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Orioles Baseball Trivia Quiz

Play the Orioles Trivia Challenge.

A multiple-choice quiz by Midget1207. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Midget1207

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
133,063

Updated
Dec 06 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
899

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following players was not inducted into the Hall of Fame as an Oriole? Hint

Frank Robinson

Boog Powell

Brooks Robinson

Earl Weaver

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who caught the last out of the World Series in 1983, giving the Orioles their third World Championship in club history?

Answer: (2 words or surname)

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Baltimore Orioles moved to Baltimore from St. Louis in 1954. Where did they play before playing in St. Louis? Hint

New York (Highlanders)

Milwaukee (Brewers)

Columbus (Red Herons)

Kansas City (Cherokees)

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Question 4 of 10

4. The B&O Warehouse at Oriole Park at Camden Yards was built in what year? Hint

1900

1904

1896

1913

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Question 5 of 10

5. On what street was Memorial Stadium built? Hint

Lombard Street

59th Street

Conway Street

33rd Street

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who did the Orioles beat in the first game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards? Hint

New York Yankees

Cleveland Indians

Boston Red Sox

Detriot Tigers

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Question 7 of 10

7. Cal Ripken Sr. was the first person to ever manage two of his sons on the Major League level?

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Babe Ruth played for the Baltimore Orioles organization?

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many Gold Gloves did Brooks Robinson win in a row? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Orioles' minor league system, bringing well-prepared young players into the league, was known as the _______________? Hint

The Minor Orioles

Rochester Red Wings

Young Birds

Oriole Way

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following players was not inducted into the Hall of Fame as an Oriole?

Answer: Boog Powell

Jim Palmer, Eddie Murray, Brooks Robinson, Frank Robinson, and Earl Weaver each represent the Baltimore Orioles.

2. Who caught the last out of the World Series in 1983, giving the Orioles their third World Championship in club history?

Answer: Cal Ripken

Ripken won the Most Valuable Player award that year and became the team's full time shortstop.

3. The Baltimore Orioles moved to Baltimore from St. Louis in 1954. Where did they play before playing in St. Louis?

Answer: Milwaukee (Brewers)

The Orioles were called the Browns while they played in St. Louis. They shared a ballpark with the St. Louis Cardinals. They were called the Milwaukee Brewers in 1901, the only season of their existence.

4. The B&O Warehouse at Oriole Park at Camden Yards was built in what year?

Answer: 1904

The Warehouse is the longest building on the east coast (1,116 feet long) and is a National Historic Landmark.

5. On what street was Memorial Stadium built?

Answer: 33rd Street

Memorial Stadium was the home of the Orioles through the 1991 season. It was host to six World Series'.

6. Who did the Orioles beat in the first game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards?

Answer: Cleveland Indians

Rick Sutcliffe secured his first win as an Oriole on April 6, 1992 while pitching a one-run complete game.

7. Cal Ripken Sr. was the first person to ever manage two of his sons on the Major League level?

Answer: True

All three Ripkens graced the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1987.

8. Babe Ruth played for the Baltimore Orioles organization?

Answer: True

Ruth signed his first contract with the Orioles, a minor league team in the International League, when he was only 19 years old.

9. How many Gold Gloves did Brooks Robinson win in a row?

Answer: 16

Brooks was known as the Human Vacum Cleaner.

10. The Orioles' minor league system, bringing well-prepared young players into the league, was known as the _______________?

Answer: Oriole Way

Cal Ripken Sr. was very influential to the minor league system the Orioles put forth through out the 70s and 80s.

Source: Author Midget1207

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