Major League Teams: 100 Years

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1. The St. Louis Browns/Baltimore Orioles had only one manager that would win 100 games in a season, and he did it five times. Who was this manager? Earl Weaver Jimmy McAleer Frank Robinson Luke Sewell

2. The Braves' franchise began the 20th century as the Boston Beaneaters. They had one pitcher throw two nine-inning no-hitters in their first 100 seasons. Who was it? Kent Mercker Nelson Briles Greg Maddux Warren Spahn

3. The New York/San Francisco Giants had how many Rookie of the Year winners in the 100 years of Major League baseball? 17 12 5 0

4. Although the Angels franchise began in 1961, they made the best of the remaining 39 seasons to end the 20th century. Who hit for the cycle twice as an Angel? Rocky Colavito Earl Battey Norm Cash Jim Fregosi

5. The Philadelphia/Kansas City/Oakland Athletics franchise spent half the century with Connie Mack as their manager. Mack won 100+ games in a season five times in Philadelphia, and won nine American League pennants along with five World Series. How many times did Mack lose 100 games in a season with Athletics? 1 24 17 10

6. The Colorado Rockies began their franchise late in the century in 1993. In their very first season, they already produced their own National League batting champion. Who was it? Terry Pendleton Andres Galarraga Vince Coleman Todd Hundley

7. The Detroit Tigers was one of two American League teams that never changed their name in 100 years of Major League baseball. The White Sox was the other team. How many times did the Tigers appear in a World Series in their first 100 years? 2 18 10 27

8. The New York Mets didn't begin their franchise off very well in 1962. They lost 100+ games in five of their first six seasons, and had pitchers lose 20 games six times in four seasons. Nolan Ryan played for the Mets from 1966-1971. How many no-hitters did the Ryan Express throw in a Mets uniform? 0 2 6 4

9. The National League Chicago team took the field in 1901 as the Chicago Orphans, then changed their name to the Cubs in 1903. In their 100 years in the 20th century, how many times was a season MVP awarded to a Chicago player? 1 24 16 10

10. When the American League began in 1901, what was the name of the Cleveland team? Chiefs Gray Stockings Blues Nachos