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The Brave Ones Trivia Quiz

A quiz about one of the oldest franchises in baseball history, focusing on the 1960s and 1970s. Enjoy.

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

Author
rrtallon

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
287,157

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. The franchise began in the National Association in 1871 as the Boston Red Stockings. From there it was on to the new National League in 1876. Finally, the franchise moved to which city in 1953, and played there until the mid-1960s? Hint

St. Louis

Ft Wayne

Portland

Milwaukee

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Question 2 of 10

2. The franchise moved to Atlanta in 1966, making it the franchise's third city that they would root down in. Who was the only player of the franchise to play in all three cities with the team? Hint

Harmon Killebrew

Warren Spahn

Eddie Mathews

Duke Snider

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Question 3 of 10

3. Pitcher Tony Cloninger proved that he had an arm in 1965 by going 24-11 in Milwaukee. The new air in 1966 must have done something for him. What did he do to make it into the record books in the season? Hint

Tony threw nine shutouts in the season

He hit two grand slams in one game

Cloninger was ejected a record eight times in the season

He threw 55-1/3 consecutive scoreless innings

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Question 4 of 10

4. Although the 1969 season would belong to the New York Mets, the Braves won their NL Wester Division. They had only one 20-game winner in the season. Who was it? Hint

Bob Friend

Lindy McDaniel

Phil Niekro

Sal Maglie

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Question 5 of 10

5. After over 100 into the 1972 season, manager Lum Harris was fired. Which former Braves players would take over the team, and manage them in three seasons? Hint

Lew Burdette

Johnny Logan

Warren Spahn

Eddie Mathews

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Question 6 of 10

6. 1975 was a shock to Braves fans. This would be the first season without the great Hank Aaron, who was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers. The team had no starter hit .300 in the season. The 1976 season wasn't too promising either, as the Braves finished last in the National League West. They had only one starter hit over .300. Who was it? Hint

Orlando Cepeda

Clete Boyer

Bob Aspromonte

Willie Montanez

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Question 7 of 10

7. 1977 was the worst season that the franchise experienced in over 30 years, going 61-101. With no starter coming close to .300, the Braves had only one pitcher win in double-figures during the season. Who was it? Hint

Bob Walk

Steve Bedrosian

Pascual Perez

Phil Niekro

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who would take over the helm of the Braves in 1978, in his first managerial job, and later change the history of the ballclub? Hint

Bobby Cox

Ken Boyer

Joe Torre

Herman Franks

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Braves had a 20-year old rookie third baseman start the season for them in 1978. He would go on to win the NL Rookie of the Year award. Who was it? Hint

Bob Horner

Cito Gaston

Darrel Chaney

Jimmy Wynn

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Braves had only two winning seasons in the 1970s, and 1979 would not be one of them. Although finishing last with a 66-94 record, they still had a 20-game winner, five players hit home runs in double-figures, and which outfielder who led the team with 192 hits? Hint

Davey Johnson

Darrell Evans

Gary Mathews

Dusty Baker

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Milwaukee

The inaugural season of the Milwaukee Braves found them finishing second behind the Brooklyn Dodgers. It was only the second time that the franchise would finish second or better since 1915. Only good things were ahead by winning the franchise's second World Series in 1957.

2. The franchise moved to Atlanta in 1966, making it the franchise's third city that they would root down in. Who was the only player of the franchise to play in all three cities with the team?

Answer: Eddie Mathews

The third baseman played for the 1952 Boston Braves, then made the move to Milwaukee in 1953. He also made the move to Atlanta with the team in 1966, before being traded to the Astros in 1967. Eddie was a two-time MVP runner-up in 1953 and 1959. The Hall of Fame took Mathews in 1978, then he died in 2001 at the age of 69. Warren Spahn played with the Boston and Milwaukee team, but retired in 1965.

Answer: He hit two grand slams in one game

Tony celebrated July 4th earlier, as on the previous day he hit two grand slams, and a RBI single in the 17-3 win over the Giants. Cloninger set another record for nine RBIs by a pitcher in a game.

4. Although the 1969 season would belong to the New York Mets, the Braves won their NL Wester Division. They had only one 20-game winner in the season. Who was it?

Answer: Phil Niekro

Although losing the NLCS to the Mets, the Braves still had a powerhouse team, even with only one 20-game winner. They had Rico Carty who batted .342, Hank Aaron's 44 home runs, and Cecil Upshaw who contributed 27 saves.

5. After over 100 into the 1972 season, manager Lum Harris was fired. Which former Braves players would take over the team, and manage them in three seasons?

Answer: Eddie Mathews

Mathews, who played for the franchise for 15 seasons, finished out the season by them going 23-27 with him at the helm. The Braves would finish no better than third, and Clyde King replaced Eddie mid-season 1974. That was Mathew's only managing position.

Answer: Willie Montanez

Montanez came from the Giants after 60 games into the season. The first baseman replaced Earl Williams who was traded to the Expos. Willie batted .321 in 1976, a career high for him.

Answer: Phil Niekro

Dick Ruthven was second to Niekro, going 7-13. Phil won 16 games in the season, but also lost 20 in the process. Niekro would win over 300 career games, but 1977 was his worst season. The 1935 Braves had a worse showing, going 38-115.

8. Who would take over the helm of the Braves in 1978, in his first managerial job, and later change the history of the ballclub?

Answer: Bobby Cox

Cox would have the team for four seasons before taking over the Blue Jays for four more seasons. Bobby would come back to the Braves in 1990, then in 1991 start a run of 14 divsion titles in 15 seasons. He would also in the National League pennant in 1991.

9. The Braves had a 20-year old rookie third baseman start the season for them in 1978. He would go on to win the NL Rookie of the Year award. Who was it?

Answer: Bob Horner

Horner hit 23 home runs in the season, and won the award over the Padres' Ozzie Smith. Bob played nine of his 10 seasons with the Braves, and retired in 1988.

Answer: Gary Mathews

Gary was in his third season with the Braves in 1979. 192 hits would be his career high. Phil Niekro went 21-20 for the Braves in the season also. It would be Niekro's last 20-win season.

Source: Author rrtallon

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