Chicago Cubs Trivia Quiz

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  • 1. Who did the Cubs defeat to win their last World Series title in 1908?

    • A. Boston Red Sox

    • B. Detroit Tigers

    • C. Cleveland Indians

    • D. Philadelphia Athletics

  • 2. How many career home runs did Ernie Banks hit?

    • A. 505

    • B. 510

    • C. 512

    • D. 521

  • 3. What was Hall of Fame Cubs pitcher Mordecai Brown's nickname?

    • A. Old Bones

    • B. Babe

    • C. Gashouse

    • D. Three-Finger

  • 4. The Cubs have the longest active streak among MLB franchises without being no-hit. Who was the last pitcher to throw a no-hitter against the Cubs?

    • A. Tom Seaver

    • B. Steve Carlton

    • C. Sandy Koufax

    • D. Jim Maloney

  • 5. Who did the Cubs defeat in the first official night game at Wrigley Field?

    • A. Cincinnati Reds

    • B. New York Mets

    • C. Philadelphia Phillies

    • D. Houston Astros

  • 6. Which pitcher picked up in midseason spearheaded the Cubs drive to the 1945 pennant?

    • A. Hank Borowy

    • B. Dizzy Trout

    • C. Claude Passeau

    • D. Dizzy Dean

  • 7. Which Cub broke Stan Musial's record for consecutive games played in the National League, then saw his record broken by Steve Garvey?

    • A. Billy Williams

    • B. Ron Santo

    • C. Mark Grace

    • D. Ryne Sandberg

  • 8. Cub outfielder Hack Wilson holds the MLB record for what offensive category in a season?

    • A. doubles

    • B. RBI

    • C. slugging %

    • D. OBP

  • 9. Which Cub player did NOT win a batting title with the team?

    • A. Bill Madlock

    • B. Bill Buckner

    • C. Billy Williams

    • D. Mark Grace

  • 10. Who is the only Cub player to hit grand slams in consecutive games?

    • A. Frank Chance

    • B. Hack Wilson

    • C. Ernie Banks

    • D. Sammy Sosa

  • 11. Which pitcher holds the team record for most victories as a Cub?

    • A. Mordecai Brown

    • B. Charlie Root

    • C. Ferguson Jenkins

    • D. Bill Lee

  • 12. What year was the current centerfield scoreboard installed at Wrigley Field?

    • A. 1929

    • B. 1932

    • C. 1937

    • D. 1939

  • 13. Which Cub outfielder hit three Opening Day home runs in 1994?

    • A. Brian McRae

    • B. Sammy Sosa

    • C. Tuffy Rhodes

    • D. Andre Dawson

  • 14. Who has the highest single season batting average as a Cub?

    • A. Rogers Hornsby

    • B. Riggs Stephenson

    • C. Hack Wilson

    • D. Kiki Cuyler

  • 15. What number was worn by control artists and legendary pitchers Ferguson Jenkins and Greg Maddux?

    • A. 30

    • B. 31

    • C. 32

    • D. 33

  • 16. Which Cub pitcher threw a nine inning no-hitter only to lose in the 10th while his opponent tossed a complete no-no?

    • A. Bill Lee

    • B. Hippo Vaughn

    • C. Grover Cleveland Alexander

    • D. Guy Bush

  • 17. Which Cub batter has the highest career total of walks?

    • A. Ernie Banks

    • B. Sammy Sosa

    • C. Stan Hack

    • D. Billy Williams

  • 18. In 1935, how many games in a row did the Cubs win to claim the pennant in September?

    • A. 15

    • B. 17

    • C. 19

    • D. 21

  • 19. How many consecutive 20-win seasons did Hall of Famer Ferguson Jenkins have as a Cub?

    • A. 4

    • B. 5

    • C. 6

    • D. 7

  • 20. Which Cub manager piloted the team to the most victories?

    • A. Cap Anson

    • B. Frank Chance

    • C. Joe McCarthy

    • D. Leo Durocher

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