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Quiz about Early Cincinnati Reds History

Early Cincinnati Reds History Trivia Quiz

This is a short quiz on early Cincinnati Reds history. It covers the late 1800's to the 1920's. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by lvsfan1974. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
lvsfan1974

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
39,109

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
3 / 5

Plays
568

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1. When was the first ever professional baseball game played? Hint

June 1, 1869

April 14, 1865

June 14, 1870

October 15, 1892

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2. Where was the home field for Cincinnati in the first years of its existence? Hint

Redland Field

Palace of the Fans

Crosley Field

Union Grounds

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3. True of false: Cincinnati was a charter member of the National League?

Answer: (True or False ... T or F)

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4. True or false: the Cincinnati Reds lost the 1919 World Series to the Chicago White Sox?

Answer: (True or False ... T or F)

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5. What was the name of the first Cincinnati team? Hint

Cincinnati Red Stockings

Cincinnati Reds

Cincinnati Red Legs

Cincinnati Red Sox

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When was the first ever professional baseball game played?

Answer: June 1, 1869

The Reds defeated the Mansfield Independents 48-14.

2. Where was the home field for Cincinnati in the first years of its existence?

Answer: Union Grounds

The Union Terminal now stands where the Union Grounds once stood.

3. True of false: Cincinnati was a charter member of the National League?

Answer: True

The National League was formed on February 2, 1876 in New York City. Other cities that were in the league were: Chicago, Boston, St. Louis, Hartford, Louisville, New York and Philadelphia. The Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs are the only teams stil playing in the National League.

4. True or false: the Cincinnati Reds lost the 1919 World Series to the Chicago White Sox?

Answer: False

The Reds won this World Series. However, the win was tainted because some of the White Sox players allegedly took bribes to lose the game. This Chicago team has been called the 'Black Sox' ever since.

5. What was the name of the first Cincinnati team?

Answer: Cincinnati Red Stockings

Source: Author lvsfan1974

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