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Quiz about Old Geezer Baseball
Quiz about Old Geezer Baseball

Old Geezer Baseball Trivia Quiz


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A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Nightmare
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
40,474
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
4 / 10
Plays
2067
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 209 (6/10), Guest 104 (3/10), tksamr (5/10).
Question 1 of 10
1. What was the name of the first Baltimore team? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In what year did the Cincinnati Reds win their first World Series? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In what year did the 'Bums' become the Brooklyn Dodgers? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The Chicago White Sox also known as the White Stockings were created from what team? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which of the following never managed a Major League game? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What was the original franchise name of the Detroit Tigers? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. When were the Washington Senators established? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In what year did the Colt-45's become the Astros? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What city had baseball franchises with the names of the Cowboys, Packers, and Blues? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What major league team changed their name on September 2, 1965? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What was the name of the first Baltimore team?

Answer: Lord Baltimore

They were the first from 1872-1874 and disbanded at the end of the season. They were also known as Baltimore Canaries and Yellow Stockings. They played in the National Association for three seasons, but almost all box scores gave the team name as Lord Baltimore.
2. In what year did the Cincinnati Reds win their first World Series?

Answer: 1919

In the year of the 'Black Sox' scandal with the Chicago White Sox, the Reds beat the Sox 5 games to 3. The White Sox were managed by Kid Gleason, and led by the bats of Joe Jackson and Eddie Collins. Joe Jackson hit the only home run in the eight-game Series, coming in the final game.
3. In what year did the 'Bums' become the Brooklyn Dodgers?

Answer: 1911

They were originally known as the Brooklyn Wonders named after the owner of the Wonder Bread Company owner, Mr. Ward, then went through a series of name changes. The Brooklyn club moved to Los Angeles in 1958.
4. The Chicago White Sox also known as the White Stockings were created from what team?

Answer: Millers

The became the White Sox and White Stockings in 1901 after the Miller's of Washington disbanded in 1900.
5. Which of the following never managed a Major League game?

Answer: Greg Pinchbeck

Pinchbeck never had the opportunity to manage in the big leagues. Tenance lasted only 33 games in 1991, while Tinker managed for 4 seasons in the early 1900's, and finally, Pie Traynor managed the most of those listed with 868 games.
6. What was the original franchise name of the Detroit Tigers?

Answer: Wolverines

In 1881 they were the Wolverines before becoming the Tigers in 1894, they were nicknamed the 'Creams'.
7. When were the Washington Senators established?

Answer: 1886

From 1886-1889 the team was established in the Big Leagues. They were always well behind the times.
8. In what year did the Colt-45's become the Astros?

Answer: 1965

The Colt-45's were an expansion team in 1962 and kept the name throughout the 1964 season. They started their new format at the start of the 1965 season.
9. What city had baseball franchises with the names of the Cowboys, Packers, and Blues?

Answer: Kansas City

Other teams in Kansas City were also known as the Monarchs, Athletics, and Royals.
10. What major league team changed their name on September 2, 1965?

Answer: Los Angeles Angels

The Angels became the California Angels after living in the Dodger shadows from 1961-1965.
Source: Author Nightmare

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