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Quiz about Legendary New York Yankee Players

Legendary New York Yankee Players Quiz

Some of the greatest baseball players of all-time played on the Yankees at one time or another. I hope you enjoy this quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by baseball27. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
baseball27

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
279,712

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
852

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the number 3 lefty who played for the Yankees in the 1920s? Hint

Micky Mantle

Babe Ruth

Ty Cobb

Joe DiMaggio

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was named Mr. October in 1977? Hint

Thurman Munson

Lou Piniella

Willie Randolph

Reggie Jackson

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Question 3 of 10

3. What team did Jim "Catfish" Hunter play from 1965-1974 before going to the Yankees? Hint

Athletics

Red Sox

Philllies

None listed

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Question 4 of 10

4. Micky Mantle was a switch-hitter.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the number 5 centerfielder for the Yankees in the 1930s? Hint

Andy Pettitte

Albert Pujols

Joe DiMaggio

Yogi Berra

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the catcher that in 1964 ended up being the manager that led the Yankees? Hint

Roy White

Joe Torre

Derek Jeter

Yogi Berra

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who played for the Royals from 1969 to 1973 and then went to the Yankees? Hint

Reggie Jackson

Lou Gehrig

Lou Piniella

Mike Sweeny

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who played for the Pirates for one year in 1975, and then played for the Yankees from 1976 to 1988? Hint

Babe Ruth

Jackie Robinson

Willie Randolph

Thurman Munson

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Question 9 of 10

9. What Yankees player had the record for most career home runs before Hank AAron broke his record? Hint

Barry Bonds

Babe Ruth

Lou Gehrig

Bobby Bonds

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who played 2130 consecutive games that got him the nickname "Iron Horse". Hint

Lou Gehrig

Micky Mantle

Babe Ruth

Derek Jeter

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the number 3 lefty who played for the Yankees in the 1920s?

Answer: Babe Ruth

Babe Ruth's full name is George Herman Ruth. Some of his nicknames include the Sultan of Swat, the Titan of Terror, and the Great Bambino.

2. Who was named Mr. October in 1977?

Answer: Reggie Jackson

Reggie Jackson was nicknamed Mr. October because he always did better when he was playing in the postseason. The World Series usually occurred in October. He was number 44.

3. What team did Jim "Catfish" Hunter play from 1965-1974 before going to the Yankees?

Answer: Athletics

Jim "Catfish" Hunter played for the Oakland Athletics from 1965 to 1974.

4. Micky Mantle was a switch-hitter.

Answer: true

Micky Mantle could bat left or right handed. Which side he batted on depended on if the pitcher was right or left handed. He won the Triple Crown in 1956.

5. Who was the number 5 centerfielder for the Yankees in the 1930s?

Answer: Joe DiMaggio

Joe DiMaggio once hit 2 home runs in the same inning on June 24, 1936.

6. Who was the catcher that in 1964 ended up being the manager that led the Yankees?

Answer: Yogi Berra

Yogi Berra was a Yankees catcher that had some sayings that made no sense. He is a member of the Hall of Fame. The Yankees lost the World Series to the Cardinals in 1964.

7. Who played for the Royals from 1969 to 1973 and then went to the Yankees?

Answer: Lou Piniella

Lou Piniella played for the Yankees from 1974 to 1984. He later went on to manage.

8. Who played for the Pirates for one year in 1975, and then played for the Yankees from 1976 to 1988?

Answer: Willie Randolph

Willie Randolph was starting 2nd baseman in 1981 All-Star game.

9. What Yankees player had the record for most career home runs before Hank AAron broke his record?

Answer: Babe Ruth

Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth's record of 714 by hitting 755 home runs in his career.

10. Who played 2130 consecutive games that got him the nickname "Iron Horse".

Answer: Lou Gehrig

During his career Lou Gehrig set more that 20 American and National League records. He died in 1941.

Source: Author baseball27

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