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1.

Which Giants manager won the most games in the San Francisco era?
- A.
  
  Dusty Baker
- B.
  
  Roger Craig
- C.
  
  Al Dark
Correct Answer
A. Dusty Baker

Explanation
Dusty Baker won 840 games in 10 seasons (1993-2002) as Giants manager. Roger Craig won 586 in seven-plus seasons and Al Dark 366 in four seasons.

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2.

Which Giants pitcher set a major-league record by retiring 41 consecutive batters in 1972?
- A.
  
  Ron Bryant
- B.
  
  Jim Barr
- C.
  
  Juan Marichal
Correct Answer
B. Jim Barr

Explanation
Jim Barr retired the last 21 Pirates in an 8-0 shutout on Aug. 23, 1972, then set down the first 20 Cardinals in his next start, on Aug. 29.

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3.

Which light-hitting Giants infielder hit a grand slam in the 1962 World Series?
- A.
  
  Chuck Hiller
- B.
  
  Jose Pagan
- C.
  
  Jim Davenport
Correct Answer
A. Chuck Hiller

Explanation
Chuck Hiller homered in Game 4 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium. He hit just three homers during the 1962 regular season and 20 in 2,121 career at-bats in the majors.

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4.

Which former Giant was the first Japanese player to appear in a major-league game?
- A.
  
  Masanori Murakami
- B.
  
  Keiichi Yabu
- C.
  
  Tsuyoshi Shinjo
Correct Answer
A. Masanori Murakami

Explanation
Masanori Murakami, a left-handed reliever, pitched for the Giants in 1964-65. After Murakami, no other player from Japan played in the majors until 1995, when Hideo Nomo joined the Dodgers.

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5.

Which current Giants pitcher gave up Barry Bonds' record-tying 755th career home run?
- A.
  
  Jeremy Affeldt
- B.
  
  Ryan Vogelsong
- C.
  
  Clay Hensley
Correct Answer
C. Clay Hensley

Explanation
Clay Hensley, then a starting pitcher for the Padres, allowed Bonds' 755th home run on Aug. 4, 2007, at Petco Park in San Diego. The homer tied Hank Aaron's all-time record.

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6.

The Giants acquired a future broadcaster when they traded Joe Morgan to the Philadelphia Phillies in 1982. Who is he?
- A.
  
  Duane Kuiper
- B.
  
  Mike Krukow
- C.
  
  Bob Brenly
Correct Answer
B. Mike Krukow

Explanation
Current broadcaster Mike Krukow, then a starting pitcher, came to the Giants with reliever Mark Davis and minor league outfielder Charles Penigar on Dec. 14, 1982, with Philadelphia getting Morgan and reliever Al Holland.

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7.

Besides Brandon Crawford in 2011, which Giants player hit a grand slam in his first major league game?
- A.
  
  Barry Bonds
- B.
  
  Willie Mays
- C.
  
  Bobby Bonds
Correct Answer
C. Bobby Bonds

Explanation
Bobby Bonds hit a grand slam off Dodgers reliever John Purdin in the sixth inning of a 9-0 Giants victory on June 25, 1968.

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8.

What was Willie Mays' single-season high for home runs?
- A.
  
  49
- B.
  
  51
- C.
  
  52
Correct Answer
C. 52

Explanation
Mays hit 52 home runs in 1965. His previous career-best was 51 in 1955.

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Before Melky Cabrera, who was the last Giants player to be voted MVP of the All-Star game?
- A.
  
  Bobby Bonds
- B.
  
  Will Clark
- C.
  
  Barry Bonds
Correct Answer
A. Bobby Bonds

Explanation
Bobby Bonds was MVP of the 1973 All Star game, played in Kansas City. He entered the game in the fourth inning and went 2 for 2 with a two-run homer off Bill Singer and a double off Nolan Ryan in the National League's 7-1 victory. Bonds also made a sliding catch in right field.

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10.

