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In what city did the Baltimore Orioles first play baseball in 1901?

Milwaukee. They were the Milwaukee Brewers for one year, 1901. Subsequently they were the St. Louis Browns (1902-1953).

In what city did the franchise, that became the Milwaukee Brewers in 1970, first play baseball?

Seattle. Jim Bouton's book 'Ball Four' is largely about the misfit Seattle Pilots. They were the Seattle Pilots for one season only, 1969.

In what city did the Oakland Athletics begin play?

Philadelphia. Connie Mack managed the A's for over 50 years in Philadelphia. They were the Philadelphia Athletics from 1901 to 1954, and the Kansas City Athletics from 1955 to 1967.

In what city did the Atlanta Braves franchise first play?

Boston. The team came to Atlanta in 1966 (Milwaukee from 1953 to 1965).

What was the original name of the Anaheim Angels franchise?

Los Angeles Angels. Thus bringing two teams to the LA area (they were the Los Angeles Angels from 1961 to 1964, and the California Angels from 1965 to 1996).

In what city did the Minnesota Twins franchise first play?

Washington, DC. The first incarnation of the Senators ceased in 1960, and became the Twins in 1961.

Where did the Texas Rangers franchise begin playing?

Washington, DC. The second Senators incarnation (1961 to 1971) was managed for a while by the great Ted Williams.

In what city or subdivision did the Los Angeles Dodgers franchise first play?

Brooklyn. Dem Bums have, perhaps, been reincarnated as a minor league team in Brooklyn that started play this year.

Which city did the Braves franchise leave, when they went to Atlanta in 1966?

Milwaukee. And Milwaukeeans were still smarting about the move for many years to come.

In what city did the Cincinnati Reds begin play?

Cincinnati. The Reds are the longest continuous franchise in the same city in major league baseball.