Former MLB Pitcher Turned Police Officer Varvaro Dies In Car Crash

Former MLB Pitcher Turned Police Officer Varvaro Dies In Car Crash

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9th - 10th Grade

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Anthony Varvaro, a former MLB player for the Atlanta Braves, Seattle Mariners, and Boston Red Sox, retired to become a police officer with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Tragically, he died in a car accident on his way to a 9/11 memorial event in New York.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which teams did Anthony Varvaro play for during his Major League Baseball career?

Philadelphia Phillies, Toronto Blue Jays, Texas Rangers

New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers

Atlanta Braves, Seattle Mariners, Boston Red Sox

San Francisco Giants, Houston Astros, Miami Marlins

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What career did Anthony Varvaro pursue after retiring from baseball?

Police Officer

Firefighter

Teacher

Doctor

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

For which organization did Anthony Varvaro work as a police officer?

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

New York Police Department

New Jersey State Police

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event was Anthony Varvaro traveling to when he tragically passed away?

A police training session

A 9/11 memorial event

A family reunion

A baseball game

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Anthony Varvaro pass away?

Due to illness

In a boating accident

In a plane crash

In a car accident