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A League in Itself Trivia Quiz

In all multiple choice, you select the baseball league in question. I hope that you have fun! :-)

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

Author
Nightmare

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
231,384

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
844

Awards
Top 5% quiz!

Question 1 of 10

1. This league existed for only five seasons from 1871-1875. The Boston Red Stockings won the league pennant in four of those seasons. Which league was it? Hint

Negro League

Pacific Coast League

American League

National Association

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Question 2 of 10

2. This Cleveland franchise played with the names of Blues, Bronchos, and Naps. Which league did they play in? Hint

Players League

American League

National League

Union Association

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Los Angeles Dodger franchise had experienced many names throughout its history. In 1889, the franchise won its first pennant in which league? Hint

National League

American League

Union Association

American Association

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1915, the Chicago Whales won the pennant in which league? Hint

American League

Negro League

National League

Federal League

5. When the Royals came to the American League and Kansas City in 1969, this was the fourth professional baseball team for the city. The teams were the Kansas City Cowboys, the Kansas City Packers, and the Kansas City Athletics. Which league did the Athletics play in? Hint

American League

Players League

Union Association

National League

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the first year of this league in 1901, the Boston Americans had a second place finish of four games back. This was the only season in history that the club carried the name 'Americans'. Which league was it? Hint

American League

Players League

National League

Confederate League

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1899, the Perfectos finished 18.5 games behind Brooklyn. Which league did this occur in? Hint

American Association

Union Association

American League

National League

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Question 8 of 10

8. This league saw a franchise with the names of Beaneaters, Doves, Rustlers, and Bees. Which league was this? Hint

Union Association

National League

Federal League

Players League

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Question 9 of 10

9. This league saw the same team win the pennant in 1901, 1902, and 1903. This team was once named the Alleghenys. Which league was it? Hint

Negro League

Union Association

National League

American Association

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Question 10 of 10

10. From 1949-1964, which league's pennant was won by the same team 14 times? Hint

American League

Negro League

Union League

Federal League

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This league existed for only five seasons from 1871-1875. The Boston Red Stockings won the league pennant in four of those seasons. Which league was it?

Answer: National Association

Under the helm of Harry Wright, the Red Stockings won it in four consecutive seasons from 1872-1875, then watched the league go defunct. Contrary to popluar belief, the team later emerged in the National League and eventually became the Atlanta Braves.

2. This Cleveland franchise played with the names of Blues, Bronchos, and Naps. Which league did they play in?

Answer: American League

The Blues of Cleveland appeared in the inaugural season of the American League in 1901. 1902 saw a name change to the Bronchos, then the Naps in 1903. The franchise changed their name in 1915 to the Cleveland Indians.

3. The Los Angeles Dodger franchise had experienced many names throughout its history. In 1889, the franchise won its first pennant in which league?

Answer: American Association

In the American Association, the 1889 Atlantics won the pennant by two games over the St. Louis Browns. 1890 saw them join the National League and win another title. After many name changes over many years, the franchise finally won their first World Series title in 1955, defeating the New York Yankees.

4. In 1915, the Chicago Whales won the pennant in which league?

Answer: Federal League

In the second and final season of the Federal League, the Whales won the crown by .001 over the St. Louis Terriers. Pitcher George McConnell led the Whales with a 25-10 record, joined the Cubs of the NL the following season, threw a 4-12 record, then retired.

Answer: American League

The Cowboys were part of the Union Association in 1884 in the league's only season. They reappeared in 1888 and 1889 in the American Association. The Packers were a part of the Federal League in its two seasons in 1914 and 1915. The Philadelphia Athletics of the American League, moved to Kansas City after 54 seasons. The Athletics then moved to Oakland in 1968.

Answer: American League

The Americans changed their name to the Somersets for the 1902 season, then Pilgrims in 1903 and won the first World Series. The Red Sox name came in 1907.

7. In 1899, the Perfectos finished 18.5 games behind Brooklyn. Which league did this occur in?

Answer: National League

The team was the St. Louis Browns in 1898, changed their name to the Perfectos in 1899, then became the Cardinals in 1900. The pennant-winning Brooklyn Superbas later became the Dodgers.

8. This league saw a franchise with the names of Beaneaters, Doves, Rustlers, and Bees. Which league was this?

Answer: National League

The 2006 Atlanta Braves' original franchise name was the Boston Red Caps in 1876. The franchise's first pennant came in 1877. The name Rustlers existed only in the 1911 season. After 77 years in Boston, the franchise moved to Milwaukee. The Braves then moved to Atlanta in 1966.

9. This league saw the same team win the pennant in 1901, 1902, and 1903. This team was once named the Alleghenys. Which league was it?

Answer: National League

The Alleghenys of Pittsburgh began in 1882, and by 1891 they were known as the Pirates. They experienced their first league crown in 1901. They would wait until 1909 to taste the World Series title by defeating the Detroit Tigers.

10. From 1949-1964, which league's pennant was won by the same team 14 times?

Answer: American League

American was the league, Yankees were the team. In an amazing run in professional sports, the Yankees not only held the AL pennant 14 times in that period, but nine World Series banners also.

Source: Author Nightmare

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