Awhile back, the Globe had a Red Sox quiz that was about as ridiculous as you could get. Here is one that I believe is a little fairer. Plus the first one that can PM me with all the correct answers will receive an inexpensive Nova Scotia souvenir. So sit back and put your Red Sox IQ into motion. Let's begin:
1. Before they were called the Red Sox, what was the nickname of the AL Boston team?
2. Where did the AL Boston team play their first home games?
3. Royal Rooter leader Nuf Ced McGreevy, often held court at his bar which was the unoffical headquarters of the fanbase. What was that bar's name?
4. Who named the Boston team the Red Sox?
5. Who was the Red Sox manager that died of an apparent suicide in 1907?
6. What Red Sox pitcher holds the team record for most wins in a season?
7. What place was the Red Sox home field during the 1915 and 1916 World Series?
8. What was the security for the loan that was part of the deal that sent Babe Ruth to the Yanks?
9. What Red Sox pitcher won 20 games for a last place team in 1923?
10. What future Hall of Fame pitcher lost 47 games during the 1928-29 seasons?
11. Who was the first Red Sox player to lead the American League in hitting?
12. Who was chosen over Ted William as AL MVP in 1942?
13. Whose hit drove Enos Slaughter in with the winning run in game seven of the 1946 World Series?
14. From what team did the Red Sox acquire Vern Stephens?
15. Who was the starting pitcher for the Sox in the 1948 AL playoff game?
16. Who won the 1950 AL batting crown?
17. What Red Sox first baseman died early in the 1955 season?
18. What was Red Sox first baeman Dick Stuart's nickname?
19. How old was Tony C. when he led the AL in home runs?
20. Who led the AL in RBI in 1968?
21. What Red Sox player won "Comeback Player of The Year" in 1972?
22. What Red's pitcher gave up Carlton Fisk's home run in game six of the 1975 World Series?
23. How many batting crowns did Yaz win during his career?
24. Who was the hitting star of the 1999 playoff Red Sox win over Cleveland hitting .318, with 3 homers and 12 RBI?
25. What Red Sox pitcher won 2 games in the 1986 World Series against the Mets?
Bonus question: How many of the 25 players on the 2004 Red Sox Championship team were acquired by Theo Epstein?
23 or more- You know your stuff bigtime! Ever think of writing a Red Sox history!
20-22- A serious Red Sox fan
18-19- fair
16-17- bare pass
Below 16- Please order and read either or both Red Sox Century/ Red Sox Nation from Amazon from this site. Take care! Answers will be posted on Tuesday!
Full Version: Scotian Red Sox Quiz
Well although no one took a chance on the answers, I hope you had a few moments to think about Red Sox history. Here are your answers:
1. Before they were called the Red Sox, what was the nickname of the AL Boston team?( the Pilgrims- the American League Boston team also had two other nicknames before that-the Somersets and Americans)
2. Where did the AL Boston team play their first home games?(Huntington Ave.)
3. Royal Rooter leader Nuf Ced McGreevy, often held court at his bar which was the unoffical headquarters of the fanbase. What was that bar's name?(Third Base- like Nuf Ced often joked "it is your last stop before home")
4. Who named the Boston team the Red Sox?( John I. Taylor)
5. Who was the Red Sox manager that died of an apparent suicide in 1907?(Chick Stahl)
6. What Red Sox pitcher holds the team record for most wins in a season?(Smokey Joe Wood in 1912, he was 34-5)
7. What place was the Red Sox home field during the 1915 and 1916 World Series?( Braves Field)
8. What was the security for the loan that was part of the deal that sent Babe Ruth to the Yanks?( Fenway Park)
9. What Red Sox pitcher won 20 games for a last place team in 1923?( Howard Ehmke)
10. What future Hall of Fame pitcher lost 47 games during the 1928-29 seasons?(Red Ruffing)
11. Who was the first Red Sox player to lead the American League in hitting?(Dale Alexander)
12. Who was chosen over Ted William as AL MVP in 1942?( the Yanks, Joe Gordon)
13. Whose hit drove Enos Slaughter in with the winning run in game seven of the 1946 World Series?( Harry "the Hat" Walker)
14. From what team did the Red Sox acquire Vern Stephens?( St. Louis Browns)
15. Who was the starting pitcher for the Sox in the 1948 AL playoff game?( Denny Galehouse)
16. Who won the 1950 AL batting crown?( the Sox, Billy Goodman)
17. What Red Sox first baseman died early in the 1955 season?( Harry Agganis)
18. What was Red Sox first baeman Dick Stuart's nickname?( Dr. Strangeglove)
19. How old was Tony C. when he led the AL in home runs?(twenty)
20. Who led the AL in RBI in 1968?( Red Sox outfielder, Ken Harrelson)
21. What Red Sox player won "Comeback Player of The Year" in 1972?(Luis Tiant)
22. What Red's pitcher gave up Carlton Fisk's home run in game six of the 1975 World Series? (Pat Darcy)
23. How many batting crowns did Yaz win during his career?( three)
24. Who was the hitting star of the 1999 playoff Red Sox win over Cleveland hitting .318, with 3 homers and 12 RBI? ( John Valentin)
25. What Red Sox pitcher won 2 games in the 1986 World Series against the Mets?( Bruce Hurst)
Bonus question: How many of the 25 players on the 2004 Red Sox Championship team were acquired by Theo Epstein?( 15 of the players on the Championship roster were acquired after Nov.25, 2002. Please hurry up and get Theo signed)
23 or more- You know your stuff bigtime! Ever think of writing a Red Sox history!
20-22- A serious Red Sox fan
18-19- fair
16-17- bare pass
Below 16- You need to read more on Red Sox history!
