Colorado Rockies trivia: Do you know these All-Star Game facts?

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DENVER, CO – MAY 13: A general view of the scoreboard featuring the All-Star Game logo during a game between the Cincinnati Reds and Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on May 13, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /

With the 2021 All-Star Game coming to Coors Field on Tuesday, July 13, it’s time to test your knowledge to see how well you know your Colorado Rockies All-Star Game trivia.

In this article, we will not only dive into questions about the Rockies who have participated in past All-Star Games, but we’ll also throw out some trivia about the 1998 Midsummer Classic, which marked the last time the All-Star Game came to Denver.

It was also the only other time that the All-Star Game has been at Coors Field. There have been plenty of stadiums that have hosted the game and baseball legends who have taken part in it, but do you know how many All-Star Games have been played in the past?

More from Colorado Rockies History

This will be the 91st All-Star Game in Major League Baseball history. The first-ever All-Star Game was held on July 6, 1933, at Chicago’s Comiskey Park.

Can you guess how many years did not have an All-Star Game as a part of the MLB season? That would be two. In 1945, the All-Star Game was not held because of travel restrictions associated with World War II. Last season, there was no All-Star Game because of COVID-19.

OK, so there is some general All-Star Game trivia. How about some Rockies-focused All-Star Game questions? Let’s test your knowledge.

Jul 17, 2018; Washington, DC, USA; National League infielder Trevor Story of the Colorado Rockies (27) and National League infielder Joey Votto of the Cincinnati Reds (19) before the 2018 MLB All Star Game at Nationals Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

Can you guess how many All-Star Game player selections the Rockies have had in their history, prior to this season?

We’ll give you some choices: A: 38. B: 48. C: 58

The answer is C. Since the Rockies came into existence before the 1993 campaign, a Colorado player has been introduced at the All-Star Game 58 times. Three Rockies hold the honor of representing the franchise in five All-Star Games: Nolan Arenado (2015-2019), Todd Helton (2000-04), and Troy Tulowitzki (2010-11, 2013-15).

With the Rockies coming into the league in 1993, can you name the first-ever All-Star player wearing a Rockies insignia? That would be Andres Galarraga, who earned two All-Star nods with Colorado (1993 and 1997).

Galarraga being the only Rockies player selected to the All-Star Game in 1993 is one of just eight seasons where just one Colorado player has been in the All-Star Game. On the other side of the spectrum, there have been two years where four Rockies have taken part in the All-Star Game. In 2017, it was Arenado, Charlie Blackmon, Greg Holland, and DJ LeMahieu. In 2019, it was Arenado, Blackmon, David Dahl, and Trevor Story.

Check out all of the starters from the 2019 All-Star Game in Cleveland, the last time the Midsummer Classic was held.

ANAHEIM, CA – JULY 13: National League All-Star Ubaldo Jimenez #38 of the Colorado Rockies pitches during the 81st MLB All-Star Game at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 13, 2010 in Anaheim, California. NL defeated AL 3-1. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Getty Images) /

Can you name the only Colorado Rockies pitcher to ever start an All-Star Game?

The photo above may have provided a big clue, as the answer is Ubaldo Jimenez, who also holds the distinction of being the only Rockies pitcher to ever throw a no-hitter. The right-hander started for the National League in the 81st All-Star Game, held at Angels Stadium in Anaheim.

Can you name the only Rockies player to ever lead the National League in fan voting in a single year?

That would be Troy Tulowitzki, who received an NL-best 5,349,456 votes in 2014. Tulo would hit a first-inning double off Detroit’s Max Scherzer and go 1-for-3 in the game.

How many Rockies players have been elected by fans to play in the All-Star Game?

The answer is seven. Those players are Nolan Arenado (2017-19), Dante Bichette (1996), Carlos Gonzalez (2013), Todd Helton (2001-03), Troy Tulowitzki (2013-14), and Larry Walker (1997-99).

How many Rockies managers have taken part in the All-Star Game as a manager or coach?

The answer is two. Clint Hurdle managed the 2008 NL squad after leading the 2007 Rockies to the World Series. Hurdle was also a coach for the 2004 NL team while Don Baylor was a coach in 1994 and 1998.

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Finally, can you name the three players who hit home runs during the 1998 All-Star Game in Denver (a 13-8 win for the American League)?

The answer is Alex Rodriguez, Barry Bonds, and Roberto Alomar, who would go 3-for-4 to earn All-Star Game MVP honors.

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