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Baseball Franchises Trivia Quiz

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

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

Author
JayPerson

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
8,465

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
3727

Last 3 plays: jmac5cicada (7/10), Guest 104 (9/10), takujohnny (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

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

Utica

Schenectady

Saratoga Springs

Cooperstown

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Question 2 of 10

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

Doubleday Field

Hall of Fame Field

Legends Field

Fan's Field

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Question 3 of 10

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

Oakland

Milwaukee

Kansas City

Philadelphia

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Question 4 of 10

4. The first franchise known as the Washington (D.C.) Senators moved in 1961 to become a team still in the American League. What team did the Senators become? Hint

Minnesota Twins

Milwaukee Brewers

Baltimore Orioles

Seattle Mariners

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Question 5 of 10

5. The St. Louis Browns became the _________ in 1954? Hint

Chicago Cubs

Toronto Blue Jays

Kansas City Royals

Baltimore Orioles

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Cincinnati Reds briefly changed their name during the McCarthy Era.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1970, which franchise became the Milwaukee Brewers? Hint

Washington Senators

Seattle Pilots

Hartford Whalers

Los Angeles Angels

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Question 8 of 10

8. When they were in New York, which stadium did the Giants call home?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the name of the Houston Astros before they moved into the Astrodome? Hint

Aeros

Rangers

Colt 45s

Rockets

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following is a city that has served as home to the Braves franchise? Hint

Buffalo

Hartford

Milwaukee

Portland

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

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

Answer: Cooperstown

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

Answer: Doubleday Field

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

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

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.

4. The first franchise known as the Washington (D.C.) Senators moved in 1961 to become a team still in the American League. What team did the Senators become?

Answer: Minnesota Twins

The Washington Senators Mark II (1961 expansion team) became the Texas Rangers in 1972. There are some who think the Montreal Expos may become the Senators Mark III.

5. The St. Louis Browns became the _________ in 1954?

Answer: Baltimore Orioles

Browns owner Bill Veeck moved the team to Baltimore after failing to force the Cardinals into moving.

6. The Cincinnati Reds briefly changed their name during the McCarthy Era.

Answer: True

The Cincinnati Reds were briefly (1954 to 1959) known as the Redlegs in the anti-communist 1950s.

7. In 1970, which franchise became the Milwaukee Brewers?

Answer: Seattle Pilots

The Pilots (an expansion team) became the Milwaukee Brewers after only one year in Seattle.

8. When they were in New York, which stadium did the Giants call home?

Answer: Polo Grounds

9. What was the name of the Houston Astros before they moved into the Astrodome?

Answer: Colt 45s

10. Which of the following is a city that has served as home to the Braves franchise?

Answer: Milwaukee

The Braves originally played in Boston before moving to Milwaukee in 1953, and then to Atlanta in 1966.

Source: Author JayPerson

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