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1870s Baseball History [1] Trivia Quiz

This quiz is on the seasons 1876 to 1879.

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

Author
F_S_D

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
227,207

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
369

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1876, Chicago hitters had how many base on balls during the season? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1876, which player became the first person to hit the first National League home run? Hint

Jim Devlin

Ross Barnes

Art Allison

Bill Hague

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1876, How many home runs did George Hall hit? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1877, which team had the best record? Hint

Louisville Grays

St. Louis Brown Stockings

Hartford Dark Blues

Boston Red Caps

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1877, which player led the most statistics leaderboard? Hint

Deacon White

Jim O'Rourke

Tommy Bond

Jim Devlin

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1877, which team had the best ERA? Hint

Louisville

Boston

Hartford

St. Louis

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who had the most hits in 1878? Hint

Tom York

Paul Hines

Joe Start

Bob Ferguson

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the only pitcher to have a save in 1878? Hint

Tom Healey

Tommy Bond

John Ward

Will White

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which team had the worst record in 1879? Hint

Syracuse Stars

Cincinnati Reds

Cleveland Blues

Troy Trojans

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1879, which pitcher threw in the most games in the season? Hint

Bobby Mathews

John Ward

Tommy Bond

Will White

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1876, Chicago hitters had how many base on balls during the season?

Answer: 70

In 1876, Chicago White Stockings had the most base on balls with 70. The team members were: Pitcher: Al Spandling, Catcher: Deacon White, Infielders: Cap Anson, Ross Barnes, Cal McVey, and John Peters, Outfielders: Bob Addy, Fred Andrus, Oscar Bielaski, John Glenn, and Paul Hines.

2. In 1876, which player became the first person to hit the first National League home run?

Answer: Ross Barnes

On May 2, 1876, Ross Barnes of Chicago hit the first National League home run which was an inside the park variation. Cincinnati pitcher William "Cherokee" Fisher served up that historic pitch.

3. In 1876, How many home runs did George Hall hit?

Answer: 5

George Hall hit 5 home runs in 1876, which led the league. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics.

4. In 1877, which team had the best record?

Answer: Boston Red Caps

Boston Red Caps had the best record in 1877. There record was 42-18 with the WP of .700.

5. In 1877, which player led the most statistics leaderboard?

Answer: Deacon White

Deacon White led the most statistics in 1877 with 6. He led BA (.387), hits (103), RBIs (49), slugging percentage (.545), total bases (145), and triples (11).

6. In 1877, which team had the best ERA?

Answer: Boston

The Red Caps had the best ERA with 2.15 in 1877.

7. Who had the most hits in 1878?

Answer: Joe Start

Joe Start had the most hits with 100 hits in 1878 when he played for Chicago White Stockings.

8. Who was the only pitcher to have a save in 1878?

Answer: Tom Healey

Tom Healey played for the Indianapolis Blues.

9. Which team had the worst record in 1879?

Answer: Troy Trojans

The Troy Trojans had the worst record which was 19-56, they were 35 1/2 games back of the Providence Grays.

10. In 1879, which pitcher threw in the most games in the season?

Answer: Will White

Will White played for the Cincinnati Reds and made 76 appearances for them in 1879.

Source: Author F_S_D

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