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Ballparks! The Place to Be Trivia Quiz

Let's see if you can identify some ballparks in Major League Baseball. I hope that you enjoy it. :)

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Nightmare

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
327,222

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
3127

Awards
Top 5% quiz!

Last 3 plays: krboucha (9/10), ramses22 (9/10), Guest 138 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Houston Colt .45s (later Astros) began their franchise endeavors in 1962 as an expansion team in the National League in 1962. Which stadium did they begin it all in for their home games? Hint

Six Gun Field

Houston Astrodome

Colt Stadium

Texas Field

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which National League team began playing their home games in Candlestick Park in 1960? Hint

Pittsburgh Pirates

San Diego Padres

San Francisco Giants

Minnesota Twins

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1912, the Cincinnati Reds began play in their new ballpark, renamed Crosley Field in 1934. They would play there until 1970, when they moved into which new stadium for their fans? Hint

Riverfront Stadium

Trans World Airlines Stadium

Three Rivers Stadium

Reds Stadium

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Question 4 of 10

4. This team began its endeavors with the new American League in 1901. They played at Bennett Park until 1912, then moved into the new Navin Field that was built where Bennett Park sat. In 1938, Navin Field was renamed Briggs Stadium. Which team is this? Hint

Washington Senators

Chicago White Sox

Detroit Tigers

St. Louis Browns

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Question 5 of 10

5. With the name New York Yankees hanging around the Polo Grounds in 1913, they moved into their new ballpark, Yankee Stadium, 'The House That Ruth Built' in which year? Hint

1914

1923

1938

1951

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which team played in 81 seasons at Comiskey Park? Hint

Pittsburgh Pirates

Philadelphia Athletics

Chicago White Sox

New York Gothams/Giants

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Colorado Rockies began their franchise in 1993. While they are known for playing in the well-known Coors Field, where did they play their home games in their first two seasons? Hint

Rockies Field

Mile High Stadium

Coors Stadium

Elevation Field

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Los Angeles Angels began their franchise in 1961, and on very short notice to the city. Where did they play their home games in 1961? Hint

UCLA Bruins Field

Dodger Stadium

Wrigley Field

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Boston Red Sox began their franchise with the name of 'Americans' in 1901. They played at Huntington Avenue Grounds in their inaugural season and would play there for 11 seasons. The team then moved into which famous baseball park that they would play in for many decades to come? Hint

Fenway Park

Cy Young Field

Mass Field

Boston Stadium

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Toronto Blue Jays began their franchise endeavors in 1977 in which ballpark? Hint

Ontario Stadium

Exhibition Stadium

O'Neill Field

Toronto Field

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Houston Colt .45s (later Astros) began their franchise endeavors in 1962 as an expansion team in the National League in 1962. Which stadium did they begin it all in for their home games?

Answer: Colt Stadium

Colt Stadium was built for this new Major League team, and opened in time for the Colt .45s 1962 inaugural season. They played their last game there only two seasons later, and began the 1965 season in the world famous Houston Astrodome. Of the 10 National League teams in 1965, the Astros and Astrodome finished second in season attendance behind the Dodgers.

2. Which National League team began playing their home games in Candlestick Park in 1960?

Answer: San Francisco Giants

The Giants moved to the West Coast along with the Dodgers for the 1958 season. The Giants played at Seals Stadium for two seasons before moving into the famous Candlestick Park in 1960.

3. In 1912, the Cincinnati Reds began play in their new ballpark, renamed Crosley Field in 1934. They would play there until 1970, when they moved into which new stadium for their fans?

Answer: Riverfront Stadium

The Reds played their home games at Riverfront in the 1970s, housing the "Big Red Machine" of Cincinnati. The Reds gave their fans an inaugural kingdom by representing the National League in the 1970 World Series, but lost to the Orioles. From 1972-1979, the team finished no less than second place.

They went to three World Series in that span, and won the big one in 1975 and 1976. Riverfront Stadium was later renamed Cinergy Field.

Answer: Detroit Tigers

Briggs was renamed Tiger Stadium in 1961, then their last game there was in 1999. Comerica Park opened for the team in 2000.

5. With the name New York Yankees hanging around the Polo Grounds in 1913, they moved into their new ballpark, Yankee Stadium, 'The House That Ruth Built' in which year?

Answer: 1923

The Yankees' first World Series appearance was in 1921, losing to the Giants. The Yankees found the same result in 1922. In 1923 with their new ballpark, they met the Giants for the third consecutive season in the World Series, but this time would take their first World Series crown.

6. Which team played in 81 seasons at Comiskey Park?

Answer: Chicago White Sox

The White Sox began their franchise in 1901 with the new American League. They played in 10 seasons at South Side Park, then moved mid-season 1910 to the new Comiskey Park, named after Charles Comiskey. The White Sox played there until 1990, then moved into the new Comiskey Park II in 1991.

7. The Colorado Rockies began their franchise in 1993. While they are known for playing in the well-known Coors Field, where did they play their home games in their first two seasons?

Answer: Mile High Stadium

Mile High Stadium first opened in 1948, and had been used by football's Denver Broncos. The Rockies used the Stadium in 1993 and 1994, then moved into the new Coors Field in 1995. In their first season in the new Coors stadium, they lost the NLDS to the Atlanta Braves. They went to their first World Series in 2007 against the Red Sox, but were blanked four games to none.

8. The Los Angeles Angels began their franchise in 1961, and on very short notice to the city. Where did they play their home games in 1961?

Answer: Wrigley Field

The Angels played their home games at Wrigley, the one in Los Angeles on Avalon Blvd, and not the famous stadium in Chicago. The Angel franchise, the Dodgers, and Major League Baseball could not juggle both teams playing their home games at Dodger Stadium in 1961.

The Angels went 70-91 at Wrigley in 1961, then shared Dodger Stadium with the Dodgers in 1962 and ended up with a 86-76 record, improving by 16 wins in the season. In 1966, the Angels moved into Anaheim Stadium.

Answer: Fenway Park

The franchise moved into Fenway Park in 1912, which has gone through many improvements and upkeep since then. Boston's first season in Fenway, they won their first-ever World Series against the New York Giants. They would go on to win the 1915, 1916, and 1918 World Series, but then ran into the alleged "Curse of the Bambino" until 2004.

10. The Toronto Blue Jays began their franchise endeavors in 1977 in which ballpark?

Answer: Exhibition Stadium

The Blue Jays played for 13 seasons at Exhibition Stadium, then moved into their new Skydome in mid-season 1989. In the Skydome, after losing two ALCS series, they won two consecutive World Series in 1992 and 1993.

Source: Author Nightmare

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