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1. The Oakland Athletics were the Kansas City Athletics, and before that, the Philadelphia Athletics that joined the new American League in 1901. Which ballpark did the franchise begin play in?
2. The Los Angeles Dodgers began their franchise endeavors in the American Association in 1884 as the Brooklyn Atlantics. They played at Washington Park until 1891. The franchise moved to Los Angeles in 1958. Which ballpark was waiting for them when they arrived?
3. The Boston Red Sox are most noted for wiping their feet at Fenway Park. When the franchise began as the Boston Americans in 1901, where did they call home?
4. The Cincinnati Reds have played in a variety of ballparks throughout their history. They included Bank Street Grounds, League Park, and Palace of the Fans. Which ballpark did the team play in from 1912-1970?
5. The Chicago Cubs franchise are most noted for the legendary Wrigley Field. When the franchise first began, which home ballpark did they wipe their feet at?
6. The Milwaukee Brewers franchise began in 1969 with one of the worst one-season teams named the Seattle Pilots. Where did the Pilots wipe their feet for home games?
7. One of the most consistently worst teams in baseball history was the St. Louis Browns of the American League. They began as the Milwaukee Brewers in 1901 before moving to St. Louis in 1902, then played as the Browns from 1902-1953. The franchise continued to lose and embarrass the fans of St. Louis, except for one trip to the World Series in 1944. Which ballpark did the franchise begin their Major League play at in 1901?
8. The Atlanta Braves have had as many name changes as basketball star Shaquille O'Neal has had nicknames. The franchise began in 1876 as the Boston Red Caps in the new National League. They played at South End Grounds all the way up to its closing in 1914. Which ballpark did their fans wipe their feet at next?
9. The Philadelphia Phillies began their franchise in 1883. They've called home to many ballparks in their history including Recreation Park, Philadelphia Baseball Grounds, Baker Bowl, Shibe Park, and which other stadium that they played in for 32 seasons?
10. The Pittsburgh Pirates won three consecutive National League crowns from 1901-1903, and appeared in the first World Series in 1903. Where did their fans wipe their feet at during this World Series?
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