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Wade and Roger Trivia Quiz

A fun quiz for all you guys who grew up with Wade and Roger in a Sox uniform.

A multiple-choice quiz by EddieT. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
EddieT

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
78,152

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
710

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Question 1 of 10

1. How many AL batting titles did Wade Boggs win as a member of the Boston Red Sox? Hint

Four

Five

Six

Seven

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Question 2 of 10

2. In Roger Clemens' MVP and Cy Young Award winning season of 1986, he led the AL in all but one of these categories. Hint

ERA

Wins

Opponent AVG

Strikeouts

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Question 3 of 10

3. One of the most prolific hitters of the 1980s, how many seasons did Wade Boggs lead the AL in hits? Hint

Eight

Three

One

Five

4. Roger Clemens did not win the 1990 Cy Young Award despite leading in ERAs with 1.93 and, with 21 wins, being placed third in wins in the AL. Who led the league, and won the Cy Young Award? Hint

Dave Stewart

Dave Stieb

Chuck Finley

Bob Welch

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1986, Roger Clemens started all but one of these four games. Which one was it? Hint

All Star Game

World Series - Game 6

ALCS - Game 1

Opening Day

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Question 6 of 10

6. Since Boggs' departure to New York in 1992, nine other Sox players had worn number 26 by 2002. How many players had been issued number 21, by 2002, since Clemens left in 1996? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. Roger Clemens is first, ahead of second place Cy Young, in all but one of these team records. Hint

Wins

Games Started

Innings Pitched

Strikeouts

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many singles did Wade Boogs hit to set the single season AL record? Hint

217

203

187

194

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many gold gloves did Wade Boggs earn playing third base for the Sox? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. What did Boggs eat, so it was said, before every game he played? Hint

Chicken

Baby Ruth Candy Bar

Beef Jerky

Fish

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many AL batting titles did Wade Boggs win as a member of the Boston Red Sox?

Answer: Five

From 1983 to 1988, Wade Boggs won five batting titles. He was placed third in 1984 behind two old Yankee favorites, Don Mattingly and Dave Winfield.

2. In Roger Clemens' MVP and Cy Young Award winning season of 1986, he led the AL in all but one of these categories.

Answer: Strikeouts

Although 1986 was one of Roger's most dominant seasons, he finished second in strikeouts, seven behind Mark Langston's 245.

3. One of the most prolific hitters of the 1980s, how many seasons did Wade Boggs lead the AL in hits?

Answer: One

Strangely enough, Boggs led the league in hits only once, in 1985 with 240. He placed second five times in his sox career behind the likes of Ripken, Mattingly, Puckett (twice) and Palmeiro.

4. Roger Clemens did not win the 1990 Cy Young Award despite leading in ERAs with 1.93 and, with 21 wins, being placed third in wins in the AL. Who led the league, and won the Cy Young Award?

Answer: Bob Welch

Bob Welch recorded an amazing 27 victories to lead the AL in 1990, the most since Denny McLain won 31 games in 1968. Clemens won the Cy Young in 1991.

5. In 1986, Roger Clemens started all but one of these four games. Which one was it?

Answer: Opening Day

Opening Day 1986 was awarded to Bruce Hurst who also started Game One of the World Series.

6. Since Boggs' departure to New York in 1992, nine other Sox players had worn number 26 by 2002. How many players had been issued number 21, by 2002, since Clemens left in 1996?

Answer: 0

No other player has worn number 21 for the Red Sox since 1996. Lou Merloni was wearing number 26 in 2002, the ninth such player since 1992.

7. Roger Clemens is first, ahead of second place Cy Young, in all but one of these team records.

Answer: Wins

Clemens and Young actually share the team record for wins with 192.

8. How many singles did Wade Boogs hit to set the single season AL record?

Answer: 187

By tghe lcose of the 20th century Wade Boggs still held the single season AL record for most singles with 187, accomplished in his career year of 1985.

9. How many gold gloves did Wade Boggs earn playing third base for the Sox?

Answer: 0

Boggs did not win a Gold Glove Award till after he left the Sox and won consecutive awards in '94 and '95 while playing for the Yankees.

10. What did Boggs eat, so it was said, before every game he played?

Answer: Chicken

Eating chicken before each game was just one part of Boggs' very rigid gameday regimen.

Source: Author EddieT

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