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Phillies' History - Pre 1900s Trivia Quiz

This quiz has some questions on the Philadelphia Phillies history.

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

Author
bldudas

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
137,033

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
3 / 5

Plays
285

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 5

1. What was the original name of the Phillies? Hint

always Phillies

Athletics

Blue Jays

Quakers

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Question 2 of 5

2. The Phillies are the oldest, continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional sports?

True

False

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Question 3 of 5

3. When was the franchise's very first game played? Hint

April 1, 1880

May2, 1883

May 1,1884

May 1, 1883

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Question 4 of 5

4. How many games did the Phillies win in their first season in 1890? Hint

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Question 5 of 5

5. Who was the first Phillie to hit four homeruns in one game?

Answer: ( Two words, ot just surname)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the original name of the Phillies?

Answer: Quakers

From 1883-1889 they were known as the Quakers.

2. The Phillies are the oldest, continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional sports?

Answer: false

Phillies have been in Philadelphia since 1890, but they haven't always been the Phillies.

3. When was the franchise's very first game played?

Answer: May 1, 1883

It was played at Recreation Park, and they were known as the Philadelphia Quakers.

4. How many games did the Phillies win in their first season in 1890?

Answer: 78

Pitcher Kid Gleason led the team with a 38-17 record.

5. Who was the first Phillie to hit four homeruns in one game?

Answer: Ed Delahanty

In 1896 he hit 13 home runs, 4 being in the same game. His career total was 101 in 16 seasons. Ed Delahanty was killed falling over Niagara Falls before retiring.

Source: Author bldudas

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