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A Quick History of Major League Baseball
A Quick History of Major League Baseball
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1
The first World Series of baseball was held in 1903.
True
False
2
Branch Rickey developed the farm system, a way to start players in minor leagues, in the 1930's.
False
True
3
Who s credited with creating the game of baseball?
Jacob Wilson
Joe Schmo
Abner Doubleday
Alexander Cartwright
4
Jackie Robinson entered MLB breaking the color barrier of baseball on what date?
April 15, 1947
June 15, 1948
June 14, 1947
April 14, 1948
5
What major event led to the formation of the Women's League from 1943-1954?
The Civil War
World War II
The Korean War
World War I
6
The internet has had the most impact on the spread of baseball in the last 60 years.
False
True
7
What scandal in 1919 lead to the creation of the MLB Commission?
Black Sox Scandal
6'7 Scandal
White Sox Scandal
Oakland Athletics Scandal
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How many games do MLB teams play each season?
162
62
80
145
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What is the most prominent contribution to baseball world wide?
baseball bats
baseball hats
minor leagues
farm systems
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What feature was added to MLB in 1953?
Hit By Pitch (HBP)
7th Inning Stretch
Foul Balls
Designated hitter
