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History of the Reds Trivia Quiz

This will quiz you over your knowledge of the history of the Cincinnati Reds. You do not have to be a diehard fan to take this quiz. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by jj137. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
jj137

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
266,895

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
8 / 10

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887

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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1. What park did the Reds call home from 1912-1970? Hint

Palace of the Fans

Riverfront Stadium

Crosley Field

Polo Grounds

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2. The Reds' first World Series championship in 1919 was marred by what alleged scandal by the opposing team? Hint

White Sox Scandal

Black Sox Scandal

Red Sox Scandal

Reds Scandal

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3. Which Reds pitcher in 1938 became the first in Major League history to throw back-to-back no-hitters? Hint

Bucky Walters

Lee Grissom

Johnny Vander Meer

Gene Schott

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4. 1956 saw the first Reds player to win the Rookie of the Year award. Which player claimed this award? Hint

Gus Bell

Ted Kluszewski

Frank Robinson

Johnny Temple

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5. The Reds lost the 1961 World Series to the New York Yankees. Which Yankees player had just broken the single season home run record? Hint

Mickey Mantle

Roger Maris

Babe Ruth

Ted Williams

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6. How many World Series did the Reds win in the 1970s? Hint

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7. Which longtime Reds player was banned from baseball in 1989 on charges of betting on the Reds? Hint

Joe Morgan

Frank Robinson

Johnny Bench

Pete Rose

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8. The Reds' fifth World Series title came in what year? Hint

1976

1990

1975

1989

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9. Which manager managed the Reds from 1998-2000? Hint

Lou Piniella

Ray Knight

Jack McKeon

Bob Boone

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10. The Reds made a key trade with the addition of which outfielder before the 2000 season? Hint

Josh Hamilton

Adam Dunn

Ken Griffey Jr.

Ryan Freel

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What park did the Reds call home from 1912-1970?

Answer: Crosley Field

Crosley Field was built in the winter before the 1912 season. The park was originally known as Redland Field. It was used until June 26, 1970, when the Reds changed their home stadium to Riverfront Stadium (later known as Cinergy Field). It was demolished in 1972.

2. The Reds' first World Series championship in 1919 was marred by what alleged scandal by the opposing team?

Answer: Black Sox Scandal

The Reds beat the Chicago White Sox in the 1919 World Series. However, the White Sox allegedly "threw" the series for money, and eight White Sox players were banned from baseball for life.

3. Which Reds pitcher in 1938 became the first in Major League history to throw back-to-back no-hitters?

Answer: Johnny Vander Meer

Vander Meer pitched for the Reds from 1937-1949. He then pitched for the Cubs one year and the Indians one year before retiring.

4. 1956 saw the first Reds player to win the Rookie of the Year award. Which player claimed this award?

Answer: Frank Robinson

Robinson finished in first place in the National League in runs scored with 122. He finished in second in the Major Leagues to only Mickey Mantle, who finished with 132. Robinson also finished tied for second in the National League in home runs with 38.

5. The Reds lost the 1961 World Series to the New York Yankees. Which Yankees player had just broken the single season home run record?

Answer: Roger Maris

Roger Maris hit his 61st and record-breaking home run in the final game of the season. The Yankees beat the Reds in the World Series four games to one.

6. How many World Series did the Reds win in the 1970s?

Answer: 2

The Reds made it to the World Series in 1970, 1972, 1975, and 1976 in the decade. They won the World Series in 1975 and 1976. Their 1975 championship was their first title in 35 years, the first since 1940.

7. Which longtime Reds player was banned from baseball in 1989 on charges of betting on the Reds?

Answer: Pete Rose

Rose never officially announced that he bet on baseball until his 2004 book was released, entitled, "My Prison Without Bars". Because he was permanently ineligible from baseball, he was not allowed into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Rose is the all-time leader in career hits with 4,256 and was tied for second all-time only to Joe DiMaggio's 56-game streak with a 44-game hitting streak in 1978.

He was also the career leader in games played (3,562) and at-bats (14,053). He had 17 All-Star game appearances.

8. The Reds' fifth World Series title came in what year?

Answer: 1990

Lou Piniella led the Reds to this championship. The Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 in the National League Championship Series, and swept the Oakland Athletics 4-0 in the World Series. Jose Rijo was the Most Valuable Player.

9. Which manager managed the Reds from 1998-2000?

Answer: Jack McKeon

McKeon led them to three winning seasons from 1998-2000. In those seasons they finished in 4th place, 2nd place, and 2nd place in their division, respectively.

10. The Reds made a key trade with the addition of which outfielder before the 2000 season?

Answer: Ken Griffey Jr.

Griffey Jr. had been plagued with injuries after becoming a member of the Reds organization. After recovering from a broken wrist, Griffey was voted the starting right fielder of the 2007 National League All-Star team after starting the 2007 with 23 home runs and 59 RBIs. It was his first All-Star game appearance since becoming a Red.

Source: Author jj137

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