Answers to Tiger Trivia #8: 1968 World Champions
by Michigan and Trumbull on Apr 14, 2009 7:55 PM EDT
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1.) In 1968, what date did the Tigers go into 1st place for good. Who did they beat and what was the score?
Answer: The Tigers went into first place for good on May 10 with a win against the Washington Senators, 12-1.
2.) What Tiger led the team in grand slam homers in 1968? How many did he hit?Answer: Jim Northrup. He hit four grand slam homers during the regular season and one during the World Series for a total of five.
3.) Name the players who represented the Tigers in the 1968 All Star game.
Answer: Four players represented the Tigers in the All Star game: Bill Freehan, Denny McClain, Jim Northrup, and Don Wert.
4.) How many home runs did the Tigers hit as a team in 1968?
Answer: The Tigers led the majors in home runs with 185, leading all other American League teams by 53.
5.) Name the six Tigers on the 1968 team that were from Michigan.
Answer: Bill Freehan (Detroit), Lenny Green (Detroit ), Willie Horton (Detroit), Jim Northrup (Breckenridge), Dennis Ribant (Detroit), and Mickey Stanley (Grand Rapids).
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