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Cleveland Stadium/Jacobs Field Quiz

This quiz is to see if you know Jacobs Field and Cleveland Stadium, homes of the Cleveland Indians Major League team.

A multiple-choice quiz by woak09. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
woak09

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
232,303

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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532

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1. What street was old Cleveland Stadium on? Hint

1085 Erieside Ave

1085 Alfred Lerner Way

1085 W 9th Street

1085 W 3rd St

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2. Who was the Indians first batter at Cleveland Stadium? Hint

Dick Porter

Joe Vosmik

Chalmer Cissell

Eddie Morgan

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3. What pitcher did Ken Keltner hit the first Indians grand slam off? Hint

Denny Galehouse

Jack Wilson

Jim Bagby

Lefty Grove

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4. The first pitch was thrown by what Indian starter at Cleveland Stadium? Hint

Wes Ferrell

Mel Harder

Clint Brown

Willis Hudlin

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5. Who was the first Indians pinch-hitter at Cleveland Stadium? Hint

Boze Berger

Mike Powers

Charlie Jamieson

Wes Ferrell

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6. What four streets bordered Jacobs Field? Hint

Superior, Professor,Lake, Fulton

Huron, Detriot, Main, Ontario

Fulton, Superior, Carnegie, Eagle

Ontario , Carnegie, East 9th , Eagle

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7. Who was the first batter at Jacobs Field on opening day April 4th, 1994? Hint

Jay Buhner

Mike Blowers

Ken Griffey Jr.

Rich Amaral

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8. Who had the first Indian hit in Jacobs Field in 1994? Hint

Candy Maldonado

Omar Vizqual

Kenny Lofton

Sandy Alomar Jr.

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9. Which Indian had the first stolen base in Jacobs Field? Hint

Kenny Lofton

Sandy Alomar Jr.

Manny Ramirez

Omar Vizquel

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10. What Indians player did they call the 'human rain delay'? Hint

Toby Harrah

Jorge Orta

Mike Hargrove

Alan Bannister

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What street was old Cleveland Stadium on?

Answer: 1085 W 3rd St

The 80,000-seat stadium was demolished in November of 1996. The new Cleveland Browns stadium later stood in its place.

2. Who was the Indians first batter at Cleveland Stadium?

Answer: Dick Porter

Dick Porter, rightfielder for the Indians hit the ball to A's outfielder Mule Haas on July 31, 1932.

3. What pitcher did Ken Keltner hit the first Indians grand slam off?

Answer: Denny Galehouse

Ken hit the slam off Boston's veteran Denny Galehouse on July 31, 1940.

4. The first pitch was thrown by what Indian starter at Cleveland Stadium?

Answer: Mel Harder

Mel Harder was the starting pitcher on July 31, 1932, against the Philadelphia Athletics. The Indians lost 1-0.

5. Who was the first Indians pinch-hitter at Cleveland Stadium?

Answer: Wes Ferrell

Wes was a star pitcher but also a pinch-hit specialist. In 1932, he .242 with 5 doubles, 2 triples, and 2 home runs. He also had 18 RBIs as a pinch-hitter.

6. What four streets bordered Jacobs Field?

Answer: Ontario , Carnegie, East 9th , Eagle

Jacobs Field opened in 1994, and those four streets bordered it. In 1999, Jim Thome hit a 511 ft home run vs. Kansas City on to Eagle Ave.

7. Who was the first batter at Jacobs Field on opening day April 4th, 1994?

Answer: Rich Amaral

The Mariners' second baseman grounded out to Eddie Murray.

8. Who had the first Indian hit in Jacobs Field in 1994?

Answer: Sandy Alomar Jr.

Sandy the Indians catcher hit an 8th inning single to right field.

9. Which Indian had the first stolen base in Jacobs Field?

Answer: Omar Vizquel

Omar Vizquel, the Indians multiple Gold Glove winning shortstop, stole it the 3rd inning on the game of April 7, 1994.

10. What Indians player did they call the 'human rain delay'?

Answer: Mike Hargrove

They used to call this about Mike Hargrove, the Indians first baseman, the old Indians manager, and later Seattle manager.

Source: Author woak09

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