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Old Names of Teams Trivia

Old Names of Teams Trivia Quizzes

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!

12 quizzes and 125 trivia questions.

Which Baseball Team Was Who? best quiz

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Let's see if you know who these teams were before they became "themselves". All multiple choice as always. I hope that this is educational. :-)

Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jun 25 15

Average
Nightmare

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Where Did They Use To Play? best quiz

Match Quiz

10 Qns

All of these professional baseball teams used to play in another location. Match these franchises to their previous cities.

Easier, 10 Qns, Ampelos, Jun 04 16

Easier
Ampelos

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What Was That Baseball Team Called Again?

Match Quiz

10 Qns

In this quiz I will give you the name of the MLB team and you will match it with an earlier name the team used.

Average, 10 Qns, bernie73, Jan 24 17

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bernie73

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Baseball Franchises

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Random Baseball Trivia: Test your knowledge of baseball franchises and other odds and ends with the following ten questions.

Average, 10 Qns, JayPerson, Aug 12 07

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JayPerson
3727 plays

Baseball Teams and Cities

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

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.

Tough, 10 Qns, ralzzz, Jan 02 16

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ralzzz

2364 plays

Where My Roots Are popular trivia quiz

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

A look at some Major League Baseball franchises, some of their roots and team names.

Average, 10 Qns, dg_dave, Aug 10 16

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dg_dave

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When Baseball Teams Move popular trivia quiz

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Do you know where these teams originated? Given the team, you match the place from where the team either originated or moved to.

Average, 10 Qns, adlehman, Jun 13 05

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adlehman
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What's in a Name? great trivia quiz

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

An all multiple choice quiz about some MLB teams that had changed their name or location from somewhere previous. I hope that someone finds it educational. :-)

Tough, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Mar 29 05

Tough
Nightmare

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Baseball Franchise Shifts great trivia quiz

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Questions about players and managers who have served for the same franchise, but in different cities.

Tough, 10 Qns, 81gaucho, Jan 30 09

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81gaucho
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Old Geezer Baseball popular trivia quiz

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

If you get more than 3, then you are older than the rest of us!

Difficult, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jun 24 06

Difficult
Nightmare

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Quick Question

From 1891 the Pittsburgh franchise has been a consistent one named the Pirates. What was the franchise called from 1882-1890?

From Quiz "Which Baseball Team Was Who?"

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Alternate Baseball Team Names popular trivia quiz

Multiple Choice

15 Qns

If there's anything I love more than trivia, it's trivia that I learn from. Hopefully you'll learn something new from this quiz on baseball team names of the past.

Tough, 15 Qns, kingelvis2000, Jul 05 15

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Franchise History

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

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.

Average, 10 Qns, jskelly, Oct 16 08

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Old Names of Teams Trivia Questions

1. The Washington Nationals team came into existence by name when the franchise moved from which city in 2004?

From Quiz Where My Roots Are

Answer: Montreal

The Montreal Expos were an expansion team in the National League in 1969. In their first seven seasons under the management of Gene Mauch, the team never finished better than fourth place of six teams in their division. The franchise finally reached the playoffs in 1981 but lost to the Dodgers who went on to win the World Series against the Yankees. After not making the playoffs for more than 20 years after that, and also dealing with very low fan attendance, the franchise moved in late 2004 to become the new Washington Nationals with Hall of Fame great Frank Robinson at the helm. The Nationals finished their first season with a 81-81 record.

2. Which franchise was once known as the Boston Beaneaters?

From Quiz What's in a Name?

Answer: Atlanta Braves

The franchise began in 1876 as the Boston Red Caps. The Beaneater name came from 1883-1906. The Beaneaters won six National League Championships under the name.

3. Who was the only pitcher to lead both the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers in wins in a season?

From Quiz Baseball Franchise Shifts

Answer: Don Drysdale

Drysdale led the Brooklyn Dodgers in wins in 1957, and he led the Los Angeles Dodgers in wins in 1959, 1960, 1962, and 1968.

4. Which franchise used to be known as the Washington Senators for six decades from 1902 to 1960?

From Quiz Franchise History

Answer: Minnesota Twins

The Texas Rangers started as the Washington Senators in 1961 and moved to Texas in 1972. The Minnesota Twins and the Texas Rangers both got their start in Washington D.C.

5. In what city did the Baltimore Orioles first play baseball in 1901?

From Quiz When Baseball Teams Move

Answer: Milwaukee

They were the Milwaukee Brewers for one year, 1901. Subsequently they were the St. Louis Browns (1902-1953).

