The St. Louis Cardinals did it again. They made it to the post-season playoffs. They are in a wild card slot this year. Tonight they will play Game 3 against the Phillies. So far, the first two games have resulted in one win and one loss for each team. So, they go into Game 3 on even soil when they take the field of St. Louis Busch Stadium at 4:07 p.m.
Events like these can turn on light bulbs of learning in the mind of students. You can obviously use baseball in your PE instruction. In addition to this, baseball can be incorporated into your reading, history, math, and even science lessons.
It has been said that Cardinals fans are like no other. And, you very well could have a young fan under your roof. Find out how much you know by taking this St. Louis Cardinals post-season playoffs quiz:
Questions:
- Which St. Louis Cardinals team mate was known as "The Wizard"?
- What shape was Busch Stadium before it was demolished to build Ball Park Village?
- What Division and League do the Cardinals play for?
- What color is prominent at Cardinal games?
- How many World Series have the Cardinals won?
- Who is the Cardinals manager?
Answers:
- Ozzie Smith is referred to as "The Wizard". He also is known for his on-field flips.
- The stadium was round.
- The Cards play for the Central Division in the National League
- Cardinal red - At games there is a sea of red, though in recent years pink has made its mark as well.
- The Cards have one ten (10) World Series: 2006, 1982, 1967, 1964, 1946, 1944, 1942, 1934, 1931, 1926
- Tony La Russa currently manages the Cards
For more triva facts, visit Funtrivia.com and Wikipedia.org (search for Cardinals).
Go Cards!
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