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1. In 1913, a man known as the "Peerless Leader" became the New York Yankees' first manager. Can you identify this Hall of Famer?
2. The legendary Joe McCarthy managed the Yankees from 1931 to 1946. Which one of these statements about McCarthy is true?
3. In 1947, Bucky Harris led the New York Yankees to a World Series title. Which American League team had Harris previously managed to a World Series crown in 1924?
4. Casey Stengel managed the New York Yankees from 1949-1960, leading the Bombers to seven World Series championships. Which one of these National League teams didn't Stengel's Yankees defeat in Series competition?
5. In 1961, rookie manager Ralph Houk guided the New York Yankees to a World Series triumph over the Cincinnati Reds. What was Houk's nickname?
6. The fiery Billy Martin took over the helm of the New York Yankees during the 1975 season. Which manager did Martin replace?
7. Which one of these former New York Yankees' infielders never managed the Bronx Bombers?
8. Buck Showalter managed the New York Yankees from 1992-1995. What was Showalter's real first name?
9. Joe Torre managed the New York Yankees from 1996-2007. How many World Series titles did the Yankees capture during Torre's tenure?
10. In 2009, Joe Girardi guided the New York Yankees to their 27th career World Series title. Which uniform number did Girardi wear?
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