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A Few Little Cubs Trivia Quiz

A short and sweet little mix about the Chicago Cubs franchise in all multiple choice with pictures for clues if you can understand them. Have fun. :)

A photo quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Nightmare

Time
3 mins

Type
Photo Quiz

Quiz #
337,042

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1133

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (8/10), Guest 107 (5/10), Chestertom (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Cubs went to 10 World Series in the 20th century. When was their last appearance of the century? Hint

1923

1964

1945

1982

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which Cubs pitcher was on the mound when Babe Ruth 'called his shot' in the 1932 World Series? Hint

Bret Landon

Carl Mays

Charlie Root

Dazzy Vance

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who managed the Cubs to division championships in 2007 and 2008? Hint

Lou Piniella

Dusty Baker

Don Baylor

Jim Leyland

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Question 4 of 10

4. Whose Cub number 10 was retired by the franchise? Hint

Ron Santo

Tony Perez

Ernie Banks

Sammy Sosa

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following hit the most career home runs while wearing a Cubs uniform? Hint

Ernie Banks

Don Kessinger

Hack Wilson

Sammy Sosa

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the first Japanese player to play for the Cubs? Hint

Hee Seop Choi

Kosuke Fukudome

Chien Ming Wang

Chan Ho Park

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who bought the Cubs from the "Chicago Tribune" after the 2009 season? Hint

Mark Cuban

The Ricketts Family

NBC

Exxon

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Chicago franchise has seen many greats over many decades in the club's history. Which of the following is a 3000 Hit Club member, solely with the franchise? Hint

Honus Wagner

Rogers Hornsby

Cap Anson

Ernie Banks

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Question 9 of 10

9. What team was Wrigley Field built for? Hint

Chicago Whales

Chicago White Sox

Chicago Dolphins

Chicago Marauders

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the first-ever Cub to win the Rookie of the Year Award? Hint

Dick Ellsworth

Don Zimmer

Billy Williams

Lou Johnson

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Most Recent Scores

Nov 16 2024 : Guest 172: 8/10
Nov 12 2024 : Guest 107: 5/10
Oct 20 2024 : Chestertom: 7/10
Oct 20 2024 : Guest 172: 7/10
Oct 18 2024 : Guest 174: 5/10
Oct 13 2024 : Guest 104: 3/10
Sep 30 2024 : Guest 67: 8/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Cubs went to 10 World Series in the 20th century. When was their last appearance of the century?

Answer: 1945

They went to four between 1906-1910, winning two of them. They would lose six more, with their final in 1945 against the Tigers.
The picture is of the famous WWII bomber, Enola Gay.

2. Which Cubs pitcher was on the mound when Babe Ruth 'called his shot' in the 1932 World Series?

Answer: Charlie Root

The controversial incident happened in game three of the series. It was controversial because Ruth's gestures and comments made to the Cubs dugout and Root had never been verified, prior to the Babe hitting it out. The Yankees won the series four games to none.
The photo depicts tree roots.

3. Who managed the Cubs to division championships in 2007 and 2008?

Answer: Lou Piniella

Lou Piniella managed the Cubs to two division championships in his first two seasons with the Cubs. They were swept out in the NLDS both seasons by the Diamondbacks in 2007, then the Dodgers in 2008. He and the Cubs had the fourth worst record in the 2010 National League season.
The picture is of the famous professional wrestler, Lou Albano.

4. Whose Cub number 10 was retired by the franchise?

Answer: Ron Santo

Santo played 14 of his 15 seasons with the Cubs from 1960-1973. He was a fixture at third base while wearing the number 10. Ron died in December 2010 at the age of 70. Other Cubs that have had their numbers retired are the 14 of Ernie Banks, the 23 of Ryne Sandberg, Billy Williams' 26, and the 31 of Greg Maddux.
The photo is of Santa Claus.

5. Which of the following hit the most career home runs while wearing a Cubs uniform?

Answer: Sammy Sosa

Sosa hit 545 for the Cubs. He hit 609 during his career overall. Banks hit 512, and played his entire career with the Cubs.
The picture is of television actor, Sam Waterston.

6. Who was the first Japanese player to play for the Cubs?

Answer: Kosuke Fukudome

Kosuke Fukudome signed with the Cubs as a free agent in 2007, then played in their outfield beginning in 2008. He hit a career high 13 home runs for the Cubs in 2010.
The photo is of a domed stadium.

7. Who bought the Cubs from the "Chicago Tribune" after the 2009 season?

Answer: The Ricketts Family

The team was sold to Tom Ricketts and his siblings. Mark Cuban, owner of the basketball Dallas Mavericks, wanted the team but it wasn't to be.
The picture is of new owner, Tom Ricketts.

8. The Chicago franchise has seen many greats over many decades in the club's history. Which of the following is a 3000 Hit Club member, solely with the franchise?

Answer: Cap Anson

Anson began his play with the franchise in the new National League in 1876. The franchise was named the Chicago White Stockings at the time. Cap had 3435 hits overall in his career, with 3012 wearing a Chicago uniform.
The 'Happy Days' photo is a connection to Anson Williams, who played "Potsie" in the television series.

9. What team was Wrigley Field built for?

Answer: Chicago Whales

Wrigley was built for the new Federal League team Chicago Whales. When the league closed is doors after two seasons in 1915, the Cubs graciously moved in prior to the 1916 season. They would finish fifth of eight teams in 1916 in the NL.
The picture is of a whale diving into the water.

10. Who was the first-ever Cub to win the Rookie of the Year Award?

Answer: Billy Williams

Williams won the Rookie of the Year in 1961 over Joe Torre of the Braves and Cub teammate Jack Curtis. The others listed were all Cubs, but did not win the award. Chicago has had their share of rookie winners in the names of Ken Hubbs in 1962, Jerome Walton in 1989, Kerry Wood in 1998, and Geovany Soto in 2008.
The photo is of a billy goat.

Source: Author Nightmare

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