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Baseball Attendance Trivia Quiz

This quiz is all about the fans. I hope you enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by Bellarosa1. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Bellarosa1

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
367,171

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
332

Question 1 of 10

1. In which year did the Major League Baseball All-Star Game first surpass 70,000 in attendance? Hint

1977

1993

2010

1981

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which Major League Baseball team was the first to surpass 4,000,000 fans in attendance? Hint

Chicago Cubs

Toronto Blue Jays

Los Angeles Dodgers

New York Yankees

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Question 3 of 10

3. This team won 6 Division Titles from 1976 to 1985 and yet they couldn't draw 2,500,000 fans in any one of those seasons. Who is this team? Hint

Baltimore Orioles

Kansas City Royals

Philadelphia Phillies

Cincinnati Reds

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Tampa Bay Rays drew 2,500,00 in their inaugural season. What year was that? Hint

1999

1998

1997

1996

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Question 5 of 10

5. There have been some great opening day games in Major League Baseball history. Which of these teams drew 80,000+ for their first home game of the season in 1993? Hint

New York Yankees

Colorado Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers

Atlanta Braves

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these four Major League Baseball teams had the lowest total season attendance in 2001? Hint

San Diego Padres

Pittsburgh Pirates

Oakland Athletics

Minnesota Twins

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Chicago Cubs are one of the most popular teams around the country. In which year did they first draw 3,000,000 fans to Wrigley Field? Hint

2008

1984

1989

2004

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these pairs of Major League Baseball teams were the first to surpass the 4,000,000 attendance total three (3) times. Hint

New York Yankees & Toronto Blue Jays

St. Louis Cardinals & Chicago Cubs

Los Angeles Dodgers & New York Yankees

Detroit Tigers & New York Yankees

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Cleveland Indians are one of the oldest teams in Major League Baseball history. In what year did they first bring in 3,000,000 fans? Hint

1995

1997

1996

1948

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Question 10 of 10

10. The great Fenway Park has been filled up for most of the Red Sox history. In which year did they finally hit the 3,000,000 mark? Hint

2010

2008

2009

2011

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which year did the Major League Baseball All-Star Game first surpass 70,000 in attendance?

Answer: 1981

This All-Star game had 3 lead changes and had 16 future Hall of Famers on the rosters.

2. Which Major League Baseball team was the first to surpass 4,000,000 fans in attendance?

Answer: Toronto Blue Jays

The 1991 Toronto Blue Jays finished in first place with 91 wins but lost in the ALCS to the Twins. Nolan Ryan threw his 7th and final no hitter against them at age 44.

3. This team won 6 Division Titles from 1976 to 1985 and yet they couldn't draw 2,500,000 fans in any one of those seasons. Who is this team?

Answer: Kansas City Royals

The Royals were a perennial possibility to win the World Series during this time but their stadium was smaller than most. Too bad as some of these teams were well worth watching.

4. The Tampa Bay Rays drew 2,500,00 in their inaugural season. What year was that?

Answer: 1998

They finished 63-99 in their first year. The Rays would struggle until 2008 when they finally broke out and won the AL east.

5. There have been some great opening day games in Major League Baseball history. Which of these teams drew 80,000+ for their first home game of the season in 1993?

Answer: Colorado Rockies

This was the Colorado Rockies' inaugural season in Major League Baseball. The fans were obviously excited to greet their team but they still finished in 6th place out of 7 that year.

6. Which of these four Major League Baseball teams had the lowest total season attendance in 2001?

Answer: Pittsburgh Pirates

The 2001 Pirates opened their new PNC Park in 2001. The fans obviously didn't care as only 2,464,870 fans walked thru the turnstiles. They were right as the Pirates lost 100 games that year.

7. The Chicago Cubs are one of the most popular teams around the country. In which year did they first draw 3,000,000 fans to Wrigley Field?

Answer: 2004

The Cubs won 89 games in 2004 and missed the playoffs. This was the last year in a Cubs uniform for Sammy Sosa.

8. Which of these pairs of Major League Baseball teams were the first to surpass the 4,000,000 attendance total three (3) times.

Answer: New York Yankees & Toronto Blue Jays

I know! I was thinking Dodgers and Yankees too! I guess where baseball is scarce is where they flock. The Toronto Blue Jays won 2 World Series from 1991 to 1993, topping 4,000,000 in home attendance in each of these years. That will show you why the fans showed up.

9. The Cleveland Indians are one of the oldest teams in Major League Baseball history. In what year did they first bring in 3,000,000 fans?

Answer: 1996

The Cleveland Indians finished with 99 wins in 1996. They would go on to lose to the Baltimore Orioles in the ALDS who only had 88 wins but earned a wild card playoff slot.

10. The great Fenway Park has been filled up for most of the Red Sox history. In which year did they finally hit the 3,000,000 mark?

Answer: 2008

Although they finished second to the Yankees this year, they gained the wild card bid and lost to the Angels 3-0 in their series.

Source: Author Bellarosa1

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