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On August 1, 1973 who, along with Carlton Fisk, was ejected from the game at Fenway?
- Duke Sims
- Thurman Munson
- Rick Dempsey
- Jerry Moses

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2.

Where did the Boston Red Sox play before playing in Fenway Park?
- Yawkey Memorial Stadium
- Sayer Field
- Beacon St. Park
- Huntington Ave. Grounds
Correct Answer

A. Huntington Ave. Grounds
3.

In 1986, Roger Clemens was 14-0 before he lost a game. Which team beat him?
- Texas
- Oakland
- Toronto
- NY Yankees
Correct Answer

A. Toronto
4.

Which of the following players did not hit a home run during the 1978 Yankees - Red Sox playoff game?
- Carl Yastrzemski
- Bucky Dent
- Jim Rice
- Reggie Jackson
Correct Answer

A. Jim Rice
5.

Which Red Sox player won two batting titles in the 60's?
- Reggie Smith
- Pete Runnels
- Carl Yastrzemski
- George Scott
Correct Answer

A. Pete Runnels
6.

Which Red Sox manager committed suicide because he couldn't stand the strain of managing?
- Bob Unglaub
- Jake Stahl
- Ed Barrows
- Chick Stahl
Correct Answer

A. Chick Stahl
7.

In 1964, Carl Yastrzemski played 148 games in the outfield and 2 at what position?
- 2nd Base
- 1st Base
- Pitcher
- 3rd Base
Correct Answer

A. 3rd Base
8.

Which Red Sox manager had the best winning percentage for the 1907 team?
- George Huff
- Cy Young
- Deacon McGuire
- Bob Unglaub
Correct Answer

A. Cy Young
9.

How many total bases did Fred Lynn have on June 18, 1975?
- 14
- 17
- 12
- 16
Correct Answer

A. 16
10.

Who wore #9 in 1938, the year before Ted Williams joined the Boston Red Sox?
- Ben Chapman
- Joe Vosmik
- Johnny Peacock
- Doc Cramer
Correct Answer

A. Ben Chapman
11.

Which Red Sox pitcher no-hit the Angels on June 26, 1962?
- Earl Wilson
- Bill Monboquette
- Dave Morehead
- Gene Conley
Correct Answer

A. Earl Wilson
12.

Who gave up a 12th-inning homer to Stan Musial in 1955's All-Star game?
- Tom Brewer
- Ellis Kinder
- Frank Sullivan
- Mel Parnell
Correct Answer

A. Frank Sullivan
13.

Which Red Sox player hit the first home run in a night All-Star game?
- Jimmy Foxx
- Dom DiMaggio
- Ted Williams
- Bobby Doerr
Correct Answer

A. Bobby Doerr
14.

The Red Sox traded Jeff Bagwell to the Houston Astros for whom?
- Larry Andersen
- Danny Darwin And Dana Kiecker
- Mike Boddicker And Vaughn Eshelman
- Alex Cole And Two Minor Leaguers
Correct Answer

A. Larry Andersen
15.

Which Red Sox pitcher no-hit the White Sox on August 1, 1962?
- Bill Monboquette
- Ike Delock
- Dave Morehead
- Earl Wilson
Correct Answer

A. Bill Monboquette
16.

Only three of these players have played in over 2,000 games for the Red Sox. Which of the following has not?
- Dwight Evans
- Bobby Doerr
- Jim Rice
- Ted Williams
Correct Answer

A. Bobby Doerr
17.

Which Red Sox player was Rookie of the Year in 1961?
- Don Schwall
- George Scott
- Rico Petrocelli
- Carl Yastrzemski
Correct Answer

A. Don Schwall
18.

Who no-hit the Red Sox on April 27, 1968?
- Mickey Lolich
- Tom Phoebus
- Jim Palmer
- Dean Chance
Correct Answer

A. Tom Phoebus
19.

In 1988, who did Roger Clemens say had the "best stuff" on the Red Sox staff?
- Himself
- Bruce Hurst
- Jeff Sellers
- Calvin Schiraldi
Correct Answer

A. Jeff Sellers
20.

The son of Red Sox pitcher Smoky Joe Wood also pitched for Boston. What was his name?
- Forest Wood
- Joe Wood
- Ed Wood
- Wilbur Wood
Correct Answer

A. Joe Wood
21.

Which Red Sox pitcher threw a no-hitter and faced his brother in the same game?
- Jesse Tannehill
- Dave Morehead
- Ken Brett
- Earl Wilson
Correct Answer

A. Jesse Tannehill
22.

Who was the first Red Sox player to wear number 13?
- Reid Nichols
- Moe Berg
- Eldon Auker
- Paul McDermott
Correct Answer

A. Eldon Auker
23.

What nickname were the Red Sox first known as?
- Pilgrims
- Somersets
- Beaneaters
- Americans
Correct Answer

A. Somersets

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Interesting Trivia On MLB - Boston Red Sox

On August 1, 1973 who, along with Carlton Fisk, was ejected from the game at Fenway?

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Where did the Boston Red Sox play before playing in Fenway Park?

In 1986, Roger Clemens was 14-0 before he lost a game. Which team beat him?

Which of the following players did not hit a home run during the 1978 Yankees - Red Sox playoff game?

Which Red Sox player won two batting titles in the 60's?

Which Red Sox manager committed suicide because he couldn't stand the strain of managing?

In 1964, Carl Yastrzemski played 148 games in the outfield and 2 at what position?

Which Red Sox manager had the best winning percentage for the 1907 team?

How many total bases did Fred Lynn have on June 18, 1975?

Who wore #9 in 1938, the year before Ted Williams joined the Boston Red Sox?

Which Red Sox pitcher no-hit the Angels on June 26, 1962?

Who gave up a 12th-inning homer to Stan Musial in 1955's All-Star game?

Which Red Sox player hit the first home run in a night All-Star game?

The Red Sox traded Jeff Bagwell to the Houston Astros for whom?

Which Red Sox pitcher no-hit the White Sox on August 1, 1962?

Only three of these players have played in over 2,000 games for the Red Sox. Which of the following has not?

Which Red Sox player was Rookie of the Year in 1961?

Who no-hit the Red Sox on April 27, 1968?

In 1988, who did Roger Clemens say had the "best stuff" on the Red Sox staff?

The son of Red Sox pitcher Smoky Joe Wood also pitched for Boston. What was his name?

Which Red Sox pitcher threw a no-hitter and faced his brother in the same game?

Who was the first Red Sox player to wear number 13?

What nickname were the Red Sox first known as?