Baseball Through the Ages

Baseball Through the Ages

Test your knowledge of baseball history with our quiz and see if you're a true fan!

published on December 21, 2023
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Which year was professional baseball officially established?

Which year was professional baseball officially established?
1865
1891
1904
1871
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Which team is considered the oldest professional baseball team?

Which team is considered the oldest professional baseball team?
New York Yankees
Atlanta Braves
Boston Red Sox
Chicago Cubs
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Who is often credited as the 'father of baseball'?

Who is often credited as the 'father of baseball'?
Abner Doubleday
Babe Ruth
Jackie Robinson
Hank Aaron
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Which player holds the record for the most career home runs?

Which player holds the record for the most career home runs?
Barry Bonds
Hank Aaron
Babe Ruth
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Who was the first African-American player to break the color barrier in major league baseball?

Who was the first African-American player to break the color barrier in major league baseball?
Willie Mays
Jackie Robinson
Hank Aaron
Roberto Clemente
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Which team won the first World Series in 1903?

Which team won the first World Series in 1903?
New York Yankees
Boston Red Sox
Brooklyn Dodgers
Boston Americans
7/11

Who is the all-time hits leader in Major League Baseball?

Who is the all-time hits leader in Major League Baseball?
Pete Rose
Ichiro Suzuki
Hank Aaron
Derek Jeter
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Which pitcher holds the record for the most career wins?

Which pitcher holds the record for the most career wins?
Cy Young
Nolan Ryan
Roger Clemens
Sandy Koufax
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What is the highest individual batting average recorded in a single season?

What is the highest individual batting average recorded in a single season?
.408
.406
.398
.420
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Which team holds the record for the most World Series titles?

Which team holds the record for the most World Series titles?
New York Yankees
Boston Red Sox
Los Angeles Dodgers
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Which player hit the famous 'Shot Heard 'Round the World'?

Which player hit the famous 'Shot Heard 'Round the World'?
Mickey Mantle
Roger Maris
Reggie Jackson
Bobby Thomson