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1870s Baseball History [2] Trivia Quiz

Here is my second quiz on the 1870s. All questions and answers are from the National Association and the National League.

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

Author
F_S_D

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
267,824

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
277

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In which year did the Chicago White Stockings debut the first shutout in baseball? Hint

1877

1876

1878

1879

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1871, which team had a record of 7-12? Hint

Rockford Forest Citys

Troy Haymakers

Cleveland Forest Citys

Ft. Wayne Kekiongas

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1872, which team had the largest attendance? Hint

Boston Red Stockings

New York Mutuals

Philadelphia Athletics

Baltimore Canaries

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which team played in Newington Park in 1873? Hint

Brooklyn Atlantics

Baltimore Canaries

New York Mutuals

Baltimore Marylands

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the first person ever to hit for the cycle? Hint

Paul Hines

Dick Higham

Ross Barnes

George Hall

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many wins did Tommy Bond have in 1877?
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Question 7 of 10

7. On July 25, 1876, who made his debut with the Chicago White Stockings? Hint

John Bergh

Fred Andrus

Amos Booth

Foghorn Bradley

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1877, the Boston Red Caps loaned Jack Manning to which team? Hint

Louisville Grays

Cincinnati Reds

Hartford Dark Blues

St. Louis Brown Stockings

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which one of these players did not make his debut on May 1, 1878? Hint

George Creamer

Charlie Bennett

Frank Bliss

Fred Corey

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which player led the league in home runs in 1879? Hint

Charley Jones of the Cincinnati Reds

John O'Rourke of the Boston Red Caps

George Wright of the Providence Grays

Dan Brouthers of the Troy Trojans

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which year did the Chicago White Stockings debut the first shutout in baseball?

Answer: 1876

Chicago White Stockings had the first shutout in April 1876 against the Louisville Grays. Chicago won the game 4-0.

2. In 1871, which team had a record of 7-12?

Answer: Ft. Wayne Kekiongas

Rockford Forest Citys had the worst record at 4-21. Cleveland Forest Citys had a record of 10-19. Troy Haymakers had a record of 13-15.

3. In 1872, which team had the largest attendance?

Answer: Philadelphia Athletics

Philadelphia Athletics led the league in attendance with 61,000 fans. New York Mutuals had the second most with 48,500 fans. Baltimore Canaries had the third most with 40,500 fans. Boston Red Stockings had the fourth most with 38,500 fans.

4. Which team played in Newington Park in 1873?

Answer: Baltimore Canaries

Baltimore Canaries played in Newington Park with an attendance of 25,000 fans in 1873.

5. Who was the first person ever to hit for the cycle?

Answer: George Hall

George Hall hit for the cycle on June 14, 1876. George Hall played for the Philadelphia Athletics at the time.

6. How many wins did Tommy Bond have in 1877?

Answer: 40

Tommy Bond had 40 wins which led the league. He also led the league in shutouts (6), strikeouts (170), and winning percentage (.702). He played for the Boston Red Caps at the time.

7. On July 25, 1876, who made his debut with the Chicago White Stockings?

Answer: Fred Andrus

Fred Andrus made his debut at the age of 25.

8. In 1877, the Boston Red Caps loaned Jack Manning to which team?

Answer: Cincinnati Reds

Boston loaned out Jack Manning to the Cincinnati Reds and was returned the following year.

9. Which one of these players did not make his debut on May 1, 1878?

Answer: Frank Bliss

Frank Bliss made his debut on June 20, 1878 at the age of 25.

10. Which player led the league in home runs in 1879?

Answer: Charley Jones of the Cincinnati Reds

Charley Jones hit nine home runs in 1879, which was three ahead of his teammate John O'Rourke. John O'Rourke finished with six home runs. George Wright finished with one home run. Dan Brouthers finished with four home runs.

Source: Author F_S_D

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