1. Before they were called the Red Sox, what was the nickname of the AL Boston team?( the Pilgrims- the American League Boston team also had two other nicknames before that-the Somersets and Americans)
2. Where did the AL Boston team play their first home games?(Huntington Ave.)
3. Royal Rooter leader Nuf Ced McGreevy, often held court at his bar which was the unoffical headquarters of the fanbase. What was that bar's name?(Third Base- like Nuf Ced often joked "it is your last stop before home")
4. Who named the Boston team the Red Sox?( John I. Taylor)
5. Who was the Red Sox manager that died of an apparent suicide in 1907?(Chick Stahl)
6. What Red Sox pitcher holds the team record for most wins in a season?(Smokey Joe Wood in 1912, he was 34-5)
7. What place was the Red Sox home field during the 1915 and 1916 World Series?( Braves Field)
8. What was the security for the loan that was part of the deal that sent Babe Ruth to the Yanks?( Fenway Park)
9. What Red Sox pitcher won 20 games for a last place team in 1923?( Howard Ehmke)
10. What future Hall of Fame pitcher lost 47 games during the 1928-29 seasons?(Red Ruffing)
11. Who was the first Red Sox player to lead the American League in hitting?(Dale Alexander)
12. Who was chosen over Ted William as AL MVP in 1942?( the Yanks, Joe Gordon)
13. Whose hit drove Enos Slaughter in with the winning run in game seven of the 1946 World Series?( Harry "the Hat" Walker)
14. From what team did the Red Sox acquire Vern Stephens?( St. Louis Browns)
15. Who was the starting pitcher for the Sox in the 1948 AL playoff game?( Denny Galehouse)
16. Who won the 1950 AL batting crown?( the Sox, Billy Goodman)
17. What Red Sox first baseman died early in the 1955 season?( Harry Agganis)
18. What was Red Sox first baeman Dick Stuart's nickname?( Dr. Strangeglove)
19. How old was Tony C. when he led the AL in home runs?(twenty)
20. Who led the AL in RBI in 1968?( Red Sox outfielder, Ken Harrelson)
21. What Red Sox player won "Comeback Player of The Year" in 1972?(Luis Tiant)
22. What Red's pitcher gave up Carlton Fisk's home run in game six of the 1975 World Series? (Pat Darcy)
23. How many batting crowns did Yaz win during his career?( three)
24. Who was the hitting star of the 1999 playoff Red Sox win over Cleveland hitting .318, with 3 homers and 12 RBI? ( John Valentin)
25. What Red Sox pitcher won 2 games in the 1986 World Series against the Mets?( Bruce Hurst)
Bonus question: How many of the 25 players on the 2004 Red Sox Championship team were acquired by Theo Epstein?( 15 of the players on the Championship roster were acquired after Nov.25, 2002. Please hurry up and get Theo signed)
23 or more- You know your stuff bigtime! Ever think of writing a Red Sox history!
20-22- A serious Red Sox fan
18-19- fair
16-17- bare pass
Below 16- You need to read more on Red Sox history!
Scotian Quiz#2
Let's try this one more time as we wait to see whether Theo returns.
1. Who was the first Boston player to lead the American League in home runs?
2. Which Boston pitcher won 3 games in the 1903 World Series?
3. Who was the first pitcher to throw a perfect game in the 20th Century?
4. Who were the Sox opponents in the 1918 World Series?
5. What Sox lefthanded pitcher led the A.L. in ERA four times in the late 1930's?
6. What kind of activity did Jim Lonborg suffer an accident after his Cy Young season?
7. When he won Rookie of the Year honours in 1975, in what offensive category did Fred Lynn lead the A.L.?
8. What Red Sox player in the 1975 World Series became only the second player ever to hit two WS pinch hit homers?
9. What Sox player won the 1981 AL batting crown?
10. What Sox hitter won both the home run and RBI crowns in 1984?
11. Name 2 Sox players on the 2004 World Series roster that were originally drafted and signed by the Red Sox?
12. What former Boston mayor was one of the key members of the Royal Rooters at the beginning of the 20th Century?
10 or more: You are indeed a Royal Rooter
8-9: Pretty good!
6-7; Passable
less than 6: more Sox study needed Answers will be given on Thursday!
Let's try this one more time as we wait to see whether Theo returns.
1. Who was the first Boston player to lead the American League in home runs?
2. Which Boston pitcher won 3 games in the 1903 World Series?
3. Who was the first pitcher to throw a perfect game in the 20th Century?
4. Who were the Sox opponents in the 1918 World Series?
5. What Sox lefthanded pitcher led the A.L. in ERA four times in the late 1930's?
6. What kind of activity did Jim Lonborg suffer an accident after his Cy Young season?
7. When he won Rookie of the Year honours in 1975, in what offensive category did Fred Lynn lead the A.L.?
8. What Red Sox player in the 1975 World Series became only the second player ever to hit two WS pinch hit homers?
9. What Sox player won the 1981 AL batting crown?
10. What Sox hitter won both the home run and RBI crowns in 1984?
11. Name 2 Sox players on the 2004 World Series roster that were originally drafted and signed by the Red Sox?
12. What former Boston mayor was one of the key members of the Royal Rooters at the beginning of the 20th Century?
10 or more: You are indeed a Royal Rooter
8-9: Pretty good!
6-7; Passable
less than 6: more Sox study needed Answers will be given on Thursday!
Empyreal knows her stuff! After a very slight hiccup she has answered all 12 correctly.
QUOTE(scotian1 @ Oct 25 2005, 01:31 PM)
Empyreal knows her stuff! After a very slight hiccup she has answered all 12 correctly.
[right][snapback]420639[/snapback][/right]
[right][snapback]420639[/snapback][/right]
Are you posting the answers?
Yes I will post the answers on Thursday. If you want to check yours before then just PM me and I will give you your score. Thanks.
On Thursday, I will have a little Red Sox/Yankee Rivalry trivia.
On Thursday, I will have a little Red Sox/Yankee Rivalry trivia.
Scotian Quiz#2 Answers!
Let's try this one more time as we wait to see whether Theo returns.
