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MLB Domed Stadiums Trivia Quiz

Some interesting questions about domed stadiums.

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

Author
ForumGhost

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
11,901

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
3601

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the first domed stadium in Major League Baseball? Hint

Astrodome

Metrodome

Kingdome

SkyDome

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Question 2 of 10

2. This Dome was once known as the Sunkist Dome. Hint

Kingdome

Safeco Field

Bank One Ballpark

Tropicana Field

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which was the first retractable dome in MLB? Hint

Olympic Stadium

Safeco Field

SkyDome

Enron Field

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the first domed stadium in the American League? Hint

Tropicana Field

Metrodome

Kingdome

SkyDome

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many domes, retractable or fixed, existed at the turn of the century (2001 season) in Major League Baseball? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which city opened a new retractable dome in 2001?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which dome hosted the All-Star Game in 1991? Hint

Metrodome

SkyDome

Kingdome

Olympic Stadium

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which dome has been known through the 1980s and 1990s for its habit of leaking during rainstorms? Hint

SkyDome

Tropicana Field

Kingdome

Olympic Stadium

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Question 9 of 10

9. Air pressure keeps which of the following domes in place? Hint

Olympic Stadium

Enron Field

Tropicana Field

Metrodome

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which was the second retractable dome built for Major League Baseball? Hint

Safeco Field

Skydome

Enron Field

Bank One Ballpark

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the first domed stadium in Major League Baseball?

Answer: Astrodome

Not only was the Houston Astrodome the first domed stadium in MLB, but it was the first to use artificial turf. Hence the name 'Astroturf'. The original grass field could not withstand the indoor conditions.

2. This Dome was once known as the Sunkist Dome.

Answer: Tropicana Field

The people of Tampa St Pete built this venue in order to attract a major league club to the area. Little did they know that MLB was going retro....

3. Which was the first retractable dome in MLB?

Answer: Olympic Stadium

Although the SkyDome in Toronto is usually thought of as the first retractable dome in MLB, it was not. In 1988, Montreal's Olympic Stadium became the first retractable domed stadium in the world, when its kevlar roof was lifted into the stadium's tower for a select number of games.

The same thing was done in 1989 and 1990. Due to structural problems and constant rips, following the 1991 season the roof was left closed from then on. It was replaced in 1998 with a fixed roof.

4. What was the first domed stadium in the American League?

Answer: Kingdome

In 1977, Seattle's Kingdome became the first domed stadium in the American League.

5. How many domes, retractable or fixed, existed at the turn of the century (2001 season) in Major League Baseball?

Answer: 8

Seattle, Toronto, Montreal, Minnesota, Tampa Bay, Phoenix, Houston and Milwaukee.

6. Which city opened a new retractable dome in 2001?

Answer: Milwaukee

Miller Park was supposed to open in 2000, but had been delayed due to a deadly construction accident at the site in 1999.

7. Which dome hosted the All-Star Game in 1991?

Answer: SkyDome

The roof was open during the game.

8. Which dome has been known through the 1980s and 1990s for its habit of leaking during rainstorms?

Answer: Olympic Stadium

Olympic Stadium Montreal - This had been a major problem during those years, but had been pretty much taken care of by the turn of the century.

9. Air pressure keeps which of the following domes in place?

Answer: Metrodome

The Metrodome's roof is held up using air pressure.

10. Which was the second retractable dome built for Major League Baseball?

Answer: Skydome

The Skydome was the home of the Toronto Blue Jays.

Source: Author ForumGhost

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