1.
What is the highest number worn by a Red Sox player during the regular season through 1999?
Correct Answer
B. 82
2.
When was the first year that the Red Sox wore numbers?
Correct Answer
B. 1931
Explanation
In 1931, the Red Sox wore numbers for the first time. This suggests that prior to this year, the team did not have numbers on their uniforms.
3.
Who was the first Negro League player to sign with the Boston Red Sox organization?
Correct Answer
C. Piper Davis
Explanation
Piper Davis was the first Negro League player to sign with the Boston Red Sox organization.
4.
Who did Carl Yastrzemski collect his 3000th career hit off?
Correct Answer
A. Jim Beattie
Explanation
Carl Yastrzemski collected his 3000th career hit off Jim Beattie.
5.
When the Red Sox purchased the contract of Babe Ruth, who else did they also acquire?
Correct Answer
D. Ben Egan & Ernie Shore
Explanation
When the Red Sox purchased the contract of Babe Ruth, they also acquired Ben Egan and Ernie Shore.
6.
How much did the Red Sox pay to purchase the contract of Babe Ruth in 1914?
Correct Answer
B. 8000
Explanation
In 1914, the Red Sox paid $8000 to purchase the contract of Babe Ruth.
7.
Which baseball player for the Boston Red Sox was MVP of the American League in 1958?
Correct Answer
D. Jackie Jensen
Explanation
Jackie Jensen was the correct answer because he was the baseball player for the Boston Red Sox who was named MVP of the American League in 1958.
8.
In which year did the Red Sox win one hundred or more regular season games?
Correct Answer
C. 1946
Explanation
In 1946, the Red Sox won one hundred or more regular season games.
9.
What is Manny Ramirez's middle name?
Correct Answer
C. Aristides
Explanation
Manny Ramirez's middle name is Aristides.
10.
Which pitcher was not on Boston's rotation during the 1993 season?
Correct Answer
A. Mike Gardiner
Explanation
Mike Gardiner was not on Boston's rotation during the 1993 season.
11.
Who started the most games at first base for the 1988 Boston Red Sox?
Correct Answer
D. Todd Benzinger
Explanation
Todd Benzinger started the most games at first base for the 1988 Boston Red Sox.
12.
Which former Red Sox catcher was from Fall River, Massachusetts?
Correct Answer
D. Russ Gibson
Explanation
Russ Gibson is the correct answer because he was a former Red Sox catcher who was from Fall River, Massachusetts.
13.
What Red Sox player's life story was turned into a movie starring Anthony Perkins?
Correct Answer
C. Jimmy Piersall
Explanation
Jimmy Piersall's life story was turned into a movie starring Anthony Perkins. Piersall was a former Red Sox player who had a unique and challenging life. He struggled with mental health issues and was known for his eccentric behavior on and off the field. His story was adapted into the film "Fear Strikes Out" in 1957, with Anthony Perkins portraying Piersall. The movie depicted Piersall's struggles with mental illness and his eventual recovery, making it a compelling biographical drama.
14.
Who was the manager of the Boston Red Sox in 1969?
Correct Answer
C. Dick Williams
Explanation
Dick Williams was the manager of the Boston Red Sox in 1969.
15.
Who was the 3rd base coach for the Boston Red Sox in 1969?
Correct Answer
A. Eddie Popowski
Explanation
Eddie Popowski was the 3rd base coach for the Boston Red Sox in 1969.
16.
Who was first base coach for the Boston Red Sox in 1969?
Correct Answer
C. Bobby Doerr
Explanation
Bobby Doerr was the first base coach for the Boston Red Sox in 1969.
17.
Before becoming a second baseman, which position did Mike Andrews play?
Correct Answer
D. Shortstop
Explanation
Mike Andrews played the position of shortstop before becoming a second baseman.
18.
Who was the Red Sox manager in 1964?
Correct Answer
A. Johnny Pesky
Explanation
Johnny Pesky was the Red Sox manager in 1964.
19.
What Boston Red Sox pitcher had a perfect game against the Cleveland Indians on 9/16/65?
Correct Answer
A. Dave Morehead
Explanation
Dave Morehead is the correct answer because he is the Boston Red Sox pitcher who had a perfect game against the Cleveland Indians on 9/16/65.
20.
Orlando Cabrera reached base in how many consecutive games in 2006?
Correct Answer
A. 63
Explanation
Orlando Cabrera reached base in 63 consecutive games in 2006. This means that for 63 games in a row, Cabrera successfully reached first base either by getting a hit, drawing a walk, or being hit by a pitch. This is an impressive feat that demonstrates Cabrera's consistency and ability to contribute to his team's offense over an extended period of time.
21.
What did Wade Boggs do in the last two games of the 1986 season when he won a batting title with Boston?
Correct Answer
A. Sit On The Bench
Explanation
In the last two games of the 1986 season when Wade Boggs won a batting title with Boston, he sat on the bench. This means that he did not play in those games and did not have any at-bats. Despite not playing in those games, Boggs still managed to secure the batting title based on his performance throughout the season.