1. Who was the first Boston player to lead the American League in home runs?(Buck Freeman)
2. Which Boston pitcher won 3 games in the 1903 World Series?(Bill Dineen)
3. Who was the first pitcher to throw a perfect game in the 20th Century?(Cy Young)
4. Who were the Sox opponents in the 1918 World Series? (Cubs)
5. What Sox lefthanded pitcher led the A.L. in ERA four times in the late 1930's?( Lefty Grove)
6. What kind of activity did Jim Lonborg suffer an accident after his Cy Young season?(skiing accident)
7. When he won Rookie of the Year honours in 1975, in what offensive category did Fred Lynn lead the A.L.? (runs, doubles, slg pct. your choice)
8. What Red Sox player in the 1975 World Series became only the second player ever to hit two WS pinch hit homers?( Bernie Carbo)
9. What Sox player won the 1981 AL batting crown? (Carney Lansford)
10. What Sox hitter won both the home run and RBI crowns in 1984?( Tony Armas)
11. Name 2 Sox players on the 2004 World Series roster that were originally drafted and signed by the Red Sox? (Trot Nixon, Kenin Youkilis, Curt Schilling)
12. What former Boston mayor was one of the key members of the Royal Rooters at the beginning of the 20th Century? John "Honey" Fitzgerald- JFK's grandfather
10 or more: You are indeed a Royal Rooter
8-9: Pretty good!
6-7; Passable
less than 6: more Sox study needed Answers will be given on Thursday!
Let's try this one more time as we wait to see whether Theo returns.
1. Who was the first Boston player to lead the American League in home runs?(Buck Freeman)
2. Which Boston pitcher won 3 games in the 1903 World Series?(Bill Dineen)
3. Who was the first pitcher to throw a perfect game in the 20th Century?(Cy Young)
4. Who were the Sox opponents in the 1918 World Series? (Cubs)
5. What Sox lefthanded pitcher led the A.L. in ERA four times in the late 1930's?( Lefty Grove)
6. What kind of activity did Jim Lonborg suffer an accident after his Cy Young season?(skiing accident)
7. When he won Rookie of the Year honours in 1975, in what offensive category did Fred Lynn lead the A.L.? (runs, doubles, slg pct. your choice)
8. What Red Sox player in the 1975 World Series became only the second player ever to hit two WS pinch hit homers?( Bernie Carbo)
9. What Sox player won the 1981 AL batting crown? (Carney Lansford)
10. What Sox hitter won both the home run and RBI crowns in 1984?( Tony Armas)
11. Name 2 Sox players on the 2004 World Series roster that were originally drafted and signed by the Red Sox? (Trot Nixon, Kenin Youkilis, Curt Schilling)
12. What former Boston mayor was one of the key members of the Royal Rooters at the beginning of the 20th Century? John "Honey" Fitzgerald- JFK's grandfather
10 or more: You are indeed a Royal Rooter
8-9: Pretty good!
6-7; Passable
less than 6: more Sox study needed Answers will be given on Thursday!
Scotian Quiz #3- The Red Sox- Yankee Rivalry
1. On April 20th, 1912, in the first game evr played at Fenway Park, the Red Sox defeated the New York Highlanders( now the Yanks) 7-6 in 11 inings. Which player drove in the winning run?
a. Joe Wood b. Harry Hooper c. Tris Spreaker d. Duffy Lewis
2. Who was the owner that sold Babe Ruth to New York? (this is the gimmie question)
3. From 1901 through 1918, how many times did Boston finish ahead of New York in the American League standings? a. 15 b. 12 c. 6 d. 9
4. From 1920 through to the end of the 2002 season, how many times did New York finish ahead of the Red Spx in the standings? a. 47 b. 63 c. 55 d. 67
5. Who managed the Yankees from 1931 through 1946 and then the Red Sox from 1948 through the early part of 1950?
6. On Sept 22, 1935, the largest crowd ever to see a game at Fenway Park saw the Red Sox lose a doubleheader to the Yankees. How many fans were in attendence? a. 37,222 b. 36,199 c. 47,627 d. 39,646
7. On April 14, 1967 what Red Sox pitcher almost tossed a no hitter against the Yankees?
8. Which Yankee hitter broke up the no hit attempt? Hint: He played for the Sox later in that Impossible Dream season.
9. Which Red Sox relief pitcher began his career during 1967 and later played with the Yankees from 1972 to 1978?
10. Which series of games between the Sox and the Yanks became known as the Boston Massacre?
a. 4 games played Sept. 7-10,1978 b. 4 games played Aug. 9-11, 1946 c. 3 games played Sept. 11-13, 1981 d. 2 games played May 28-30, 1963
11. Who was the Sox pitcher that allowed Bucky Dents home run in the playoff game of 1978?
12. On Sept 10, 1999, Pedro Martinez threw a one hitter against the Yankees. Who was the only Yankee to get a hit in that game? a. Paul O'Neil b. Chili Davis c. Bernie Williams d. Chuck Knoblauch
13. Which Yankee player is believed to have given Dick Radatz his nickname?
14. Who was the Red Sox player that broke a 0-0 tie in the ninth inning when he hit a home run off of Roger Clemens on May 28, 2000?
15. What Red Sox player broke up Mike Mussina's bid of throwing the first perfect game in Fenway Park's history with a two out single in the bottom of the ninth on Sept 1, 2001?
13 or more- Excellent
11-12 Good effort
9-10 _passable
Below 9- More study required!
