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74 quizzes and 1,036 trivia questions.
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Red Sox 2000s Red Sox 2000s (21 quizzes)
1.
  The Boston Red Sox Made Simple   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A very simple quiz about the Boston Red Sox.
Average, 10 Qns, lowtechmaster, Apr 04 16
Average
lowtechmaster
642 plays
2.
  The Impossible Dream: 1967   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Boston Red Sox shocked the baseball world by rising from a ninth place finish in 1966 to the American League pennant in 1967. Please take this fun quiz to test your knowledge of the "Cardiac Kids". Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, mrgrouchy, Jan 28 09
Average
mrgrouchy
3688 plays
3.
  The Red Sox Franchise   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A look at this great franchise in American League history. I hope that you enjoy it. :)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jul 13 10
Easier
Nightmare gold member
689 plays
4.
  The Ultimate Fenway Park Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz consists of a few questions about one of baseball's most beloved parks.
Average, 10 Qns, lloyd_taggart, Jul 26 09
Average
lloyd_taggart
3251 plays
5.
  History of the Red Sox   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This will test your knowledge of the history of the Boston Red Sox. You don't have to be a diehard fan to take this quiz. Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, jj137, Jul 21 07
Average
jj137
1113 plays
6.
  Prayers Unanswered For Many Decades    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
For fans of the Boston Red Sox, the "Curse of the Bambino" haunted their nightmares for several generations. This quiz is a tribute to the many years of frustration, anger and just plain bad luck that plagued the Sox lo those many years.
Easier, 10 Qns, bigtim64, Sep 23 13
Easier
bigtim64 gold member
374 plays
7.
  Boston Red Sox: 1970-1979    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
The Red Sox are my favorite baseball team. Some of these questions may be easier than others or if you're really good they might just all be easy.
Average, 15 Qns, lovbug536726, Jun 29 05
Average
lovbug536726
1193 plays
8.
  Your Boston Red Sox!   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz for all Red Sox and baseball fans. If you like the quiz, please rate it. Thanks for playing! :-)
Tough, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Feb 26 04
Tough
Nightmare gold member
1560 plays
9.
  Boston Red Sox Tidbits    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
An all multiple choice quiz about the Boston Red Sox stellar history. I hope that you enjoy playing it. :-)
Tough, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Feb 23 05
Tough
Nightmare gold member
880 plays
10.
  A Fairly Biased Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I am a pretty big Boston fan so this is a quiz for all the other fans out there. Don't expect any questions focused on any other teams here. How much do you know about some of the famous games and events in their history?
Average, 10 Qns, ccollins2, Jan 02 15
Average
ccollins2
346 plays
trivia question Quick Question
In 1986, the Red Sox made it to another World Series. Who did they play?

From Quiz "Boston Red Sox"




