Ted Gray

    • D.

      Virgil Trucks

    Correct Answer
    D. Virgil Trucks
    Explanation
    Virgil Trucks is the correct answer because he is the only Detroit Tigers pitcher who threw two no-hitters during the 1952 season. Art Houtteman, Jim Bunning, and Ted Gray did not achieve this feat during that year.

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  • 6. 

    Who compiled the first 6-hit game in Detroit Tigers history?

    • A.

      Sam Crawford

    • B.

      Harry Heilmann

    • C.

      Bill Nance

    • D.

      Ty Cobb

    Correct Answer
    C. Bill Nance
    Explanation
    Bill Nance is the correct answer because he compiled the first 6-hit game in Detroit Tigers history. This means that he was the first player on the Tigers team to achieve the feat of getting 6 hits in a single game. The other options, Sam Crawford, Harry Heilmann, and Ty Cobb, may have had impressive performances in their own right, but they did not achieve this specific milestone in Tigers history.

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  • 7. 

    What was the name of the team that became the Detroit Tigers?

    • A.

      Detroit Catchers

    • B.

      Detroit Miners

    • C.

      Detroit Ball Club

    • D.

      Detroit Wolverines

    Correct Answer
    D. Detroit Wolverines
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Detroit Wolverines because the question asks for the name of the team that became the Detroit Tigers. The Detroit Wolverines were a professional baseball team that played in the National League from 1881 to 1888. After the team disbanded, a new team was formed in Detroit called the Detroit Tigers, which is the current Major League Baseball team in the city. Therefore, the Detroit Wolverines are the team that eventually became the Detroit Tigers.

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  • 8. 

    Which Detroit Tiger led the American League in home runs with 7 in 1908?

    • A.

      Sam Crawford

    • B.

      Ty Cobb

    • C.

      Germany Schaefer

    • D.

      Claude Rossman

    Correct Answer
    A. Sam Crawford
    Explanation
    Sam Crawford led the American League in home runs with 7 in 1908.

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  • 9. 

    Which Detroit Tiger was the first to win the Cy Young Award and AL MVP in the same season?

    • A.

      Wild Bill Donovan

    • B.

      Hal Newhouser

    • C.

      Denny McLain

    • D.

      Willie Hernandez

    Correct Answer
    C. Denny McLain
    Explanation
    Denny McLain was the first Detroit Tiger to win the Cy Young Award and AL MVP in the same season. McLain achieved this feat in 1968, a remarkable year for him. He had an outstanding pitching performance, winning 31 games and leading the league in various categories such as ERA, strikeouts, and complete games. McLain's dominance on the mound and his contributions to the team's success made him a deserving recipient of both prestigious awards in the same season.

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  • 10. 

    Which Detroit Tiger amassed 12 consecutive hits during the 1952 season?

    • A.

      Fred Hatfield

    • B.

      Harvey Kuenn

    • C.

      Johnny Groth

    • D.

      Walt Dropo

    Correct Answer
    D. Walt Dropo
    Explanation
    Walt Dropo is the correct answer because he is the Detroit Tiger who achieved the remarkable feat of amassing 12 consecutive hits during the 1952 season. This means that in 12 consecutive at-bats, Dropo successfully hit the ball and reached base without being put out. This is a significant accomplishment in baseball and demonstrates Dropo's skill and consistency as a hitter during that season.

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  • 11. 

    Which Detroit Tiger was the first to hit 4 grand slams in a single season?

    • A.

      Hank Greenberg

    • B.

      Rudy York

    • C.

      Ray Boone

    • D.

      Jin Northrup

    Correct Answer
    B. Rudy York
    Explanation
    Rudy York was the first Detroit Tiger to hit 4 grand slams in a single season.

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  • 12. 

    Who was the only Detroit Tiger to play in the 1981 All-Star Game?

    • A.

      Jack Morris

    • B.

      Lou Whitaker

    • C.

