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Major League Team Anagrams Trivia Quiz

Here is an anagram for you, with a variety of team names in the first 100 years of Major League baseball. Some may be current teams, some not. I hope you find it fun and learn something new! :-)

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

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This team dominated the first 100 years of Major League baseball with the most World Series appearances. Do you know KEN EASY?

Answer: Yankees

The New York Yankees went to an amazing 36 World Series and won 25 in the franchise's first 100 years. From 1947-1964, the team went to 15 series in 18 seasons. These were under different managers in the names of Bucky Harris, Casey Stengel, Ralph Houk, and Yogi Berra.

2. This team moved in the 1950s. Who is IT NAGS?

Answer: Giants

The Giants began their franchise in 1883 in the National League as the New York Gothams. In 1885, the name Giants came into the picture. The New York Giants played on the east coast until they moved to San Francisco in 1958.

3. This team never won more than 70 games in a season during the 20th century. Who had EVIL YARDS?

Answer: Devil Rays

The Tampa Bay Devil Ray franchise only began in 1998, so having only three seasons to adjust and win 70 games may have been high expectations. However, in their first nine seasons, they still had not won more than 70 in a season.

4. This team went to three consecutive World Series in the 1970s. Who had a roster that EACH TILTS?

Answer: Athletics

The Oakland Athletics went to three consecutive series from 1972-1974, and won them all. Their victims were the Reds, Mets, and Dodgers.

5. Although none of their pitchers used ARM RESIN, they did win 116 games in a season. Which team was this?

Answer: Mariners

The Seattle Mariners franchise began their endeavors in 1977 under the management of Darrell Johnson. They exploded in 2001 with a 116-46 record, but did not make the World Series as the Yankees put the stop on them in the ALCS.

6. Which team threw some PARTIES in the 1960s when they defeated the New York Yankees in the World Series?

Answer: Pirates

The Pirates and second baseman Bill Mazeroski defeated the Yankees four games to three in the 1960s World Series. This was on behalf of Mazeroski's bottom of the ninth inning home run in game seven to win it all.

7. This team won its first World Series title in the 1950s. Who had DRY DOORKNOB LEGS?

Answer: Brooklyn Dodgers

The Dodgers finally won it all in 1955 under manager Walter Alston. The team then moved to Los Angeles in 1958, where they won it all again in 1959, 1963, and 1965. More World Series would follow.

8. This team began its baseball endeavors in 1882. They won their first World Series in 1926 under the helm of the great Rogers Hornsby. Who was this team that had an ACID SNARL?

Answer: Cardinals

The Cardinals franchise began in 1882 in the American Association under the name of the St. Louis Brown Stockings. In 1883, they became the Browns. In 1892, the franchise jumped over to the National League while still keeping the Browns' name. 1899 saw them as the St. Louis Perfectos. in 1900, they became the St. Louis Cardinals, a Major League team to be reckoned with.

Many baseball greats have come from the franchise, including the names of Tip O'Neill, Rogers Hornsby, Stan Musial, along with pitchers Kid Nichols, Dizzy Dean, and Bob Gibson to name a few.

9. This team existed by name for only one season in Major League baseball. They changed their name later. Who was this team that had ELEVEN DULL CABS?

Answer: Cleveland Blues

The Blues were one of eight new teams in the American League in 1901. They changed their name in 1902 to the Cleveland Bronchos, then the Cleveland Naps in 1903. The Indians' name finally came in 1915. 1920 saw the franchise's first World Series win over the Brooklyn Robins.

10. In 2006, these fans saw their third baseball franchise in Major League history. Their first was in 1901. Which team in 1901 seemed to have had A STRANGE SHOT ON WINS?

Answer: Washington Senators

The Senators of Washington began with the new American League in 1901. After numerous decades and the likes of pitching great Walter Johnson, the franchise moved to Minnesota to become the Twins in 1961. A new team evolved in Washington in 1961 as the Senators, but only lasted 11 seasons, and became the Texas Rangers in 1972.

The Montreal Expos moved their team to the area in 2005 to become the Washington Nationals.

Source: Author Nightmare

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Major League Team Anagrams Trivia Quiz

Here is an anagram for you, with a variety of team names in the first 100 years of Major League baseball. Some may be current teams, some not. I hope you find it fun and learn something new! :-)

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