1. On April 20th, 1912, in the first game evr played at Fenway Park, the Red Sox defeated the New York Highlanders( now the Yanks) 7-6 in 11 inings. Which player drove in the winning run?
a. Joe Wood b. Harry Hooper c. Tris Spreaker d. Duffy Lewis
2. Who was the owner that sold Babe Ruth to New York? (this is the gimmie question)
3. From 1901 through 1918, how many times did Boston finish ahead of New York in the American League standings? a. 15 b. 12 c. 6 d. 9
4. From 1920 through to the end of the 2002 season, how many times did New York finish ahead of the Red Spx in the standings? a. 47 b. 63 c. 55 d. 67
5. Who managed the Yankees from 1931 through 1946 and then the Red Sox from 1948 through the early part of 1950?
6. On Sept 22, 1935, the largest crowd ever to see a game at Fenway Park saw the Red Sox lose a doubleheader to the Yankees. How many fans were in attendence? a. 37,222 b. 36,199 c. 47,627 d. 39,646
7. On April 14, 1967 what Red Sox pitcher almost tossed a no hitter against the Yankees?
8. Which Yankee hitter broke up the no hit attempt? Hint: He played for the Sox later in that Impossible Dream season.
9. Which Red Sox relief pitcher began his career during 1967 and later played with the Yankees from 1972 to 1978?
10. Which series of games between the Sox and the Yanks became known as the Boston Massacre?
a. 4 games played Sept. 7-10,1978 b. 4 games played Aug. 9-11, 1946 c. 3 games played Sept. 11-13, 1981 d. 2 games played May 28-30, 1963
11. Who was the Sox pitcher that allowed Bucky Dents home run in the playoff game of 1978?
12. On Sept 10, 1999, Pedro Martinez threw a one hitter against the Yankees. Who was the only Yankee to get a hit in that game? a. Paul O'Neil b. Chili Davis c. Bernie Williams d. Chuck Knoblauch
13. Which Yankee player is believed to have given Dick Radatz his nickname?
14. Who was the Red Sox player that broke a 0-0 tie in the ninth inning when he hit a home run off of Roger Clemens on May 28, 2000?
15. What Red Sox player broke up Mike Mussina's bid of throwing the first perfect game in Fenway Park's history with a two out single in the bottom of the ninth on Sept 1, 2001?
13 or more- Excellent
11-12 Good effort
9-10 _passable
Below 9- More study required!
Scotian Quiz #3Answers- The Red Sox- Yankee Rivalry
1. On April 20th, 1912, in the first game evr played at Fenway Park, the Red Sox defeated the New York Highlanders( now the Yanks) 7-6 in 11 inings. Which player drove in the winning run?
c. Tris Spreaker
2. Who was the owner that sold Babe Ruth to New York? (this is the gimmie question) Harry Frazee
3. From 1901 through 1918, how many times did Boston finish ahead of New York in the American League standings? a. 15
4. From 1920 through to the end of the 2002 season, how many times did New York finish ahead of the Red Spx in the standings? b. 63
5. Who managed the Yankees from 1931 through 1946 and then the Red Sox from 1948 through the early part of 1950? Joe McCarthy
6. On Sept 22, 1935, the largest crowd ever to see a game at Fenway Park saw the Red Sox lose a doubleheader to the Yankees. How many fans were in attendence? c. 47,627
7. On April 14, 1967 what Red Sox pitcher almost tossed a no hitter against the Yankees? Billy Rohr
8. Which Yankee hitter broke up the no hit attempt? Hint: He played for the Sox later in that Impossible Dream season. Elston Howard
9. Which Red Sox relief pitcher began his career during 1967 and later played with the Yankees from 1972 to 1978? Sparky Lyle
10. Which series of games between the Sox and the Yanks became known as the Boston Massacre?
a. 4 games played Sept. 7-10,1978
11. Who was the Sox pitcher that allowed Bucky Dents home run in the playoff game of 1978? Mike Torrez
12. On Sept 10, 1999, Pedro Martinez threw a one hitter against the Yankees. Who was the only Yankee to get a hit in that game? b. Chili Davis
13. Which Yankee player is believed to have given Dick Radatz his nickname?
Mickey Mantle
14. Who was the Red Sox player that broke a 0-0 tie in the ninth inning when he hit a home run off of Roger Clemens on May 28, 2000? Trot Nixon
15. What Red Sox player broke up Mike Mussina's bid of throwing the first perfect game in Fenway Park's history with a two out single in the bottom of the ninth on Sept 1, 2001? Carl Everett
13 or more- Excellent
11-12 Good effort
9-10 _passable
Below 9- More study required!
1. On April 20th, 1912, in the first game evr played at Fenway Park, the Red Sox defeated the New York Highlanders( now the Yanks) 7-6 in 11 inings. Which player drove in the winning run?
c. Tris Spreaker
2. Who was the owner that sold Babe Ruth to New York? (this is the gimmie question) Harry Frazee
3. From 1901 through 1918, how many times did Boston finish ahead of New York in the American League standings? a. 15
4. From 1920 through to the end of the 2002 season, how many times did New York finish ahead of the Red Spx in the standings? b. 63
5. Who managed the Yankees from 1931 through 1946 and then the Red Sox from 1948 through the early part of 1950? Joe McCarthy
6. On Sept 22, 1935, the largest crowd ever to see a game at Fenway Park saw the Red Sox lose a doubleheader to the Yankees. How many fans were in attendence? c. 47,627
7. On April 14, 1967 what Red Sox pitcher almost tossed a no hitter against the Yankees? Billy Rohr
8. Which Yankee hitter broke up the no hit attempt? Hint: He played for the Sox later in that Impossible Dream season. Elston Howard
9. Which Red Sox relief pitcher began his career during 1967 and later played with the Yankees from 1972 to 1978? Sparky Lyle
10. Which series of games between the Sox and the Yanks became known as the Boston Massacre?
a. 4 games played Sept. 7-10,1978
11. Who was the Sox pitcher that allowed Bucky Dents home run in the playoff game of 1978? Mike Torrez
12. On Sept 10, 1999, Pedro Martinez threw a one hitter against the Yankees. Who was the only Yankee to get a hit in that game? b. Chili Davis
13. Which Yankee player is believed to have given Dick Radatz his nickname?
Mickey Mantle
14. Who was the Red Sox player that broke a 0-0 tie in the ninth inning when he hit a home run off of Roger Clemens on May 28, 2000? Trot Nixon
15. What Red Sox player broke up Mike Mussina's bid of throwing the first perfect game in Fenway Park's history with a two out single in the bottom of the ninth on Sept 1, 2001? Carl Everett
13 or more- Excellent
11-12 Good effort
9-10 _passable
Below 9- More study required!
Red Sox Quiz #4- The Sox - Yankee Rivalry Continued
1. How much money did Harry Frazee get from the Yankees for the sale of Babe Ruth?
2. Ted Williams got his first major league hit against the Yankees. What was it and which Yankee pitcher did he get it off?
