Chicago White Sox Trivia Quiz

1. Who did the White Sox defeat in the first official American League Game on April 24, 1901?

• A. Detroit

• B. Cleveland

• C. Philadelphia

• D. New York

2. Who was the first Sox hitter to win the American League home run crown?

• A. Dick Allen

• B. Richie Zisk

• C. Ron Kittle

• D. Bill Melton

3. Who threw the only perfect game in White Sox history?

• A. Charlie Robertson

• B. Ed Walsh

• C. Ted Lyons

• D. Joel Horlen

4. Which White Sox pitcher did NOT start the All-Star Game?

• A. Wilbur Wood

• B. Mark Buehrle

• C. Esteban Loiaza

• D. Early Wynn

5. His two home runs started the Sox 2005 post-season run with a bang as the team defeated Boston 14-2 in Game 1 of the ALDS?

• A. Paul Konerko

• B. AJ Pierzynski

• C. Scott Podsednik

• D. Aaron Rowand

6. Who did Tony LaRussa replace when he was hired as White Sox manager in 1979?

• A. Bob Lemon

• B. Chuck Tanner

• C. Don Kessinger

• D. Larry Doby

7. On May 9, 1984, which Sox player homered to end a 25-inning two-day marathon win over the Milwaukee Brewers?

• A. Harold Baines

• B. Greg Walker

• C. Tom Paciorek

• D. Carlton Fisk

8. Who holds the team record for longest hitting streak at 28 games?

• A. Luke Appling

• B. Al Simmons

• C. Carlos Lee

• D. Frank Thomas

9. His number 9 was retired in 1983.

• A. Ted Lyons

• B. Nellie Fox

• C. Luis Aparicio

• D. Minnie Minoso

10. How many saves were recorded by Bobby Thigpen in his record-setting 1990 season?

• A. 45

• B. 47

• C. 52

• D. 57

11. Which Sox player once hit two grand slams in a game?

• A. Robin Ventura

• B. Frank Thomas

• C. Dick Allen

• D. Moose Skowron

12. The Sox clinched their 1993 divisional title behind a key home run from what player?

• A. Darrin Jackson

• B. Bo Jackson

• C. Ron Jackson

• D. Joe Jackson

13. On April 27, 2000, which player hit for the "natural" cycle with a single in the 1st, double in the 2nd, triple in the 3rd, and homer in the 8th?

• A. Ray Durham

• B. Carlos Lee

• C. Jose Valentin

• D. Magglio Ordonez

14. Who hit a home run in the 14th inning to help the White Sox to a 7-5 win in Game 3 of the 2005 World Series?

• A. Willie Harris

• B. Scott Podsednik

• C. Geoff Blum

• D. Tadahito Iguchi

15. Which of these White Sox players did NOT win the American League Most Valuable Player Award?

• A. Frank Thomas

• B. Nellie Fox

• C. Dick Allen

• D. Jermaine Dye

16. Which of these pitchers started three All-Star Games for the Sox and has his number 19 retired?

• A. Billy Pierce

• B. Ted Lyons

• C. Joel Horlen

• D. Ed Walsh

17. Name this Hall of Fame second baseman who hit .331 in his 12 years with the White Sox.

• A. Luke Appling

• B. Eddie Collins

• C. Nellie Fox

• D. Johnny Evers

18. Which manager holds the career record for wins with the White Sox?

• A. Al Lopez

• B. Tony LaRussa

• C. Eddie Stanky

• D. Jimmy Dykes

19. Who hit two home runs to lead the Sox to an 11-0 Game 1 win over the Dodgers in the 1959 World Series?

• A. Al Smith

• B. Ted Kluzewski

• C. Jim Landis

• D. Sherm Lollar

20. What team did the White Sox beat to win the 1917 World Series?

• A. Cincinnati Reds

• B. Brooklyn Dodgers

• C. New York Giants

• D. Pittsburgh Pirates