Giant Balls

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1. In 1957, the New York Giants moved to San Francisco to become the San Francisco Giants. What was the original name of the franchise? New York Giants Milwaukee Brewers New York Mutuals New York Gothams

2. In what season did the Giants win their first National League Championship? 1929 1888 1951 1989

3. Upon the merge of the National and American League, creating the new Major Leagues in 1901, two Giant pitchers won 30 games in the 1904 season. Who were they? Rabbit Maranville and Cy Williams Phil Cavarretta and Walt Dropo Fred Brickell and Chuck Klein Joe McGinnity and Christy Mathewson

4. In which decade did the Giants and Yankees first meet in a World Series? 1920s 1940s 1910s 1890s

5. Shortly after the 31-season stretch of manager John McGraw ended, which new Giant manager took the team to three World Series from 1932-1941? Bill Terry Clyde King Herman Franks Alvin Dark

6. Who was the first Giant to hit 500 career home runs? Willie Mays Mel Ott Willie McCovey Orlando Cepeda

7. In 1958, the new San Francisco Giants appeared in their first season on the West Coast. They played in Seals Stadium for two seasons before moving into which ballpark, which the team would use for the rest of the century? Cable Car Stadium Three Rivers Stadium Candlestick Park Forbes Field

8. Which year did the San Francisco Giants play in the famous "Earthquake World Series"? 1962 2004 1941 1989

9. Who was the first pitcher to win the franchise's first Cy Young award? Juan Marichal Christy Mathewson Mike McCormick Carl Hubbell

10. The Rookie of the Year award began in the Major Leagues in 1947, with Dodger great Jackie Robinson winning the inaugural award. How many Giants won the award to close out the 20th century? 3 5 1 7