1961 Cincinnati Reds

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1. Good teams are put together by good general managers. Who was the GM of the 1961 Reds? Bob Howsam Powell Crosley Gabe Paul Bill DeWitt

2. A three team trade in December of 1960 brought two key players to the Reds. One was pitcher Joey Jay. Who was the other? Gene Freese Gordy Coleman Don Blasingame Ken Johnson

3. The 1961 pennant was the first for the Reds since which year? 1956 1919 1940 1939

4. Fred Hutchinson was named NL Manager of the Year for bringing the Reds from a 6th place finish in 1960, to the pennant in 1961. As a pitcher, Hutch went 95-71 for which team during his playing career? Kansas City Athletics St. Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Phillies Detroit Tigers

5. An image of former Reds manager Fred Hutchinson is part of the seats in what city's new ballpark? Cincinnati Seattle Detroit Houston

6. The '61 Reds went 19-3 against which opponent? Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates Los Angeles Dodgers Philadelphia Phillies

7. The Reds clinched the pennant with a September 26th win against which team, setting off a huge celebration in downtown Cincinnati's Fountain Square? San Francisco Giants Los Angeles Dodgers Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals

8. It is said that good teams must be strong "up the middle," yet the Reds platooned at three of the four defensive positions. Only in center field did one player start consistently. Who was he? Gus Bell Wally Post Jerry Lynch Vada Pinson

9. The Reds used five catchers during the season. Who caught the most games? Darrell Johnson Ed Bailey Jerry Zimmerman Johnny Edwards

10. Eddie Kasko platooned at shortstop with which of the following Latin American players? Chico Ruiz Dave Concepcion Chico Cardenas Cookie Rojas

11. Which of the following did not play any games for the Reds at second base during 1961? Elio Chacon Jim Baumer Pete Rose Don Blasingame

12. Who went 21-10, was the winner in the only World Series game won by the Reds, and was named 1961 NL Pitcher of the Year? Bob Purkey Jim Maloney Joey Jay Jim O'Toole

13. Which pitcher called "professor" by his teammates, wrote a book to chronicle the 1961 season? Bill Henry Ken Hunt Jay Hook Jim Brosnan

14. This veteran led Reds' pinch hitters in 1961, going 19 for 47 (.404) in the pinch, including five pinch hit home runs, 25 pinch RBI's, and 12 pinch walks. Who turned in this amazing clutch performance? Gus Bell Dick Gernert Wally Post Jerry Lynch

15. Which 1961 Red, headed a three-generation family of major leaguers? Gus Bell Ken Griffey Ray Boone Tony Perez

16. The first member of the '61 Reds to be elected to the Hall of Fame, he was the National League MVP in 1961, when he hit .323 with 37 homers, 124 RBI's, and 117 runs. He led the league in slugging and stole 22 bases. He went on to win the MVP in the American League in 1966, becoming the first player to take MVP honors in both leagues. Who is he? Johnny Bench Ernie Banks Paul Belanger Frank Robinson

17. He led both teams in slugging in the 1961 World Series with a mark of .566. Who was he? Mickey Mantle Ted Kluszewski Roger Maris Wally Post

18. Who was the Reds' lead broadcaster in 1961, who regailed the fans with personal stories during rain delays? Joe Nuxhall Marty Breneman Waite Hoyt Vin Scully

19. Crosley Field was home to the 1961 Reds. Autograph collectors loved the fact that the players had to pass through an area under the grandstand called the players runway, which was accessible to fans to get to the field. Where was this up close and personal area located? third base side behind home plate first base side center field

20. The bleachers at Crosley Field were given which name? Sun Deck Neither of these Moon Deck Both of these