Baseball Trivia (General)/Six Questions

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1. What year did the BREWERS first start playing in Milwaukee?
2. How many CUBS are retired in Wrigley Field?
3.Against what opposing team did Babe Ruth hit his first career home run?
4. Which two cities have the oldest stadiums in the Majors?
5.What are the most home runs hit by one player in a single major league game?
6.Early baseball shoes were made from ---- -----. Later shoes were made from calfskin  for it's greater durability.
Some of the early shoes were actually made from kangaroo leather.

Answer
1. In 1970: the Seattle Pilots transfered to Milwaukee after a single season in 1969.
2. I don't understand this question.
3. Against the NY Yankees in 1915, when he was a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox.
4. Boston (Fenway) and Chicago (Wrigley)
5. Four, by a number of players
6. Sorry. I can't help with this one.

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Tom Schott

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I will deal with the major leagues only from 19th century to present. I`m good on baseball history, records, statistics, ballparks. I don't do off-the-field stuff. Please if you already know the answer to the question, please don't ask it. I don't want to play "stump the expert."

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I've written on the subject, and I have substantial library of resources.

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SABR

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Numerous encyclopedia, newspaper, magazine articles. One book, several book chapters.

Education/Credentials
Ph.D. in American history.

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Bevy of writing awards.

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