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Bronx Bombers: Early Years Trivia Quiz

Okay all you pinstrippers, this quiz covers Yankee history from 1903 to World War II. Piece of cake for a true Yankee fan.

A multiple-choice quiz by sportcon. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
sportcon

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
13,845

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
14 / 20

Plays
1624

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 20

1. The Yankees started out in 1903 as the New York: Hint

Robins

Highlanders

Hilltoppers

Mutuals

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Question 2 of 20

2. This outfielder came to the team that was to become the Yankees in 1903. In 1897 he hit .432 for Baltimore and originated the 'Baltimore Chop.' Hint

Kid Gleason

Honus Wagner

Wee Willie Keeler

Ed Delahanty

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Question 3 of 20

3. In 1904 a Yankee pitcher started 51 games, completed 48, and won 41. Who was he? Hint

Al Orth

John Warhop

Jack Chesbro

Joe Lake

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Question 4 of 20

4. The Yankees were sold in 1915 to Col. Jacob Ruppert and Tillenghast Huston for $460,000. What business was Col. Ruppert in? Hint

owned a brewery

delved in real estate

owned a construction company

owned a garmet factory

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Question 5 of 20

5. In 1918 the Yankees hired the first of their many great managers. Who was he? Hint

Frank Chance

George Stallings

Roger Peckinpaugh

Miller Huggins

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Question 6 of 20

6. In 1919, the Yankees bought Babe Ruth from the Boston Red Sox. Why did Red Sox owner Harry Frazee sell Ruth? Hint

to pay off debtors

to refurbish Fenway Park

to purchase more players

to finance a Broadway play

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Question 7 of 20

7. In what year did Yankee Stadium open? Hint

1923

1922

1920

1925

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Question 8 of 20

8. Ruppert's money bought the players, but it was this General Manager who put together the Yankee dynasty of the 1920's. Hint

Spud Chandler

Ed Barrow

Earl Combs

Sam Jones

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Question 9 of 20

9. This great Yankee set pitching and hitting records at Columbia University. Hint

Tony Lazzeri

Lou Gehrig

Waite Hoyt

Bob Meusel

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Question 10 of 20

10. The 1927 Yankees, arguably the greatest team in baseball history, won 110 games and won the American League pennant by 19 games. Who did they face in the 1927 World Series? Hint

New York Giants

Brooklyn Dodgers

Pittsburg Pirates

St. Louis Cardinals

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Question 11 of 20

11. The Yankees won the World Series again in 1928, but lost the American League pennant the next three years to what team? Hint

Detroit Tigers

Philadelphia Athletics

Boston Red Sox

Chicago White Sox

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Question 12 of 20

12. In 1931 the Yankees had a new manager who was to lead them to the 1932 World Championship and seven pennants and six World Series between 1936 and 1943. Who was he? Hint

Walter Johnson

Joe McCarthy

Bucky Harris

John McGraw

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Question 13 of 20

13. In 1921 the Yankees met the Giants in the World Series. What was unique about this Series? Hint

all are correct

all of the games were played in the same stadium

the Series lasted 8 games

Babe Ruth hit only 1 home run

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Question 14 of 20

14. Who was the regular Yankee shortstop from 1932 to 1940? Hint

Phil Rizzuto

Joe Cronin

Tony Lazzeri

Frank Crosetti

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Question 15 of 20

15. 1934 was Babe Ruth's last season with the Yankees. What team did The Babe play for in 1935? Hint

Brooklyn Dodgers

Boston Braves

Chicago Cubs

No team, he retired

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Question 16 of 20

16. In 1935 the Yankees signed a skinny young kid named Joe DiMaggio for $25,000. Where did the Yankees find Joe? Hint

Cleveland

Seattle

San Francisco

Portland

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Question 17 of 20

17. What lefty-righty combination led the Yankees pitching staff throughout the 1930's? Hint

Lefty Gomez and Red Ruffing

Lefty Grove and Waite Hoyt

Lefty Grove and Red Ruffing

Lefty Gomez and Dizzy Dean

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Question 18 of 20

18. Who was the Yankees Hall of Fame catcher in the 1930's? Hint

Rick Ferrell

Bill Dickey

Micky Owens

Micky Cochrane

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Question 19 of 20

19. Lou Gehrig gave his now famous farewell speech at Yankee Stadium on July 4th of what year? Hint

1940

1941

1938

1939

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Question 20 of 20

20. Joe DiMaggio had his famous 56 game hitting streak from May 15, 1941 to July 17, 1941. In what city was the streak stopped? Hint

Cleveland

Boston

Detroit

Philadelphia

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Yankees started out in 1903 as the New York:

Answer: Highlanders

The Highlanders played at Hilltop Park in Manhattan. One of the owners, Frank Ferrel, was a gambler.

