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Major & Minor League Ballparks Quiz

How much do you know about baseball and its parks? This is a tough one.

A multiple-choice quiz by dum1. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
dum1

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
156,096

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
859

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. When did Forbes Field open? Hint

1872

1925

1888

1909

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Vancouver Canadians played at Nat Baily stadium from 1978 to 1999?

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which team played at Rickwood Stadium from 1923 to 1950? Hint

Birmingham Black Barons

Birmingham Black Bears

Yankees

Boston Black Hawks

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Question 4 of 10

4. Cinergy Field was in which shape? Hint

semi dome

dome

cookie cutter

triangle

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the mascot of the California Quakes? Hint

Quaker

Shaker

Tremor

Breaker

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the seating capacity of Gus Greenlee Field? Hint

7,500

8,000

10,000

20,000

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Question 7 of 10

7. At Dunn Tire Park, which foul line is 325 feet long? Hint

left

right

south

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Question 8 of 10

8. Sportsman's Park was owned by the St. Louis Browns from 1920 to 1952?

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. At Victory Field, one of the amenities is a hot tub in right field?

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Where did Babe Ruth hit his 714th and final home run? Hint

Forbes Field

Comiskey Park

Yankee Stadium

Three Rivers Stadium

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When did Forbes Field open?

Answer: 1909

When Forbes Field first opened its doors in 1909, 30,000 fans rushed inside to watch the Pittsburgh Pirates play.

2. The Vancouver Canadians played at Nat Baily stadium from 1978 to 1999?

Answer: True

In its first seasons, Nat Baily Stadium was called Capilano Stadium
where the Single-A Capilanos played.

3. Which team played at Rickwood Stadium from 1923 to 1950?

Answer: Birmingham Black Barons

The Birmingham Black Barons were a negro team that won the 1948
championships.

4. Cinergy Field was in which shape?

Answer: cookie cutter

Yes belive it or not stadiums do have shape categories,
which include: cookie cutters, domes, semi domes and coliseum.

5. Who was the mascot of the California Quakes?

Answer: Tremor

The minor league California Quakes' mascot was a crocodile named Tremor.

6. What was the seating capacity of Gus Greenlee Field?

Answer: 7,500

Gus Greenlee field opened its doors on April 29, 1932, with a crowd
estimated to be at least 5000 coming to see the home team
Pittsburgh Crawfords play the New York Black Yankees.

7. At Dunn Tire Park, which foul line is 325 feet long?

Answer: left

The large multi million dollar park is home to the minor league
team the Buffalo Bisons.

8. Sportsman's Park was owned by the St. Louis Browns from 1920 to 1952?

Answer: True

The Browns owned it from 1902-1952. The St. Louis Cardinals bought Sportsman's Park from the Browns. The Browns moved to Baltimore two seasons later.

9. At Victory Field, one of the amenities is a hot tub in right field?

Answer: True

In 1996, the modern Victory Field opened its doors to become the new home to the minor league Indianapolis Indians.

10. Where did Babe Ruth hit his 714th and final home run?

Answer: Forbes Field

On May 25,1935, Babe Ruth hit his final home run ever, and it was the first home run to clear the right field roof in Forbes Field. He retired as a Boston Brave.

Source: Author dum1

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