The Ultimate Milwaukee Brewers Deep-Dive Trivia

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The Milwaukee Brewers Deep-Dive Trivia

Test your knowledge of Franchise History, League MVPs, and the legends of the Cream City!

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1. Before arriving in Milwaukee in 1970, the franchise played its inaugural 1969 season as which team?

A) Seattle Pilots
B) Portland Beavers
C) Vancouver Mounties
D) Spokane Indians

Answer: A) Seattle Pilots
The Story Behind the Stat: The Pilots lasted only one season in Seattle before declaring bankruptcy. Bud Selig purchased the team and moved them to Milwaukee just days before the 1970 season began.

2. Which legendary Brewers shortstop is the only player in franchise history to win two League MVP awards at two different positions?

A) Paul Molitor
B) Robin Yount
C) Ryan Braun
D) Christian Yelich

Answer: B) Robin Yount
The Story Behind the Stat: "The Kid" won his first MVP in 1982 as a shortstop and his second in 1989 as a center fielder, cementing his status as a first-ballot Hall of Famer.

3. The 1982 Brewers team, known for their explosive offense, earned what iconic nickname?

A) The Brew Crew
B) The Cream City Crushers
C) Harvey’s Wallbangers
D) The Blue & Gold Bombers

Answer: C) Harvey’s Wallbangers
The Story Behind the Stat: Named after manager Harvey Kuenn, the 1982 squad led the league in home runs, runs scored, and slugging percentage on their way to the World Series.

4. In 1981, this relief pitcher became the first Brewer to win both the Cy Young and the League MVP in the same season. Who was he?

A) Rollie Fingers
B) Dan Plesac
C) Trevor Hoffman
D) Josh Hader

Answer: A) Rollie Fingers
The Story Behind the Stat: Fingers was dominant in the strike-shortened 1981 season, posting a 1.04 ERA and 28 saves, a rare feat for a closer to sweep both major awards.

5. Who holds the franchise record for the most home runs in a single season, hitting 50 in 2007?

A) Richie Sexson
B) Ryan Braun
C) Prince Fielder
D) Gorman Thomas

Answer: C) Prince Fielder
The Story Behind the Stat: At just 23 years old, Fielder became the youngest player in MLB history (at the time) to reach the 50-home run milestone in a single season.

6. In what year did the Milwaukee Brewers officially switch from the American League to the National League?

A) 1994
B) 1998
C) 2000
D) 2002

Answer: B) 1998
The Story Behind the Stat: With the expansion of the Diamondbacks and Devil Rays, the Brewers volunteered to move to the NL Central to keep the leagues at an even number of teams.

7. Paul Molitor famously recorded a 39-game hitting streak in 1987. Which team finally ended the streak?

A) New York Yankees
B) Cleveland Indians
C) Toronto Blue Jays
D) Detroit Tigers

Answer: B) Cleveland Indians
The Story Behind the Stat: Molitor was actually in the on-deck circle when the final out was made, ending the seventh-longest hitting streak in MLB history.

8. Which Brewers pitcher threw the first and only individual no-hitter in franchise history in 1987?

A) Teddy Higuera
B) Juan Nieves
C) Ben Sheets
D) Moose Haas

Answer: B) Juan Nieves
The Story Behind the Stat: On April 15, 1987, the 22-year-old Nieves no-hit the Baltimore Orioles. Robin Yount made a spectacular diving catch for the final out.

9. Who was the manager of the 1982 "Harvey’s Wallbangers" team that led the Brewers to their only World Series appearance?

A) Del Crandall
B) George Bamberger
C) Harvey Kuenn
D) Phil Garner

Answer: C) Harvey Kuenn
The Story Behind the Stat: Kuenn took over mid-season for Buck Rodgers and turned the team around with a "relaxed" approach that let the veterans play their game.

10. Which Brewers slugger won the National League MVP in 2011, leading the team to its first division title in nearly 30 years?

