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All the baseball teams that ever existed are here, but you may not recognize some of their names. The Atlanta Braves were called the Boston Red Caps when they began baseball in 1876. The Dodger franchise started as the Brooklyn Atlantics. How many names did the franchise have before becoming the Los Angeles Dodgers? It's all here!
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Editors: gtho4, ozzz2002, stuthehistoryguy Quiz Search:
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Questions about players and managers who have served for the same franchise, but in different cities.
Tough
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2 Which Baseball Team Was Who?
Let's see if you know who these teams were before they became 'themselves' prior to 2004. All multiple choice as always. I hope that this is educational. :-)
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10 Q
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Aug 15 04
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3 Baseball Teams and Cities
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.
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10 Q
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4 Alternate Baseball Team Names
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Feb 13 04
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Jul 27 01
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6 Baseball Franchises
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10 Q
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7 Baseball Nicknames pre-1900
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8 What's in a Name?
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9 Franchise History
Many franchises started out in different cities and had different names before they have became the teams the are now known as today. Let's test your knowledge on the history of franchise. Do not be fooled.
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10 Q
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10 Old Geezer Baseball
If you get more than 3, then you are older than the rest of us!
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11 Baseball Nicknames Pre-1900
Here's an easier quiz to test your knowlege of Early baseball Nicknames. Good Luck!
Average
10 Q
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684 plays
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Last Updated Apr 30 13 7:53 PM

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