11.
  The Elite Boston Red Sox    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Boston Red Sox have established elite ball players during their tenure in Major League Baseball.
Average, 10 Qns, SLAPSHOT4, Apr 25 13
Average
SLAPSHOT4
430 plays
12.
  Boston Red Sox: 2010    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A look back at the Red Sox 2010 season. I hope you enjoy it. :)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Mar 23 11
Average
Nightmare gold member
348 plays
13.
  A Red Sox Season: 1986    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Just a few questions about the 1986 season.
Average, 10 Qns, buckmanboston, May 25 09
Average
buckmanboston
2200 plays
14.
  10 Questions about Fenway Park   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
For those who love history and baseball, let's take a tour of baseball's oldest and most venerable ballpark, even if you're a Yankee fan!
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, sidnobls, Apr 30 08
Very Difficult
sidnobls
700 plays
15.
  The Ultimate Boston Red Sox History Quiz   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
10 multiple choice questions about the Boston Red Sox and their history. Some questions are challenging, but a knowledgeable Sox fan will do well!
Difficult, 10 Qns, turbofx, May 02 09
Difficult
turbofx
1925 plays
16.
  Curse of the Bambino    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here's a quiz to test your knowledge on this most infamous curse! :-o
Average, 10 Qns, hrssf9866, Nov 16 06
Average
hrssf9866
922 plays
17.
  Review of Red Sox 2013    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Boston Red Sox won the World Series in 2013, accomplishing a worst-to-first turnaround. Here is a brief review of their emotional run to the championship.
Tough, 10 Qns, Munku5trap, Dec 27 14
Tough
Munku5trap
238 plays
18.
  Boston Red Sox History Quiz Challenge    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz will test your knowledge on one of the most historic teams in MLB history.
Easier, 10 Qns, austinvojta, Sep 29 10
Easier
austinvojta
457 plays
19.
  Boston Red Sox Test Your Knowledge    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some basic trivia about this classic team and its history.
Easier, 10 Qns, nrs21, Aug 30 08
Easier
nrs21
1085 plays
20.
  Questions on Boston Red Sox    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the Boston Red Sox. How much do you know about the Red Sox?
Average, 10 Qns, go redsox, Jan 22 05
Average
go redsox
747 plays
21.
  1978 Boston Red Sox    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The 1978 Red Sox Team was one of the better teams in baseball. What do you remember about them?
Difficult, 10 Qns, Helo_King, Jan 11 11
Difficult
Helo_King
362 plays
22.
  The Boston Red Sox    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How much do you know about the historical Boston Red Sox? Good luck.
Average, 10 Qns, marchmadness, Jul 13 04
Average
marchmadness
1026 plays
23.
  The Red Sox of Boston    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is a little quiz to the best team in baseball. Thanks Boston boys for winning it all after 86 years.
Average, 10 Qns, geocb21, Sep 26 08
Average
geocb21
723 plays
24.
  10 Question Boston Red Sox Tidbits Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
10 multiple choice questions based on different pieces of Red Sox history.
Tough, 10 Qns, Turbofx, Mar 15 02
Tough
Turbofx
1177 plays
25.
  10 Questions: Boston Red Sox Multiple Choice Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz dedicated to only the Red Sox.
Average, 10 Qns, sportsplyr402, Dec 31 02
Average
sportsplyr402
1322 plays
26.
  Red Sox [2]    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here's another tough series of questions on the Boston Red Sox.
Tough, 10 Qns, riker465, Dec 07 09
Tough
riker465
570 plays
27.
  Fenway Park History    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A short quiz on the most beloved baseball stadium in the league, and the oldest!
Tough, 10 Qns, riker465, Nov 10 04
Tough
riker465
989 plays
28.
  Red Sox 1979    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is about the 1979 Red Sox season. The year after Bucky Dent.
Tough, 10 Qns, connman30, Aug 29 10
Tough
connman30
250 plays
29.
  With Everything Red Sox    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Do you like the Red Sox? Do you like trivia? Then this is the quiz for you.
Difficult, 10 Qns, BoSox1918WeKnow, May 02 09
Difficult
BoSox1918WeKnow
657 plays
30.
  Red Sox [1]    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is a tough quiz on the Early Years of the Old Town Team. Good Luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, riker465, Dec 07 09
Tough
riker465
534 plays
31.
  Dead Luck Era: 1919-2003    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz will mark not only the end of a 85 year curse (Champs in '04); but will it also mark the hardest Red Sox quiz ever created?
Difficult, 10 Qns, Optimo52Pats, May 02 09
Difficult
Optimo52Pats
533 plays
32.
  Red Sox Nation    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
We still love our Red Sox!
Tough, 10 Qns, cull57, Jun 08 08
Tough
cull57
1201 plays
33.
  Boston Red Sox: 1975    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz for fans of baseball and the Boston Red Sox in the great year of 1975.
Average, 10 Qns, DOEY9992, May 25 09
Average
DOEY9992
1305 plays
34.
  Test yourself! Boston Red Sox Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is for all the suffering Red Sox fans.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, Homeboy, May 02 09
Very Difficult
Homeboy
1651 plays
35.
  Boston Red Sox Life    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz about the awesome Sox.
Average, 10 Qns, redsox182945, Apr 04 03
Average
redsox182945
947 plays
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Boston Red Sox Trivia Questions

1. Who missplayed a ground ball in the game 6 of the 1986 World Series that allowed the game winning run for the Mets?

From Quiz
A Fairly Biased Quiz

Answer: Bill Buckner

In game 6 of the 1986 World Series, the Mets came back to tie the game in the tenth inning. With two outs, Mookie Wilson of the Mets comes up and hits a slow roller in the direction of Buckner. Buckner rushes the play and misses the ball with his glove causing it to roll into right field and allow Ray Knight, who was on second, to score the game winning run. The Sox then lost game seven, kepping the "Curse of the Bambino" alive.

2. How many games did the Red Sox win in 2012?

From Quiz Review of Red Sox 2013

Answer: 69

The Red Sox endured 69-93 season and a last-place finish in 2012, after an excruciating last-minute elimination in 2011. They fired Bobby Valentine and recruited John Farrell, their former pitching coach, to be their manager in 2013.

3. When Carl Yastrzemski retired from the Boston Red Sox, only one player had more home runs than him on the team. Who was this "Splendid Splinter"?

From Quiz The Elite Boston Red Sox

Answer: Ted Williams

Ted Williams, also known as the "Splendid Splinter," hit 521 home runs for the Red Sox. Carl "Yaz" Yastrzemski hit 452 home runs during his career with the Red Sox. Jim Rice ended up with 382 home runs with the team. Dwight Evans hit 379 home runs during his tenure with the team. David "Big Papi" Ortiz has over 300 home runs with the Boston Red Sox.

