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Baltimore's Memorial Stadium Trivia Quiz

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

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

Author
AdmiralShark

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
212,889

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
514

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

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

1954

1956

1950

1952

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Question 2 of 10

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

New York Yankees

Kansas City Athletics

Washington Senators

Chicago White Sox

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Question 3 of 10

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

Bob Cerv

Mickey Mantle

Rocky Colavito

Norm Cash

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the only player to record his 3000th career hit at Memorial Stadium? Hint

Eddie Murray

Rod Carew

Cal Ripken Jr.

Al Kaline

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many World Series took place at Memorial Stadium? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many all-star games took place at Memorial Stadium? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the only player to record his 500th career home run at Memorial Stadium? Hint

Mickey Mantle

Ted Williams

Frank Robinson

Harmon Killebrew

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the Washington Senators' pitcher who struck out 21 Orioles batters in a 16-inning game at Memorial Stadium in 1962? Hint

Tom Cheney

Dave Stenhouse

Claude Olsteen

Steve Hamilton

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the pitcher that hit a grand slam homer in game 3 of the 1970 World Series at Memorial Stadium? Hint

Dave McNally

Jim Palmer

Mike Cuellar

Pat Dobson

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who did the Orioles play in their last home game at Memorial Stadium? Hint

Milwaukee Brewers

Cleveland Indians

New York Yankees

Detroit Tigers

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When did the Baltimore Orioles begin play at 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.

2. Who was the Orioles' opponent in the first American League game played at 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.

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

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.

4. Who was the only player to record his 3000th career hit at Memorial Stadium?

Answer: Al Kaline

Kaline got his 3000th career hit off Dave McNally on September 24, 1974. Baltimore won the game 5-4.

5. How many World Series took place at Memorial Stadium?

Answer: 6

The six World Series were; Baltimore defeated Los Angeles 4-0 in 1966, New York Mets defeated Baltimore 4-1 in 1969, Baltimore defeated Cincinnati 4-1 in 1970, Pittsburgh defeated Baltimore 4-3 in 1971, Pittsburgh defeated Baltimore 4-3 in 1979 and Baltimore defeated Philadelphia 4-1 in 1983.

6. How many all-star games took place at Memorial Stadium?

Answer: 1

In the only all-star game played at Memorial Stadium, the American League defeated the National League 4-3 on July 8, 1958.

7. Who was the only player to record his 500th career home run at Memorial Stadium?

Answer: Frank Robinson

Robinson hit his 500th career home run off Detroit's Fred Scherman on September 13, 1971. Detroit won the game 10-5.

8. Who was the Washington Senators' pitcher who struck out 21 Orioles batters in a 16-inning game at Memorial Stadium in 1962?

Answer: Tom Cheney

Washington won the game, which took place on September 12, 1962, by a score of 2-1.

9. Who was the pitcher that hit a grand slam homer in game 3 of the 1970 World Series at Memorial Stadium?

Answer: Dave McNally

McNally hit his grand slam homer off Wayne Granger in the sixth inning. Baltimore won the game 9-3.

10. Who did the Orioles play in their last home game at Memorial Stadium?

Answer: Detroit Tigers

On October 6, 1991, the Detroit Tigers defeated the Orioles 7-1 in the last game at Memorial Stadium before the Orioles move to Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Source: Author AdmiralShark

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