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Which Baseball Team Was Who? Trivia Quiz

Let's see if you know who these teams were before they became "themselves". All multiple choice as always. I hope that this is educational. :-)

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

Author
Nightmare

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
187,734

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
3880

Awards
Top 5% quiz!

Last 3 plays: Mark2617 (3/10), Mpproch (5/10), shorthumbz (9/10).

Question 1 of 10

1. Before becoming the Milwaukee Brewers in 1970, what was the franchise name? Hint

Buffalo Bisons

Seattle Pilots

Louisville Colonels

Washington Senators

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Twins were seen in Minnesota in 1961. Which team were they the season prior? Hint

Philadelphia Athletics

Texas Rangers

Washington Senators

New York Metropolitans

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Question 3 of 10

3. The ______ became the Baltimore Orioles in 1954. Hint

Baltimore Orioles

Milwaukee Brewers

Baltimore Lord Baltimores

St. Louis Browns

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Question 4 of 10

4. Before becoming the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1958, the franchise was named the Brooklyn Dodgers. What was their franchise name prior to being named the Dodgers? Hint

Brooklyn Atlantics

Brooklyn Grays

Brooklyn Grooms

Brooklyn Robins

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Question 5 of 10

5. The infamous New York Yankee franchise shone in the 20th century. What was the franchise called in 1912? Hint

New York Highlanders

New York Giants

New York Mets

The franchise was always named the Yankees

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Oakland Athletics franchise was called what in 1967? Hint

They were always the Oakland Athletics

Philadelphia Athletics

Kansas City Athletics

Boston Bees

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Question 7 of 10

7. Before becoming defunct in the American League, the Washington Senators were named what, before becoming the Senators? Hint

Toledo Blue Stockings

They were always the Senators

Rochester Broncos

Kansas City Cowboys

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Question 8 of 10

8. From 1891 the Pittsburgh franchise has been a consistent one named the Pirates. What was the franchise called from 1882-1890? Hint

St. Louis Maroons

Pittsburgh Bisons

Pittsburgh Alleghenys

Providence Grays

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Angels began their franchise named what? Hint

St. Louis Browns

Los Angeles Angels

Seattle Pilots

They were always the Anaheim Angels

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Question 10 of 10

10. Before becoming the Houston Astros in 1965, what was the team called? Hint

Houston Texans

Houston Colt .45s

Houston Quick Draws

Houston Shooters

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Before becoming the Milwaukee Brewers in 1970, what was the franchise name?

Answer: Seattle Pilots

1969 saw the first season of the franchise, and it didn't work out too well. With a record of 64-98, the franchise moved to Milwaukee of the American League. It was the first season that Milwaukee had a team, since the NL Braves left for Atlanta in 1966. The Brewers were relocated to the National League in the 1998 season.

2. The Twins were seen in Minnesota in 1961. Which team were they the season prior?

Answer: Washington Senators

The Washington Senators existed twice in the Major Leagues. One Senators team moved to Texas to become the Rangers, and the other were the new Twins of Minnesota in 1961.

3. The ______ became the Baltimore Orioles in 1954.

Answer: St. Louis Browns

Milwaukee Brewers 1901
St Louis Browns 1902-1953
Baltimore Orioles 1954-

The St. Louis Browns existed from 1902-1953. In 1951, it was the Browns that made a mockery of baseball by sending in the 3ft 7in Eddie Gaedel as a pinch-hitter. The Browns never won a World Series, but did make one appearance in 1944, losing to cross-town rival St. Louis Cardinals four games to two.

4. Before becoming the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1958, the franchise was named the Brooklyn Dodgers. What was their franchise name prior to being named the Dodgers?

Answer: Brooklyn Robins

The other names listed were the names of the franchise in the 1800s. The Robins carried the name from 1914-1931, then the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1932-1957. The Robins won two National League pennants in 1916 and 1920, under the reins of manager Wilbert Robinson.

5. The infamous New York Yankee franchise shone in the 20th century. What was the franchise called in 1912?

Answer: New York Highlanders

The Yankee franchise began as the Baltimore Orioles in 1901 and 1902. The team then became the New York Highlanders from 1903-1912. Then the dynasty began in 1913. It would not be until 1920 when New York saw the great 25 year old Babe Ruth in the pinstripes.

6. The Oakland Athletics franchise was called what in 1967?

Answer: Kansas City Athletics

Philadelphia Athletics 1901-54
Kansas City Athletics 1955-67
Oakland Athletics 1968-

The Oakland Athletic franchise began in 1901 with the introduction of the new American League, as the Philadelphia Athletics. Under the management of Connie Mack for an unbelievable 50 seasons, the team moved to Kansas City in 1955. In the franchise's last season in Kansas City, in 1967, Major League baseball saw Reggie Jackson as a rookie. The team moved to Oakland the following season in 1968. The Kansas City Athletics never finished better than sixth place.

7. Before becoming defunct in the American League, the Washington Senators were named what, before becoming the Senators?

Answer: They were always the Senators

The Senators began their franchise in 1901 with the new American League. They remained the Senators until 1960. The following season the team moved and became the Minnesota Twins. In 1961, ironically, a new Washington Senators team emerged and played until 1971.

This Senators team became the Texas Rangers in 1972. The early Senators were most noted for pitching great, Walter Johnson.

8. From 1891 the Pittsburgh franchise has been a consistent one named the Pirates. What was the franchise called from 1882-1890?

Answer: Pittsburgh Alleghenys

The Pittsburgh franchise began in 1882 with the Alleghenys of the American Association. The franchise joined the National League in 1887. After becoming the Pirates in 1891, the team won two National League titles in 1901 and 1903, and appeared in the first World Series in 1903, but lost to the Boston Pilgrims, five games to three.

9. The Angels began their franchise named what?

Answer: Los Angeles Angels

Los Angeles Angels 1961-1964
California Angels 1965-1996
Anaheim Angels 1997-2004
LA Angels of Anaheim 2005-2015
Los Angeles Angels 2016-

In 1961, Major League baseball expanded with the new franchise of the Los Angeles Angels. The team was managed by Bill Rigney. It would not be until 2002 before the franchise won an American League pennant, then the World Series against the Giants in the same season.

10. Before becoming the Houston Astros in 1965, what was the team called?

Answer: Houston Colt .45s

The Colt .45s joined the National League as an expansion team in 1962. They played with the bats of Norm Larker, Bob Aspromonte, and Joey Amalfitano. The .45s had no pitching staff so to speak of, with Turk Farrell going 10-20. The franchise changed their name to the Astros in 1965.

Source: Author Nightmare

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