3. Despite winning the Triple Crown in 1947, Ted Williams lost the MVP Award to Joe Dimaggio by one point when one writer did not include Williams in his top ten choices. Who was that writer?
4. What Red Sox pitcher gave up Roger Maris's 61st home run?
5. What Yankee player did the Red Sox get in return for Sparky Lyle?
6. What Yankee player was removed from a Red Sox game in the middle of an inning by manager Billy Martin for loafing on a double by Sox player, Jim Rice?
7. What Yankee player did Jim Rice beat out for the 1978 MVP Award?
8. What former Yankee manager was named Red Sox manager after the 1980 season?
9. What Yankee pitcher threw a no hitter against the Sox in 1983?
10. Who did the Red Sox send to the Yankees for Don Baylor in 1986?
11. Who lent Bucky Dent his bat just before his home run in the 1978 playoff game?
12. How many times had Mariano Rivera thrown over to first prior to Dave Roberts historic stolen base in game four of the 2004 ALCS?
9 or more: You are on the right track!
JohntheBabtist the first to score 12/12 on this one!! Well done! Answers will be posted on Monday!
1. How much money did Harry Frazee get from the Yankees for the sale of Babe Ruth?
2. Ted Williams got his first major league hit against the Yankees. What was it and which Yankee pitcher did he get it off?
3. Despite winning the Triple Crown in 1947, Ted Williams lost the MVP Award to Joe Dimaggio by one point when one writer did not include Williams in his top ten choices. Who was that writer?
4. What Red Sox pitcher gave up Roger Maris's 61st home run?
5. What Yankee player did the Red Sox get in return for Sparky Lyle?
6. What Yankee player was removed from a Red Sox game in the middle of an inning by manager Billy Martin for loafing on a double by Sox player, Jim Rice?
7. What Yankee player did Jim Rice beat out for the 1978 MVP Award?
8. What former Yankee manager was named Red Sox manager after the 1980 season?
9. What Yankee pitcher threw a no hitter against the Sox in 1983?
10. Who did the Red Sox send to the Yankees for Don Baylor in 1986?
11. Who lent Bucky Dent his bat just before his home run in the 1978 playoff game?
12. How many times had Mariano Rivera thrown over to first prior to Dave Roberts historic stolen base in game four of the 2004 ALCS?
9 or more: You are on the right track!
JohntheBabtist the first to score 12/12 on this one!! Well done! Answers will be posted on Monday!
My Red Sox IQ stinks. I barely knew any of the answers to your questions. 
I have a question you may or may not know:
The first year I started following the Red Sox (1978), Dwight Evans gets beaned by a pitcher on the Seattle Mariners and is knocked unconscious. Name that pitcher who beaned him.
I have a question you may or may not know:
The first year I started following the Red Sox (1978), Dwight Evans gets beaned by a pitcher on the Seattle Mariners and is knocked unconscious. Name that pitcher who beaned him.
I believe it was Mike Parrott who beaned Evans in a Seattle vs Sox game. The two best books I have read that give you an excellent view of Red Sox history include; Glen Stout's Red Sox Century and Peter Golenbock's Red Sox Nation. They are both excellent!!
Also if books are not your fancy, check out this link to Red Sox history from Baseball Almanac.
http://www.baseball-almanac.com/teams/rsox.shtml
Also if books are not your fancy, check out this link to Red Sox history from Baseball Almanac.
http://www.baseball-almanac.com/teams/rsox.shtml
QUOTE(scotian1 @ Oct 30 2005, 10:58 AM)
I believe it was Mike Parrott who beaned Evans in a Seattle vs Sox game. The two best books I have read that give you an excellent view of Red Sox history include; Glen Stout's Red Sox Century and Peter Golenbock's Red Sox Nation. They are both excellent!!
Also if books are not your fancy, check out this link to Red Sox history from Baseball Almanac.
http://www.baseball-almanac.com/teams/rsox.shtml
[right][snapback]422565[/snapback][/right]
Also if books are not your fancy, check out this link to Red Sox history from Baseball Almanac.
http://www.baseball-almanac.com/teams/rsox.shtml
[right][snapback]422565[/snapback][/right]
Yup, it was Mike Parrott. My brother and I were so pissed when Parott beaned Evans that we RIPPED up all of his Topps baseball cards. Of course, 3 years later, we realized we should start collecting complete sets and not just the Red Sox. So guess what card we were missing in 1978 for the complete set?
I will look into those books.
QUOTE(scotian1 @ Oct 30 2005, 10:58 AM)
I believe it was Mike Parrott who beaned Evans in a Seattle vs Sox game. The two best books I have read that give you an excellent view of Red Sox history include; Glen Stout's Red Sox Century and Peter Golenbock's Red Sox Nation. They are both excellent!!
Also if books are not your fancy, check out this link to Red Sox history from Baseball Almanac.
http://www.baseball-almanac.com/teams/rsox.shtml
[right][snapback]422565[/snapback][/right]
Also if books are not your fancy, check out this link to Red Sox history from Baseball Almanac.
http://www.baseball-almanac.com/teams/rsox.shtml
[right][snapback]422565[/snapback][/right]
Don't forget "Blood Feud" by Bill Nowlin and Jim Prime. Mostly about Red Sox vs. Yankees, but it also contains a lot of Sox history.