6. What was the name of the first Baltimore team?

From Quiz Old Geezer Baseball

Answer: Lord Baltimore

They were the first from 1872-1874 and disbanded at the end of the season. They were also known as Baltimore Canaries and Yellow Stockings. They played in the National Association for three seasons, but almost all box scores gave the team name as Lord Baltimore.

7. What is the name of the New York town that is home to the Baseball Hall of Fame?

From Quiz Baseball Franchises

Answer: Cooperstown

8. The Milwaukee Brewers went to the NLCS in 2011 but lost to the St. Louis Cardinals. This franchise was an expansion team in 1969 and moved from which city after only one season?

From Quiz Where My Roots Are

Answer: Seattle

The franchise began in the American League as the Seattle Pilots in 1969 under the management of Joe Schultz. After finishing in last place by 33 games behind the division-winning Minnesota Twins, the franchise moved to Milwaukee to become the Brewers. In 1970, they still finished 33 games behind the division winner. It would not be until 1982 before the Brewers found their first World Series with the help of Robin Yount's bat, came close but lost the Cardinals four games to three. In 1994, Major League Baseball moved the team to the AL Central Division, then in a controversial move, relocated the team to the National League in 1998.

9. Which Major League franchise was once known as the Gothams?

From Quiz What's in a Name?

Answer: San Francisco Giants

They took the name of New York Gothams in their first two seasons of franchise existence in 1883 and 1884. They changed the name to New York Giants from 1885-1957, until the team moved to San Francisco.

10. The Twins were seen in Minnesota in 1961. Which team were they the season prior?

From Quiz Which Baseball Team Was Who?

Answer: Washington Senators

The Washington Senators existed twice in the Major Leagues. One Senators team moved to Texas to become the Rangers, and the other were the new Twins of Minnesota in 1961.

11. Who is the only pitcher to lead both the New York and San Francisco Giants in wins in a season?

From Quiz Baseball Franchise Shifts

Answer: Johnny Antonelli

Antonelli led the New York Giants in wins in 1954-56, and he led the San Francisco Giants in wins in 1958.

12. The Detroit Tigers began playing games at Comerica Park on April 11, 2000. Before that, they played in Tigers Stadium. What was the original name of Tigers Stadium?

From Quiz Baseball Teams and Cities

Answer: Navin Field

The Tigers originally played at Bennet Park until 1912 when Navin Field was constructed. Navin Field was opened the same day as Fenway Park in Boston. Navin Field was later named Briggs Stadium in 1938 and then Tigers Stadium in 1961.

13. In what city did the franchise, that became the Milwaukee Brewers in 1970, first play baseball?

From Quiz When Baseball Teams Move

Answer: Seattle

Jim Bouton's book 'Ball Four' is largely about the misfit Seattle Pilots. They were the Seattle Pilots for one season only, 1969.

14. In what year did the Cincinnati Reds win their first World Series?

From Quiz Old Geezer Baseball

Answer: 1919

In the year of the 'Black Sox' scandal with the Chicago White Sox, the Reds beat the Sox 5 games to 3. The White Sox were managed by Kid Gleason, and led by the bats of Joe Jackson and Eddie Collins. Joe Jackson hit the only home run in the eight-game Series, coming in the final game.

15. What is the name of the baseball field connected to the Baseball Hall of Fame?

From Quiz Baseball Franchises

Answer: Doubleday Field

Doubleday Field hosts the annual Hall of Fame exhibition game during induction weekend.

16. The Atlanta Braves had a great decade in the 1990s while appearing in five World Series bids. The team moved from Milwaukee to Atlanta in late 1965. Prior to playing in Milwaukee, which city did they play in?

From Quiz Where My Roots Are

Answer: Boston

The Braves' franchise began it all in the new National League in 1876 as the Boston Red Stockings. With some name changes including Beaneaters, Doves, Rustlers, and Braves, they continued to play in Boston until early 1953 when the franchise moved to Milwaukee. In 1914, the franchise won its first and only World Series in Boston, then in another win in Milwaukee in 1957 with the help of Hall of Fame greats Hank Aaron, Warren Spahn and Eddie Mattews. Although going to five World Series in the 1990s, the Atlanta Braves could bag only one title in 1995 against the Indians.

17. Which franchise had the name of Perfectos?

From Quiz What's in a Name?

Answer: St. Louis Cardinals

The franchise began in 1882 as the St. Louis Brown Stockings. The name Perfectos was in only one season, in 1899, before adopting the Cardinal name in 1900.

18. The ______ became the Baltimore Orioles in 1954.

From Quiz Which Baseball Team Was Who?