      Lance Parrish

    • D.

      Alan Trammell

    Correct Answer
    A. Jack Morris
    Explanation
    Jack Morris was the only Detroit Tiger to play in the 1981 All-Star Game. This means that out of the given options, he was the only player from the Detroit Tigers team to participate in the game.

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  • 13. 

    Who was the first Detroit Tiger to strikeout 1000 times in his career?

    • A.

      Al Kaline

    • B.

      Cecil Fielder

    • C.

      Lou Whitaker

    • D.

      Norm Cash

    Correct Answer
    D. Norm Cash
    Explanation
    Norm Cash was the first Detroit Tiger to strikeout 1000 times in his career. This means that out of all the players listed, Norm Cash had the highest number of strikeouts in his career.

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  • 14. 

    What was the highest number of home runs hit by Detroit Tiger Al Kaline in a single season?

    • A.

      37

    • B.

      41

    • C.

      27

    • D.

      29

    Correct Answer
    D. 29
    Explanation
    Al Kaline hit a maximum of 29 home runs in a single season while playing for the Detroit Tigers.

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  • 15. 

    What was Ty Cobb's single season high for number of hits as a Detroit Tiger?

    • A.

      225

    • B.

      216

    • C.

      227

    • D.

      248

    Correct Answer
    D. 248
    Explanation
    Ty Cobb's single season high for the number of hits as a Detroit Tiger was 248.

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  • 16. 

    Which Detroit Tigers player was named the 1984 ALCS MVP?

    • A.

      Kirk Gibson

    • B.

      Alan Trammell

    • C.

      Willie Hernandez

    • D.

      Jack Morris

    Correct Answer
    A. Kirk Gibson
    Explanation
    Kirk Gibson was named the 1984 ALCS MVP because he played a crucial role in leading the Detroit Tigers to victory in the American League Championship Series. He had a standout performance, hitting .417 with two home runs and five RBIs in the series. Gibson's contributions both offensively and defensively were instrumental in helping the Tigers defeat the Kansas City Royals and advance to the World Series.

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  • 17. 

    Who was the first Detroit Tiger to amass 7 hits in a single game?

    • A.

      Rocky Colavito

    • B.

      Ty Cobb

    • C.

      Cesar Gutierrez

    • D.

      Bill Nance

    Correct Answer
    A. Rocky Colavito
    Explanation
    Rocky Colavito was the first Detroit Tiger to amass 7 hits in a single game.

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  • 18. 

    Which Detroit Tigers pitcher allowed 24 runs in a game on May 18, 1912, against Philadelphia?

    • A.

      Ed Willett

    • B.

      Aloysius Travers

    • C.

      George Mullin

    • D.

      Ralph Works

    Correct Answer
    B. Aloysius Travers
    Explanation
    Aloysius Travers is the correct answer because he is the Detroit Tigers pitcher who allowed 24 runs in a game on May 18, 1912, against Philadelphia.

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  • 19. 

    Who was the first Detroit Tigers player to amass 8 RBIs in one game twice?

    • A.

      Ty Cobb

    • B.

      Bill Nance

    • C.

      Jim Northrup

    • D.

      Hank Greenberg

    Correct Answer
    C. Jim Northrup
    Explanation
    Jim Northrup was the first Detroit Tigers player to amass 8 RBIs in one game twice. This means that he had two separate games where he drove in 8 runs, which is a significant achievement. Ty Cobb, Bill Nance, and Hank Greenberg are not mentioned as having accomplished this feat, so they are not the correct answer.

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  • 20. 

    What was Detroit Tiger Hank Greenberg's personal season best for number of RBIs?

    • A.

      183

    • B.

      152

    • C.

      145

    • D.

      160

    Correct Answer
    A. 183
    Explanation
    Hank Greenberg's personal season best for the number of RBIs was 183. This means that in one season, he achieved the highest number of runs batted in (RBIs) compared to any other season in his career.

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