FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

1990 Cincinnati Reds Trivia Quiz

In 1990, the Cincinnati Reds swept the defending World Series champion Oakland Athletics.

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

Author
GoodVibe

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
79,176

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1525

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the manager of the Reds?

Answer: (Two words, or just surname)

NEXT>

Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the World Series MVP in 1990? Hint

Barry Larkin

Ken Griffey, Sr.

Paul O'Neill

Jose Rijo

NEXT>

Question 3 of 10

3. How many All-Stars were on the Reds in 1990? Hint

Two

Four

Three

Five

NEXT>

Question 4 of 10

4. Which position was Mariano Duncan? Hint

Second Base

Shortstop

Third Base

Catcher

NEXT>

Question 5 of 10

5. Which reliever played for Piniella in Cincinnati and Seattle? Hint

Randy Myers

Rob Dibble

Tim Layana

Norm Charlton

NEXT>

Question 6 of 10

6. With what team did Paul O'Neill end his career in 2001?

Answer: (One Word .. franchise name only)

NEXT>

Question 7 of 10

7. True or False: Since moving up to the majors in 1986, shortstop Barry Larkin has never played for another team.

Answer: (True or False, T or F)

NEXT>

Question 8 of 10

8. What was the name of the home field in 1990? Hint

Cinergy Field

Palace of the Fans

Riverfront Stadium

Crosley Field

NEXT>

Question 9 of 10

9. What position was Eric Davis? Hint

Outfield

Third Base

Shortstop

Catcher

NEXT>

Question 10 of 10

10. Chris Sabo played what position? Hint

First Base

Third Base

Center Field

Catcher

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the manager of the Reds?

Answer: Lou Piniella

Piniella managed the Reds from 1990 to 1992. He moved to the Mariners in 1993. Piniella became manager of the lowly Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 2002.

2. Who was the World Series MVP in 1990?

Answer: Jose Rijo

Rijo retired in 1995 and came back to the Reds in 2001 after a five-year absence and multiple shoulder surgeries. The year after, he became a starter. He struggled in 2002 and was demoted to the bullpen

3. How many All-Stars were on the Reds in 1990?

Answer: Five

Jack Armstrong (1990), Rob Dibble (1990-91), Randy Myers (1990, 1994-95, 1997), Barry Larkin (1988-1991, 1993-1997, 1999-2000), and Chris Sabo (1988, 1990-91). Paul O'Neill (1991, 1994-95, 1997-98) was not an all-star on 1990, nor was Eric Davis (1987, 1989).

4. Which position was Mariano Duncan?

Answer: Second Base

5. Which reliever played for Piniella in Cincinnati and Seattle?

Answer: Norm Charlton

Journeyman reliever Charlton played in 2001 and 2002 with the Mariners at the age of 39.

6. With what team did Paul O'Neill end his career in 2001?

Answer: Yankees

O'Neill was one of few players with five WS rings. He had four with the Yankees in 1996, 1998, 1999, and 2000.

7. True or False: Since moving up to the majors in 1986, shortstop Barry Larkin has never played for another team.

Answer: True

Larkin has played for the Reds since 1986 and is on the 2002 Reds roster.

8. What was the name of the home field in 1990?

Answer: Riverfront Stadium

Cinergy Field became the new name in 1999. Palace of the Fans was the name from 1884 to 1911. Crosley Field was the field before the days of the Big Red Machine.

9. What position was Eric Davis?

Answer: Outfield

Davis retired in 2001 with the Giants. Davis was a two-time All-Star in 1987 and 1989. Davis hit a HR in game 1. One quiztaker told me I omitted this great defensive player so I added him in.

10. Chris Sabo played what position?

Answer: Third Base

Source: Author GoodVibe

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor gtho4 before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.