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The 'Which Way to Fenway' Sox Quiz

With a touch of Gulden's mustard and a draft of Narragansett Lager Beer, the beer with that famous straight from the barrel taste, the Crimson is pleased to present its Exam Period "Which Way to Fenway" Red Sox Quiz.

You are awarded an automatic 200 points for reading the Sports Page. Score 37.5 points for every correct answer. Subtract 2 points for every wrong answer. But don't worry: you can't fall below 200.

If you score 700 or better, you will be admitted automatically to the Fenway Diner's graduate program in Red Sox Folk Lore and Mythology. If you score better than 550, you will be sent application materials.

Pick up your pencils. The examination has begun.

1. Why do Hot Dogs taste better at Fenway Park?

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2. What was Tony Conigliaro's greatest hit?

3. Who is Roman Mejias, what did the Red Sox do for him, and what did he do in return?

4. Who holds the Red Sox record for the highest batting average in one year, what did he bat, and when? What other Sox record does he hold?

IDENTITY CRISIS SECTION

5. I hold the Sox record for most games relieved. I threw a tricky hard fastball. I threw my arm out. I hold the record for the most games pitched. Who am I, and when did I break all these records? And who was my college buddy on the Dodgers who also pitched great relief ball?

6. "And thanks to our engineer..." I am that engineer. I was the butt of a lot of jokes made by Ned Martin and Curt Gowdy. Who am I?

7. Some people play third base. Some people play shortstop. I play the Star Spangled Banner. I play it for three professional teams. Who am I?

8. I was rookie of the year in 1961. Who am I?

9. "How do I know you're not a man in a kangaroo suit?" "Well, how do I know you're not a kangaroo in a girl's suit?" Trace the origin of this dialogue.

10. I gave up more bases on balls than any other pitcher in Red Sox history. I did insightful sports commentary the Red Sox radio and television. Who am I?

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