1. How much money did Harry Frazee get from the Yankees for the sale of Babe Ruth?(125,000)
2. Ted Williams got his first major league hit against the Yankees. What was it and which Yankee pitcher did he get it off?(a double off of Red Ruffing)
3. Despite winning the Triple Crown in 1947, Ted Williams lost the MVP Award to Joe Dimaggio by one point when one writer did not include Williams in his top ten choices. Who was that writer?( Mel Webb)
4. What Red Sox pitcher gave up Roger Maris's 61st home run?( Tracy Stallard)
5. What Yankee player did the Red Sox get in return for Sparky Lyle? (Danny Cater and aplayer to be named later that turned out to be Mario Guerrero)
6. What Yankee player was removed from a Red Sox game in the middle of an inning by manager Billy Martin for loafing on a double by Sox player, Jim Rice?(Reggie Jackson)
7. What Yankee player did Jim Rice beat out for the 1978 MVP Award?(Ron Guidry)
8. What former Yankee manager was named Red Sox manager after the 1980 season?(Ralph Houk)
9. What Yankee pitcher threw a no hitter against the Sox in 1983?(Dave Righetti)
10. Who did the Red Sox send to the Yankees for Don Baylor in 1986?(Mike Easler)
11. Who lent Bucky Dent his bat just before his home run in the 1978 playoff game?(Mickey Rivers)
12. How many times had Mariano Rivera thrown over to first prior to Dave Roberts historic stolen base in game four of the 2004 ALCS?(three)
9 or more: You are on the right track!
2. Ted Williams got his first major league hit against the Yankees. What was it and which Yankee pitcher did he get it off?(a double off of Red Ruffing)
3. Despite winning the Triple Crown in 1947, Ted Williams lost the MVP Award to Joe Dimaggio by one point when one writer did not include Williams in his top ten choices. Who was that writer?( Mel Webb)
4. What Red Sox pitcher gave up Roger Maris's 61st home run?( Tracy Stallard)
5. What Yankee player did the Red Sox get in return for Sparky Lyle? (Danny Cater and aplayer to be named later that turned out to be Mario Guerrero)
6. What Yankee player was removed from a Red Sox game in the middle of an inning by manager Billy Martin for loafing on a double by Sox player, Jim Rice?(Reggie Jackson)
7. What Yankee player did Jim Rice beat out for the 1978 MVP Award?(Ron Guidry)
8. What former Yankee manager was named Red Sox manager after the 1980 season?(Ralph Houk)
9. What Yankee pitcher threw a no hitter against the Sox in 1983?(Dave Righetti)
10. Who did the Red Sox send to the Yankees for Don Baylor in 1986?(Mike Easler)
11. Who lent Bucky Dent his bat just before his home run in the 1978 playoff game?(Mickey Rivers)
12. How many times had Mariano Rivera thrown over to first prior to Dave Roberts historic stolen base in game four of the 2004 ALCS?(three)
9 or more: You are on the right track!
I hope many of you are enjoying these quizzes. I would like to introduce a series of them that cover the various eras of Sox history beginning with this one on the Era of 1901 to 1918, the one which we can say the Red Sox were the dominant team in baseball.
1. What former Red Sox player edged out Ted Williams by 1/1000 of a percentage point for the highest lifetime batting average of anyone who had played with the Red Sox?
2. Pitcher Smokey Joe Wood had a lifetime BA of .283. True or False
3. Name the three outfielders that baseball historians have called the greatest outfield of the Dead Ball Era.
4. Bill Carrigan, player-manager led the Sox to back to back World Series wins in 1915 and 1916. What New England state did he call home?
5. What was the incline called that went up to the left field wall during this period of Sox history?
6. To what team did the Sox trade their star, Tris Speaker to in 1916?
7. This Vermont native played ten years at third for the Red Sox and was the only regular to hit .300 during the 1916 season. Who was he?
8. Until Whitey Ford broke his record, Red Sox pitcher Babe Ruth held the record for the most consecutive scoreless innings pitched in World Series competition. How many consecutive scoreless innings did Ruth pitch?
9. What Sox submarine pitcher went 21-13 during the 1918 season and won two games in the World Series as well?
10. What traditional item was withheld from members of the 1918 World Series Champions?
11. What Red Sox player had petitioned every Baseball Commissioner from 1918 to his death in 1974 to have these items presented to the 1918 team?
12. When were these items finally presented to surviving members of that team and to family members of those who had died?
Good luck, this is a tough one!
1. What former Red Sox player edged out Ted Williams by 1/1000 of a percentage point for the highest lifetime batting average of anyone who had played with the Red Sox?
2. Pitcher Smokey Joe Wood had a lifetime BA of .283. True or False
3. Name the three outfielders that baseball historians have called the greatest outfield of the Dead Ball Era.
4. Bill Carrigan, player-manager led the Sox to back to back World Series wins in 1915 and 1916. What New England state did he call home?
5. What was the incline called that went up to the left field wall during this period of Sox history?
6. To what team did the Sox trade their star, Tris Speaker to in 1916?
7. This Vermont native played ten years at third for the Red Sox and was the only regular to hit .300 during the 1916 season. Who was he?
8. Until Whitey Ford broke his record, Red Sox pitcher Babe Ruth held the record for the most consecutive scoreless innings pitched in World Series competition. How many consecutive scoreless innings did Ruth pitch?
9. What Sox submarine pitcher went 21-13 during the 1918 season and won two games in the World Series as well?
10. What traditional item was withheld from members of the 1918 World Series Champions?
11. What Red Sox player had petitioned every Baseball Commissioner from 1918 to his death in 1974 to have these items presented to the 1918 team?
12. When were these items finally presented to surviving members of that team and to family members of those who had died?
Good luck, this is a tough one!
Here are the answers to Quiz#4
1. What former Red Sox player edged out Ted Williams by fraction of a percentage point for the highest lifetime batting average of anyone who had played with the Red Sox?( Tris Speaker)
2. Pitcher Smokey Joe Wood had a lifetime BA of .283. True
3. Name the three outfielders that baseball historians have called the greatest outfield of the Dead Ball Era. ( Harry Hooper, Tris Speaker and Duffy Lewis)
4. Bill Carrigan, player-manager led the Sox to back to back World Series wins in 1915 and 1916. What New England state did he call home? ( Maine)
5. What was the incline called that went up to the left field wall during this period of Sox history? (Duffy's Cliff)
6. To what team did the Sox trade their star, Tris Speaker to in 1916?( Cleveland)
7. This Vermont native played ten years at third for the Red Sox and was the only regular to hit .300 during the 1916 season. Who was he? (Larry Gardner)
8. Until Whitey Ford broke his record, Red Sox pitcher Babe Ruth held the record for the most consecutive scoreless innings pitched in World Series competition. How many consecutive scoreless innings did Ruth pitch? ( 29 2/3 innings)
9. What Sox submarine pitcher went 21-13 during the 1918 season and won two games in the World Series as well? ( Carl Mays)
10. What traditional item was withheld from members of the 1918 World Series Champions?( medallions)
11. What Red Sox player had petitioned every Baseball Commissioner from 1918 to his death in 1974 to have these items presented to the 1918 team?( Harry Hooper)
12. When were these items finally presented to surviving members of that team and to family members of those who had died? ( In 1993, on the 75th anniversary of the start of the 1918 World Series)
Oh by the way, why were those medallions not presented to the Red Sox when they won the 1918 World Series?
