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World Series Futility Trivia Quiz

With the Boston Red Sox finally breaking through after 86 years of futility and the White Sox breaking an 88 year drought in 2005, I was curious what other teams have had difficulty winning the big one.

A multiple-choice quiz by brnwshd85. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
brnwshd85

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
219,880

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Many of you may know that the longest streak still belonged to the Chicago Cubs when the Chicago White Sox won the World Series in 2005, but what you may not know is what single team did the Cubs beat in 1908 for their last World Series win in the century and lose to in their last World Series appearance in 1945? Hint

Detroit Tigers

New York Yankees

Cleveland Indians

Philadelphia Athletics

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Question 2 of 10

2. When the White Sox won the Series in 2005, what American League team had the second longest World Series winless streak having not won since 1948?

Answer: (Two words or just team name)

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Question 3 of 10

3. When White Sox won the series in 2005, what franchise became the third longest to win a World Series? Hint

Dodgers

Athletics

Giants

Twins

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Question 4 of 10

4. When the ChiSox won the 2005 Series, which franchise that was founded in 1961 was still empty-handed for a World Series victory?

Answer: (Two words or just team name)

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Question 5 of 10

5. By the time the Chicago south-siders hoisted the World Series trophy in 2005, which team more famous for its unique stadiums than its winning ways, was still winless since its founding in 1962?

Answer: (Two words or just team name)

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Question 6 of 10

6. When the world watched the White Sox win the World Series in 2005, the Seattle Mariners, Washington Nationals (formerly the Montreal Expos), and San Diego Padres each had yet to win a World Series since all being founded in 1969. They all became in the sixth position for waiting the longest to take home the title.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. When Jermaine Dye was announced as the 2005 World Series MVP, which of these teams, all of which were founded before the first World Series was played in 1903, placed 10th in World Series futility by last winning the fall classic in 1979? Hint

Los Angeles Dodgers

Cincinnati Reds

Pittsburgh Pirates

Baltimore Orioles

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Question 8 of 10

8. When the Chicago White Sox uncorked their first bottle of champagne in 2005, which team with over 120 years of history came in 11th, having won their first World Series in 1980? Hint

Cleveland Indians

Cincinnati Reds

Philadelphia Phillies

Detroit Tigers

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Question 9 of 10

9. By the time Juan Uribe threw out Orlando Palmeiro for the final out of the 2005 World Series, what National League team which was tied for second for most World Series' won, was in 12th in World Series futility having last won the Series in 1982? Hint

Cincinnati Reds

Oakland Athletics

St. Louis Cardinals

Detroit Tigers

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Question 10 of 10

10. By the time Bobby Jenks threw the final pitch of the 2005 World Series, which of these teams had won their most recent World Series title in the 1980s, placing 13th in World Series futility by last winning in 1983? Hint

Detroit Tigers

Baltimore Orioles

Kansas City Royals

Oakland Athletics

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Detroit Tigers

The Cubs beat the Tigers in consecutive years in 1907 and 1908. The Tigers went on to play in the 1909 series and lost again, this time to the Pittsburgh Pirates.

2. When the White Sox won the Series in 2005, what American League team had the second longest World Series winless streak having not won since 1948?

Answer: Cleveland Indians

Those Cleveland Indians beat the Boston Braves four games to two. Ironically, the Braves (now of Atlanta) had won the World Series (1995) against the Cleveland Indians four games to two.

3. When White Sox won the series in 2005, what franchise became the third longest to win a World Series?

Answer: Giants

The Giants franchise won the World Series in 1954 when they played as the New York Giants. The Giants franchise moved to San Francisco in 1958. The 1954 series was their fifth title, having won in 1905, 1921, 1922, 1933, and 1954.

4. When the ChiSox won the 2005 Series, which franchise that was founded in 1961 was still empty-handed for a World Series victory?

Answer: Texas Rangers

You can't totally blame Arlington for this because the Rangers were formerly Washington Senators from 1961-1971. The franchise moved to Texas for the 1972 season.

Answer: Houston Astros

The Astros hosted the first ever World Series game to be held in the state of Texas in 2005.

Answer: False

Although the Seattle Mariners had yet to win the World Series, they were not formed until 1977. The Milwaukee Brewers (formerly the Seattle Pilots) also had not won a World Series when the White Sox broke their 88-year drought. The Nationals and Padres were founded in 1969 and were tied for sixth.

Answer: Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates played in that very first World Series and lost to the Boston Pilgrims (later Red Sox) five games to three.

8. When the Chicago White Sox uncorked their first bottle of champagne in 2005, which team with over 120 years of history came in 11th, having won their first World Series in 1980?

Answer: Philadelphia Phillies

Although when the White Sox won in 2005, the Chicago Cubs were sitting on their 97th year of waiting for the big one. The Phillies had once waited for 97 years from 1883-1980, before winning their first series.

Answer: St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals franchise is one of the most storied in the majors. Some of the most talented and well-known players have called St. Louis' Sportsman Park and Busch Stadium, their home field over the years. Some of those baseball greats include Roger Hornsby, Stan Musial, the Dean brothers, Leo Durocher, Red Schoendienst, Bob Gibson, Lou Brock, Ozzie Smith, Bruce Sutter, Keith Hernandez, Mark McGwire, Jim Edmonds, and Albert Pujols.

Answer: Baltimore Orioles

The Orioles beat the Philadelphia Phillies four games to one. In 2005, the Detroit Tigers had last won the Series in 1984 by beating the San Diego Padres four games to one. The Kansas City Royals had last won the World Series in 1985 by beating in-state rivals the St. Louis Cardinals four games to three.

The Oakland Athletics had last won the World Series in 1989 by sweeping the San Farncisco Giants.

Source: Author brnwshd85

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