St. Louis Cardinals Trivia
St. Louis Cardinals trivia highlights the history, personalities, and traditions of a Major League Baseball franchise long associated with success. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, the Cardinals have built one of the richest legacies in the National League, making them a natural subject for easy, funny, family-friendly, and hard questions alike.
Easy St. Louis Cardinals Trivia
11 questions
These easy St. Louis Cardinals trivia questions are great for beginners and kids around age 12 and under.
Question 1
The St. Louis Cardinals play in which major sports league?
Answer: Major League Baseball
The Cardinals are a Major League Baseball team.
Question 2
What city and state are the Cardinals based in?
Answer: St. Louis, Missouri
The Cardinals are based in St. Louis, Missouri.
Question 3
The Cardinals compete in which league within Major League Baseball?
Answer: National League
St. Louis is part of the National League.
Question 4
Which division are the Cardinals part of?
- A.AL Central
- B.NL West
- C.NL Central
- D.NL East
Answer: NL Central
The Cardinals play in the National League Central division.
Question 5
What stadium do the Cardinals call home?
Answer: Busch Stadium
The Cardinals play their home games at Busch Stadium.
Question 6
In what year did Busch Stadium open?
- A.2001
- B.2004
- C.2011
- D.2006
Answer: 2006
Busch Stadium opened in 2006.
Question 7
The Cardinals won the World Series in what year during the 2010s?
- A.2011
- B.2006
- C.2013
- D.2019
Answer: 2011
St. Louis won the World Series in 2011.
Question 8
How many World Series titles have the Cardinals won?
Answer: 11
The Cardinals have won 11 World Series championships.
Question 9
Which Hall of Fame pitcher spent most of his career with the Cardinals?
Answer: Bob Gibson
Bob Gibson pitched most of his career for St. Louis.
Question 10
Which famous Cardinals player played shortstop?
Answer: Ozzie Smith
Ozzie Smith was the Cardinals' standout shortstop.
Question 11
Which star slugger played for the Cardinals in the 2000s and returned in 2022?
Answer: Albert Pujols
Albert Pujols played for the Cardinals in the 2000s and came back in 2022.
St. Louis Cardinals Family Trivia
11 questions
These family St. Louis Cardinals trivia questions are built for mixed-age game nights, classrooms, and groups.
Question 1
What is the name of the St. Louis Cardinals' mascot?
Answer: Fredbird
The Cardinals' mascot is named Fredbird.
Question 2
In spring training, the Cardinals head to which city and state?
Answer: Jupiter, Florida
The Cardinals train in Jupiter, Florida, for spring training.
Question 3
What is the name of the spring training stadium the Cardinals share with the Miami Marlins?
Answer: Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium
The Cardinals share Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium with the Miami Marlins in spring training.
Question 4
On their home uniforms, what script word appears across the chest?
Answer: Cardinals
The Cardinals wear a script 'Cardinals' wordmark across the chest on home uniforms.
Question 5
Which classic uniform look has the Cardinals worn for decades?
Answer: The birds-on-bat uniform design
The team has worn a birds-on-bat uniform design for decades.
Question 6
Busch Stadium is located in what part of St. Louis?
Answer: Downtown St. Louis
Busch Stadium stands in downtown St. Louis.
Question 7
What famous St. Louis landmark can be seen from areas around Busch Stadium?
Answer: The Gateway Arch
The Gateway Arch is visible from areas around Busch Stadium.
Question 8
In what year did the Cardinals' official Hall of Fame open in Ballpark Village?
Answer: 2014
The Cardinals' official Hall of Fame opened in Ballpark Village in 2014.
Question 9
Which number did the Cardinals retire for Stan Musial?
Answer: 6
The team retired Stan Musial's number 6.
Question 10
Bob Gibson's retired Cardinals number is which one?
Answer: 45
The team retired Bob Gibson's number 45.
Question 11
What retired Cardinals number belongs to Ozzie Smith?
Answer: 1
The team retired Ozzie Smith's number 1.
Fun St. Louis Cardinals Trivia
13 questions
These fun St. Louis Cardinals trivia questions highlight surprising moments and playful facts for game-night groups.
Question 1
Who was the team the Cardinals toppled to win the 2011 World Series?
- A.Texas Rangers
- B.Detroit Tigers
- C.Boston Red Sox
- D.Kansas City Royals
Answer: Texas Rangers
St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers to capture the 2011 World Series.
Question 2
Which Cardinal took home World Series MVP honors in 2011?
