Name This Ballpark Trivia Quiz

Answer: Fenway Park

The oldest Major League park in 2004 and home to the Red Sox, had been the site of eight World Series, including the 2004, and three All-Star Games. Their first World Series was in 1912 and the Sox were champions. Also, in 1912, the Red Sox, Tris speaker was named the Amercan League MVP. The 'Green Monster' came later.

Answer: Wrigley Field

Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs, was the last Major League park to get lights.

Answer: Shea Stadium

In the 10th inning of game six with two outs, a runner on third base and the score tied, Mookie Wilson hit a grounder at Buckner who was playing first base for Boston. The ball went between Buckner's legs. The Mets scored and went on to win game six. The N.Y. Mets became the 1986 World Champions when they won the next game.

Answer: San Diego Stadium

The San Diego Padres have played there since 1969. Jack Murphy Qualcomm saw many things over it's lifetime. Tony Gwynn ("Mr. Padre") became a member of the 3,000-hit club and won eight National League batting titles. Jack Murphy/Qualcomm was also the birthplace of the San Diego Chicken.

Answer: Kauffman Stadium

Originally called Royal's Stadium, this park opened in 1973 and was home to Hall of Famer George Brett.

Answer: Turner Field

Turner Field, home of the Atlanta Braves, was the Olympic Stadium for the 1996 Summer Games in Atlanta. It took eight months to go from Olympic Stadium to Turner Field.

Answer: Jacobs Field

Jacob's Field, home of the Cleveland Indians, sold out its first 455 games and was the site of the 1995 and 1997 World Series (loss to Atlanta and Florida), as well as the 1997 All-Star Game.

Answer: Memorial Stadium

Memorial Stadium and the Baltimore Orioles were involved in the 1966, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1979, and 1983 World Series, as well as hosting the 1958 All-Star Game.

Answer: Tiger Stadium

This park, located at the corner of Michigan and Trumball since 1912, saw Ty Cobb steal home in a 6-5 win over Cleveland. It was also the site of the World Series in 1934, 1935, 1940, 1945, 1968, and 1984. The All-Star Game was hosted in 1941, 1951, and 1971.

Answer: Three Rivers Stadium

This park was the home to the Pittsburgh Pirates as well as the Steelers. Three Rivers had two World Series, 1971 and 1979, as well as two All-Star Games in 1974 and 1994. Three Rivers was demolished in 2000 and was replaced by PNC Park. Three Rivers was called a "cookie-cutter" stadium because of the way it looked.

It was one of three stadiums that was round, tall and used for both football and baseball. It's shape gave it it's cookie-cutter name. The other two were River Front Stadium in Cincinnati and Veteran's Stadium in Philadelphia. All have been replaced with state of the art ballparks.