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Quiz about History of the Baltimore Orioles

History of the Baltimore Orioles Quiz

Do you know anything about the Orioles history?

A multiple-choice quiz by miller4790. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
miller4790

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
174,714

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who pitched the first no-hitter in Orioles history? Hint

Mike Cuellar

Mike Flanagan

Hoyt Wilhelm

Jim Palmer

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Question 2 of 10

2. From 1954 to 1991, the Orioles played where? Hint

Polo Grounds

Sportsman's Park

Memorial Stadium

Orioles Field

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who won the Orioles first MVP award? Hint

Cal Ripken Jr.

Frank Robinson

Jim Palmer

Brooks Robinson

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Question 4 of 10

4. Did the Orioles win the 1983 World Series?

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which Oriole won the first Cy Young award? Hint

Jim Palmer

Steve Stone

Mike Flannagan

Mike Cuellar

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the manager when the Orioles went to the 1969 World Series? Hint

Connie Mack

Rick Dempsey

Davey Johnson

Earl Weaver

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the Orioles record in 1987? Hint

81-81

95-67

102-60

67-95

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the Orioles manager in 1987? Hint

Joe Albotelli

Frank Robinson

Cal Ripken Sr.

Earl Weaver

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who hit the first cycle in Orioles History? Hint

Zack Taylor

Cal Ripken Jr.

Brooks Robinson

George Sisler

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the name of the stadium the Orioles played in 2003? Hint

Busch Stadium

Memorial Park

Veterans Field

Oriole Park at Camden Yards

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who pitched the first no-hitter in Orioles history?

Answer: Hoyt Wilhelm

Hoyt Wilhelm pitched the first no-hitter on September 20, 1958.

2. From 1954 to 1991, the Orioles played where?

Answer: Memorial Stadium

The Orioles averaged 24,000 fans a games in Memorial Stadium.

3. Who won the Orioles first MVP award?

Answer: Brooks Robinson

With the numbers of 28 homers, 118 RBI's, and an average of .317 in 1964.

4. Did the Orioles win the 1983 World Series?

Answer: true

The Orioles beat the Phillies 4 games to 1. The Series MVP was Rick Dempsey.

5. Which Oriole won the first Cy Young award?

Answer: Mike Cuellar

He won this award in 1969 by winning 23 games.

6. Who was the manager when the Orioles went to the 1969 World Series?

Answer: Earl Weaver

The Orioles won 109 games in 1969. They lost to the Mets 4 games to 1.

7. What was the Orioles record in 1987?

Answer: 67-95

The manager of this club was Cal Ripken Sr. The Orioles went 5-23 that June.

8. Who was the Orioles manager in 1987?

Answer: Cal Ripken Sr.

Ripken Sr. managed the Orioles the 1987 season, he was fired after 6 games into the '88 season.

9. Who hit the first cycle in Orioles History?

Answer: Brooks Robinson

Brooks Robinson hit for the cycle on July 15, 1960.

10. What is the name of the stadium the Orioles played in 2003?

Answer: Oriole Park at Camden Yards

The Orioles began play at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in 1992.

Source: Author miller4790

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