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 Lions St. Louis Beetles St. Louis Brown Stockings St. Louis Tigers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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