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  • 1. 

    What is the highest number worn by a Red Sox player during the regular season through 1999?

    • A.

      72

    • B.

      82

    • C.

      61

    • D.

      70

    Correct Answer
    B. 82
  • 2. 

    When was the first year that the Red Sox wore numbers?

    • A.

      1927

    • B.

      1931

    • C.

      1935

    • D.

      1933

    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.

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  • 3. 

    Who was the first Negro League player to sign with the Boston Red Sox organization?

    • A.

      George Suttles

    • B.

      Jimmy Crutchfield

    • C.

      Piper Davis

    • D.

      Bill Wright

    Correct Answer
    C. Piper Davis
    Explanation
    Piper Davis was the first Negro League player to sign with the Boston Red Sox organization.

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  • 4. 

    Who did Carl Yastrzemski collect his 3000th career hit off?

    • A.

      Jim Beattie

    • B.

      Al Hrabosky

    • C.

      Tim Stoddard

    • D.

      Floyd Bannister

    Correct Answer
    A. Jim Beattie
    Explanation
    Carl Yastrzemski collected his 3000th career hit off Jim Beattie.

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  • 5. 

    When the Red Sox purchased the contract of Babe Ruth, who else did they also acquire?

    • A.

      Rube Foster & Larry Gardner

    • B.

      Tris Speaker

    • C.

      Dutch Leonard

    • D.

      Ben Egan & Ernie Shore

    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.

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  • 6. 

    How much did the Red Sox pay to purchase the contract of Babe Ruth in 1914?

    • A.

      10000

    • B.

      8000

    • C.

      25000

    • D.

      15000

    Correct Answer
    B. 8000
    Explanation
    In 1914, the Red Sox paid $8000 to purchase the contract of Babe Ruth.

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  • 7. 

    Which baseball player for the Boston Red Sox was MVP of the American League in 1958?

    • A.

      Don Newcombe

    • B.

      Mickey Mantle

    • C.

      Nellie Fox

    • D.

      Jackie Jensen

    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.

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  • 8. 

    In which year did the Red Sox win one hundred or more regular season games?

    • A.

      2004

    • B.

      1986

    • C.

      1946

    • D.

      2003

    Correct Answer
    C. 1946
    Explanation
    In 1946, the Red Sox won one hundred or more regular season games.

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  • 9. 

    What is Manny Ramirez's middle name?

    • A.

      Juan

    • B.

      Gustav

    • C.

      Aristides

    • D.

      Carlos

    Correct Answer
    C. Aristides
    Explanation
    Manny Ramirez's middle name is Aristides.

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  • 10. 

    Which pitcher was not on Boston's rotation during the 1993 season?

    • A.

      Mike Gardiner

    • B.

      Frank Viola

    • C.

      Aaron Sele

    • D.

      Roger Clemens

    Correct Answer
    A. Mike Gardiner
    Explanation
    Mike Gardiner was not on Boston's rotation during the 1993 season.

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  • 11. 

    Who started the most games at first base for the 1988 Boston Red Sox?

    • A.

      Nick Esasky

    • B.

      Carlos Quintana

    • C.

      Ed Romero

    • D.

      Todd Benzinger

    Correct Answer
    D. Todd Benzinger
    Explanation
    Todd Benzinger started the most games at first base for the 1988 Boston Red Sox.

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  • 12. 

    Which former Red Sox catcher was from Fall River, Massachusetts?

    • A.

      Tony Pena

    • B.

      Carlton Fisk

    • C.

      Rich Gedman

    • D.

      Russ Gibson

    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.

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  • 13. 

    What Red Sox player's life story was turned into a movie starring Anthony Perkins?

    • A.

      Ted Williams

    • B.

      Johnny Pesky

    • C.

      Jimmy Piersall

    • D.

      Dom Dimaggio

    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.

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  • 14. 

    Who was the manager of the Boston Red Sox in 1969?

    • A.

      Don Zimmer

    • B.

      Tom Yawkey

    • C.

      Dick Williams

    • D.

      Eddie Kasko

    Correct Answer
    C. Dick Williams
    Explanation
    Dick Williams was the manager of the Boston Red Sox in 1969.

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  • 15. 

    Who was the 3rd base coach for the Boston Red Sox in 1969?

    • A.

      Eddie Popowski

    • B.

      Al Lakeman

    • C.

      Darrell Johnson

    • D.

      Bobby Doerr

    Correct Answer
    A. Eddie Popowski
    Explanation
    Eddie Popowski was the 3rd base coach for the Boston Red Sox in 1969.

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  • 16. 

    Who was first base coach for the Boston Red Sox in 1969?

    • A.

      Eddie Popowski

    • B.

      Dick Williams

    • C.

      Bobby Doerr

    • D.

      Al Lakeman

    Correct Answer
    C. Bobby Doerr
    Explanation
    Bobby Doerr was the first base coach for the Boston Red Sox in 1969.

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  • 17. 

    Before becoming a second baseman, which position did Mike Andrews play?

    • A.

      3rd Base

    • B.

      1st Base

    • C.

      Right Field

    • D.

      Shortstop

    Correct Answer
    D. Shortstop
    Explanation
    Mike Andrews played the position of shortstop before becoming a second baseman.

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  • 18. 

    Who was the Red Sox manager in 1964?

    • A.

      Johnny Pesky

    • B.

      Dick Williams

    • C.

      Mike Higgins

    • D.

      Steve O'Neill

    Correct Answer
    A. Johnny Pesky
    Explanation
    Johnny Pesky was the Red Sox manager in 1964.

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  • 19. 

    What Boston Red Sox pitcher had a perfect game against the Cleveland Indians on 9/16/65?

    • A.

      Dave Morehead

    • B.

      Earl Wilson

    • C.

      Bill Monbouquette

    • D.

      Mel Parnell

    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.

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  • 20. 

    Orlando Cabrera reached base in how many consecutive games in 2006?

    • A.

      63

    • B.

      98

    • C.

      56

    • D.

      44

    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.

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  • 21. 

    What did Wade Boggs do in the last two games of the 1986 season when he won a batting title with Boston?

    • A.

      Sit On The Bench

    • B.

      Go 0 for 7

    • C.

      Attend The Birth Of His Son

    • D.

      Go 6 for 9

    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.

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