2. This outfielder came to the team that was to become the Yankees in 1903. In 1897 he hit .432 for Baltimore and originated the 'Baltimore Chop.'

Answer: Wee Willie Keeler

Keeler, who stood only 5 feet, 5 inches, was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1939.

3. In 1904 a Yankee pitcher started 51 games, completed 48, and won 41. Who was he?

Answer: Jack Chesbro

All of the above are Yankee records, but Chesbro threw a wild pitch in the last game of the season to lose the pennant.

4. The Yankees were sold in 1915 to Col. Jacob Ruppert and Tillenghast Huston for {$460,000.} What business was Col. Ruppert in?

Answer: owned a brewery

Ruppert was a former congressman and was worth {$75} million dollars.

5. In 1918 the Yankees hired the first of their many great managers. Who was he?

Answer: Miller Huggins

Huggins had been the manager of the St. Louis Cardinals. He led the Yanks to 6 pennants and 3 world championships.

6. In 1919, the Yankees bought Babe Ruth from the Boston Red Sox. Why did Red Sox owner Harry Frazee sell Ruth?

Answer: to finance a Broadway play

Ruth went on to hit a record 60 home runs in 1927 for the Yankees.

7. In what year did Yankee Stadium open?

Answer: 1923

After Hilltop Park burned down, the Yankees shared the Polo Grounds with the New York Giants.

8. Ruppert's money bought the players, but it was this General Manager who put together the Yankee dynasty of the 1920's.

Answer: Ed Barrow

Barrow traded for Ruth and signed Lou Gehrig.

9. This great Yankee set pitching and hitting records at Columbia University.

Answer: Lou Gehrig

Gehrig replaced Wally Pipp in the Yankee lineup one day in 1925. Pipp had a headache.

10. The 1927 Yankees, arguably the greatest team in baseball history, won 110 games and won the American League pennant by 19 games. Who did they face in the 1927 World Series?

Answer: Pittsburg Pirates

The Yankees swept the Pirates 4-0. Legend has it that the Pirates gave up before the first game after watching Gehrig hit 10 home runs and Ruth hit 11 during batting practice.

11. The Yankees won the World Series again in 1928, but lost the American League pennant the next three years to what team?

Answer: Philadelphia Athletics

The Athletics were managed by Connie Mack.

12. In 1931 the Yankees had a new manager who was to lead them to the 1932 World Championship and seven pennants and six World Series between 1936 and 1943. Who was he?

Answer: Joe McCarthy

13. In 1921 the Yankees met the Giants in the World Series. What was unique about this Series?

Answer: all are correct

The Yankees and Giants shared the Polo Grounds. Ruth hurt is arm and played in only 6 games, but still hit .313.

14. Who was the regular Yankee shortstop from 1932 to 1940?

Answer: Frank Crosetti

Rizzuto took over shortstop in the 1941 season, but spent 1943-1945 in the military. Crosetti played shortstop during Rizzuto's absence, along with several other players. Rizzuto took over for good in the 1946 season.

15. 1934 was Babe Ruth's last season with the Yankees. What team did The Babe play for in 1935?

Answer: Boston Braves

The Babe only played in 26 games and was hitting only .181 when he took himself out of the lineup.

16. In 1935 the Yankees signed a skinny young kid named Joe DiMaggio for {$25,000.} Where did the Yankees find Joe?

Answer: San Francisco

Joe hit .398 and hit safely in 61 straight games one season in the Pacific Coast League.

17. What lefty-righty combination led the Yankees pitching staff throughout the 1930's?

Answer: Lefty Gomez and Red Ruffing

Gomez and Ruffing each had 4 20 win seasons in the 1930's.

18. Who was the Yankees Hall of Fame catcher in the 1930's?

Answer: Bill Dickey

Dickey caught a hundred or more games 13 years in a row.

19. Lou Gehrig gave his now famous farewell speech at Yankee Stadium on July 4th of what year?

Answer: 1939

The Iron Horse died on June 2, 1941.

20. Joe DiMaggio had his famous 56 game hitting streak from May 15, 1941 to July 17, 1941. In what city was the streak stopped?

Answer: Cleveland

Joe started a 16 game streak the next day, meaning he hit safely in 72 of 73 games in 1941.

Source: Author sportcon

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