Kaufmann quiz: Anthony Rizzo and the 2016 Cubs
Anthony Rizzo is going to retire as a Cub. So let's honor him with a quiz about one of the most famous Chicago sports teams in history.
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What number did Anthony Rizzo wear in Chicago?
Correct answer: No. 44
No. 1
No. 23
No. 44
No. 88
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What team traded Anthony Rizzo to Chicago?
San Diego Padres
St. Louis Cardinals
Boston Red Sox
San Diego Padres
Arizona Diamondbacks
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What was Anthony Rizzo's walk-up song in 2016?
Correct answer: "Intoxicated" by Martin Solveig & GTA
"Bad Blood" by Taylor Swift
"Intoxicated" by Martin Solveig & GTA
"Jump" by Kriss Kross
"Toxic" by Britney Spears
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Which actor/superfan appeared with Rizzo, Dexter Fowler and David Ross on "SNL" in November, 2016?
Correct answer: Bill Murray
Woody Harrelson
Vince Vaughn
Bill Murray
RuPaul
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Which player did Anthony Rizzo and teammates lobby management to re-sign after the 2015 season?
Correct answer: Dexter Fowler
Jorge Soler
Kyle Hendricks
Addison Russell
Dexter Fowler
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Which player became the oldest to hit a home run in a Game 7 in the World Series?
Correct answer: David Ross
Ben Zobrist
Miguel Montero
David Ross
Ian Happ
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What player injured his leg early in the 2016 season, but returned for the World Series?
Correct answer: Kyle Schwarber
Kris Bryant
John Lackey
Kyle Schwarber
Aroldis Chapman
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Two players were named co-MVPs of the 2016 NLCS. Who were they?
Correct answer: Javy Baez & Jon Lester
Rizzo & Kris Bryant
Jon Lester & Jorge Soler
Javy Baez & Jon Lester
Jake Arrieta & Ben Zobrist
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Rizzo starred alongside Frank Thomas in a 2017 commercial for what local company?
Correct answer: Buona Beef
Empire Carpet
Buona Beef
Old Style
Eagle Insurance
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The Cubs' victory rally was considered one of the biggest gatherings in human history, but many scholars disputed the city's accounting of the crowd. How many people did the city say showed up?
Correct answer: 5 million
1 million
10 million
5 million
2 billion
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Yes! You are a champion. Hoist the trophy and put on the goggles to protect your eyes from the champagne. You've earned it!