Baseball is based off of this English game, which uses a smaller, fatter bat, and larger ball.
What is Rounders
100
The first ever baseball game was played in 1846 in what city?
What is Hoboken, NJ
100
There were originally 8 teams in the National League when it was first developed. Name one.
Chicago White Stockings
Philadelphia Athletics
Boston Red Stockings(now the Atlanta Braves)
Hartford Dark Blues
Mutual of New York
St. Louis Brown Stockings
Cincinnati Red Stockings
Louisville Grays
100
This man was the first African American to own and operate a professional baseball team.
Who is Octavius Valentine Catto
100
This player changed baseball forever, and wore #3 for the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, and Boston Braves.
Who is Babe Ruth.
200
This man was originally believed to be the creator of baseball, however, this rumor was proved wrong.
Who is Abner Doubleday.
200
The baseball Hall Of Fame is located in what upstate New York town?
What is Cooperstown, NY
200
The American League was created out of the Western League in what year?
1901
200
This league was formed as the first ever Negro League, but failed only after Two Weeks.
What is the National Negro Baseball League.
200
This team was referred to as "Murderer's Row" for their dominant batting lineup. Please provide YEAR and TEAM NAME
What is the 1927 New York Yankees.
300
This man is credited as being the "father of modern day baseball".
Who is Alexander Cartwright.
300
The New York Yankees play in what New York City borough?
What is the Bronx, NY
300
The best American League Team and National League team began to face off in this World Series starting in this year?
What is 1903
300
This series of Leagues(1887-1951) was allowed African Americans, Native Americans, and Hispanic Americans to play baseball professionally.
What are the Negro Leagues.
300
Babe Ruth was the first of three players to ever hit this many home runs in a World Series game.
What is 3.
400
All of the following were early names for baseball, except:
Fletch-Catch Base
Bat Ball Base Ball
Base
Stool Ball
What is Bat Ball
400
The New York Mets play in this New York City borough?
What is Queens, NY
400
The American League originally started out with 8 original teams. Please list at least TWO.
What is Baltimore Orioles (New York Yankees)
Boston Americans (Boston Red Sox)
Chicago White Stockings (Chicago White Sox)
Cleveland Blues (Cleveland Indians)
Detroit Tigers
Milwaukee Brewers (Baltimore Orioles)
Philadelphia Athletics (Oakland Athletics)
Washington Senators (Minnesota Twins)
400
Although there are currently two "Major" baseball leagues, there have been many others. List at least one.
What are the
Continental League
Players League
Federal League
400
This player is credited as being one of the greatest pitchers of all time, having Major League Baseball's yearly pitching award named after him.
Who is Cy Young
500
The first ever mention of baseball was in this children's book, published in 1744.
What is "A Pretty Little Pocket Book"
500
List the FOUR New York baseball teams that have existed in the National and American League.(Not currently, but of all-time)
What are the Brooklyn Dodgers, New York Giants, New York Yankees, and New York Mets.
500
The National League was formed after this early baseball organization went bankrupt.
What is the National Association of Baseball Players
500
Currently, the New York Yankees have the most World Series Championships in Major League Baseball. This team has the second most with 11, most recently in 2011.
What are the St. Louis Cardinals.
500
This player is featured on the most valuable baseball card of all-time, selling in 2007 for over $2 million.