- A.Yadier Molina
- B.Chris Carpenter
- C.David Freese
- D.Albert Pujols
Answer: David Freese
David Freese was named MVP of the 2011 World Series.
Question 3
In Game 6 of the 2011 World Series, what kind of hit did David Freese deliver in the ninth inning to tie the game?
- A.A sacrifice fly
- B.A game-tying double
- C.A bunt single
- D.Game-tying triple
Answer: A game-tying triple
Game 6 featured Freese's game-tying triple in the ninth inning.
Question 4
What was the final knockout punch from David Freese in Game 6 of the 2011 World Series?
- A.A stolen base
- B.A squeeze bunt
- C.Walk-off home run
- D.A walk-off single
Answer: A walk-off home run
That unforgettable Game 6 ended on Freese's walk-off home run.
Question 5
Which team did St. Louis beat to win the 1967 World Series?
- A.Texas Rangers
- B.Boston Red Sox
- C.New York Yankees
- D.Milwaukee Brewers
Answer: Boston Red Sox
The Cardinals won the 1967 World Series over the Boston Red Sox.
Question 6
Fill in the year: the Cardinals won the National League pennant in _____.?
Answer: 1968
St. Louis captured the National League pennant in 1968.
Question 7
Bob Gibson's 1968 ERA was so tiny it looked like a typo. What was it?
- A.1.82 ERA
- B.2.12 ERA
- C.0.98 ERA
- D.1.12 ERA
Answer: 1.12 ERA
Bob Gibson posted a remarkable 1.12 ERA in 1968.
Question 8
How many bases did Lou Brock swipe in 1974?
- A.108
- B.98
- C.128
- D.118
Answer: 118
Lou Brock stole 118 bases in 1974.
Question 9
How many home runs did Mark McGwire blast for St. Louis in 1998?
- A.61 home runs
- B.66 home runs
- C.73 home runs
- D.70 home runs
Answer: 70 home runs
McGwire hit 70 home runs in 1998 while playing for the Cardinals.
Question 10
What Cardinals logo features two birds perched on a bat?
- A.Cards on the bat
- B.Birds on the glove
- C.Birds on the bat
- D.Buds on the bat
Answer: Birds on the bat
The Cardinalsâ classic chest logo is the famous âbirds on the batâ emblem, long associated with St. Louis. It appears on the team uniform chest, not a separate mascot or alternate mark.
Question 11
As a Cardinal in 2022, Albert Pujols reached what milestone homer?
- A.700th
- B.His 600th career home run
- C.His 703rd career home run
- D.His 70th season home run
Answer: His 700th career home run
Pujols hit his 700th career home run is a Cardinal in 2022.
Question 12
When Albert Pujols wrapped up his career, how many home runs did he have?
- A.700 home runs
- B.702 home runs
- C.714 home runs
- D.703 home runs
Answer: 703 home runs
Pujols finished his career with 703 home runs.
Question 13
Which famous Cardinals duo became known as the record-setting battery?
- A.Wainwright and Molina
- B.Bob Gibson and Tim McCarver
- C.Chris Carpenter and Yadier Molina
- D.Adam Wainwright and Albert Pujols
Answer: Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina
Yadier Molina caught Adam Wainwright for a record-setting number of starts is a battery.
Funny St. Louis Cardinals Trivia
12 questions
These funny St. Louis Cardinals trivia questions highlight playful moments, odd facts, and inside jokes.
Question 1
In what year did the Cardinals unleash Fredbird on the world like a giant feathery party guest?
Answer: 1979
Fredbird was introduced in 1979.
Question 2
Fredbird's name is basically a baseball pun smoothie made from which two words?
- A.red and bat
- B.bird and bat
- C.red and bird
- D.card and bird
Answer: red and bird
Fredbird's name is a playful mashup of 'red' and 'bird.'.
Question 3
During Mark McGwire's era, what nickname did Busch Stadium's outfield earn that sounded suspiciously burger-adjacent?
Answer: Big Mac Land
Busch Stadium's outfield was called 'Big Mac Land' during Mark McGwire's era.
Question 4
What was the nickname for the Cardinals' hyperactive 1980s style of aggressive baserunning?
Answer: Whiteyball
The Cardinals' aggressive baserunning style in the 1980s was nicknamed 'Whiteyball.'.
Question 5
The 1985 Cardinals had a nickname that sounded like they might steal second before you finished blinking. What was it?
Answer: Runnin' Redbirds
The 1985 Cardinals were nicknamed the 'Runnin' Redbirds.'.
