Chicago Cubs Trivia Quiz

Are you a die-hard Cubs fanatic or a fair weather fan? Test your knowledge of Chicago Cubs history!

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