Decade in a Box: 1890s

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1. In the 1890s, there were only two Championship Series (later World Series) during the decade. The first in 1890 saw the Brooklyn Bridegrooms (later Dodgers) defeat the Louisville Colonels. The second in 1892, saw the Boston Beaneaters (later Braves) defeat which team led by the great Cy Young? Pittsburgh Alleghenys Washington Senators Detroit Tigers Cleveland Spiders

2. This 1966 Hall of Fame inductee was born on July 30, 1890. He played in 14 seasons, then later in life he managed the Yankees to 10 World Series appearances in a 12-year span. Who was he? Leo Durocher Walter Alston Bill McKechnie Casey Stengel

3. This 1899 player led all players in the decade when he blasted 25 home runs in the season. Which slugger was this? Roberto Clemente Buck Freeman Bill Freehan Ralph Kiner

4. Which of the following items did umpires have in the 1890s? Face masks Shin guards Chest protectors Police protection

5. The owner of the first professional baseball team in history died in 1892. Who was this who wrote the first set of baseball rules? Pie Traynor Joe Gleason Alexander Cartwright Waite Hoyt

6. Which league did not exist in the 1890s? Federal League American Association Players League National League

7. Throughout the 1890s, there were 13 teams that played in the National League at some time. How many teams played throughout the entire decade in the league? 13 1 16 8

8. Which team in 1899 folded, then had their all-stars join the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1900? Buffalo Bisons Kansas City Packers Baltimore Terrapins Louisville Colonels

9. The worst team in the 1890s decade set a baseball record for losing 134 games in a season, a record never likely to be duplicated. Which miserable team received this distinction? Philadelphia White Stockings Boston Red Stockings Cleveland Spiders New York Mutuals

10. In 1897, baseball lost a great pitcher who set a record for winning 59 games in the 1884 season. Who was this Hall of Fame pitcher nicknamed 'Old Hoss'? Jay Hanna Dean Mel Ott Charley Root Charley Radbourn