History of the Reds

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1. What park did the Reds call home from 1912-1970? Riverfront Stadium Palace of the Fans Polo Grounds Crosley Field

2. The Reds' first World Series championship in 1919 was marred by what alleged scandal by the opposing team? White Sox Scandal Reds Scandal Red Sox Scandal Black Sox Scandal

3. Which Reds pitcher in 1938 became the first in Major League history to throw back-to-back no-hitters? Johnny Vander Meer Gene Schott Lee Grissom Bucky Walters

4. 1956 saw the first Reds player to win the Rookie of the Year award. Which player claimed this award? Ted Kluszewski Gus Bell Johnny Temple Frank Robinson

5. The Reds lost the 1961 World Series to the New York Yankees. Which Yankees player had just broken the single season home run record? Roger Maris Babe Ruth Mickey Mantle Ted Williams

6. How many World Series did the Reds win in the 1970s? 4 1 3 2

7. Which longtime Reds player was banned from baseball in 1989 on charges of betting on the Reds? Pete Rose Johnny Bench Joe Morgan Frank Robinson

8. The Reds' fifth World Series title came in what year? 1990 1975 1976 1989

9. Which manager managed the Reds from 1998-2000? Lou Piniella Ray Knight Jack McKeon Bob Boone

10. The Reds made a key trade with the addition of which outfielder before the 2000 season? Adam Dunn Josh Hamilton Ryan Freel Ken Griffey Jr.