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Baseball Trivia

Explore the fascinating history of baseball, from its invention in 1839 to notable records and events. This trivia collection includes facts about the first women's team, famous scandals, televised World Series, and more.

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Baseball Trivia

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  1. Baseball Trivia Created by Kathie DeMeritt using facts from: PBS, "Baseball Timeline." http://www.pbs.org/kenburns/baseball/timeline/ (accessed 04/05/2011).

  2. 1839

  3. Abner Doubleday is credited with inventing baseball in Cooperstown, New York in 1839.

  4. 1866

  5. The first womens' baseball team is started in 1866 by a group from Vassar College.

  6. 1882

  7. The American Baseball Association, also known as the Beer and Whiskey League, is created.

  8. 1903

  9. The Boston Pilgrims and the Pittsburgh Pirates play the first World Series in 1903.

  10. 1912

  11. In 1912, Fenway Park opens and the first players' strike in Major League Baseball occurs.

  12. 1919

  13. In 1919, the most famous scandal in baseball history eight players from the Chicago White Sox are accused of throwing the World Series against the Cincinnati Reds.

  14. 1921

  15. Baseball is broadcast on radio for the first time.

  16. 1943

  17. In 1943, the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League is formed. (See Movie - A League of Their Own)

  18. 1947

  19. In 1947, the first World Series was televised.

  20. 1977

  21. In 1977, Reggie Jackson hits three consecutive home runs in a World Series game.

  22. 1989

  23. A magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes San Francisco just before the third game of the World Series.

  24. 1994

  25. 1994 is the year without a World Series: the longest and costliest strike in baseball history begins on August 12, and lasts until the following spring.

  26. 1998

  27. In 1998, Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa surpass Roger Maris' single-season home run record.

  28. 2000

  29. In 2000 for the first time, the Major League Baseball season opens in Tokyo, Japan (Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets).

  30. 2002

  31. In 2002, Tsuyoshi Shinjo, an outfielder for the San Francisco Giants, becomes the first Japanese player to take part in a World Series game.

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