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Boston Red Sox Players Trivia Quiz

A quiz about the Red Sox and some players.

A multiple-choice quiz by reence_123. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
reence_123

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
239,395

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1812

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What is the name of the younger brother of New York Yankee Jason Giambi? Hint

Mark

Jason

Jeremy

John

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which Boston pitcher did the Red Sox acquire from the Oakland Athletics after the 2003 season? Hint

Pedro Martinez

Keith Foulke

Jonathan Papelbon

Josh Beckett

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Question 3 of 10

3. Two players were traded from the Seattle Mariners in 1997 for closer Heathcliff Slocumb. One was Derek Lowe, who was the other? Hint

Manny Ramirez

Trot Nixon

David Ortiz

Jason Varitek

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Question 4 of 10

4. From where did the Red Sox pick up hard hitting DH David Ortiz after the 2002 season? Hint

Minnesota Twins

San Diego Padres

Atlanta Braves

San Francisco Giants

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Question 5 of 10

5. How was Red Sox shortstop Nomar Garciaparra named? Hint

Place in Santa Domingo where his father once worked

Name of his father's business

His father's name backwards

Make of his father's car

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Question 6 of 10

6. From where did the Red Sox acquire 2004 World Series winning pitcher Curt Schilling? Hint

Arizona Diamondbacks

New York Yankees

San Diego Padres

Chicago White Sox

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who coined the "Cowboy up" phrase during the 2004 World Series? Hint

Bill Mueller

Curt Schilling

Jason Varitek

Kevin Millar

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Question 8 of 10

8. Boston won the World Series in 2004, but when did they last win it before that? Hint

1939

1918

1909

1924

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Question 9 of 10

9. Where did Boston play their home games in 2002? Hint

Campden Yards

Ford Field

Dodger Stadium

Fenway Park

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which Boston pitcher set a team record in 1996 for allowing 38 home runs in the season? Hint

Jim Bunning

Bill Monbouquette

Tim Wakefield

Harvey Haddix

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of the younger brother of New York Yankee Jason Giambi?

Answer: Jeremy

Jeremy Giambi played for the Red Sox, playing at first base or in the outfield during the 2004 season, after which time he retired from baseball after admitting to taking steroids.

2. Which Boston pitcher did the Red Sox acquire from the Oakland Athletics after the 2003 season?

Answer: Keith Foulke

Foulke played for the Giants, White Sox, and Athletics before coming to the Red Sox, and was part of the 2004 World Series winning team.

3. Two players were traded from the Seattle Mariners in 1997 for closer Heathcliff Slocumb. One was Derek Lowe, who was the other?

Answer: Jason Varitek

Jason Varitek was his 9th season at Fenway Park in 2006. He hit .293 in 2001, and .296 in 2004 to show that he is a tough out, as well as having great ability behind the batter as a catcher.

4. From where did the Red Sox pick up hard hitting DH David Ortiz after the 2002 season?

Answer: Minnesota Twins

Big Papi has hit 54 home runs this season, the highest by a Red Sox player since Jimmie Foxx hit 50 in 1938.

5. How was Red Sox shortstop Nomar Garciaparra named?

Answer: His father's name backwards

Garciaparra made a big impact with the Red Sox by winning back-to-back Major League batting titles after hitting .375 and .372 seasons in 1999 and 2000.

6. From where did the Red Sox acquire 2004 World Series winning pitcher Curt Schilling?

Answer: Arizona Diamondbacks

Schilling was most famous for his World Series pitching in the 2004 series despite having a snapped tendon in his ankle. He appeared in one game and won it.

7. Who coined the "Cowboy up" phrase during the 2004 World Series?

Answer: Kevin Millar

'Cowboy up' was a phrase used by Millar in a press conference. The Boston media had all but given up on the Red Sox, and Millar claimed it was 'time to Cowboy up' and get stuck in. Boston did 'Cowboy up', and won the World Series.

8. Boston won the World Series in 2004, but when did they last win it before that?

Answer: 1918

The winning of the World Series was more known as the breaking of 'The Curse of the Bambino' after Babe Ruth's move from Boston to the Yankees in 1919.

9. Where did Boston play their home games in 2002?

Answer: Fenway Park

Fenway's Green Monster make it one of the most famous stadiums in baseball. Fenway was built in 1912.

10. Which Boston pitcher set a team record in 1996 for allowing 38 home runs in the season?

Answer: Tim Wakefield

It was the most since since Earl Wilson allowed 37 in 1964. Wakefield also allowed 35 in 2005.

Source: Author reence_123

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