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1870s Baseball History [3] Trivia Quiz

Here is my third quiz on the 1870s. All questions deal with the National Assocation and National League.

A multiple-choice quiz by F_S_D. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
F_S_D

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
284,080

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
261

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Question 1 of 10

1. How many games did Bob Ferguson catch for the New York Mutuals in 1871? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which year did Cap Anson make his debut? Hint

1870

1871

1872

1873

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Question 3 of 10

3. What team did James Edward Britt play for in his debut in 1872? Hint

Brooklyn Atlantics

Louisville Grays

Cincinnati Reds

Baltimore Canaries

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many games did Harry Wright play at shortstop in 1871? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. When was the New York Mutuals last season? Hint

1877

1873

1874

1876

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the only season that the Philadelphia Centennials played? Hint

1873

1876

1875

1874

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who had the most wild pitches in a season in 1879? Hint

George Bradley

Will White

Terry Larkin

Blondie Purcell

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many teams did Tommy Bond play for in the 1870s? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the manager of the Milwaukee Grays in 1878? Hint

Jack Chapman

Watch Burnham

Cap Anson

Morris Bergman

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Question 10 of 10

10. How old was Al Spalding in 1874? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many games did Bob Ferguson catch for the New York Mutuals in 1871?

Answer: 5

Bob Ferguson made his debut in 1871 with the New York Mutuals. He played for six different teams throughout his 14-year career. He was a manager with six times also, New York Mutuals being his last team he managed. He is a switch hitter and throws right handed.

2. Which year did Cap Anson make his debut?

Answer: 1871

Cap Anson made his debut in 1871 with Rockford Forest Citys. He played for 27 with three different teams, playing seven different positions. He was a manager for 21 years. He hit and threw right handed.

3. What team did James Edward Britt play for in his debut in 1872?

Answer: Brooklyn Atlantics

Jim Britt only had a two year career, both years being with the Brooklyn Atlantics. He played 94 games total in his career, as a pitcher and a outfielder.

4. How many games did Harry Wright play at shortstop in 1871?

Answer: 1

Harry Wright made his debut in 1871 with Boston Red Stockings. He played seven years between the Boston Red Stockings and the Boston Red Caps. He was a manager for 24 years with four different teams. He played in 215 games over his career. He hit and threw right handed.

5. When was the New York Mutuals last season?

Answer: 1876

New York Mutuals played from 1871 to 1876, which all of them were in the National Association.

6. What is the only season that the Philadelphia Centennials played?

Answer: 1875

Philadelphia Centennials only played in 1875 going only 2-12 for the season.

7. Who had the most wild pitches in a season in 1879?

Answer: Will White

Will White made his debut in 1877 with the Boston Red Caps. He played 10 seasons between four teams and three franchises. He was a manager for one year with the Cincinnati Red Stockings. He played in 403 games in this career.

8. How many teams did Tommy Bond play for in the 1870s?

Answer: 3

Tommy Bond started his career in 1874 with the Brooklyn Atlantics. He played for four different teams in his career. He was a manager in 1882 for the Worcester Ruby Legs.

9. Who was the manager of the Milwaukee Grays in 1878?

Answer: Jack Chapman

Milwaukee Grays only season was 1878 as Jack Chapman as there only manager. They finished the season 15-45 and finished in last place in the National League.

10. How old was Al Spalding in 1874?

Answer: 23

Al Spalding started his career in 1871 and played for seven seasons with two teams. He was a manager for two seasons and was inducted in to the Hall of Fame in 1939.

Source: Author F_S_D

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