The Cincinnati Reds!

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1. Contrary to many beliefs, the 2007 Cincinnati Reds' franchise was not one of the original teams in the inaugural National League season of 1876. The 2007 franchise began in the American Association in which year? 2003 1829 1882 1954

2. In what year was the Reds' first World Series appearance? 1895 1881 1948 1919

3. The MVP award did not begin until 1911, and the Reds had to wait until 1938 for their team to have a winner. Then in 1939, Reds pitcher Bucky Walters won the award, and amazingly enough, the Reds three-peated with Frank McCormick winning it in 1940. Who was the first Red to win the NL MVP in 1938? Jim Palmer Joe Rudi Reggie Jackson Ernie Lombardi

4. Which of the following hit the most home runs in a Cincinnati Reds uniform? Johnny Bench Willie McCovey Frank Robinson Roger Maris

5. The 2007 Reds didn't get off to a great start in the season, and at the midway point found themselves in last place in the NL Central Division. Who was the team's first 10-game losing pitcher? Kyle Lohse Brett Myers Jon Lieber Jamie Moyer

6. In the 1970s, the Cincinnati Reds club was nicknamed 'The Big Red Machine'. The team went to four World Series in the decade. Who was their manager in these four World Series? Sparky Anderson Ray Knight Lou Piniella Jack McKeon

7. Who was the franchise's first 30-game winner when he won 40 games in a season in 1882? Jim Maloney Tom Browning Eric Milton Will White

8. Who was the first Reds slugger to hit 50 home runs in a season? Stan Musial Duke Snider Willie Stargell George Foster

9. Who was Cincinnati's first manager to take the team to 100 wins in a season? Walter Alston Bill McKechnie Casey Stengel Gene Mauch

10. Throughout the 20th century, the Reds have had their share of Rookie of the Year award winners with six. They included Pete Rose in 1963, Johnny Bench in 1968, Pat Zachry in 1976, Chris Sabo in 1988, and pitcher Scott Williamson in 1999. Which Cincinnati Red won the team's very first Rookie of the Year award in 1956? Frank Robinson Manny Mota Orlando Cepeda Jesus Alou