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Quiz about National and American League Divisions
Quiz about National and American League Divisions

National and American League Divisions Quiz


In the 2005 MLB season, there were 30 teams in the National and American leagues combined.

A multiple-choice quiz by lovbug536726. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
lovbug536726
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
210,641
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
713
Last 3 plays: Baby_Bebe (3/10), Guest 67 (10/10), Guest 75 (5/10).
This quiz has 2 formats: you can play it as a or as shown below.
Scroll down to the bottom for the answer key.
1. In 2005, the Milwaukee Brewers belonged to which division? Hint

National League East Division
National League Central Division
American League East Division
American League West Division

2. The Florida Marlins entered this division for its inaugural year in 1993. Hint

American League Central Divison
American League West Division
American League East Division
National League East Division

3. The Texas Rangers played their first game in this league in 1972. Hint

American League Central Division
American League West Division
National League West Division
National League Central Division

4. In what year did the Colorado Rockies enter the National League West Division? Hint

1985
1993
1991
1994

5. In 2005, the American League East Division consisted of which teams? Hint

Washington Nationals, Florida Marlins, New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Cardinals, Washington Nationals, New York Mets
Toronto Blue Jays, Atlanta Braves, Florida Marlins, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs
Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Toronto Blue Jays, Baltimore Orioles

6. From 1995 to 2004, which team won the National League East divison? Hint

Montreal Expos
Atlanta Braves
New York Mets
Philadelphia Phillies

7. In what year did the Toronto Blue Jays debut? Hint

1978
1977
1969
1967

8. In what year did the New York Mets play their first official game in the National League? Hint

1959
1962
1969
1971

9. Which division did the 2001 World Series winner belong to in 2001? Hint

American League West
National League Central
National League West
American League Central

10. From 1990 to 2004, what was the only year there was not a National or American League winner in the World Series? Hint

1997
1994
1995
1999


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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In 2005, the Milwaukee Brewers belonged to which division?

Answer: National League Central Division

In 1997, the Milwaukee Brewers joined the NL Central Division in a plan to realign the teams. The Brewers had spent over 25 years in the AL.
2. The Florida Marlins entered this division for its inaugural year in 1993.

Answer: National League East Division

The Florida Marlins won their inaugural game on April 5, 1993, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-3.
3. The Texas Rangers played their first game in this league in 1972.

Answer: American League West Division

April 6, 1972, was scheduled as their inaugural game but it was postponed due to a players' strike until April 15, 1972. They were defeated in California 1-0.
4. In what year did the Colorado Rockies enter the National League West Division?

Answer: 1993

The Colorado Rockies played their first game against the New York Mets at Shea Stadium on April 5, 1993.
5. In 2005, the American League East Division consisted of which teams?

Answer: Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Toronto Blue Jays, Baltimore Orioles

2005 was the inaugural year for the Washington Nationals.
6. From 1995 to 2004, which team won the National League East divison?

Answer: Atlanta Braves

The Braves played the Rockies in the division series in 1995 and beat them three games to one.
7. In what year did the Toronto Blue Jays debut?

Answer: 1977

The Toronto Blue Jays debuted in the American League East in 1977, and won their first game 9-5 against the Chicago White Sox.
8. In what year did the New York Mets play their first official game in the National League?

Answer: 1962

On April 11, 1962, the Mets lost their first game 11-4 to the St. Louis Cardinals.
9. Which division did the 2001 World Series winner belong to in 2001?

Answer: National League West

In 2001, Randy Johnson and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the New York Yankees in the World Series. In 2005, Randy Johnson joined the Yankees and pitched their season opener against the Boston Red Sox ending with a score of 9-2 in favor of the Yankees.
10. From 1990 to 2004, what was the only year there was not a National or American League winner in the World Series?

Answer: 1994

In 1994, there was a baseball strike meaning there wasn't a World Series to be played. In 1995 the Atlanta Braves won the World Series. The Florida Marlins won the World Series in 1997 and the New York Yankees won in 1998.
Source: Author lovbug536726

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