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Great Yankee Conquest Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about the greatest dynasty ever. Have fun.

A multiple-choice quiz by crazynetsfan5. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
crazynetsfan5

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
176,132

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
14 / 20

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606

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Question 1 of 20

1. What record did the Yankees finish with in the 1923 regular season? Hint

98-54

98-56

96-56

100-62

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Question 2 of 20

2. Babe Ruth was the American League home run champion in 1923, but did he win MVP?

Yes

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Question 3 of 20

3. Who was the manager of the Yankees during the 1927 season? Hint

Joe McCarthy

Miller Huggins

Bucky Harris

Casey Stengel

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Question 4 of 20

4. In 1928, the Yankees defeated the St. Louis Cardinals in the best-of-seven-games World Series. What was the final score in games? Hint

4-1

4-0

4-2

4-3

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Question 5 of 20

5. Out of these four pitchers, which one was a relief pitcher in the 1932 season? Hint

Johnny Allen

Lefty Gomez

Ed Wells

Red Ruffing

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Question 6 of 20

6. The Yankees won World Series in 1936, 1937, 1938, and 1939. Who was the starting catcher in those four years? Hint

Jake Powell

Bill Dickey

Aaron Robinson

Yogi Berra

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Question 7 of 20

7. Which Yankee won MVP in 1947? Hint

Phil Rizzuto

Joe DiMaggio

Allie Reynolds

Yogi Berra

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Question 8 of 20

8. What record did the 1949 Yankees finish with? Hint

91-63

95-59

97-57

93-61

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Question 9 of 20

9. In 1950 and 1951, the Yanks had the same regular season record. What was it? Hint

96-58

98-56

100-54

99-55

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Question 10 of 20

10. Who started at third base in 1952? Hint

Jerry Coleman

Bobby Brown

Gil McDougald

Billy Johnson

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Question 11 of 20

11. Casey Stengel was the manager of the 1953 Yankees team.

True

False

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Question 12 of 20

12. Which Yankee won regular season MVP of the 1956 season? Hint

Don Larsen

Whitey Ford

Mickey Mantle

Yogi Berra

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Question 13 of 20

13. Who managed the 1961 Yankees? Hint

Casey Stengel

Billy Martin

Ralph Houk

Bob Lemon

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Question 14 of 20

14. In the season of 1977, Sparky Lyle won the Cy Young Award.

True

False

15. In 1978, the Yankees and the Boston Red Sox were fighting each other to win the AL East. In a one-game playoff, this Yankee player hit a homerun in the 7th inning to give the Yankees the lead and eventually win the game. Hint

Graig Nettles

Reggie Jackson

Lou Piniella

Bucky Dent

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Question 16 of 20

16. Who won the Cy Young Award in 1978? Hint

Dick Tidrow

Catfish Hunter

Ron Guidry

Sparky Lyle

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Question 17 of 20

17. In 1995, after a first round heart-breaking loss in game five to the Seatle Mariners, Don Mattingly decided to retire.

True

False

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Question 18 of 20

18. In 1996, the Yankees were down 2-1 in the World Series against the Atlanta Braves. This Yankee hit a three-run homerun, in the 7th inning of game four off of Mark Wohlers. Hint

Jim Leyritz

Tim Raines

Tino Martinez

Ruben Sierra

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Question 19 of 20

19. In 1998, the Yankees won their 24th championship. They were thought to be the best team ever. What was their regular season record? Hint

104-58

112-50

114-48

108-54

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Question 20 of 20

20. In a Subway Series in 2000, the Yankees defeated the Mets 4-1. Who was World Series MVP? Hint

Scott Brosius

Derek Jeter

Roger Clemens

Bernie Williams

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What record did the Yankees finish with in the 1923 regular season?

Answer: 98-54

They won their first ever World Series, defeating the New York Giants 4-2.

2. Babe Ruth was the American League home run champion in 1923, but did he win MVP?

Answer: Yes

Ruth won it for the first time in 1923, the same year they won the World Series.

3. Who was the manager of the Yankees during the 1927 season?

Answer: Miller Huggins

Coach Huggins led the Yanks to a 110-44 regular season record, and won his and the Yankees' second World Series.

4. In 1928, the Yankees defeated the St. Louis Cardinals in the best-of-seven-games World Series. What was the final score in games?

Answer: 4-0

The Yankees won their second consecutive World Series in 1928, after winning in 1927.

5. Out of these four pitchers, which one was a relief pitcher in the 1932 season?

Answer: Ed Wells

Wells and Wilcy Moore were their only relief pitchers.

6. The Yankees won World Series in 1936, 1937, 1938, and 1939. Who was the starting catcher in those four years?

Answer: Bill Dickey

Bill Dickey won seven World Series with the Yankees (1932, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1941, and 1943).

7. Which Yankee won MVP in 1947?

Answer: Joe DiMaggio

Joe D. led the Yanks to their 11th World Series in 1947, by hitting 20 home runs, 168 hits, and batting .315.

8. What record did the 1949 Yankees finish with?

Answer: 97-57

They defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers in the World Series that year, winning the Series 4-1.

9. In 1950 and 1951, the Yanks had the same regular season record. What was it?

Answer: 98-56

The Yankees won the World Series in '50, 4-0 against the Phillies, and '51, 4-2 against the Giants.

10. Who started at third base in 1952?

Answer: Gil McDougald

Gil McDougald hit .263 with 11 HR's and 78 RBI's.

11. Casey Stengel was the manager of the 1953 Yankees team.

Answer: True

Stengel led the Yankees to yet another World Series Championship, and a 99-52 regular season record. In his career as a manager he made ten World Series appearances as a manager (1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, and 1960).

12. Which Yankee won regular season MVP of the 1956 season?

Answer: Mickey Mantle

Mantle had a great year, not only did he win MVP, he also won the Triple Crown and enjoyed another World Series victory.

13. Who managed the 1961 Yankees?

Answer: Ralph Houk

Houk won two championships as Yankees manager in 1961 and 1962.

14. In the season of 1977, Sparky Lyle won the Cy Young Award.

Answer: True

Lyle was a relief pitcher and helped the Yankees end a 15-year drought, winning the World Series in 1977.

Answer: Bucky Dent

Dent also went on to win World Series MVP as the Yankees won their 22nd World Championship

16. Who won the Cy Young Award in 1978?

Answer: Ron Guidry

"Louisiana Lightning" won 20 games in '78.

17. In 1995, after a first round heart-breaking loss in game five to the Seatle Mariners, Don Mattingly decided to retire.

Answer: True

Tino Martinez took Mattingly's place in 1996.

18. In 1996, the Yankees were down 2-1 in the World Series against the Atlanta Braves. This Yankee hit a three-run homerun, in the 7th inning of game four off of Mark Wohlers.

Answer: Jim Leyritz

Leyritz was the back-up catcher for the Yanks, but came through in the clutch.

19. In 1998, the Yankees won their 24th championship. They were thought to be the best team ever. What was their regular season record?

Answer: 114-48

The Yankees defeated the San Diego Padres 4-0 in the 1998 World Series.

20. In a Subway Series in 2000, the Yankees defeated the Mets 4-1. Who was World Series MVP?

Answer: Derek Jeter

Jeter won his 4th World Series, and his 1st World Series MVP.

Source: Author crazynetsfan5

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