The Impossible Dream: 1967

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1. Who managed the Boston Red Sox to the 1967 American League pennant? Johnny Pesky Billy Herman Pete Runnels Dick Williams

2. Carl Yastrzemski won the American League's Triple Crown in 1967. Which slugger tied Yaz's mark of 44 home runs that season? Frank Robinson Frank Howard Al Kaline Harmon Killebrew

3. Which pitcher on the 1967 Boston Red Sox led the team in wins? Gary Bell Jose Santiago Jim Lonborg Lee Stange

4. On April 14, 1967, rookie Red Sox hurler Billy Rohr nearly pitched a no-hitter at Yankee Stadium. Which Yankees player broke up Rohr's no-hit bid in the ninth inning? Mickey Mantle Bill Robinson Horace Clarke Elston Howard

5. Infielder Jerry Adair was an important player on the 1967 Red Sox. Which American League team traded him to the Bosox? Chicago White Sox Kansas City A's Baltimore Orioles California Angels

6. Which of these teams was not a contender in the 1967 American League pennant chase? Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox New York Yankees Minnesota Twins

7. On August 18, 1967, star Boston outfielder Tony Conigliaro was seriously injured after getting hit by a wild pitch. Which Angels' pitcher beaned Conigliaro? Clyde Wright George Brunet Jack Hamilton Minnie Rojas

8. George Scott was a hard-hitting and smooth-fielding member of the 1967 Boston Red Sox. Which uniform number did he wear? 5 3 2 40

9. Which pitcher led the 1967 Boston Red Sox with 20 saves? Sparky Lyle Dan Osinski Darrell Brandon John Wyatt

10. During the 1967 World Series, two members of the Red Sox had two home run games against the Cardinals. One was Carl Yastrzemski. Who else performed the feat? Jose Tartabull Reggie Smith Rico Petrocelli Joe Foy