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Big Red Machine Trivia Quiz

Quiz on the greatest baseball team of all-time, the Cincinnati Reds of the mid 70s.

A multiple-choice quiz by outimmay. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
outimmay

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
71,171

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1890

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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1. He was the only member of the Big Red Machine who was Cincinnati born and raised? Hint

Ken Griffey Sr.

Sparky Anderson

Joe Morgan

Pete Rose

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2. Which Red was NL MVP in the Reds World Series season of 1975? Hint

George Foster

Pete Rose

Johnny Bench

Joe Morgan

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3. He was the regular center fielder for the Reds during their championship seasons in 1975 and 1976 (played in more games)? Hint

Ken Griffey Sr.

Cesar Geronimo

George Foster

Dan Driessen

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4. Johnny Bench played in how many All-Star games? Hint

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5. Big Red Machine manager George 'Sparky' Anderson was the first skipper in history to win a World Series with a team from both leagues. Who did he lead to the title from the AL? Hint

Oakland Athletics

Detroit Tigers

Chicago White Sox

New York Yankees

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6. Which one of these Reds was NOT voted to the 1975 All-Star game? Hint

Dave Concepcion

George Foster

Tony Perez

Pete Rose

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7. Which Reds pitcher led the team in wins in 1976. Hint

Jack Billingham

Don Gullett

Pedro Borbon

Gary Nolan

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8. Davey Concepcion hailed from what country? Hint

Puerto Rico

Costa Rica

Dominican Republic

Venezuala

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9. The Reds beat what two teams to win back to back series in 75 and 76? Hint

Red Sox and Athletics

Red Sox and Yankees

Red Sox and White Sox

Red Sox and Royals

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10. The 75 and 76 Reds combined to win how many games in 2 years? Hint

210

200

220

190

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. He was the only member of the Big Red Machine who was Cincinnati born and raised?

Answer: Pete Rose

Pete Rose is a Cincinnati Kid through and through. When he retired Rose was baseball's all time leader in hits, singles, doubles, at bats, games played, and games won in a career. Rose averaged over .300 in 24 years in the big leagues. He played more than 150 games in 17 different years and played over 500 games at 5 different positions.

2. Which Red was NL MVP in the Reds World Series season of 1975?

Answer: Joe Morgan

Morgan won his first of two straight NL MVP awards in 75. He batted .327 and drove in nearly 100 runs to lead the Reds to the Series title.

3. He was the regular center fielder for the Reds during their championship seasons in 1975 and 1976 (played in more games)?

Answer: Cesar Geronimo

Cesar won 4 straight Gold Gloves in center field for the Reds from 74 to 77 while batting a career best .307 in 1976.

4. Johnny Bench played in how many All-Star games?

Answer: 14

Johnny Bench played in every All-Star game from from 1968 to 1980, and again in 1983.

5. Big Red Machine manager George 'Sparky' Anderson was the first skipper in history to win a World Series with a team from both leagues. Who did he lead to the title from the AL?

Answer: Detroit Tigers

Sparky lead the Reds to 2, and the Tigers to World Series wins each. He also compiled the third most wins all-time as a manager with 2,194.

6. Which one of these Reds was NOT voted to the 1975 All-Star game?

Answer: George Foster

Rose, Concepcion, Morgan, Perez and Bench rounded out an infield sweep for the Reds. Foster was no where to be found until the next year.

7. Which Reds pitcher led the team in wins in 1976.

Answer: Gary Nolan

Nolan led the Reds with 15 Reds. Billingham had 12, Gullett 11, and Borbon 4.

8. Davey Concepcion hailed from what country?

Answer: Venezuala

Concepcion was born on June 17th, 1948 in Aragua, Venezuala. He was also a 9 time All-Star and 5-time Gold Glove winner. Concepcion is also credited with perfecting the 'Astro-turf bounce' when throwing to first which is used by nearly all shortstops who still play on Astroturf fields.

9. The Reds beat what two teams to win back to back series in 75 and 76?

Answer: Red Sox and Yankees

The Reds beat the Red Sox in 7 games in 1975 and swept the Yanks the following year.

10. The 75 and 76 Reds combined to win how many games in 2 years?

Answer: 210

The Reds went 108-54 in 1975 and then went 102-60 in 1976.

Source: Author outimmay

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