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The Cincinnati Reds: 1991 Trivia Quiz

Just a quick quiz about some starters and stats of the 1990 World Series Champion Cincinnati Reds.

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

Author
JViper

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
172,618

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
790

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1. Who was the Reds' number one starter? Hint

Tom Browning

Danny Jackson

Norm Charlton

Jose Rijo

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2. Which one of the "Nasty Boys" got credit for the win in Game 2, that lasted 10 innings? Hint

Norm Charlton

Tim Layana

Randy Myers

Rob Dibble

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3. Who was the Reds starting Third Baseman? Hint

Glenn Braggs

Chris Sabo

Billy Hatcher

Bill Doran

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4. Who played for the U. of Michigan, and played Shortstop? Hint

Barry Larkin

Mariano Duncan

Bill Doran

Hal Morris

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5. Who was the First Baseman who later went on to play for the Detroit Tigers & KC Royals (He broke in with the NY Yankees)? Hint

Bill Doran

Hal Morris

Joel Youngblood

Jeff Reed

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6. Who started Game 3 of the World Series for the Reds? Hint

Danny Jackson

Jack Armstrong

Tom Browning

Scott Scudder

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7. Who hit a World Series record .750 (9 hits in 12 at-bats)? Hint

Barry Larkin

Billy Hatcher

Glenn Braggs

Mariano Duncan

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8. Which one of the "Nasty Boys" came into a bad situation in the 4th Game, and shut down the A's? Hint

Rob Dibble

Jack Armstrong

Norm Charlton

Randy Myers

9. This outfielder (LF) was injured during the Series, and never seemed to regain his former glory after the injury. He later went on to play with the Tigers, Orioles, Giants, Cardinals, and Dodgers. Who was he? Hint

Glenn Braggs

Billy Hatcher

Paul O'Neill

Eric Davis

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10. "He's (Jose Rijo) got good stuff. He's among that best handful of pitchers in baseball. He can throw a number of pitches when he's behind and he's overpowering." Who said that? Hint

Joe Torre

Tony LaRussa

Lou Piniella

Mark McGwire

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the Reds' number one starter?

Answer: Jose Rijo

Rijo pitched masterfully in the World Series, helping the Reds sweep the A's in 4 games, and earning the WS MVP award along the way. He was 2-0 with 5 K's and a 0.59 ERA in 15.1 innings.

2. Which one of the "Nasty Boys" got credit for the win in Game 2, that lasted 10 innings?

Answer: Rob Dibble

Dibble got the win in a 5-4 squeaker in Cincinnati.

3. Who was the Reds starting Third Baseman?

Answer: Chris Sabo

One former member of the University of Michigan who played in the infield.

4. Who played for the U. of Michigan, and played Shortstop?

Answer: Barry Larkin

Both on the left side of the field, Larkin and Sabo both played for Michigan.

5. Who was the First Baseman who later went on to play for the Detroit Tigers & KC Royals (He broke in with the NY Yankees)?

Answer: Hal Morris

A strong hitter in the regular season, he hit only .071 in the Series.

6. Who started Game 3 of the World Series for the Reds?

Answer: Tom Browning

Jackson started the second, and Armstrong and Scudder didn't have any starts.

7. Who hit a World Series record .750 (9 hits in 12 at-bats)?

Answer: Billy Hatcher

Larkin hit .353, Braggs didn't have any hits, and Duncan hit .143.

8. Which one of the "Nasty Boys" came into a bad situation in the 4th Game, and shut down the A's?

Answer: Randy Myers

Rijo was pulled in the 9th inning, in favor of Myers, who got Carney Lansford to ground out, and Jose Canseco to foul out.

Answer: Eric Davis

He tried to make various come-backs, but eventually was relegated 'journeyman' status, and retired from the game.

10. "He's (Jose Rijo) got good stuff. He's among that best handful of pitchers in baseball. He can throw a number of pitches when he's behind and he's overpowering." Who said that?

Answer: Joe Torre

The future manager of the New York Yankees.

Source: Author JViper

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