1. What former Red Sox player edged out Ted Williams by fraction of a percentage point for the highest lifetime batting average of anyone who had played with the Red Sox?( Tris Speaker)
2. Pitcher Smokey Joe Wood had a lifetime BA of .283. True
3. Name the three outfielders that baseball historians have called the greatest outfield of the Dead Ball Era. ( Harry Hooper, Tris Speaker and Duffy Lewis)
4. Bill Carrigan, player-manager led the Sox to back to back World Series wins in 1915 and 1916. What New England state did he call home? ( Maine)
5. What was the incline called that went up to the left field wall during this period of Sox history? (Duffy's Cliff)
6. To what team did the Sox trade their star, Tris Speaker to in 1916?( Cleveland)
7. This Vermont native played ten years at third for the Red Sox and was the only regular to hit .300 during the 1916 season. Who was he? (Larry Gardner)
8. Until Whitey Ford broke his record, Red Sox pitcher Babe Ruth held the record for the most consecutive scoreless innings pitched in World Series competition. How many consecutive scoreless innings did Ruth pitch? ( 29 2/3 innings)
9. What Sox submarine pitcher went 21-13 during the 1918 season and won two games in the World Series as well? ( Carl Mays)
10. What traditional item was withheld from members of the 1918 World Series Champions?( medallions)
11. What Red Sox player had petitioned every Baseball Commissioner from 1918 to his death in 1974 to have these items presented to the 1918 team?( Harry Hooper)
12. When were these items finally presented to surviving members of that team and to family members of those who had died? ( In 1993, on the 75th anniversary of the start of the 1918 World Series)
Oh by the way, why were those medallions not presented to the Red Sox when they won the 1918 World Series?
Quiz #5- The Years of Ineptitude
The period between 1920-1932 was that most dismal of the teams history. This quiz asks a few questions about that low period of time which almost caused the death of the franchise.
1. Who headed the group that bought the Red Sox from Harry Frazee?
2. What Red Sox first baseman turned in an unassisted triple play in 1923?
3. Between 1920 and 1932 inclusive how many times the Red Sox finish in last place in the American League?
4. In the first half of that decade attendence at Fenway averaged approximately?
a. 10,000 b. 3,000 c. 9,000 d. 12,000
5. In what year did the Fenway Fire take place?
6. In 1932, the team lost a team record of games, how many was that?
a. 99 b. 93 c. 100 d. 111
7. In 1931, this player set a team record for most doubles in a season with 67. Who was that player?
8. What Red Sox personality died of a kidney ailment in 1929?
9. In 1932, what Red Sox player died of infection after he was stabbed and tried to escape his attacker by jumping in a bacteria filled river?
10. What Red Sox player allowed a ball to go between his legs, roll up Duffy's Cliff, hit the wall, roll back down the incline and had it go through his legs again?(not a Manny Moment but a precursor)
11. In 1924 the Red Sox actually got off to a good start and were in first place up to June 9th of that year. In what place did they finish that year?
12. Who was the team sold to in 1933?
Good luck, 6 out of 12 on this one is pretty good!
The period between 1920-1932 was that most dismal of the teams history. This quiz asks a few questions about that low period of time which almost caused the death of the franchise.
1. Who headed the group that bought the Red Sox from Harry Frazee?
2. What Red Sox first baseman turned in an unassisted triple play in 1923?
3. Between 1920 and 1932 inclusive how many times the Red Sox finish in last place in the American League?
4. In the first half of that decade attendence at Fenway averaged approximately?
a. 10,000 b. 3,000 c. 9,000 d. 12,000
5. In what year did the Fenway Fire take place?
6. In 1932, the team lost a team record of games, how many was that?
a. 99 b. 93 c. 100 d. 111
7. In 1931, this player set a team record for most doubles in a season with 67. Who was that player?
8. What Red Sox personality died of a kidney ailment in 1929?
9. In 1932, what Red Sox player died of infection after he was stabbed and tried to escape his attacker by jumping in a bacteria filled river?
10. What Red Sox player allowed a ball to go between his legs, roll up Duffy's Cliff, hit the wall, roll back down the incline and had it go through his legs again?(not a Manny Moment but a precursor)
11. In 1924 the Red Sox actually got off to a good start and were in first place up to June 9th of that year. In what place did they finish that year?
12. Who was the team sold to in 1933?
Good luck, 6 out of 12 on this one is pretty good!
This one was pretty difficult. Here are the answers to Quiz #5
Quiz #5- The Years of Ineptitude
The period between 1920-1932 was that most dismal of the teams history. This quiz asks a few questions about that low period of time which almost caused the death of the franchise.
