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Cubs Nation Trivia Quiz

A quiz about the Chicago Cubs history.

A multiple-choice quiz by disneyland50. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
disneyland50

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
232,415

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
481

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In 2006, what was the name of Wrigley Field's Bleachers? Hint

Drunken Cubbies' Den

They do not have a name

Miller Genuine Draft Home Run Bleachers

Bud Light Bleachers

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Cubs were the first team to do what? Hint

Install lights

Win back to back World Series titles

Host the All-Star game

Trade Sammy Sosa

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the 2005 season, Cubs fans didn't see whose number retired? Hint

Ron Santo

Greg Maddux

Ernie Banks

Ryne Sandburg

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who threw out the first pitch at the Cubs' 2006 season opener at Cincinnati? Hint

President Bill Clinton

Vice President Al Gore

Vice President Dick Cheney

President George W. Bush

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following Minor League teams was a Cubs' affiliate before becoming a Blue Jays affiliate? Hint

Lansing Lugnuts

Kane County Cougars

Joliet Jackhammers

Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which team was in the Central Division of the National Leauge with the Cubs in the 2005 season? Hint

Minnesota Twins

Florida Marlins

Chicago White Sox

Houston Astros

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the famous saying on the left and right field foul posts at Wrigley Field in 2005? Hint

Hey Hey!

Lovable Losers!

Holy Cow!

Beat it, Bartman!

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Question 8 of 10

8. In what year did the Chicago Cubs win their first Central Division title? Hint

1998

2003

1992

They never won a Central Division title

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which team did the Cubs lose to in the 1906 World Series? Hint

Boston Red Sox

Philadephia Athletics

Detroit Tigers

Chicago White Sox

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the follwing baseball players has never played for the Cubs? Hint

Tony La Russa

Babe Ruth

Bill Buckner

Nomar Garciaparra

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 2006, what was the name of Wrigley Field's Bleachers?

Answer: Bud Light Bleachers

They got that name after 2006 renovation of the bleachers, sponsored by Budweiser.

2. The Cubs were the first team to do what?

Answer: Win back to back World Series titles

The Cubs did it during the 1907 and 1908 seasons.

3. In the 2005 season, Cubs fans didn't see whose number retired?

Answer: Greg Maddux

Greg Maddux rejoined the Cubs in 2004 after going to the Braves in 1994.

4. Who threw out the first pitch at the Cubs' 2006 season opener at Cincinnati?

Answer: President George W. Bush

The Cubs even got to meet him before the game. The Cubs overwhelmingly won that game scoring a record tying 16 runs.

5. Which of the following Minor League teams was a Cubs' affiliate before becoming a Blue Jays affiliate?

Answer: Lansing Lugnuts

They joined the Blue Jays farm system in 2005.

6. Which team was in the Central Division of the National Leauge with the Cubs in the 2005 season?

Answer: Houston Astros

The White Sox and Twins were in the AL Central Division, and Florida was in the NL East Division.

7. What is the famous saying on the left and right field foul posts at Wrigley Field in 2005?

Answer: Hey Hey!

Former Cubs' broadcaster Jack Brickhouse used to say it. This was a tribute to him.

8. In what year did the Chicago Cubs win their first Central Division title?

Answer: 2003

In 2003, the Cubs were on their way to winning game 6 and going to the World Series until the infamous Bartman incident. They eventually lost to the Marlins, who went on to win the World Series against the Yankees.

9. Which team did the Cubs lose to in the 1906 World Series?

Answer: Chicago White Sox

It was the Cubs' first of three consecutive World Series appearances but lost to the White Sox. They would come back and win against the Tigers in 1907 and 1908.

10. Which of the follwing baseball players has never played for the Cubs?

Answer: Babe Ruth

Tony La Russa appeared in one game for the Cubs as a pinch runner. Ruth played for the Red Sox, Yankees, and retired as a Boston Brave in 1935.

Source: Author disneyland50

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