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Crosley Field Trivia Quiz

A quiz on the home ballpark for the Cincinnati Reds from 1912 to 1970.

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

Author
AdmiralShark

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
197,098

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
295

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who did the Reds play in their first home game at Crosley Field in 1912? Hint

Chicago Cubs

New York Giants

St. Louis Cardinals

Brooklyn Dodgers

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the original name of Crosley Field? Hint

Cincinnati Park

Redland Field

Weil Field

Chester Park

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many World Series did the Reds host at Crosley Field? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. The first night game played at Crosley Field featured the Reds playing an exhibition game against a team from which Ohio city? Hint

Cincinnati

Dayton

Columbus

Toledo

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who did the Reds play in the first major league night game played at Crosley Field? Hint

Boston Braves

Brooklyn Dodgers

Philadelphia Phillies

St. Louis Cardinals

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Question 6 of 10

6. What year did Crosley Field disappear due to flood waters from nearby Mill Creek? Hint

1937

1932

1942

1927

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who recorded their 3000th career hit at Crosley Field? Hint

Hank Aaron

Willie Mays

Pete Rose

Roberto Clemente

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many all-star games were played at Crosley Field? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who did the Reds play in their last home game at Crosley Field? Hint

Montreal Expos

Los Angeles Dodgers

San Francisco Giants

San Diego Padres

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Question 10 of 10

10. In which Ohio city was a replica of Crosley Field built, with the same field dimensions, outfield terrace, wall heights, and replica scoreboard? Hint

Lincoln Heights

Kenwood

Deer Park

Blue Ash

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who did the Reds play in their first home game at Crosley Field in 1912?

Answer: Chicago Cubs

On April 11, 1912, the Reds defeated the Chicago Cubs 10-6 in the first game at Crosley Field. The park wasn't formally dedicated until May 18th of that year, the Reds losing to the New York Giants that day 4-3.

2. What was the original name of Crosley Field?

Answer: Redland Field

The park had its name changed to Crosley Field, when the team was purchased by Powel Crosley in 1934.

3. How many World Series did the Reds host at Crosley Field?

Answer: 4

The Reds went two and two in their four series played at Crosley.
1919--beat the Chicago White Sox in 8 games.
1939--lost to the New York Yankees in 4 games.
1940--beat Detroit in 7 games.
1961--lost to the New York Yankees in 5 games.
In 1970, the year that the Reds moved from Crosley Field to Riverfront Stadium, the Reds made the World Series.

4. The first night game played at Crosley Field featured the Reds playing an exhibition game against a team from which Ohio city?

Answer: Dayton

On September 12, 1931, the Reds lost to a team from Dayton 14-7. 44 year old Grover Cleveland Alexander pitched three innings for Dayton. The Reds had played a game earlier that afternoon against the Brooklyn Dodgers and were scheduled to play a doubleheader against the New York Giants the next day.

5. Who did the Reds play in the first major league night game played at Crosley Field?

Answer: Philadelphia Phillies

The Reds won the game 2-1 on May 24, 1935. President Franklin D. Roosevelt flicked a special switch in the White House to turn the lights on.

6. What year did Crosley Field disappear due to flood waters from nearby Mill Creek?

Answer: 1937

In January 1937, Mill Creek rose to 21 feet, covering Crosley Field. A photographer even got Reds pitchers Gene Schott and Lee Grissom to row a boat over the outfield fences into Crosley while he took pictures.

7. Who recorded their 3000th career hit at Crosley Field?

Answer: Hank Aaron

Aaron recorded his 3000th hit in Cincinnati on May 17, 1970, in the second game of a doubleheader. The Atlanta Braves won the game 7-6.
Rose got his 3000th at Riverfront Stadium in 1978, Mays at Candlestick Park in 1970, and Clemente at Three Rivers Stadium in 1972.

8. How many all-star games were played at Crosley Field?

Answer: 2

In 1938, the National league won 4-1 and, in 1953, the National League again won 5-1.

9. Who did the Reds play in their last home game at Crosley Field?

Answer: San Francisco Giants

Cincinnati defeated San Francisco 5-4 on June 24, 1970, in the last game played at Crosley Field. Lee May hit the last home run there to provide the winning margin.

10. In which Ohio city was a replica of Crosley Field built, with the same field dimensions, outfield terrace, wall heights, and replica scoreboard?

Answer: Blue Ash

The replica was dedicated in 1988 at the Blue Ash Sports Center. The Reds have sponsored old-timer reunions and games at the field.

Source: Author AdmiralShark

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