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The Milwaukee Braves Trivia Quiz

See how well you know this short-lived franchise in Milwaukee!

A multiple-choice quiz by hrssf9866. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
hrssf9866

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
242,135

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
339

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. The Braves moved from which city to Milwaukee, then moved from Milwaukee to which city? Hint

Boston, Atlanta

St. Louis, Atlanta

New York, Atlanta

Washington D. C., Atlanta

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Milwaukee Braves played in two World Series in 1957 and 1958. Which team did they play in both series? Hint

Cleveland Indians

New York Yankees

Detroit Tigers

Washington Senators

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Question 3 of 10

3. One player in Brave history played for the Boston, Milwaukee, and the Atlanta Braves. Who was he? Hint

Eddie Mathews

Hank Aaron

Warren Spahn

Lew Burdette

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Milwaukee Braves broke many attendance records in their short Milwaukee stay. How many seasons did the Braves attract 2 million people? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. Where in Florida did the Milwaukee Braves have their spring training facilities located? Hint

Bradenton

Huntington Beach

Palm Springs

Jacksonville

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Question 6 of 10

6. Behind the centerfield fence at County Stadium, the Braves' home, there were a group of trees. What was it called? Hint

Braves' Forest

Perini's Woods

Aaron's Amazon

Milwaukee's Woods

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Question 7 of 10

7. When the All-Star game was played in Milwaukee in 1955, which team won the game, and who hit the walk-off home run? Hint

AL; Mickey Mantle

NL; Hank Aaron

NL; Stan Musial

NL; Ernie Banks

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which short term Braves player later became a play-by-play announcer for the Milwaukee Brewers? Hint

Hank Aaron

Felix Mantilla

Frank Torre

Bob Uecker

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Question 9 of 10

9. Hank Aaron and Eddie Mathews were two hard-hitting teammates. Hank ended with 755 home runs, but how many did Matthews hit? Hint

565

475

512

600

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who did the Braves play in their final game in Milwaukee? Hint

Los Angeles Dodgers

Philadelphia Phillies

Chicago Cubs

Pittsburgh Pirates

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Braves moved from which city to Milwaukee, then moved from Milwaukee to which city?

Answer: Boston, Atlanta

The Boston Braves moved to Milwaukee after the 1952 season. The Milwaukee Braves moved to Atlanta after the 1965 season. In 1970, Milwaukee received another team, the Milwaukee Brewers.

2. The Milwaukee Braves played in two World Series in 1957 and 1958. Which team did they play in both series?

Answer: New York Yankees

In 1957, the Braves defeated the Yankees in seven games. In 1958, the Braves lost control of a 3 games to 1 lead and lost the series in seven games.

3. One player in Brave history played for the Boston, Milwaukee, and the Atlanta Braves. Who was he?

Answer: Eddie Mathews

Eddie Mathews spent one year with both the Boston and Atlanta Braves, while spending 13 years in Milwaukee. He also played with the Detroit Tigers and the Houston Astros. He was also the first athlete to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated.

4. The Milwaukee Braves broke many attendance records in their short Milwaukee stay. How many seasons did the Braves attract 2 million people?

Answer: 4

Milwaukee fans were baseball crazy. From 1954 to 1957, the Braves drew over 2,000,000 fans eac season. However, in the team's final year, they drew only 555,000.

5. Where in Florida did the Milwaukee Braves have their spring training facilities located?

Answer: Bradenton

Bradenton, Florida, was the winter home of the Braves. Also, Jacksonville was the location of one of the Braves minor league teams.

6. Behind the centerfield fence at County Stadium, the Braves' home, there were a group of trees. What was it called?

Answer: Perini's Woods

Lou Perini, for whom the trees are named after, was the team owner and was the one responsible for moving the Braves to Milwaukee. He also was responsible for the team's move to Atlanta after he sold the team to a group of businessmen from Chicago.

7. When the All-Star game was played in Milwaukee in 1955, which team won the game, and who hit the walk-off home run?

Answer: NL; Stan Musial

The game went into extra innings as Braves pitcher Gene Conley kept the AL All-Stars in check. Musial led off the 12th inning with a home run to win the game 6-5.

8. Which short term Braves player later became a play-by-play announcer for the Milwaukee Brewers?

Answer: Bob Uecker

Uecker was an average major league player at best. His unique personality made him a fan favorite. He also played Harry Doyle, a sports announcer in all three "Major League" movies.

9. Hank Aaron and Eddie Mathews were two hard-hitting teammates. Hank ended with 755 home runs, but how many did Matthews hit?

Answer: 512

Mathews and Aaron combined hit more home runs than another other teammates in baseball history. This includes home runs they did not hit together as teammates.

10. Who did the Braves play in their final game in Milwaukee?

Answer: Los Angeles Dodgers

Hank Aaron hit the last home run by a Milwaukee Brave when he and his Braves lost to the Dodgers in extra innings.

Source: Author hrssf9866

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