Which Dodgers reliever gave up a home run to the Giants' Joe Morgan that eliminated Los Angeles from playoff contention in 1982?
- A.
  
  Terry Forster
- B.
  
  Tom Niedenfuer
- C.
  
  Steve Howe
Correct Answer
A. Terry Forster

Explanation
Morgan's three-run shot off Forster in the seventh inning broke a 2-all tie in what became a 5-3 Giants victory at Candlestick Park on Oct. 3, 1982. The Atlanta Braves finished a game in front of the Dodgers in the National League West.

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11.

Who holds the San Francisco Giants record for longest hitting streak?
- A.
  
  Buster Posey
- B.
  
  Willie McCovey
- C.
  
  Jack Clark
Correct Answer
C. Jack Clark

Explanation
Jack Clark had a 26-game hitting streak from June 30 to July 25, 1978, the longest in the team's San Francisco history.

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12.

Against which Hall of Fame pitcher did Will Clark hit a home run in his first major league at-bat, in 1986?
- A.
  
  Bert Blyleven
- B.
  
  Steve Carlton
- C.
  
  Nolan Ryan
Correct Answer
C. Nolan Ryan

Explanation
In Clark's first at-bat in the majors, he homered against Nolan Ryan in the Astrodome on opening day of the 1986 season. Of Clark's 284 home runs, he hit six against Ryan, more than any other pitcher.

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13.

Whom did Giants closer Brian Wilson strike out for the final out of the 2010 World Series?
- A.
  
  Josh Hamilton
- B.
  
  Nelson Cruz
- C.
  
  Vladimir Guerrero
Correct Answer
B. Nelson Cruz

Explanation
Wilson struck out Cruz to secure a 3-1 victory in Game 5 and the Giants' first world championship in San Francisco.

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Against which Hall of Fame pitcher did Willie McCovey go 4 for 4 in his major league debut?
- A.
  
  Don Drysdale
- B.
  
  Jim Bunning
- C.
  
  Robin Roberts
Correct Answer
C. Robin Roberts

Explanation
McCovey had two triples and two singles against Roberts on July 30, 1959, at Seals Stadium.

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15.

Which Giants player, routinely jeered by fans for his play, appeared in a game with the word "Boo" on the back of his jersey?
- A.
  
  Mike Ivie
- B.
  
  Dave Kingman
- C.
  
  Johnnie LeMaster
Correct Answer
C. Johnnie LeMaster

Explanation
C. Shortstop Johnnie LeMaster, a .222 career hitter, substituted "Boo" for his name in a 1979 game at Candlestick Park.

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Test Your San Francisco Giants Knowledge

Which Giants manager won the most games in the San Francisco era?

Which Giants pitcher set a major-league record by retiring 41 consecutive batters in 1972?

Which light-hitting Giants infielder hit a grand slam in the 1962 World Series?

Which former Giant was the first Japanese player to appear in a major-league game?

Which current Giants pitcher gave up Barry Bonds' record-tying 755th career home run?

The Giants acquired a future broadcaster when they traded Joe Morgan to the Philadelphia Phillies in 1982. Who is he?

Besides Brandon Crawford in 2011, which Giants player hit a grand slam in his first major league game?

What was Willie Mays' single-season high for home runs?

Before Melky Cabrera, who was the last Giants player to be voted MVP of the All-Star game?

Which Dodgers reliever gave up a home run to the Giants' Joe Morgan that eliminated Los Angeles from playoff contention in 1982?

Who holds the San Francisco Giants record for longest hitting streak?

Against which Hall of Fame pitcher did Will Clark hit a home run in his first major league at-bat, in 1986?

Whom did Giants closer Brian Wilson strike out for the final out of the 2010 World Series?

Against which Hall of Fame pitcher did Willie McCovey go 4 for 4 in his major league debut?

Which Giants player, routinely jeered by fans for his play, appeared in a game with the word "Boo" on the back of his jersey?