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10 Question Sports Quiz: Red Sox Players | Boston Red Sox

This quiz is about some of the best Red Sox players ever.

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

Author
wweaddict

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
273,873

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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873

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which Boston American pitcher who pitched from 1901-1908 only gave up 34 home runs in those 8 seasons? Hint

George Winter

Cy Morgan

Ralph Glaze

Cy Young

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1920, which Red Sox player led the team in home runs, doubles, triples, and hits? Hint

Everett Scott

Mike Menosky

Stuffy McInnis

Harry Hooper

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the 1986 World Series, which Red Sox player infamously let the ball go between his legs which ultimately led to the Red Sox losing the World Series? Hint

Wade Boggs

Roger Clemens

Dwight Evans

Bill Buckner

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Question 4 of 10

4. From 1940-1953, Joe DiMaggio's brother played for the Boston Red Sox. What was his name? Hint

Nick

John

Vince

Dom

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the 2003 ALCS, which Red Sox pitcher gave up a game-winning home run to Aaron Boone of the New York Yankees? Hint

Tim Wakefield

Keith Foulke

Curt Schilling

Mike Timlin

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Question 6 of 10

6. In Roger Clemens' 13 seasons with the Red Sox from 1984 to 1996, how many Cy Young awards did he win? Hint

Never won it with the Red Sox

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Question 7 of 10

7. Most people know George Herman "Babe" Ruth for his hitting. However, he started his career as a pitcher, and a good one. How many home runs did he give up in his 1221.3 career innings? Hint

300

100

500

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Question 8 of 10

8. What number did Bobby Doerr wear for the Boston Red Sox that was eventually retired by the Sox in 1988? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. Every Red Sox fan is aware of Pesky's pole. But do you know who named it after Johnny Pesky? Hint

Ted Williams

Dom DiMaggio

Jimmy Foxx

Mel Parnell

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 2004, Curt Schilling became a Red Sox hero. His postseason performance and the bloody sock will go down in Red Sox history. But do you know which Eastern team he got his start with? Hint

Baltimore Orioles

Boston Red Sox

New York Yankees

Philadelphia Phillies

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which Boston American pitcher who pitched from 1901-1908 only gave up 34 home runs in those 8 seasons?

Answer: Cy Young

In his 8 seasons with the then Boston American and then Boston Red Sox, he went 192-112 with an average 2.01 ERA. When Johan Santana won the best pitcher award in the American League in 2006, which is named after Cy Young, he gave up 24 home runs with a 2.77 ERA for one season.

2. In 1920, which Red Sox player led the team in home runs, doubles, triples, and hits?

Answer: Harry Hooper

Harry Hooper led the Red Sox with 7 home runs, tied for the team lead with 30 doubles, 17 triples, and had 167 hits.

3. In the 1986 World Series, which Red Sox player infamously let the ball go between his legs which ultimately led to the Red Sox losing the World Series?

Answer: Bill Buckner

Bill Buckner let the would-be last out through his legs which allowed the Mets to score the winning run to force a game 7. The Mets would go on to win game 7 and the World Series.

4. From 1940-1953, Joe DiMaggio's brother played for the Boston Red Sox. What was his name?

Answer: Dom

Dom DiMaggio played the outfield for the Red Sox for 11 years and had a lifetime batting average of .298.

5. In the 2003 ALCS, which Red Sox pitcher gave up a game-winning home run to Aaron Boone of the New York Yankees?

Answer: Tim Wakefield

After pitching two gems for the Red Sox in games 1 and 4, Wakefield was called on to pitch in relief in game seven. In the bottom of the 11th of game seven, Wakefield gave up a series-ending home run to Aaron Boone.

6. In Roger Clemens' 13 seasons with the Red Sox from 1984 to 1996, how many Cy Young awards did he win?

Answer: 3

In Clemens' 13 seasons with the Sox, he struck out 2591 with a combined record of 192-111. He also had a combined era of 3.17. In 1986, he also became the 19th pitcher in history to ever win the MVP award.

7. Most people know George Herman "Babe" Ruth for his hitting. However, he started his career as a pitcher, and a good one. How many home runs did he give up in his 1221.3 career innings?

Answer: 10

Babe Ruth ended his career with 714 home runs, a 94-46 pitching record, and a lifetime 2.28 ERA.

8. What number did Bobby Doerr wear for the Boston Red Sox that was eventually retired by the Sox in 1988?

Answer: 1

Bobby Doerr played 14 seasons with the Boston Red Sox. He retired with a .980 career fielding percentage. He also was elected to 9 all-star games, 5 in which he started. He never struck out more than 70 times in a season, and only 608 times overall in 7000 at-bats.

9. Every Red Sox fan is aware of Pesky's pole. But do you know who named it after Johnny Pesky?

Answer: Mel Parnell

Mel Parnell named the pole after Johnny Pesky, afer he hit a ball just fair over the right field wall that won him the game. Pesky's Pole was not made official until September 27, 2006, on Johnny Pesky's 87th birthday, with a commemorative plaque at the pole's base.

10. In 2004, Curt Schilling became a Red Sox hero. His postseason performance and the bloody sock will go down in Red Sox history. But do you know which Eastern team he got his start with?

Answer: Baltimore Orioles

Curt Schilling started his career with the Baltimore Orioles in 1988, pitching 14.7 innings giving up 19 runs and 22 hits. Also on that '88 squad was Eddie Murray and Cal Ripken Jr.

Source: Author wweaddict

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