A) Prince Fielder
B) Corey Hart
C) Ryan Braun
D) Rickie Weeks

Answer: C) Ryan Braun
The Story Behind the Stat: Braun hit .332 with 33 home runs and 33 stolen bases, leading the Brewers to a then-franchise record 96 wins.

11. Against which team did Robin Yount record his 3,000th career hit in 1992?

A) Cleveland Indians
B) Kansas City Royals
C) Chicago White Sox
D) Minnesota Twins

Answer: A) Cleveland Indians
The Story Behind the Stat: Yount reached the milestone at home in Milwaukee County Stadium, hitting a single off Indians pitcher Jose Mesa.

12. In 2004, this pitcher set a franchise record by striking out 18 batters in a single game against the Atlanta Braves. Who was he?

A) CC Sabathia
B) Ben Sheets
C) Yovani Gallardo
D) Brandon Woodruff

Answer: B) Ben Sheets
The Story Behind the Stat: Sheets' 18-strikeout performance on May 16, 2004, remains one of the most dominant pitching displays in Brewers history.

13. Which Hall of Famer finished his illustrious career in Milwaukee, playing for the Brewers from 1975 to 1976?

A) Willie Mays
B) Hank Aaron
C) Ernie Banks
D) Frank Robinson

Answer: B) Hank Aaron
The Story Behind the Stat: "Hammerin' Hank" returned to the city where he started his career (with the Milwaukee Braves) to serve as a designated hitter for his final two seasons.

14. The Brewers' mascot, Bernie Brewer, famously slides into a giant mug (or platform). What was the original "reward" he slid into during the County Stadium era?

A) A giant baseball glove
B) A pool of water
C) A giant beer stein
D) A pile of hay

Answer: C) A giant beer stein
The Story Behind the Stat: In the 1970s and 80s, Bernie would slide into a massive mug that would "fill" with balloons to celebrate Brewers' home runs.

15. Who won the 2021 National League Cy Young Award, becoming the first Brewers starter to win the honor?

A) Corbin Burnes
B) Josh Hader
C) Freddy Peralta
D) Brandon Woodruff

Answer: A) Corbin Burnes
The Story Behind the Stat: Burnes led the league with a 2.43 ERA and set a record by striking out 58 batters before issuing his first walk of the season.

16. The Brewers share a fierce rivalry with which neighboring team, often referred to as the "I-94 Series"?

A) Minnesota Twins
B) Chicago Cubs
C) St. Louis Cardinals
D) Detroit Tigers

Answer: B) Chicago Cubs
The Story Behind the Stat: Named for the interstate that connects Milwaukee and Chicago, this rivalry often sees "Wrigley North" filled with fans from both sides.

17. Which player hit a dramatic walk-off single in Game 5 of the 2011 NLDS to propel the Brewers past the Arizona Diamondbacks?

A) Carlos Gomez
B) Nyjer Morgan
C) Jonathan Lucroy
D) Aramis Ramirez

Answer: B) Nyjer Morgan
The Story Behind the Stat: Morgan, playing under his alter-ego "Tony Plush," hit the single up the middle in the 10th inning to win the series.

18. What is the name of the current home stadium of the Milwaukee Brewers (as of 2024)?

A) Miller Park
B) County Stadium
C) American Family Field
D) Wisconsin State Park

Answer: C) American Family Field
The Story Behind the Stat: The stadium officially changed its name from Miller Park in 2021 after a new naming rights agreement was reached.

19. Which Brewers pitcher holds the franchise record for the most career wins?

A) Jim Slaton
B) Teddy Higuera
C) Mike Caldwell
D) Ben Sheets

Answer: A) Jim Slaton
The Story Behind the Stat: Slaton amassed 117 wins over 12 seasons with the Brewers (1971–1978, 1980–1983).

20. In 1987, the Brewers started the season with a historic winning streak. How many consecutive games did they win to open the season?

A) 9
B) 11
C) 13
D) 15

Answer: C) 13
The Story Behind the Stat: The 13-0 start tied the MLB record for the longest winning streak to begin a season, a record they now share with the 1982 Braves and 2023 Rays.

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