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The franchise went to their first World Series in 1944. Follow the franchise throughout their Major League Baseball history!

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14 Baltimore Orioles quizzes and 145 Baltimore Orioles trivia questions.

Orioles!

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

This quiz will test your knowledge of the Orioles.

Tough, 10 Qns, mizzman, Jan 24 09

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Your Baltimore Orioles! great trivia quiz

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10 Qns

A quiz for all Orioles and baseball fans. If you liked the quiz, please rate it. Thanks for playing! :-)

Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Oct 12 05

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Baltimore Orioles: 1970

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10 Qns

This is all about the Baltimore Orioles 1970 championship team!

Tough, 10 Qns, syrus, Oct 02 20

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Oct 02 20
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1944 Browns: Champs At Last!

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In their 52 seasons in the American League (1902-1953), the St. Louis Browns played in the World Series only once, in 1944. Test your knowledge of the Browns and their lone pennant season. They became the Baltimore Orioles in 1954.

Tough, 10 Qns, trammgr, Jul 25 04

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St Louis Browns

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The Cardinals weren't always the only team in St. Louis.

Average, 10 Qns, Dizart, Aug 31 11

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Baltimore Orioles

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15 Qns

This quiz should be pretty easy for all loyal Baltimore Orioles fans. Enjoy!

Difficult, 15 Qns, Homeboy, Oct 02 20

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Homeboy
Oct 02 20
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Oriole Park at Camden Yards

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10 Qns

This glorious ballpark set the trend for traditional, asymmetrical ballparks in a downtown setting.

Average, 10 Qns, lauren2311, Feb 07 07

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History of the Baltimore Orioles

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Do you know anything about the Orioles history?

Average, 10 Qns, miller4790, Apr 04 04

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Baltimore's Memorial Stadium

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10 Qns

A quiz on the Orioles' home ballpark for 37 seasons.

Tough, 10 Qns, AdmiralShark, Oct 02 20

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Oct 02 20
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Orioles Baseball

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10 Qns

Play the Orioles Trivia Challenge.

Tough, 10 Qns, Midget1207, Dec 06 22

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Dec 06 22
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Quick Question

What was the name of the manager that was fired with two months left in the 2005 season?

From Quiz "An Orioles Campaign: 2005"

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Camden Yards

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10 Qns

This quiz tests your knowledge of a typical day at the Yard. Pretty easy if you go to the Baltimore Orioles' games.

Average, 10 Qns, laxnfishie, Feb 05 07

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The Baltimore Orioles

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How much do you know about the American Leagues's Baltimore Orioles? Good luck!

Average, 10 Qns, marchmadness, Aug 19 03

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The O's!!

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Some questions about my beloved Birds...

Tough, 10 Qns, LeeMann, Jun 18 01

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An Orioles Campaign: 2005

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

This is a quiz asking you all about the stats and facts of the Orioles during the 2005 season.

Average, 10 Qns, coolsam, May 25 09

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Baltimore Orioles Trivia Questions

1. Just beyond the right field fence stands which significant Baltimore landmark?

From Quiz Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Answer: B&O Warehouse

The stadium planners decided to incorporate the warehouse into the ballpark rather than tear it down.

2. What was the Orioles record in 1970?

From Quiz Baltimore Orioles: 1970

Answer: 108-54

The Orioles finished with a awesome record of 108 victories to just 54 defeats in 1970, and also featured three 20-game winners. They were Mike Cuellar, Jim Palmer, and Dave McNally.

3. On which street is the Main Ballpark entrance located?

From Quiz Camden Yards

Answer: Eutaw St.

A popular phrase for Orioles' commercials is, "See you on Eutaw Street"!

4. When did the Baltimore Orioles begin play at Memorial Stadium?

From Quiz Baltimore's Memorial Stadium

Answer: 1954

The Orioles name rejoined the American League after a 52-year absence. In 1901 and 1902, the Baltimore Orioles were the initial New York Yankees franchise name in 1901. Later in 1954, the St. Louis Browns relocated to Baltimore to become the new Orioles.

5. Prior to beginning American league play in St Louis in 1902, the franchise that would become known as the Browns played a single season in which city in 1901?

From Quiz St Louis Browns

Answer: Milwaukee

They were called the Milwaukee Brewers - no relation to the present National League club with that name. They finished in last place in the AL with a 48-89 record.

6. Who was at the helm of the Browns during the 1944 season?

From Quiz 1944 Browns: Champs At Last!

Answer: Luke Sewell

Sewell and Jimmy McAleer were the only managers to have 3 winning seasons as manager of the Browns. Sewell's record as manager of St. Louis was 432 wins, 410 losses, and 8 ties.

7. Who pitched the first no-hitter in Orioles history?

From Quiz History of the Baltimore Orioles

Answer: Hoyt Wilhelm

Hoyt Wilhelm pitched the first no-hitter on September 20, 1958.

8. In what year did the Baltimore Orioles first win 100 games in a season?

From Quiz Baltimore Orioles

Answer: 1969

The Orioles posted a win loss record of (109-53) in 1969. They also had a 100 or more wins in 1970 (108), 1971 (101), 1979 (102), 1980(100).

9. What Oriole pitcher led rookies with 15 wins in 2002 and finished second in Rookie of the Year balloting?

From Quiz The Baltimore Orioles

Answer: Rodrigo Lopez

Rodrigo, a Hispanic, went 15-9 with a 3.57 ERA. He lost the Rookie of the Year balloting to Eric Hinske.

