Boston Braves Trivia Quiz

A short quiz on Boston's National League fanchise.

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

Author
Dizart

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
217,847

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
449

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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1. On April 22nd, 1876, the Boston franchise participated in the very first game in National League history when they visited which team? Hint

Philadelphia Athletics

Hartford Dark Blues

New York Mutuals

St Louis Brown Stockings

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2. Who was the first manager in the franchise's history, who led them to pennants in 1877 and 1878? Hint

Fred Tenney

John Morrill

Harry Wright

Frank Selee

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3. After a number of years in the National League cellar, the "Miracle Braves" shocked the baseball world by winning the 1914 World Series. Who were their opponents in the Fall Classic? Hint

Boston Red Sox

Detroit Tigers

New York Yankees

Philadelphia Athletics

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4. Which legendary New York Yankees player ended his career with the Boston Braves in 1935? Hint

Lou Gehrig

Babe Ruth

Lefty Gomez

Carl Mays

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5. Where did the Braves play their home games between 1915 and 1952? Hint

Huntington Avenue Grounds

Fenway Park

Braves Field

South End Grounds

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6. The Braves won their first NL pennant since 1914 in 1948. Unlike their first World Series appearance, this one ended in defeat to which team? Hint

New York Yankees

Cleveland Indians

Washington Senators

Boston Red Sox

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7. Who hit the most home runs in the franchise's history? Hint

Wally Berger

Sam Jethroe

Tommy Holmes

Fred Tenney

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8. Which pitcher won the most games in the franchise history? Hint

Dick Rudolph

Warren Spahn

Kid Nichols

Vic Willis

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9. Excluding doubleheaders, the largest crowd for a Braves home game turned up for a 1948 game against which team? Hint

New York Giants

Philadelphia Phillies

Brooklyn Dodgers

Chicago Cubs

10. In 1952, with dwindling crowds and the Braves losing money in a city they shared with the Red Sox, the Braves became the first modern-era team to relocate to another city. Which city was to be their new home? Hint

Milwaukee

Baltimore

Atlanta

Kansas City

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. On April 22nd, 1876, the Boston franchise participated in the very first game in National League history when they visited which team?

Answer: Philadelphia Athletics

Beginning the franchise with the name Red Caps, Boston won 6-5 against a team who should not be confused with the American League Athletics franchise which still existed in 2005.

2. Who was the first manager in the franchise's history, who led them to pennants in 1877 and 1878?

Answer: Harry Wright

Wright managed the Boston Red Caps to a 254-187 record between 1876-1881, when he was replaced by Morrill.

3. After a number of years in the National League cellar, the "Miracle Braves" shocked the baseball world by winning the 1914 World Series. Who were their opponents in the Fall Classic?

Answer: Philadelphia Athletics

This was the more famous Philadelphia Athletics franchise, rather than the short-lived one that the Red Caps had faced back in 1876. The Braves upset the Athletics 4-0 to win their first World Series.

4. Which legendary New York Yankees player ended his career with the Boston Braves in 1935?

Answer: Babe Ruth

Ruth retired on June 2, 1935, three days after hitting three home runs at Pittsburgh.

5. Where did the Braves play their home games between 1915 and 1952?

Answer: Braves Field

The Braves moved into Braves Field in 1915 after the franchise spent 39 years at the South End Grounds.

6. The Braves won their first NL pennant since 1914 in 1948. Unlike their first World Series appearance, this one ended in defeat to which team?

Answer: Cleveland Indians

The Indians won their second series by defeating the Braves 4-2.

7. Who hit the most home runs in the franchise's history?

Answer: Wally Berger

Berger hit 199 home runs for the Braves, including 38 in his 1930 debut season.

8. Which pitcher won the most games in the franchise history?

Answer: Kid Nichols

Nichols won 329 games for the fanchise when they were name the Boston Beaneaters.

9. Excluding doubleheaders, the largest crowd for a Braves home game turned up for a 1948 game against which team?

Answer: Chicago Cubs

41,527 fans turned out on August 8th, 1948, as the Braves chased their first pennant in 34 years.

Answer: Milwaukee

The Braves remained in Milwaukee for just 13 seasons before moving again to Atlanta in 1966.

Source: Author Dizart

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