Test your baseball trivia IQ with the ultimate Chicago Cubs history quiz

Plenty of folks have been hopped on the Chicago bandwagon after they won the 2016 World Series, but how much do they really know about the Cubbies? Our Chicago Cubs history quiz separates the true-blue fans from the fair-weather variety…

CHICAGO CUBS HISTORY QUIZ

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Question 1

Which Cubs player stole home twice in a single game?

A	Joe Tinker
B	Ryne Sandberg
C	Frank Schulte
D	Frank Chance
E	Johnny Evers

Question 1 Explanation:

On June 28, 1910, Chicago Cubs shortstop Joe Tinker stole home twice against Cincinnati. Frank Schulte holds the all-time franchise record for stealing home, with 22.

Question 2

Ernie Banks played 2528 games as a Cub. Who played second most?

A	Cap Anson
B	Billy Williams
C	Phil Cavarretta
D	Ryne Sandberg
E	Ron Santo

Question 2 Explanation:

Cap Anson played his entire 2276-game career for Chicago, second only to Ernie "Mr. Cub" Banks' total. The Hall of Fame first baseman finished with a .331 batting average, including a season best of .399 in 1881.

Question 3

Which Cubs pitcher threw a no-hitter with no strike outs?

A	Jake Arrieta
B	Burt Hooton
C	Ken Holtzman
D	Larry Corcoran
E	Don Cardwell

Question 3 Explanation:

On August 19, 1969, Holtzman pitched his first no-hitter at Wrigley Field against the Atlanta Braves. The left hander out dueled Phil Niekro, with the Cubs winning 3–0 on Ron Santo's 3-run home run. Holtzman had no strikeouts in the game.

Question 4

What Chicago pitcher threw three no-hitters in the 1880s?

A	Fred Goldsmith
B	Jim McCormick
C	Larry Corcoran
D	John Clarkson
E	Old Hoss Radbourn

Question 4 Explanation:

In 1882, Larry Corcoran became the first pitcher to throw two no-hitters in a career. Two seasons later, he became the first pitcher to throw three no-hitters — a record that would stand until 1965, when Sandy Koufax threw his fourth.

Question 5

What pitcher recorded the most career wins with the Cubs?

A	Rick Sutcliffe
B	Greg Maddux
C	Fergie Jenkins
D	Mordecai Brown
E	Charlie Root

Question 5 Explanation:

Charlie "Chinski" Root is the only pitcher to tally more than 201 wins while wearing the Cubbie's blue pinstripes. Greg Maddux had 355 wins for his career, but only 133 of them came with Chicago.

Question 6

What team did the Cubs face in the 1907, '08, '35 & '45 World Series?

A	Chicago White Sox
B	Boston Red Sox
C	Detroit Tigers
D	Philadelphia A's
E	New York Yankees

Question 6 Explanation:

In 1907, the Cubs swept the Detroit Tigers 4-0 for their first World Series title. The following year they again faced Detroit, this time winning 4 games to 1. The Tigers bested the Cubs in the 1935 and 1945 World Series.

Question 7

Before they were the Cubs, the team was founded under what name?

A	Blue Bears
B	Orphans
C	North Siders
D	White Stockings
E	Colts

Question 7 Explanation:

Before they became the Cubs, Chicago was founded as the White Stockings in 1876. In 1890, the team changed its name to the Colts, then eight years later to the Orphans. It wasn't until 1903 that the team became the Chicago Cubs.

Question 8

Who did the Cubs trade to acquire Sammy Sosa from the White Sox?

A	Ced Lendrum
B	Dan Plesac
C	George Bell
D	Ken Patterson
E	Chico Walker

Question 8 Explanation:

George Bell had an okay year for the Sox, before fading away into oblivion. Sammy Sosa developed into a slugger for Chicago, becoming the only player in MLB history to surpass 60 home runs in a season three times.

Question 9

What was today's Wrigley Field named when it was built in 1914?

A	Lakefront Park
B	Cubs Park
C	Weeghman Park
D	Addison Park
E	North Side Park

Question 9 Explanation:

Built in 1914 as Weeghman Park, for the Chicago Whales baseball team, the Cubs played their first game there in 1916. It was called Cubs Park from 1920 through 1926, before becoming Wrigley Field in 1927.

Question 10

Who is the only player to tally 400 steals for the Cubs?

A	Johnny Evers
B	Ryne Sandberg
C	Joe Tinker
D	Jimmy Ryan
E	Frank Chance

Question 10 Explanation:

Frank Chance, of the famed Tinkers, Evers, Chance triumpharate, finished his career with exactly 400 stolen bases. Bill Lange finished just one shy of the mark with 399.

Question 11

In which back-to-back years was Ernie Banks named the NL MVP?

A	1958-59
B	1957-58
C	1956-57
D	1955-56
E	1959-60

Question 11 Explanation:

In 1958 and 1959, Ernie Banks became the first NL player to be awarded back-to-back NL MVP Awards. In 1958, he hit .313 with 47 home runs and 129 RBIs. The following year, he hit .304 with 45 home runs and 143 RBIs.

Question 12

In 1945, what Cub was voted NL MVP after batting .355?

A	Stan Hack
B	Hank Sauer
C	Phil Cavarretta
D	Don Johnson
E	Gabby Hartnett

Question 12 Explanation:

Phil Cavarretta spent almost his entire baseball career with the Chicago Cubs. He was voted the 1945 National League Most Valuable Player after leading the Cubs to the pennant while winning the batting title with a .355 average.

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