St Louis Browns

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1. Prior to beginning American league play in St Louis in 1902, the franchise that would become known as the Browns played a single season in which city in 1901? Louisville Providence Milwaukee Baltimore

2. The Browns began play in St Louis in 1902 in which stadium? Sportsman's Park Union Park League Park Robison Field

3. The Browns made a successful debut in St Louis, defeating which team in their opening game? Washington Senators Brooklyn Dodgers Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers

4. The Browns inaugural season in St Louis was a relatively successful one, compared to what would follow in the next 20 years, finishing second in the AL behind the Athletics. What was their record for the 1902 season? 75-61 78-58 81-55 83-53

5. Who was manager of the Browns in their inaugural season in St Louis? Jack O'Connor Hugh Duffy Branch Rickey Jimmy McAleer

6. The Browns had to wait over 40 years before finally winning their first pennant in 1944. Which team did they face in their first-ever World Series? New York Giants St Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Reds Brooklyn Dodgers

7. The largest crowd for a Browns' home regular-season game turned out for the final game of that 1944 season. Who were their opponents with whom they were tied for the AL lead going into that final game? New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers Cleveland Indians

8. Perhaps the most infamous player ever to turn out for the Browns was Eddie Gaedel, who only ever made one plate appearance for the club. What was unusual about Eddie? "He" was really a woman He only had one arm He was only 3' 7" tall He was blind

9. Which player appeared in the most games for the Browns from 1902 to 1953? Ken Williams Elam Vangilder Harlond Clift George Sisler

10. After years of mostly-losing seasons and dwindling attendances, the Browns moved to which city after the 1953 season? Milwaukee Baltimore Kansas City Los Angeles