American League Teams: 100 Seasons

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1. Babe Ruth hit 50+ home runs in a season four times in his career. Which AL team was the next to have a player hit over 50? Detroit Tigers Philadephia Athletics Chicago White Sox Washington Senators

2. The New York Yankees was the first team in Major League baseball to win three, then four, then five consecutive World Series. Only one other American League team won three consecutive in the 100 years of the league. Which team was it? Washington Senators Chicago White Sox St. Louis Browns Oakland Athletics

3. Which AL team was the first to lose 100 games in a season? Detroit Tigers St. Louis Browns Washington Senators Cleveland Indians

4. Which American League team had the league's first Cy Young award winner? Detroit Tigers Minnesota Twins Baltimore Orioles New York Yankees

5. Which AL team was the first to have pitchers win 30 games in a season three times? Washington Boston Detroit Cleveland

6. 1936 saw the first Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The hall inducted five players, with three of those coming from the American League. The Yankees were represented by Babe Ruth, and the Senators by pitching great Walter Johnson. Which other AL team was represented? Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox Cleveland Indians

7. This American League team was not only the first to win 100 games in a season, but also the first team to do it twice. They did it in consecutive seasons, and won the World Series both times. Which team was this? Philadelphia Athletics Cleveland Indians New York Yankees Chicago White Sox

8. This team was the first to have four different managers win the Manager of Year award. Which AL team was it? Tigers Yankees White Sox Red Sox

9. In 100 seasons of the American League, the Yankees dominated Major League baseball by winning 26 World Series. Which American League franchise took a backseat to the Yankees with the next highest World Series total in their pocket? Chicago White Sox Detroit Tigers Boston Americans / Red Sox Philadelphia / Oakland Athletics

10. Which team saw their pitcher set a 20th century record for the most strikeouts in a season? Baltimore Orioles Toronto Blue Jays California Angels Kansas City Royals