Philadelphia Phillies

Choose an answer from the three choices offered after each question and then "Check Your Answers" at the end of the quiz.

1. The Phillies began in 1883 in the National League. What was the team name?

• Philadelphia Independents
• Philadelphia Quakers
• Philadelphia Phillies

2. From 1883 to 1887, what was the ball park the team played at?

• Baker Bowl
• Recreation Park
• Citizens Field

3. Did you know that the Phillies changed their name in 1943. What was the name for two years?

• Philadelphia Ducks
• Philadelphia Owls
• Philadelphia Blue Jays

4. With baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Grover Cleveland Alexander, what year did the Phillies win their first National League Pennant?

• 1915
• 1920
• 1925

5. After William Baker died, who took over ownership of the Phillies in 1930?

• Gerald Nugent
• Bill Pacy
• Sherman Addams

6. In 1938, the team left the rundown Baker Bowl and moved to Shibe Park. The park was home to what other baseball team?

• Philadelphia Orioles
• Philadelphia Athletic
• Philadelphia White Sox

7. The team was sold to Robert R.M. Carpenter in 1943. What was he an heir to?

• Sunoco
• DuPont
• IBM

8. In 1953, Shibe Park was renamed. What was the new name?

• MacPhail Field
• Del Webb Stadium
• Connie Mack Stadium

9. Around 1959, the Phillies were loaded with young players. The became World Series contenders. What were they called?

• Robin’s Nest
• Richie’s Kids
• Whiz Kids

10. In 1950, the Philadelphia Phillies made it to the World Series with a one game lead over their National League rivals. Who swept them in 4 games?

• Yankees
• White Sox
• Red Sox

Check Your Answers

• 1. Philadelphia Quakers
• 2. Recreation Park
• 3. Philadelphia Blue Jays
• 4. 1915
• 5. Gerald Nugent
• 6. Philadelphia Athletic
• 7. DuPont
• 8. Connie Mack Stadium
• 9. Whiz Kids
• 10. Yankees

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