10. In what year did the Baltimore Orioles come into existence?

From Quiz Your Baltimore Orioles!

Answer: 1954

The Orioles started their team era in 1954, after the franchise being the St.Louis Browns. They were the Browns for 52 years. The Orioles began their era, with a 54-100 season record under the management of Jimmy Dykes.

11. When The Orioles won the 1983 World Series, it took them only five games. Who pitched the only game that they lost (game 1)?

From Quiz Orioles!

Answer: Scott McGregor

Scott took the only loss in the Series for the Orioles as they won in five games at Philadelphia.

12. In 1971, four Oriole pitchers won 20 or more games: Jim Palmer (20), Mike Cuellar (20), Dave McNally (21), and who?

From Quiz The O's!!

Answer: Pat Dobson

Dobson won 20 games that year, and finished with a 2.90 ERA.

13. This street runs along the right field fence, a street where small baseball-sized bronze plaques signify home run ball landings.

From Quiz Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Answer: Eutaw Street

This street is accessible to pedestrians on off-days, but never to vehicles.

14. Who led the 1970 Orioles in home runs?

From Quiz Baltimore Orioles: 1970

Answer: Boog Powell

Boog smashed 35 home runs in the 1970 season. Frank Robinson had 25, and Paul Blair and Brooks Robinson along with Merv Rettumund each hit 18 home runs that year.

15. How are Orioles' retired numbers made visible at Camden Yards?

From Quiz Camden Yards

Answer: In cement sculptures in front of one of the stadium entrances

These numbers are a popular place to pose for pictures. Retired numbers include, 4 (Earl Weaver), 5 (Brooks Robinson), 8 (Cal Ripken, Jr.), 20 (Frank Robinson), 22 (Jim Palmer), and 33 (Eddie Murray).

16. Who was the Orioles' opponent in the first American League game played at Memorial Stadium?

From Quiz Baltimore's Memorial Stadium

Answer: Chicago White Sox

On April 15, 1954, on home runs by Vern Stephens and Clint Courtney, the Orioles defeated the Chicago White Sox 3-1.

17. The Browns began play in St Louis in 1902 in which stadium?

From Quiz St Louis Browns

Answer: Sportsman's Park

Sportsman's Park would be home to the Browns throughout their stay in St Louis, and they shared it with the Cardinals from 1920-1953. League Park, Robison Field, and Union Park, were all Stadiums used by the St. Louis Cardinals prior to 1920.

18. From 1954 to 1991, the Orioles played where?

From Quiz History of the Baltimore Orioles

Answer: Memorial Stadium

The Orioles averaged 24,000 fans a games in Memorial Stadium.

19. What manager took over the Orioles in 2000?

From Quiz The Baltimore Orioles

Answer: Mike Hargrove & Hargrove

He guided the O's to a 74-88 record in 2000, but then faded to a 67 win season in 2002.

20. Who caught the last out of the World Series in 1983, giving the Orioles their third World Championship in club history?

From Quiz Orioles Baseball

Answer: Cal Ripken & Ripken

Ripken won the Most Valuable Player award that year and became the team's full time shortstop.

21. Who was the first Baltimore Oriole to hit 50 home runs in a season?

From Quiz Your Baltimore Orioles!

Answer: Brady Anderson

Anderson smacked 50 in 1996, and helped the Orioles to an American League Championship game against the Yankees, but only in a loss. 1996 would be the only season in his career that he hit more than 25 home runs in a season. No other player listed reached the 50 plateau.

22. Who was the first Oriole pitcher to hit a Grand Slam in a World Series?

From Quiz Orioles!

Answer: Dave McNally & McNally

23. What street was Memorial Stadium located on?

From Quiz The O's!!

Answer: 33rd

Parking was absolutley atrocious!!

24. On many game days, which former Oriole could be seen signing autographs at his barbeque stand?

From Quiz Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Answer: Boog Powell

Boog offered delicious barbeque with cole slaw and baked beans. His food was rated some of the best in all Major League ballparks.

25. Who led the Orioles in steals in 1970?

From Quiz Baltimore Orioles: 1970

Answer: Paul Blair

The speedster Blair racked up 24 stolen bases. Buford had 16, Etchebarren had 4 while Anderson's big league career had not yet begun yet.

26. Complete this song played as the Orioles took the field in the season: O-R-I-O-L-E-S ____ !

From Quiz Camden Yards

Answer: Magic

"Orioles Magic" is an extremely common phrase used by O's fans, referring to the belief they have in the Orioles, similar to people who believe in magic.

27. Who hit four home runs against the Orioles at Memorial Stadium in 1959?

From Quiz Baltimore's Memorial Stadium

Answer: Rocky Colavito

Colavito hit his four home runs against the Orioles for the Cleveland Indians on June 10, 1959. The Indians won the game 11-8.

28. The Browns made a successful debut in St Louis, defeating which team in their opening game?

From Quiz St Louis Browns

Answer: Cleveland Indians

The Browns won 5-3 on April 23rd, 1902, behind the pitching of Red Donohue.

29. Who won the Orioles first MVP award?

From Quiz History of the Baltimore Orioles

Answer: Brooks Robinson

With the numbers of 28 homers, 118 RBI's, and an average of .317 in 1964.

30. What team did the Orioles acquire Tony Batista from in 2001?

From Quiz The Baltimore Orioles

Answer: Toronto

Tony had a career year in 2000, with 41 home runs and 114 RBI's with the Toronto Blue Jays.

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