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St. Louis Cardinals History Trivia Quiz

Do you know about Cardinals history?

A multiple-choice quiz by miller4790. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
miller4790

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
150,826

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1172

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Question 1 of 10

1. The first Cardinal pitcher to pitch a no-hitter was Bob Gibson?

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. From 1901 to 1918, the Cardinals played where? Hint

Sportsman Park

Perfecto Field

Covaleski Park

Robison Field

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who won the first Cardinals' season MVP award? Hint

Rogers Hornsby

Frankie Frisch

Pepper Martin

Joe Medwick

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who won Game 7 of the 1931 World Series against the Philadelphia Athletics? Hint

Bill Hallahan

Burleigh Grimes

Paul Derringer

Flint Rhem

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Question 5 of 10

5. The first Cardinal to win the ERA crown was Mort Cooper?

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Was Ken Boyer ever a Cardinals manager?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. On Opening Day 1996, what was the Cardinals attendance? Hint

55,552

53,458

52,841

47,255

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the first Cardinal player to hit 40 homers? Hint

Joe Medwick

Rip Collins

Johnny Mize

Rogers Hornsby

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the first Cardinals player to hit for the cycle in the 1900s? Hint

Pepper Martin

Cliff Heathcote

Johnny Mize

Joe Medwick

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Question 10 of 10

10. Did the Cardinals win the 1928 World Series?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The first Cardinal pitcher to pitch a no-hitter was Bob Gibson?

Answer: False

Jesse Haines pitched his no-hitter on July 17, 1924.

2. From 1901 to 1918, the Cardinals played where?

Answer: Robison Field

The St. Louis Cardinals played at Robison Field where they averaged an attendance have 4,200 people per game.

3. Who won the first Cardinals' season MVP award?

Answer: Rogers Hornsby

Hornsby won his first of two MVPs in 1925. Bob O'Farrell was the second Cardinal to win the award the following season in 1926.

4. Who won Game 7 of the 1931 World Series against the Philadelphia Athletics?

Answer: Burleigh Grimes

Burleigh Grimes beat George Earnshaw to win the 1931 World Series for the Cardinals.

5. The first Cardinal to win the ERA crown was Mort Cooper?

Answer: False

Bill Doak won the first two with ERAs of 1.72 in 1914.

6. Was Ken Boyer ever a Cardinals manager?

Answer: Yes

From late 1978 to the early season of 1980, Ken Boyer was manager he went 166-190.

7. On Opening Day 1996, what was the Cardinals attendance?

Answer: 52,841

The Cardinals attendance this day was a record for Busch Stadium.

8. Who was the first Cardinal player to hit 40 homers?

Answer: Rogers Hornsby

Rogers Hornsby was the first to hit 40 for the Cardinals, also this is the year he won the Triple Crown in 1922.

9. Who was the first Cardinals player to hit for the cycle in the 1900s?

Answer: Cliff Heathcote

Cliff Heathcote hit for the cycle in 19 innings on June 13, 1918.

10. Did the Cardinals win the 1928 World Series?

Answer: No

The Cardinals have won the 1926, 1931, 1934, 1942, 1944, 1946, 1964, 1967, and 1982 World Series.

Source: Author miller4790

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