The Ultimate Trivia On Boston Red Sox Team!

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The Boston Red Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts founded in 1901 and owned by Fenway Sports Group. Owner John I. Taylor chose the name after the 1907 season. The team which competes in Major League Baseball as a member club of the American League East division is currently manager by Alex Cora. Try this quiz

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1.

What was the former name of the team?
- A.
  
  Red Boston
- B.
  
  Boston Americans
- C.
  
  Boston Tigers
- D.
  
  Boston Beasts
Correct Answer
B. Boston Americans

Explanation
The former name of the team was Boston Americans.

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2.

Which of these events overshadowed the opening of the Red Sox?
- A.
  
  World Aids Day
- B.
  
  The Holocaust
- C.
  
  Sunk Titanic ship
- D.
  
  World war 2
Correct Answer
C. Sunk Titanic ship

Explanation
The sinking of the Titanic overshadowed the opening of the Red Sox. This tragic event, which claimed the lives of over 1,500 people, garnered worldwide attention and was a significant news story at the time. The opening of the Red Sox, while important to fans of the team, would have been overshadowed by the magnitude and impact of the Titanic sinking.

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3.

Which team did they play with in the first match of their new stadium?
- A.
  
  Los Angeles Dodgers
- B.
  
  New York Highlander
- C.
  
  Chicago Cubs
- D.
  
  Tampa Bay rays
Correct Answer
B. New York Highlander

Explanation
The correct answer is New York Highlander because the question asks about the team that they played with in the first match of their new stadium. Therefore, the New York Highlanders is the team they played against in the first match of their new stadium.

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4.

Which year did Tom Hawking buy the club?
- A.
  
  1933
- B.
  
  1946
- C.
  
  1945
- D.
  
  1930
Correct Answer
A. 1933

Explanation
Tom Hawking bought the club in 1933.

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5.

Who is the CEO of the team?
- A.
  
  Sam Kennedy
- B.
  
  Tom Werner
- C.
  
  John Henry
- D.
  
  Max Jim
Correct Answer
A. Sam Kennedy

Explanation
Sam Kennedy is the CEO of the team.

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6.

How many Championship did they win by 1918?
- A.
  
  3
- B.
  
  5
- C.
  
  1
- D.
  
  6
Correct Answer
B. 5

Explanation
By 1918, they had won a total of 5 championships.

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7.

Which of these is not a nickname of the team?
- A.
  
  The Sox
- B.
  
  The BoSox
- C.
  
  The Old Town Team
- D.
  
  Soxers
Correct Answer
A. The Sox

Explanation
The correct answer is "The Soxers" because it is not listed as a nickname of the team. The other options, "The Sox," "The BoSox," and "The Old Town Team," are all mentioned as possible nicknames for the team.

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8.

Which of these is not part of their color?
- A.
  
  Navy Blue
- B.
  
  Red
- C.
  
  White
- D.
  
  Burgundy
Correct Answer
D. Burgundy

Explanation
Burgundy is not part of their color because it is a shade of red or purple, not a separate color itself. Navy blue, red, and white are all distinct colors, while burgundy is a shade or variation of red.

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9.

How many Al pennant have they won?
- A.
  
  1
- B.
  
  14
- C.
  
  10
- D.
  
  9
Correct Answer
B. 14

Explanation
The correct answer is 14. This suggests that "they" have won 14 Al pennants.

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10.

Which of these player's number have not been retired?
- A.
  
  Joe Cronin
- B.
  
  Josh Smith
- C.
  
  Bobby Doerr
- D.
  
  David Ortiz
Correct Answer
B. Josh Smith

Explanation
The question is asking which player's number has not been retired. Out of the given options, the player whose number has not been retired is Josh Smith.

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