Q 01/05

In which year was the first modern World Series played?

A) 1901

B) 1903

C) 1905

D) 1908

Answer · why

B) 1903

The first modern World Series was played in 1903, two years after the American League declared itself a major league and began raiding National League...

Q 02/05

Which team won the first modern World Series?

A) Pittsburgh Pirates

B) New York Giants

C) Boston Americans

D) Chicago Cubs

Answer · why

C) Boston Americans

The Boston Americans came back from a 3–1 deficit to win five games to three; the franchise was later renamed the Red Sox.

Q 03/05

The 1904 World Series was never played because the owner of which club refused to take part?

A) Philadelphia Athletics

B) New York Giants

C) Boston Americans

D) Chicago Cubs

Answer · why

B) New York Giants

Owner John T. Brush snubbed the upstart American League; the Giants relented and played (and won) in 1905 under new rules.

Q 04/05

What is the prize handed to the World Series winner?

A) Landis Cup

B) Pennant Shield

C) Commissioner's Cup

D) Commissioner's Trophy

Answer · why

D) Commissioner's Trophy

The Commissioner's Trophy is made new each year and kept by the champion, unlike hockey's single travelling Stanley Cup; its flags represent the 30 ML...

Q 05/05

A players' strike wiped out the World Series in which year?

A) 1981

B) 1985

C) 1994

D) 1995

Answer · why

C) 1994

The 1994 strike cancelled the Series for the first time since 1904; the Montreal Expos owned baseball's best record when play stopped in August.