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What is the name of the New York town that is home to the Baseball Hall of Fame?

Cooperstown.

What is the name of the baseball field connected to the Baseball Hall of Fame?

Doubleday Field. Doubleday Field hosts the annual Hall of Fame exhibition game during induction weekend.

Which city has the Athletics (A's) NOT called home in its history?

Milwaukee. The A's spent many years in Philadelphia before moving to Kansas City, and finally settling in Oakland. There have recently been rumors (unsubstantiated) that the A's might move yet again.

The first franchise known as the Washington (D.C.) Senators moved in 1961 to become a team still in the American League. What team did the Senators become?

Minnesota Twins. The Washington Senators Mark II (1961 expansion team) became the Texas Rangers in 1972. There are some who think the Montreal Expos may become the Senators Mark III.

The St. Louis Browns became the _________ in 1954?

Baltimore Orioles. Browns owner Bill Veeck moved the team to Baltimore after failing to force the Cardinals into moving.

The Cincinnati Reds briefly changed their name during the McCarthy Era.

True. The Cincinnati Reds were briefly (1954 to 1959) known as the Redlegs in the anti-communist 1950s.

In 1970, which franchise became the Milwaukee Brewers?

Seattle Pilots. The Pilots (an expansion team) became the Milwaukee Brewers after only one year in Seattle.

When they were in New York, which stadium did the Giants call home?

Polo Grounds.

What was the name of the Houston Astros before they moved into the Astrodome?

Colt 45s.

Which of the following is a city that has served as home to the Braves franchise?

Milwaukee. The Braves originally played in Boston before moving to Milwaukee in 1953, and then to Atlanta in 1966.