2010 Red Sox Trivia Questions & Answers
Total Questions: 17
April 12
Following their loss to the Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis, the Red Sox are 0-5 in franchise history when they have been the visiting team for the first official game in a new ballpark. In which city did Boston first christen a new ballpark as a road team?
Baltimore, where they lost to the Orioles 10-6 at Oriole Park on April 26, 1901.
First to answer correctly: Don Dudley in Pomfret, CT
April 19
The Red Sox's all-time record on Patriots' Day is 66-49. Against which team has Boston played (and beaten) more than any other on Patriots' Day?
The Red Sox have played (33 games) and beaten (22 times) the New York Yankees more than any other team on Patriots' Day.
First to answer correctly: Jim Wolfrum in Camden, ME
April 26
Prior to Darnell McDonald, who was the last Red Sox player to homer in each of his first two games with the team?
Sam Horn, who did it on July 25-26 of 1987 against the Mariners at Fenway.
First to answer correctly: Don Dudley in Pomfret, CT
May 3
Who was the last Red Sox batter to have 6 hits in a game?
Nomar Garciaparra, who went 6-for-6 on 6/21/03 at Philadelphia in a game the Red Sox lost 6-5 in 13 innings. Of note, all of Garciaparra's hits were singles.
First to answer correctly: Jay O'Brien in St. Louis, MO
May 10
Who was the first Puerto Rican born player to ever play for the Red Sox?
Felix Mantilla, who made his debut with the Red Sox as a pinch runner on April 17, 1963. Nicknamed "The Cat," Mantilla played the infield and outfield for Boston during his three seasons with the team, during which time he set career highs in home runs (30 in 1964) and RBIs (92 in 1965).
First to answer correctly: Don Dudley in Pomfret, CT
May 17
Which member of the Red Sox Hall of Fame was an original part-owner of the Boston (now New England) Patriots?
Dom DiMaggio, who was one of 10 investors in a syndicate headed by Billy Sullivan. In 1960, DiMaggio paid $25,000 for his 10% ownership stake in the Patriots. Six years later, he sold that stake for $300,000 and then made the first of two failed attempts to buy the Red Sox (the other attempt was in 1977).
First to answer correctly: Don Dudley in Pomfret, CT
May 24
Who is the most recent Red Sox to have hit an inside-the-park home run?
Kevin Youkilis, on 5/28/07 against the Indians at Fenway Park.
First to answer correctly: Jim Wolfrum in Camden, ME
May 31
Prior to Jason Varitek this year, who was the last Red Sox to homer for each of his first three hits to begin a season?
Mike Greenwell, in 1985. Even more, the three home runs Greenwell hit were the first three hits of his career.
First to answer correctly: Don Dudley in Pomfret, CT
June 7
Who was the first Red Sox draft pick to get a million dollar signing bonus?
Adam Everett, who was the first player Boston drafted in 1998, became the first player to ever receive a seven figure signing bonus from the Red Sox when he got $1,725,000.
First to answer correctly: Doug Eugley in Sidney, ME
June 14
Who was the first Red Sox to hit a home run in a regular season interleague game?
John Valentin, on June 13, 1997 at Shea Stadium, where the Red Sox played (and won, 8-4) their first ever interleague game.
First to answer correctly: Ryan Sawchuk in San Francisco, CA
June 21
Who is the all-time career home run leader for games played at Fenway Park?
Ted Williams, with 248. Following the Splendid Splinter in the Fenway top 5 are Carl Yastrzemski (237), Jim Rice (208), Dwight Evans (199) and Bobby Doerr (145).
First to answer correctly: Don Dudley in Pomfret, CT
June 28
In what year did Fenway Park host its first ever Sunday game?
1932, and specifically on July 3rd, when the Red Sox lost to the Yankees, 13-2.
First to answer correctly: Don Dudley in Pomfret, CT
July 5
Who was the last Red Sox pitcher to hit a home run at Fenway Park?
Marty Pattin, on 9/26/72 against the Brewers' Bill Parsons.
First to answer correctly: Cheryl Ebeling in Natick, MA
July 12
Who was the first Red Sox player to have at least 200 hits in a season?
Tris Speaker, with 222 in 1912.
First to answer correctly: Bill Jerome in Waterford, NY
July 19
Who was the first man to manage both the Pawtucket Red Sox and Boston Red Sox?
Darrell Johnson, who guided the PawSox to the International League championship in 1973, then managed the BoSox from 1974 through 1976, compiling a 220-188 record while winning one AL pennant.
First to answer correctly: Jim Wolfrum in Camden, ME
July 26
Who has the most pinch hits in a single-season for the Red Sox?
Joe Cronin, with 18 in 1943.
First to answer correctly: Doug Eugley in Sidney, ME
August 16
Who is the only Red Sox player to ever hit pinch-hit home runs in both games of a doubleheader?
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