How Well Do You Know The Boston Red Sox?

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    Which Yankee is Jason Varitek hitting in this famous 2004 picture? - ProProfs

    Which Yankee is Jason Varitek hitting in this famous 2004 picture?

    • Derek Jeter
    • Alex Rodriguez
    • Jason Giambi
    • Joe Torre
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How Well Do You Know The Boston Red Sox? - Quiz
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Opening Day has arrived, but how much do you know about the history of the Boston Red Sox? From Johnny Pesky to Neil Diamond, take our quiz and test your knowledge!

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  • 2. 
    The Red Sox have played which team the most in the World Series? - ProProfs

    The Red Sox have played which team the most in the World Series?

    • St. Louis Cardinals

    • Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers

    • Cincinnati Reds

    • New York Mets

    Correct Answer
    A. St. Louis Cardinals
    Explanation
    The Cardinals beat the Red Sox in the 1946 and 1967 World Series, and the Red Sox got revenge in 2004. They have also played the Pittsburgh Pirates (1903), New York Giants (1912), Philadelphia Phillies (1915), Brooklyn Dodgers (1916), Chicago Cubs (1918), Cincinnati Reds (1975), New York Mets (1986) and Colorado Rockies (2007).

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  • 3. 
    Which current Red Sox player has made the most All-Star appearances? - ProProfs

    Which current Red Sox player has made the most All-Star appearances?

    • David Ortiz

    • Carl Crawford

    • Adrian Gonzalez

    • Jason Varitek

    Correct Answer
    A. David Ortiz
    Explanation
    Ortiz has been named to six All-Star games. Crawford has made four, and Gonzalez and Varitek have been named to three each.

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  • 4. 
    Which of these Red Sox players does not have his number retired? - ProProfs

    Which of these Red Sox players does not have his number retired?

    • Johnny Pesky

    • Dom DiMaggio

    • Carl Yastrzemski

    • Jim Rice

    Correct Answer
    A. Dom DiMaggio
    Explanation
    DiMaggio's no. 7 is currently worn by right fielder J.D. Drew.

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  • 5. 
    Who holds the Red Sox record for hits in a season by a shortstop? - ProProfs

    Who holds the Red Sox record for hits in a season by a shortstop?

    • Johnny Pesky

    • Rick Burleson

    • John Valentin

    • Nomar Garciaparra

    Correct Answer
    A. Nomar Garciaparra
    Explanation
    Nomar set a new team record with 209 hits in 1997, breaking Pesky's record of 208.

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  • 6. 
    Which pitcher has made the most Opening Day starts for the Red Sox? - ProProfs

    Which pitcher has made the most Opening Day starts for the Red Sox?

    • Luis Tiant

    • Roger Clemens

    • Pedro Martinez

    • Josh Beckett

    Correct Answer
    A. Roger Clemens
    Explanation
    Clemens started eight different opening days between 1988 and 1996.

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  • 7. 
    When did Wally the Green Monster first appear? - ProProfs

    When did Wally the Green Monster first appear?

    • 1947

    • 1975

    • 1997

    • 2004

    Correct Answer
    A. 1997
    Explanation
    According to legend, Wally first stepped out of Fenway's famed wall in 1997.

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  • 8. 
    How many home runs did David Ortiz hit in 2006? - ProProfs

    How many home runs did David Ortiz hit in 2006?

    • 46

    • 49

    • 51

    • 54

    Correct Answer
    A. 54
    Explanation
    Ortiz's 54 home runs set a new club record.

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  • 9. 

    In which inning do Red Sox fans sing this song?

    • Middle of the 6th

    • Middle of the 7th

    • Middle of the 8th

    Correct Answer
    A. Middle of the 8th
    Explanation
    Red Sox fans sing the song in the middle of the 8th inning.

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  • 10. 
    How many former Red Sox are in this picture? - ProProfs

    How many former Red Sox are in this picture?

    • 1

    • 2

    • 3

    • 4

    Correct Answer
    A. 3
    Explanation
    Among the many baseball players to guest star in the Simpsons episode, "Homer at the Bat," were Wade Boggs, Roger Clemens and future Red Sox DH Jose Canseco.

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  • 11. 
    Terry Francona is entering his eighth season as Red Sox manager. Who was Boston's last manager to last at least seven seasons? - ProProfs

    Terry Francona is entering his eighth season as Red Sox manager. Who was Boston's last manager to last at least seven seasons?

    • Jimy Williams

    • Ralph Houk

    • Don Zimmer

    • Joe Cronin

    Correct Answer
    A. Joe Cronin
    Explanation
    Cronin, a player/manager, led the Sox from 1935 to 1947.

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  • 12. 
    Who was the last Red Sox player to lead the league in batting average? - ProProfs

    Who was the last Red Sox player to lead the league in batting average?

    • Nomar Garciaparra

    • Manny Ramirez

    • Bill Mueller

    • Dustin Pedroia

    Correct Answer
    A. Bill Mueller
    Explanation
    Mueller led the league with a .326 average in 2003.

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  • 13. 
    Who is this former American League MVP? - ProProfs

    Who is this former American League MVP?

    • Bobby Doerr

    • Jackie Jensen

    • Sammy White

    • Vern Stephens

    Correct Answer
    A. Jackie Jensen
    Explanation
    Jensen was Boston's right fielder and the league's Most Valuable Player in 1958.

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  • 14. 

    When did the Rolling Stones play Fenway Park?

    • 2003

    • 2004

    • 2005

    • 2006

    Correct Answer
    A. 2005
    Explanation
    The Rolling Stones played two shows, on Aug. 21 and 23.

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  • 15. 
    How many times did Adrian Gonzalez hit at least 30 home runs for the Padres? - ProProfs

    How many times did Adrian Gonzalez hit at least 30 home runs for the Padres?

    • Once

    • Twice

    • Three times

    • Four times

    Correct Answer
    A. Four times
    Explanation
    Gonzalez has hit at least 30 home runs every season since 2007.

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