Atlanta Braves Trivia (multiple questions)?

Question

Who made the nickname "Rafy" popular?

His nickname was the "Crimedog"! What was his name and how many HRs did he hit as a Brave?

This starting pitcher had an ERA under two for two straight seasons, yet did not win 20 games in either. How many total games did he win over the two years and what was his ERA over that span?

What player popularized the hockey goalie mask concept, a trend that is still used by some players today?

This player hit the game winning home run in Game 6 of the World Series to cap a 1-0 victory. Who was this player and why was this hit storybook?

Also, who won this game, who saved the game, and what player got the only hit for Cleveland and in what inning was it?

I just don't want names, please include complete answers. Thank you!

Answer 1

1) Rafael Belliard

2) Fred McGriff, who hit 130 homers as a Brave

3) Greg Maddux had ERAs of 1.56 and 1.63 in 1994-95, but won only 16 and 19 for a total of 35. His composite ERA over that span was 1.60.

4) Charlie O'Brien, who started wearing it regularly as a Jay.

5) Dave Justice - I'm not sure why it was storybook, but maybe because it was his first postseason homer.

6) Glavine got the win, and Wohlers the save. The only Cleveland hit was a Tony Pena single to lead off the sixth inning.

Answer 2

1. Rafael Belliard

2. Fred Mcriff -McGriff's nickname "Crime Dog" was bestowed on him by ESPN sportscaster Chris Berman, noted for his unusual and idiosyncratic player nicknames. The nickname is a play on McGruff, a cartoon dog created for American police to raise children's awareness on crime prevention. Unlike most of Berman's nicknames, the "Crime Dog" nickname entered into standard usage. McGriff has stated that he actually is fond of the nickname. He hit 130 HRs as a brave and 493 career!

3. Greg Maddux had ERAs of 1.56 and 1.63 in 1994-95, but won only 16 and 19 for a total of 35. His composite ERA over that span was 1.60.

4. Charlie O'Brien, who started wearing it regularly as a Jay.

5. Dave Justice - It clinched the world series for the braves

6. Glavine got the win, and Wohlers the save. The only Cleveland hit was a Tony Pena single to lead off the sixth inning.

Answer 3

1. Rafiael Bailyard (sp)
2. Fred McGriff/ 300HR
3. Steve Avery
4. Charlie O'Brien
5. Dave Justice/ It won the world series for the Braves
6. Tom Glavin/ Mark Wholers/ Albert Belle

Answer 4

Rafael Palemro

Fred McGriff

John Smoltz


Javy Lopez

David Justice

Tom Glavine

Answer 5

confident, you are able to seem at it that way. yet in addition seem that we've a checklist of 40 4-2 whilst we score 5 runs or greater. So it form of feels we are in basic terms down whilst we don't score an incredible form of runs. Our pitching is often above par.