1. Who headed the group that bought the Red Sox from Harry Frazee?( Bob Quinn)
2. What Red Sox first baseman turned in an unassisted triple play in 1923?(George Burns)
3. Between 1920 and 1932 inclusive how many times the Red Sox finish in last place in the American League? ( nine times)
4. In the first half of that decade attendence at Fenway averaged approximately?
a. 10,000 b. 3,000 c. 9,000 d. 12,000( 3,000)
5. In what year did the Fenway Fire take place?(1926)
6. In 1932, the team lost a team record of games, how many was that?
a. 99 b. 93 c. 100 d. 111 ( They lost 111 games)
7. In 1931, this player set a team record for most doubles in a season with 67. Who was that player? ( Earl Webb)
8. What Red Sox personality died of a kidney ailment in 1929?( Harry Frazee)
9. In 1932, what Red Sox player died of infection after he was stabbed and tried to escape his attacker by jumping in a bacteria filled river?( Pitcher Ed Morris who had won 19 games in 1928 before hurting his arm in a fight with two police officers in Detroit)
10. What Red Sox player allowed a ball to go between his legs, roll up Duffy's Cliff, hit the wall, roll back down the incline and had it go through his legs again?(not a Manny Moment but a precursor)( Smead Jolley)
11. In 1924 the Red Sox actually got off to a good start and were in first place up to June 9th of that year. In what place did they finish that year?( they ended up in 7th place)
12. Who was the team sold to in 1933?( Tom Yawkey)
Good luck, 6 out of 12 on this one is pretty good!
Quiz #5- The Years of Ineptitude
The period between 1920-1932 was that most dismal of the teams history. This quiz asks a few questions about that low period of time which almost caused the death of the franchise.
1. Who headed the group that bought the Red Sox from Harry Frazee?( Bob Quinn)
2. What Red Sox first baseman turned in an unassisted triple play in 1923?(George Burns)
3. Between 1920 and 1932 inclusive how many times the Red Sox finish in last place in the American League? ( nine times)
4. In the first half of that decade attendence at Fenway averaged approximately?
a. 10,000 b. 3,000 c. 9,000 d. 12,000( 3,000)
5. In what year did the Fenway Fire take place?(1926)
6. In 1932, the team lost a team record of games, how many was that?
a. 99 b. 93 c. 100 d. 111 ( They lost 111 games)
7. In 1931, this player set a team record for most doubles in a season with 67. Who was that player? ( Earl Webb)
8. What Red Sox personality died of a kidney ailment in 1929?( Harry Frazee)
9. In 1932, what Red Sox player died of infection after he was stabbed and tried to escape his attacker by jumping in a bacteria filled river?( Pitcher Ed Morris who had won 19 games in 1928 before hurting his arm in a fight with two police officers in Detroit)
10. What Red Sox player allowed a ball to go between his legs, roll up Duffy's Cliff, hit the wall, roll back down the incline and had it go through his legs again?(not a Manny Moment but a precursor)( Smead Jolley)
11. In 1924 the Red Sox actually got off to a good start and were in first place up to June 9th of that year. In what place did they finish that year?( they ended up in 7th place)
12. Who was the team sold to in 1933?( Tom Yawkey)
Good luck, 6 out of 12 on this one is pretty good!
Lets take a break from the historical quizzes for a couple of days and throw this fun based one at you. How many of these nicknames can you match to players or coaches who once were or still are with the Red Sox?
Nicknames:
1. The Rooster
2. Chickenman
3. Grey Eagle
4. Hit Dog
5. The Monster
6. The Out Man
7. The Terminator
8. Boomer
9. The Beast or Double XX
10. Big Papi
11. Popeye or the Gerbil
12. Dewey
13. The Little Professor
14. The Spendid Splinter
15. Dr. Strangeglove
16. Pudge
17. The Rocket
18. Bigfoot
19. Oil Can
20. Spaceman
Bonus: The Sultan of Swat
18+- pretty darn good
16-17- Not bad
14-15- Barely enough
Nicknames:
1. The Rooster
2. Chickenman
3. Grey Eagle
4. Hit Dog
5. The Monster
6. The Out Man
7. The Terminator
8. Boomer
9. The Beast or Double XX
10. Big Papi
11. Popeye or the Gerbil
12. Dewey
13. The Little Professor
14. The Spendid Splinter
15. Dr. Strangeglove
16. Pudge
17. The Rocket
18. Bigfoot
19. Oil Can
20. Spaceman
Bonus: The Sultan of Swat
18+- pretty darn good
16-17- Not bad
14-15- Barely enough
Here are the answers to the nickname quiz.
1. The Rooster- Rick Burelson
2. Chickenman- Wade Boggs
3. Grey Eagle- Tris Speaker
4. Hit Dog- Mo Vaughn
5. The Monster- Dick Radatz
6. The Out Man- Denis Eckersley
7. The Terminator_ Jeff Reardon
8. Boomer- David Wells
9. The Beast or Double XX- Jimmy Foxx
10. Big Papi- David Ortiz
11. Popeye or the Gerbil- Don Zimmer
12. Dewey- Dwight Evans
13. The Little Professor- Dom DiMaggio
14. The Spendid Splinter- Ted Williams
15. Dr. Strangeglove- Dick Stuart
16. Pudge- Carlton Fisk
17. The Rocket- Roger Clemens
18. Bigfoot- Bob Stanley
19. Oil Can- Dennis Boyd
20. Spaceman- Bill Lee
Bonus: The Sultan of Swat- Babe Ruth
18+- pretty darn good
16-17- Not bad
In a couple of days I will have a new one on the Yawkey years up!
1. The Rooster- Rick Burelson
2. Chickenman- Wade Boggs
3. Grey Eagle- Tris Speaker
4. Hit Dog- Mo Vaughn
5. The Monster- Dick Radatz
6. The Out Man- Denis Eckersley
7. The Terminator_ Jeff Reardon
8. Boomer- David Wells
9. The Beast or Double XX- Jimmy Foxx
10. Big Papi- David Ortiz
11. Popeye or the Gerbil- Don Zimmer
12. Dewey- Dwight Evans
13. The Little Professor- Dom DiMaggio
14. The Spendid Splinter- Ted Williams
15. Dr. Strangeglove- Dick Stuart
16. Pudge- Carlton Fisk
17. The Rocket- Roger Clemens
18. Bigfoot- Bob Stanley
19. Oil Can- Dennis Boyd
20. Spaceman- Bill Lee
Bonus: The Sultan of Swat- Babe Ruth
18+- pretty darn good
16-17- Not bad
In a couple of days I will have a new one on the Yawkey years up!
This is a "lo-fi" version of our main content. To view the full version with more information, formatting and images, please click here.