Cardinal Balls

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1. The franchise began in a league other than the most known National League. What team name did they start their franchise with? St. Louis Brown Stockings St. Louis Tigers St. Louis Beetles St. Louis Lions

2. In which year did the St. Louis franchise win their first league pennant? 1932 1977 1885 1963

3. In the first 100 years of the franchise, how many times did the team win 100+ games in a season? 0 5 10 15

4. Who was the franchise's first 30-game winner in the 1883? Dizzy Dean Tony Mullane Bob Gibson Bob Forsch

5. Which of the following managers helmed the team for the most seasons? Joe Torre Red Schoendienst Charlie Comiskey Ken Boyer

6. Who was the first player to win a batting title for the St. Louis franchise? Willie Stargell Tip O'Neill Joe DiMaggio Ernie Banks

7. Which team did the Cardinals defeat in the 2006 World Series? Atlanta Braves Los Angeles Dodgers Detroit Tigers New York Yankees

8. Who was the first Cardinal manager to win a Manager of the Year award in 1985? Tony LaRussa Whitey Herzog Red Schoendienst Frankie Frisch

9. Which of the following hit 500 home runs only as a Cardinal player? Mark McGwire Ted Williams Stan Musial None listed

10. Which former Cardinal retired with the most career stolen bases in Major League history in 1979? Rickey Henderson Albert Belle John Kruk Lou Brock