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Red Sox 1979 Trivia Quiz

This is about the 1979 Red Sox season. The year after Bucky Dent.

A multiple-choice quiz by connman30. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
connman30

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
329,578

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
252

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the Red Sox manager for the 1979 season? Hint

None of the above

Johnny Pesky

Don Zimmer

Ralph Hauk

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Question 2 of 10

2. Bill "Spaceman" Lee was traded to the Expos in 1978. Who was he traded for? Hint

Stan Papi

Larry Wolfe

Gary Carter

Jim Dwyer

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1979, which three Red Sox players were voted in as All-Star American League starters? Hint

Dwight Evans, Carl Yastrzemski, Jim Rice

Carl Yastrzemski, Fred Lynn, Jim Rice

Jim Rice, Fred Lynn, Dwight Evans

Dwight Evans, Jim Dwyer, Stan Papi

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1979, which of the following catchers caught more games for the Red Sox? Hint

Carlton Fisk

Gary Allenson

Bob Montgomery

Michael Berry

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Question 5 of 10

5. What number did Dennis Eckersley wear in the 1979 season? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who started the 1979 season at first base for the Boston Red Sox? Hint

Jim Dwyer

Carl Yastrzemski

George Scott

Bob Watson

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Question 7 of 10

7. George Scott was traded to the Kansas City Royals for who in 1979? Hint

Jim Wright

Jim Dwyer

Tom Poquette

Larry Wolfe

8. This Red Sox first baseman hit for the cycle on Septemebr 15, 1979. He became the first player to accomplish this feat in both the National League (for Houston Astros in 1977) and American League. Who was this? Hint

Bob Watson

Tony Perez

Carl Yastrzemski

Rich Hebner

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Red Sox in 1979 had an injury-plagued season, especially at second base, Jerry Remy started the season at second base, but can you name who finished the 1979 season as the everyday second baseman for the Boston Red Sox? Hint

Denny Doyle

Jack Brohamer

Ted Sizemore

Stan Papi

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Question 10 of 10

10. Bob Watson hit for the cycle in 1979. He came the from Houston Astros. Watson had a unique nickname for his bat. What was that name? Hint

Big Boy

Big George

Big Bertha

Big Babe

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the Red Sox manager for the 1979 season?

Answer: Don Zimmer

Don Zimmer was given a nickname by Bill Lee. That name was "The Gerbil". He was the original New York Mets third baseman.

2. Bill "Spaceman" Lee was traded to the Expos in 1978. Who was he traded for?

Answer: Stan Papi

Pitcher Bill Lee had a strong dislike for Don Zimmer because Zimmer kept Lee in the 'dog house' or bullpen for most of the 1978 season.

3. In 1979, which three Red Sox players were voted in as All-Star American League starters?

Answer: Carl Yastrzemski, Fred Lynn, Jim Rice

This was the first time that 3 teammates were voted in as starters in an All-Star Game. Yaz, due to soreness in his heal played first base.

4. In 1979, which of the following catchers caught more games for the Red Sox?

Answer: Gary Allenson

Due to injuries of Fisk in his right elbow, and Montgomery's right elbow, Gary Allenson caught more games. Bob Montgomery was the last Major League Baseball player not to be required to wear a batting helmet.

5. What number did Dennis Eckersley wear in the 1979 season?

Answer: 43

He wore number 43 for his entire time with the Red Sox. In 1999, he ranked number 98 on "The Sporting News" list of the '100 Greatest Baseball Players'.

6. Who started the 1979 season at first base for the Boston Red Sox?

Answer: George Scott

He was nicknamed "Boomer". He hit only 12 home runs in the season.

7. George Scott was traded to the Kansas City Royals for who in 1979?

Answer: Tom Poquette

George Scott was traded in a batting slump, he was 0 for 25 when he was traded to Kansas City.

Answer: Bob Watson

Boston Red Sox fans will remember him as the winner of WSBK TV's Tenth Player Award. It is given to the player who did over and above expectations of a player.

Answer: Ted Sizemore

Also injured in that season was Jack Brohamer, Stan Papi, and Jerry Remy with bad knee injuries.

10. Bob Watson hit for the cycle in 1979. He came the from Houston Astros. Watson had a unique nickname for his bat. What was that name?

Answer: Big Bertha

It was the only nickname given to a bat on the Red Sox team. He batted .337 for the Red Sox in 84 games.

Source: Author connman30

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