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The Negro Leagues Trivia Quiz

A fascinating subject for any baseball fan of the game's history.

A multiple-choice quiz by jake41. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
jake41

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
130,849

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
325

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Question 1 of 10

1. The first enduring black baseball league was founded by? Hint

Bud Fowler

Rube Foster

George Stovey

Hub Alexander

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Question 2 of 10

2. The final full season of the Negro Leagues was? Hint

1947

1948

1960

1950

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which event ultimately led to the demise of the Leagues? Hint

Player excessive salary demands.

Over expansion of the league.

Jackie Robinson signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers.

World War II

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Question 4 of 10

4. Jackie Robinson played how many years in the Negro League? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which Negro League player holds the unique distinction, of
being elected to the Hall of Fame in 3 different countries? Hint

Satchell Paige

Martin Dihigo

Buck Leonard

Josh Gibson

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Question 6 of 10

6. Satchel Paige was the biggest draw in the Negro League. Although he played for many teams during his tenure, which of the following had he never played for? Hint

Brooklyn Royal Giants

Baltimore Black Sox

Kansas City Monarchs

Pittsburgh Crawfords

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Question 7 of 10

7. For which team did Satchel Paige play his last Major League entire season? Hint

Cleveland Indians

St. Louis Browns

Philadelphia A's

Detroit Tigers

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following never played in the Negro Leagues? Hint

Frank Robinson

Monte Irvin

Don Newcombe

Willie Mays

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following quotes was NOT attributed to Satchel Paige? Hint

Avoid red meat, it angries up the blood.

Don't look back, something may be gaining on you.

Avoid running at all costs.

Most people my age today are dead.

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Question 10 of 10

10. The National (Major) League lost only 1 All-Star Game in the entire decade of the 60's?

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The first enduring black baseball league was founded by?

Answer: Rube Foster

Although there were negro leagues dating back to the 1860's, Foster founded the first truly organized league in 1920, which was christened the Negro National League. - Fowler, Stovey & Alexander were all players.

2. The final full season of the Negro Leagues was?

Answer: 1960

The league struggled to stay afloat until 1960, however most historians agree that 1948 was the last season that the league was of Major League quality, due to the rush of it's greatest stars entering the Majors.

3. Which event ultimately led to the demise of the Leagues?

Answer: Jackie Robinson signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers.

Robinson's signing with the Dodgers for the 1947 season opened the door for many negro stars to follow, thus diluting the talent, appeal and fan following.

4. Jackie Robinson played how many years in the Negro League?

Answer: 1

Robinson played only 1 year as a shortstop with the Kansas City Monarchs in 1945. He played for Brooklyn's top farm club, the Montreal Royals in 1946, before going up to the Dodgers in 1947.

5. Which Negro League player holds the unique distinction, of being elected to the Hall of Fame in 3 different countries?

Answer: Martin Dihigo

Dihigo, a native of Cuba also played in Mexico extensively in the winter. A 23 year star in the Negro League excelling in all 9 positions, earned him election into the American, Cuban, and Mexican
Halls of Fame.

6. Satchel Paige was the biggest draw in the Negro League. Although he played for many teams during his tenure, which of the following had he never played for?

Answer: Brooklyn Royal Giants

Paige played for 25 years in the Negro Leagues with many teams, his first being the Chattanooga Black Lookouts (1926-7), and his last being the Kansas City Monarchs (1950). Although he returned to the Monarchs in 1955 after 4 years in the Major Leagues, he never regained his old form.

7. For which team did Satchel Paige play his last Major League entire season?

Answer: St. Louis Browns

Not only was 1953 the last year in the Majors for Paige, it was also the swan song for the Brownies who became the Baltimore Orioles in 1954. Paige was invited back to the Major Leagues a few times but only as an honorary team member. He did start one game in 1965 with the Kansas City Athletics.

8. Which of the following never played in the Negro Leagues?

Answer: Frank Robinson

Robinson came up with the Cincinnati Reds in 1956, and played there until 1965 before moving on to the Baltimore Orioles, where he played from 1966 until 1971. Newcombe and Irvin played with the Newark Eagles, while Mays played for the Birmingham Black Giants.

9. Which of the following quotes was NOT attributed to Satchel Paige?

Answer: Most people my age today are dead.

This one is attributed to Casey Stengel, for whom you could formulate an entire quiz. The other 3 are a few of Paige's 7 Rules of Survival.

10. The National (Major) League lost only 1 All-Star Game in the entire decade of the 60's?

Answer: True

Aside from the American Leagues 9-4 victory in 1962, and a 9 inning tie in 1961, the National Leaguers won every other game of the decade. Most historians attribute this to the imbalance of black players between the leagues, with the American League being slow in signing them.

Source: Author jake41

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