4. The Red Sox finished in third place in the AL East for the first time since 2006. How many wins did Boston have in the 2010 season?

From Quiz Boston Red Sox: 2010

Answer: 89

In their three previous seasons, they averaged 95 wins. With their 89-73 2010 season, they finished seven games back behind the Rays, and six games behind the Yankees.

5. The 1978 Red Sox season started early. The Boston Red Sox signed this pitcher that had won 2 World Series games in 1977 for their arch-rivals the Yankees. Who was he?

From Quiz 1978 Boston Red Sox

Answer: Mike Torrez

The Yankees and Red Sox rivalry. Mike Torrez will always be known in Red Sox history for giving up Bucky Dent's home run in the one-game playoff.

6. The Boston Red Sox MLB franchise was started in what year?

From Quiz Boston Red Sox History

Answer: 1901

The Red Sox franchise started in 1901 as the Boston Americans. They went to their first World Series in 1903.

7. Who was the Red Sox manager for the 1979 season?

From Quiz Red Sox 1979

Answer: Don Zimmer

Don Zimmer was given a nickname by Bill Lee. That name was "The Gerbil". He was the original New York Mets third baseman.

8. Boston was one of eight teams in the inaugural season of the new American League in 1901. What was the franchise called?

From Quiz The Red Sox Franchise

Answer: Americans

They were unofficially called the 'Pilgrims', but the Americans joined the new league under the management of future Hall of Famer Jimmy Collins. The Americans finished in second place, four games back of the White Sox. Boston was led by the bat of Buck Freeman and the arm of Cy Young.

9. Who managed the Boston Red Sox to the 1967 American League pennant?

From Quiz The Impossible Dream: 1967

Answer: Dick Williams

Dick Williams was a rookie manager when he led the Red Sox to a title in 1967. He was a no-nonsense leader who demanded hard work and hustle from his players. Williams managed the Red Sox from 1967 to 1969, and he ended up with 1575 victories during his Hall of Fame career. Billy Herman and Pete Runnels managed the Bosox during the 1966 season and Pesky was Boston's manager from 1963 to 1964. Pesky also managed the Red Sox for a short period in 1980.

10. The right field facade displays the retired numbers of Bobby Doerr, Joe Cronin, Carl Yastrzemski, Ted Williams, Carlton Fisk and Jackie Robinson. What was the order of the first four numbers displayed?

From Quiz Fenway Park

Answer: 9, 4, 1 ,8

In order to have his number retired, a Sox player must have 10 years with the team and be a member of the Hall of Fame. For this reason, originally, the numbers were not posted in either chronological or numerical order.

11. What stadium did the Red Sox call home for the majority of the 20th century?

From Quiz History of the Red Sox

Answer: Fenway Park

Fenway Park is famous for its nearly 40-foot tall wall in left field, nicknamed "The Green Monster" for its green color. Although the wall is very high, it is only 310 feet from home plate.

12. Babe Ruth was sold after the 1919 season, the year he also set a new home run record. How many home runs did he hit that season?

From Quiz Curse of the Bambino

Answer: 29

29 home runs was a real record breaker in 1919. The record would not last long as Babe swatted 54 home runs in 1920 as a Yankee.

13. In 1971, which Red Sox player pitched a 1-7 season but came back the following year with a record of 15-6?

From Quiz Boston Red Sox: 1970-1979

Answer: Luis Tiant

Luis Tiant joined the Red Sox in 1971 and remained with the team until the 1978 season. As a free agent he joined the New York Yankees. Even though he played for Boston's biggest rival he was still considered a Red Sox legend.

14. In 2004, which Red Sox pitcher won game three of the ALDS, game seven of the ALCS, and game four of the World Series?

From Quiz The Red Sox of Boston

Answer: Derek Lowe

He was the first pitcher to win all three deciding games in one postseason. Schilling won many other important games in the 2004 playoffs (most notably game six of the ALCS). Matinez won game two of the ALDS and game three of the World Series. Williams never pitched for many reasons. First off, he retired in 1961. He was their left fielder from 1940 to 1960. Secondly, he passed away in 2002.

15. In 1901, the American League Boston franchise began. What was the team called?

From Quiz Boston Red Sox Tidbits

Answer: Boston Americans

The emergence of the new American League brought eight teams to the table. The other names listed were all Boston franchise names. They began in 1901 as the Americans and finished second to the White Sox with a 79-57 record. In 1902, the team became the Somersets, finishing in third place. With a new name of the Pilgrims in 1903, Boston went all the way and won the first World Series against the National League Pittsburgh Pirates. They held the Pilgrim name until the Red Sox name stuck in 1907. The Red Sox had four managers throughout the 1907 season.