Answer: St. Louis Browns

Milwaukee Brewers 1901 St Louis Browns 1902-1953 Baltimore Orioles 1954- The St. Louis Browns existed from 1902-1953. In 1951, it was the Browns that made a mockery of baseball by sending in the 3ft 7in Eddie Gaedel as a pinch-hitter. The Browns never won a World Series, but did make one appearance in 1944, losing to cross-town rival St. Louis Cardinals four games to two.

19. Who was the only man to play for the Boston, Milwaukee, and Atlanta Braves?

From Quiz Baseball Franchise Shifts

Answer: Ed Mathews

Hall of Famer Mathews joined the Braves in 1952 (their last year in Boston) and stayed with them until 1966 (their first year in Atlanta).

20. The Pittsburgh Pirates have been in existence since 1882, but they were known by another name before the Pirates. What was their original name?

From Quiz Baseball Teams and Cities

Answer: Pittsburgh Alleghenys

The Pirates were known as the Alleghenys from 1882 until the end of the 1890 season when they became known as the Pirates. The Pirates originally played in Exposition Park, moved into Forbes Field and then played in Three Rivers Stadium before moving into PNC Park on March 31, 2001.

21. How many different franchises have used the name Milwaukee Brewers?

From Quiz Alternate Baseball Team Names

Answer: 2

The 1969 expansion franchise the Seattle Pilots became the Milwaukee Brewers in the following year, and the Milwaukee Brewers of 1901 became the St Louis Browns the following year, and then the Baltimore Orioles in 1954.

22. In what city did the Oakland Athletics begin play?

From Quiz When Baseball Teams Move

Answer: Philadelphia

Connie Mack managed the A's for over 50 years in Philadelphia. They were the Philadelphia Athletics from 1901 to 1954, and the Kansas City Athletics from 1955 to 1967.

23. In what year did the 'Bums' become the Brooklyn Dodgers?

From Quiz Old Geezer Baseball

Answer: 1911

They were originally known as the Brooklyn Wonders named after the owner of the Wonder Bread Company owner, Mr. Ward, then went through a series of name changes. The Brooklyn club moved to Los Angeles in 1958.

24. Which city have the Athletics (A's) NOT called home in its history?

From Quiz Baseball Franchises

Answer: Milwaukee

The A's spent many years in Philadelphia before moving to Kansas City, and finally settling in Oakland. There have recently been rumors (unsubstantiated) that the A's might move yet again.

25. The Pittsburgh Pirates franchise started it all in the late 1800s in the American Association before making the move to the National League. What was the Pittsburgh team called before becoming the "Pirates"?

From Quiz Where My Roots Are

Answer: Alleghenys

The Alleghenys began their franchise endeavors in the American Association in 1882 before joining the National League in 1887. With a name change to the Pirates in 1891, the team was eventually taken over by the legendary Connie Mack as their manager in 1894 for three seasons. At the turn of the century the Pirates were evolving into a big name by finishing second in the NL in 1900, then winning three NL crowns from 1901-1903, including appearing the first-ever World Series in 1903. They lost to the Boston Americans five games to three.

26. Which National League franchise once had the name, Blue Jays?

From Quiz What's in a Name?

Answer: Philadelphia Phillies

Philadelphia's National League franchise began in 1883 as the Quakers. The name was changed to the Phillies in 1890, and they kept the name until 1943 when they changed their name to the Blue Jays. The name was changed back to Phillies in 1945.

27. Who is the only man who managed both the Washington Senators and Texas Rangers?

From Quiz Baseball Franchise Shifts

Answer: Ted Williams

Williams managed the Senators their last 3 years in Washington (1969-71) and their first year in Texas (1972).

28. What MLB city has the Athletics not called home?

From Quiz Baseball Teams and Cities

Answer: Baltimore

The Athletics started in Philadelphia in 1901 and played there until 1954. While there, they won five world championships. The team moved to Kansas City for the 1955 season, where they stayed through the 1967 season. The Athletics moved to Oakland in 1968 where they won the World Series in 1972, 1973, 1974 and 1989.

29. Name the three names that the Boston Red Sox franchise called itself prior to 1907.

From Quiz Alternate Baseball Team Names

Answer: Pilgrims, Somersets, Americans

The Americans in 1901 and the Somersets in 1902. The Red Sox were the Pilgrims from 1903-1906, where they won the first World Series in 1903.

30. Which franchise used to be known as the Seattle Pilots for one season, in 1969?

From Quiz Franchise History

Answer: Milwaukee Brewers

It wasn't until 1977 that Seattle again had a baseball team - they got a new franchise team, the Mariners.

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