Question 6
Which unlikely fuzzy hero did St. Louis fans rally around during the 2011 postseason?
- A.Victory Chipmunk
- B.Busch Bunny
- C.Lucky Possum
- D.Rally Squirrel
Answer: Rally Squirrel
Fans embraced a 'Rally Squirrel' during the 2011 postseason.
Question 7
What actually darted across home plate in an NLDS game in 2011 before becoming a Cardinals good-luck symbol?
Answer: A squirrel ran across home plate
A squirrel ran across home plate during an NLDS game in 2011 and became a good-luck symbol.
Question 8
Which acrobatic move became Ozzie Smith's beloved Cardinals pregame tradition?
- A.A handstand
- B.backflip
- C.A cartwheel
- D.A somersault
Answer: A backflip
Ozzie Smith's signature backflip became a beloved Cardinals pregame tradition.
Question 9
Ozzie Smith's nickname sounded like he should enter on a yellow brick road. What was it?
Answer: The Wizard of Oz
Ozzie Smith was nicknamed 'The Wizard of Oz.'.
Question 10
What was Cardinals pitcher Jay Dean's famous nickname?
- A.Dizzy
- B.Gashouse
- C.Ol' Hoss
- D.Whitey
Answer: Dizzy
Dizzy Dean was known is âDizzyâ during his Cardinals career, the colorful nickname referenced in the clue. It was the nickname he used throughout his rise as a St. Louis ace.
Question 11
Before baseball fame trimmed it down, what was Dizzy Dean's more formal given name?
Answer: Jay Hanna Dean
Jay Hanna Dean's more formal name was shortened in baseball fame to 'Dizzy Dean.'.
Question 12
Long before every mascot needed a social media strategy, the Cardinals were commonly called what simpler birdy nickname?
Answer: Redbirds
The Cardinals were once commonly called the 'Redbirds.'.
Hard St. Louis Cardinals Trivia
12 questions
These hard St. Louis Cardinals trivia questions are for expert fans who want a real challenge.
Question 1
In what year did the St. Louis franchise first begin play, back when it was known as the Brown Stockings in the American Association?
Answer: 1882
The franchise began play in 1882 is the St. Louis Brown Stockings of the American Association.
Question 2
Before the club became the Cardinals, what team name did St. Louis use?
Answer: St. Louis Browns
The team used the name St. Louis Browns before becoming the Cardinals.
Question 3
Which Cardinals executive is associated with serving as general manager and later helping build the club's farm system?
Answer: Branch Rickey
Branch Rickey served is Cardinals general manager and later helped build their farm system.
Question 4
St. Louis is often credited with pioneering what foundational baseball development structure?
Answer: The modern farm system
The Cardinals are often credited is pioneers of the modern farm system in baseball.
Question 5
Before 1970, how many World Series titles had the Cardinals already captured?
Answer: Nine
The Cardinals won nine World Series titles before 1970.
Question 6
What was the famous nickname of the rough-and-rowdy 1934 Cardinals club?
Answer: Gashouse Gang
The 1934 Cardinals club was nicknamed the 'Gashouse Gang.'.
Question 7
Playful one: the sooty-sounding 'Gashouse Gang' didn't just make noiseâwhat year did that Cardinals team win the World Series?
Answer: 1934
The Gashouse Gang won the 1934 World Series.
Question 8
How many games did Dizzy Dean win for St. Louis during the 1934 season?
Answer: 30 games
Dizzy Dean won 30 games for the Cardinals in 1934.
Question 9
Which famous phrase describes Enos Slaughter's Game 7 scoring play in the 1946 World Series?
Answer: The Mad Dash
Enos Slaughter scored the winning run in Game 7 of the 1946 World Series on the 'Mad Dash.'.
Question 10
In the 1946 World Series, whose dash home in Game 7 produced the winning run for the Cardinals?
Answer: Enos Slaughter
Enos Slaughter scored the winning run in Game 7 of the 1946 World Series on the 'Mad Dash.'.
Question 11
How many strikeouts did Bob Gibson rack up in Game 1 of the 1968 World Series against Detroit?
Answer: 17 strikeouts
The Cardinals swept the Detroit Tigers in the 1968 World Series opener behind Bob Gibson's 17 strikeouts.
Question 12
Bob Gibson's overpowering Game 1 line in the 1968 World Series came against which opponent?
Answer: Detroit Tigers
The Cardinals swept the Detroit Tigers in the 1968 World Series opener behind Bob Gibson's 17 strikeouts.
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