16. What was the curse that caused a lot of misery for 86 years?

From Quiz Boston Red Sox

Answer: Curse of the Bambino

The Curse of the Bambino began when Babe Ruth, "the Bambino", was sold to the Yankees. Two years later, in 1920, the Yankees won their first World Series.

17. Who was the architect that designed Fenway?

From Quiz Fenway Park History

Answer: Osborne Engineering

The architect of Fenway was Osborne Engineering, both the original design, and the design after the fire in 1934. HNTB designed Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Skidmore, Owings & Merrill designed the Metrodome in Minnesota, and Robbie & Allen designed Skydome in Toronto.

18. In 1917, Ernie Shore of the Red Sox pitched a "perfect" game in relief of Babe Ruth after the Babe was ejected. Who was the umpire that ejected him?

From Quiz With Everything Red Sox

Answer: Brick Owens

It was Brick Owens who gave the Babe the thumb. After Ruth loudly complained about his strike zone following a four pitch base-on-balls, he threatened to punch Owens in the face. While Ruth made good on his promise following the ejection, Shore calmly went out to pitch. The runner on first was caught stealing, and Shore retired the next 26 in a row.

19. What team did the Red Sox beat in the ALCS which gave them a birth in the World Series?

From Quiz Boston Red Sox: 1975

Answer: Oakland Athletics

The Red Sox beat the Athletics in 3 games. The Angels finished in last place, the Twins finished in fourth and the Tigers were in the same divison as the Red Sox

20. What pitcher won 23 games in 1999, and 20 in 2002 for Boston?

From Quiz The Boston Red Sox

Answer: Pedro Martinez & Martinez

Pedro was born in Manoguayabo, Dominican Republic. He played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Montreal Expos before joining the Red Sox in 1998.

21. What name did the bullpens become known as?

From Quiz Red Sox [2]

Answer: Williamsburg

After Tom Yawkey had the bullpens constructed in 1940, they quickly had the name of Williamsburg catch on, due to the large target they provided Ted Williams to shoot for.

22. When was ground broken for the first home of the Red Sox, Huntington Grounds?

From Quiz Red Sox [1]

Answer: March 9, 1901

Fan "High, High" Dixwell broke ground on the site of Huntington Grounds on March 9, 1901.

23. Which Red Sox was voted to go to the All-star game by the 30th man vote in 2002?

From Quiz Boston Red Sox Life

Answer: Johnny Damon & Damon

Johnny Damon beat out Jim Thome among others for the chance to go.

24. Who was the first Red Sox player to break the .375 batting average in a season?

From Quiz Your Boston Red Sox!

Answer: Tris Speaker

Although Williams set a team record with a .406 in 1941, Speaker was the first to break the .375 plateau, by hitting .383 in 1912. Speaker had his highest career season total in that year by hammering out 222 hits for Boston. He helped the Red Sox gain a World Series crown by beating the New York Giants.

25. What year was Babe Ruth traded from the Red Sox to the Yankees?

From Quiz Boston Red Sox

Answer: 1920

In his final year with the Boston club, Ruth hit 29 home runs for them. In his first year with the Yankees in 1920, he hit 54. The rest is history.

26. Which Boston player was known as 'The Little Professor'?

From Quiz Boston Red Sox History

Answer: Dom DiMaggio

Joe D's younger brother Dom was a steady All-Star centerfielder sandwiched between Ted Williams and Doc Cramer.

27. Who was the first Manager of the Boston Red Sox franchise?

From Quiz Boston Red Sox

Answer: Jimmy Collins

Jimmy Collins was at the helm when the Boston won the World Series in 1903.

28. What pitcher led the 1975 Red Sox in wins?

From Quiz Red Sox Nation

Answer: Rick Wise

Even though 'El Tiante' was the ACE, Wise bested him by one win in 1975.

29. Who hit the first pitch of the 1986 Red Sox season for a home run against the Detroit Tigers?

From Quiz A Red Sox Season: 1986

Answer: Dwight Evans

The Sox lost 6-5, but Evans' homer was a preview of a great season. All answers were verifed at Major League Baseball History website and The Boston Globe archive files.

30. How many total World Series did Hall of Fame left fielders Ted Williams, Carl Yastrzemski, and Jim Rice win?

From Quiz The Boston Red Sox Made Simple

Answer: 0

Williams got to play in only one World Series, 1946, when the Red Sox lost 4-3 to the St. Louis Cardinals. Yaz played in two World Series. In 1967, the Sox lost to the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3; in 1975, they lost to the Cincinnati Reds 4-3. Rice played in two World Series, the 1975 loss to the Reds and the 1986 loss to the New York Mets 4-3. Note the margin in each of these losses.

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