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Baseball's Federal League gave it a go in an attempt to become the third Major League of baseball in 1914. Big money contracts went out to some American and National League greats to enhance the league's visibility, but in the end, it just wasn't enough. The league folded after the 1915 season.
2 Federal League quizzes and 20 Federal League trivia questions.
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  A League in Itself   best quiz  
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In all multiple choice, you select the baseball league in question. I hope that you have fun! :-)
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  Federal League    
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In 1914-15, there was a third Major League in baseball.
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Federal League Trivia Questions
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?

From Quiz A League in Itself

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. How many teams competed in the Federal League?

From Quiz Federal League

Answer: 8

Just like the American and National Leagues, the Federal League comprised 8 franchises. These were initially located in Baltimore, Brooklyn, Buffalo, Chicago, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Pittsburgh, and St Louis.

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

From Quiz A League in Itself

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.

4. Which team won the inaugural Federal League championship in 1914?

From Quiz Federal League

Answer: Indianapolis Hoosiers

Despite their success on the field, financial difficulties saw the Hoosiers franchise being relocated to Newark, NJ, for the 1915 season where they were renamed the Peppers.

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

From Quiz A League in Itself

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.

6. What was the nickname of the Federal League team in Kansas City?

From Quiz Federal League

Answer: Packers

The Packers had the misfortune of having their home schedule curtailed in 1914 when a flash flood knocked down the walls of Gordon-Koppel Park.

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

From Quiz A League in Itself

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.

8. Which famous pitcher did the Baltimore Terrapins entice from the Philadelphia Athletics of the American League in 1915?

From Quiz Federal League

Answer: Chief Bender

The acquisition of Bender didn't prove a success as he slumped to a 4-16 record for the Athletics, and the team went from first in 1914, to last place in 1915 with him.

9. Which team were Federal League champions in 1915?

From Quiz Federal League

Answer: Chicago Whales

The Whales edged out the St Louis Terriers by an incredible .001%.

10. 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?

From Quiz A League in Itself

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.

11. Which player led the Federal League in batting average in both 1914 and 1915?

From Quiz Federal League

Answer: Benny Kauff

Kauff batted .370 with the Indianapolis Hoosiers in 1914, and .342 with the Brooklyn Tip-Tops in 1915. He signed with the NL New York Giants in 1916.

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

From Quiz A League in Itself

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.

13. Which pitcher won a league-high 29 games in 1914?

From Quiz Federal League

Answer: Claude Hendrix

Hendrix had a 29-10 record with the Chicago Whales in 1914, but was less successful in 1915, going 16-15. In 1916, he remained in the Windy City, signing with the NL Cubs.

14. 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?

From Quiz A League in Itself

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.

15. Which player led the Federal League with 17 home runs in 1915?

From Quiz Federal League

Answer: Hal Chase

Chase played for the Buffalo Blues in 1915, then signed for the NL Cincinnati Reds in 1916.

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

From Quiz A League in Itself

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.

17. What was the name of the stadium where the Pittsburgh Rebels played their home games?

From Quiz Federal League

Answer: Exposition Park

Exposition Park was a former home of the NL Pirates, and had staged the World Series games in 1903. The Pirates moved to Forbes Field in 1909, but Exposition Park enjoyed a revival when the Rebels played their FL games there. The park was demolished shortly after the Federal League folded.

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