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The Ultimate Boston Red Sox History Quiz | MLB Teams

10 multiple choice questions about the Boston Red Sox and their history. Some questions are challenging, but a knowledgeable Sox fan will do well!

A multiple-choice quiz by turbofx. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
turbofx

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
70,041

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1925

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

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

Bobby Doerr

Spike Owen

Rick Burleson

Dom DiMaggio

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1940, owner Tom Yawkey added partitioned-off bullpens to right field. What was this area of Fenway known as? Hint

The Triangle

Williamsburg

Yawkey Way

The Pits

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Question 3 of 10

3. This Boston outfielder won 7 Gold Gloves while patroling the outfield at Fenway. Hint

Carl Yastrzemski

Fred Lynn

Dwight Evans

Tris Speaker

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Question 4 of 10

4. Of these four prominent Boston left-handers, who has won the most games in a Boston uniform? Hint

Bill Lee

Bruce Hurst

Mel Parnell

Lefty Grove

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the last of these four players to have his number number retired at Fenway Park? Hint

Joe Cronin

Wade Boggs

Bobby Doerr

Carlton Fisk

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these players was named MVP of the 1986 A.L. Championship Series against the California Angels? Hint

Don Baylor

Jim Rice

Dave Henderson

Marty Barrett

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Question 7 of 10

7. This pitcher faced Mickey Mantle 63 times in his career and recorded 47 strike outs while allowing only 1 hit to the Yankee slugger. Who was he? Hint

Sparky Lyle

Bill Monbouquette

Dick Radatz

Jim Lonborg

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Question 8 of 10

8. On the manual scoreboard in left field is inscribed a message in Morse Code. What is it? Hint

Babe Ruth's name

The phrase 'Fenway Forever'

The date of the Red Sox' last World Series victory

The initials of longtime owner Tom Yawkey and wife Jean

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which Boston player hit an 8th-inning pinch hit homerun in Game 6 of the 1975 World Series to tie the game against Cinncinnati? Hint

Carlton Fisk

Elston Howard

Bob Montgomery

Bernie Carbo

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Question 10 of 10

10. On the last day of the regular season in 1990, this outfielder made a memorable catch to end the game and clinch the American League East title for the 3rd time in 5 years. Who was he? Hint

Ellis Burks

Kevin Romine

Mike Greenwell

Tom Brunansky

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

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

Answer: Dom DiMaggio

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

2. In 1940, owner Tom Yawkey added partitioned-off bullpens to right field. What was this area of Fenway known as?

Answer: Williamsburg

The bullpens took a 23-foot chunk of field out of play from the original park walls giving Ted Williams more chances to pull the ball for homeruns.

3. This Boston outfielder won 7 Gold Gloves while patroling the outfield at Fenway.

Answer: Carl Yastrzemski

Yaz was awarded 7 Gold Gloves for mastering the Green Monster. Rifle-armed Dwight Evans won 6 playing the sunfield in right.

4. Of these four prominent Boston left-handers, who has won the most games in a Boston uniform?

Answer: Mel Parnell

Mel Parnell won 123 games as a Red Sox pitcher. Grove was credited with 105 victories while in Boston.

5. Who was the last of these four players to have his number number retired at Fenway Park?

Answer: Wade Boggs

Joe Cronin #4 was retired in 1984.
Bobby Foerr #1 in 1988.
Carlton Fisk #27 in 2000.
Wade Boggs #26 in 2016.

6. Which of these players was named MVP of the 1986 A.L. Championship Series against the California Angels?

Answer: Marty Barrett

Marty set a Major League mark by collecting 24 hits in 14 post-season games in 1986.

7. This pitcher faced Mickey Mantle 63 times in his career and recorded 47 strike outs while allowing only 1 hit to the Yankee slugger. Who was he?

Answer: Dick Radatz

'The Monster' was given his nickname by Mantle after proclaiming that Radatz was a 'monster on the mound'.

8. On the manual scoreboard in left field is inscribed a message in Morse Code. What is it?

Answer: The initials of longtime owner Tom Yawkey and wife Jean

Yawkey left his brand on his team in many ways...but his indelible mark of 'TAY-JRY' still shows in left field many years after his death.

9. Which Boston player hit an 8th-inning pinch hit homerun in Game 6 of the 1975 World Series to tie the game against Cinncinnati?

Answer: Bernie Carbo

Although everyone remembers one of the greatest homeruns in history hit by Fisk in the 12th inning to win the game, it was Carbo's blast to center field in the 8th inning that kept the Sox in the game.

10. On the last day of the regular season in 1990, this outfielder made a memorable catch to end the game and clinch the American League East title for the 3rd time in 5 years. Who was he?

Answer: Tom Brunansky

Bruno's diving grab near the right field stands ended a rocky 9th inning at Fenway and ended the game. The Sox later lost to the Oakland A's in the playoffs.

Source: Author turbofx

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