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Quiz about International League Affiliates

International League Affiliates Quiz

Before your favorite player became a Major League Star, he might have had a stop in the International League. Let's see what you know about some of the teams they may have played for.

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

Author
Sleepmonger

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
357,115

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
129

Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. The New York Yankees moved their affiliation to this city in northeast Pennsylvania in 2007. Hint

Moosic

Allentown

Scranton

Wilkes Barre

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 2007, the Norfolk Tides began its affliation with what team (after the New York Mets ended their 37 year affilation)? Hint

Miami Marlins

Baltimore Orioles

Cincinnati Reds

Cleveland Indians

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Question 3 of 10

3. Beginning in 1973, what city became the AAA home to the Boston Red Sox? Hint

Worcester, MA

Providence, RI

Albany, NY

Pawtucket, RI

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Question 4 of 10

4. This Hoosier state team is the second oldest franchise in the International League and home to the AAA affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hint

Gary Southshore Railcats

Indianapolis Indians

South Bend Silverhawks

Fort Wayne Tin Caps

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Question 5 of 10

5. This team, a staple in the minor league circuit, has been developing players for its parent club since 1987. Hint

Charlotte Knights

Rochester Red WIngs

Toledo Mud Hens

Syracuse Chiefs

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Question 6 of 10

6. The International League's presence in Canada ended with this team's relocation to Allentown, PA after the 2007 season ended. Hint

Montreal Expos

Ottawa Lynx

Toronto Toros

Quebec Capitales

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Question 7 of 10

7. This team was already in the public eye thanks to a 1988 film, before it made its debut at the AAA level ten years later. Which team is this? Hint

Grennsboro Hornets

Arkansas Travellers

Durham Bulls

Richmond Braves

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Question 8 of 10

8. This team was on the losing end of the longest professional basball game played when it ended on June 23, 1981. Hint

Rochester Red Wings

Tidewater Tides

Maine Guides

Reading Phillies

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Question 9 of 10

9. This city ended a 28 year affliation with the New York Yankees in 2008. Hint

Kansas City A's

Columbus Clippers

Louisville Bats

Suracuse Chiefs

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Atlanta Braves moved its AAA affiliate from Richmond, VA to a little closer to home in 2009. To where did it move? Hint

Gwinnett County, GA

Savannah, GA

Macon, GA

Dekalb County, GA

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The New York Yankees moved their affiliation to this city in northeast Pennsylvania in 2007.

Answer: Moosic

The team maybe based in Moosic, but its proximity to the Scranton and Wilkes Barre gives it marketablility. It changed its team name at the start of the 2013 season from the generic Yankees to the Railriders.

2. In 2007, the Norfolk Tides began its affliation with what team (after the New York Mets ended their 37 year affilation)?

Answer: Baltimore Orioles

Several NY Mets played for the Tidewater/Norfolk Tides before that left, including Daryl Strawberry, Dwight Gooden and David Wright.

3. Beginning in 1973, what city became the AAA home to the Boston Red Sox?

Answer: Pawtucket, RI

The Pwatucket Red Sox play their home games in McCoy Stadium. They have won the IL Championship in 2012 for the third time (their previous wins were in 1973 and 1984).

4. This Hoosier state team is the second oldest franchise in the International League and home to the AAA affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Answer: Indianapolis Indians

Founded in 1902 as part of the American Association, it moved to the IL after the Association dissolved in 1998. It is second behind the Rochester club.

5. This team, a staple in the minor league circuit, has been developing players for its parent club since 1987.

Answer: Toledo Mud Hens

These Mud Hens began with the New York Yankees in 1965.

6. The International League's presence in Canada ended with this team's relocation to Allentown, PA after the 2007 season ended.

Answer: Ottawa Lynx

They started play as the Lehigh Vally Ironpigs in 2008.
The Montreal Expos moved to DC. The Toronto Toros are a defunct hockey club from the World Hockey League and the Quebec Capitales are a team in the independent CanAm League.

7. This team was already in the public eye thanks to a 1988 film, before it made its debut at the AAA level ten years later. Which team is this?

Answer: Durham Bulls

The 1`988 film "Bull Durham" starred Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins. The team was a High-A single team which is right below AA. It is the affliate of the Tampa Rays.

8. This team was on the losing end of the longest professional basball game played when it ended on June 23, 1981.

Answer: Rochester Red Wings

Played vs. the Pawtucket Red Sox on April 18-19 and ending on June 23rd. The final score, 3-2 in 33 innings.

9. This city ended a 28 year affliation with the New York Yankees in 2008.

Answer: Columbus Clippers

Notable greats representing Columbus as Clippers include Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada, Andy Pettite and the great Don Mattingly.

10. The Atlanta Braves moved its AAA affiliate from Richmond, VA to a little closer to home in 2009. To where did it move?

Answer: Gwinnett County, GA

With the move to Georgia, it ended a 40 year relationship which began when the Braves moved to Atlanta in 1966. The team, the Gwinnett Braves, play in Lawrenceville, GA located in Gwinnett County.

Source: Author Sleepmonger

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