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Baseball Teams and Cities

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Baseball Teams and Cities game quiz
"Many teams have changed their names, cities, ballparks or leagues over the years. Take this quiz to see what you know about these older teams."

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. The Los Angeles Dodgers have played in both Los Angeles and Brooklyn, but they have not always been known as the Dodgers. Which of these team names has not been associated with the Dodgers?
    Grays
    Franklins
    Superbas
    Bridegrooms


2. The Detroit Tigers began playing games at Comerica Park on April 11, 2000. Before that, they played in Tigers Stadium. What was the original name of Tigers Stadium?
    Detroit City Field
    Briggs Stadium
    Navin Field
    Bennet Park


3. The Pittsburgh Pirates have been in existence since 1882, but they were known by another name before the Pirates. What was their original name?
    Pittsburgh Atlantics
    Pittsburgh Alleghenys
    Pittsburgh Workers
    Pittsburgh Puritans


4. What city has the Athletics not played in?
    Kansas City
    Oakland
    Baltimore
    Philadelphia


5. The Milwaukee Brewers moved into County Stadium, in Milwaukee, for the beginning of the 1970 season. What city did the team play in during the 1969 season?
    Los Angeles
    Chicago
    Kansas City
    Seattle


6. Crosley Field was the home of the Cincinnati Reds from 1912 to 1970. The field was the site of baseball's very first night game. Who provided the competition for the Reds for the game?
    New York Giants
    Chicago Cubs
    Philadelphia Phillies
    Brooklyn Dodgers


7. The Braves have played in Boston, Milwaukee and Atlanta. Who played in all three cities?
    Eddie Mathews
    Hank Aaron
    Lew Burdette
    Warren Spahn


8. What sports Hall of Fame sits next to Busch Stadium in St. Louis, MO?
    Horseshoes
    Archery
    Bowling
    Track and Field


9. The first World Series was in 1903, as all others end-of-season series were considered exhibition games. What ballpark was the site of the first World Series game?
    Polo Grounds
    Exposition Park
    Huntington Avenue Grounds
    Columbia Park


10. When the Baltimore Orioles moved to New York, the team name changed to _________ ?
    Highlanders
    Mets
    Yankees
    Red Birds


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