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1. Following a trade in the late 70s, Graig Nettles noted of which Yankee reliever, 'He went from Cy Young to Sayonara'?
2. Which mistake prone former San Diego Padres broadcaster competed for the Yankees second base job with Billy Martin in the early 50s?
3. What reputed toughguy served as Yogi Berra's backup before leading the Yankees to World Championships as manager?
4. Which respected Yankee veteran claimed Dave Winfield misquoted him following the controversy over Winfield's 1988 autobiography?
5. Name the major corporation who purchased the Yankees in the sixties, leading to a decade of mediocrity?
6. Which hard nosed outfielder of the Joe Torre era was dubbed the 'New Old Reliable' by the New York media?
7. One of baseball's first highly sought free agents, which colorful pitcher came to the Yankees from Oakland in the mid 70s?
8. Which beefy slugger of the Yankee lean years of the late 80s and early 90's was known as 'Bye-Bye'?
9. Which two Yankee teamates of the 80s were known by the nicknames 'Rags', and 'Pags'?
10. Which Oklahoma reared outfielder was touted as the next Mickey Mantle when he joined the Yankees in the 60s?
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