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The 2004 New York Yankees Trivia Quiz

A quiz about the great moments in the 2004 season and postseason for this amazing Yankee team.

A multiple-choice quiz by BMO1616. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
BMO1616

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
196,118

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1009

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. How many games did the Yankees win in their first two series against the Boston Red Sox in April? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. In a July 24 game against the Red Sox, who hit a walk-off home run to give Mariano Rivera the blown save? Hint

Manny Ramirez

Trot Nixon

David Ortiz

Bill Mueller

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which baseball team did the Yankees lose 22-0 to on August 31? Hint

Cleveland Indians

Minnesota Twins

Seattle Mariners

Baltimore Orioles

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which Yankee player admitted to unknowingly using steroids? Hint

Gary Sheffield

Alex Rodriguez

Jason Giambi

Ruben Sierra

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which Yankee player broke his left hand punching a wall in the Yankee clubhouse? Hint

Gary Sheffield

Kevin Brown

Jon Lieber

Paul Quantrill

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who blew two consecutive saves in the 2004 ALCS against the Red Sox? Hint

Tom Gordon

Scott Proctor

Paul Quantrill

Mariano Rivera

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Question 7 of 10

7. Out of all eight playoff teams, which team was the only team to have a SWAT team line the walls of the stands? Hint

Houston Astros

Anaheim Angels

New York Yankees

Atlanta Braves

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which pitcher lost Game 7 of the 2004 ALCS? Hint

Javier Vasquez

Derek Lowe

Kevin Brown

Pedro Martinez

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which was the first team in major league history to blow a seven game series after leading the series three games to none? Hint

1999 Atlanta Braves

1984 Kansas City Royals

1963 New York Mets

2004 New York Yankees

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who did Pedro Martinez refer to as 'his daddy'? Hint

Babe Ruth

Boston Red Sox

George Steinbrenner

Joe Torre

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many games did the Yankees win in their first two series against the Boston Red Sox in April?

Answer: 1

The Yankees lost six out of seven to the Red Sox to drop their record to 8-11.

2. In a July 24 game against the Red Sox, who hit a walk-off home run to give Mariano Rivera the blown save?

Answer: Bill Mueller

The Red Sox won the game 11-10 in a game that featured a brawl, where Yankee pitcher Tanyon Sturtze had to leave the game after picking on the wrong person, Gabe Kapler, to fight with.

3. Which baseball team did the Yankees lose 22-0 to on August 31?

Answer: Cleveland Indians

It was the biggest loss in Yankee franchise history. These were their biggest losses prior to the game: 24-6, July 29, 1928: Cleveland v Yankees; 19-1, June 17, 1925: Detroit v Yankees; 20-3, July 9, 1987: Toronto v Yankees.

4. Which Yankee player admitted to unknowingly using steroids?

Answer: Gary Sheffield

Sheffield said that he didn't know it was a steroid when he used it.

5. Which Yankee player broke his left hand punching a wall in the Yankee clubhouse?

Answer: Kevin Brown

Kevin was injured for 3 weeks and he wasn't the same come playoff time. He should have known that walls have never lost a fight in history.

6. Who blew two consecutive saves in the 2004 ALCS against the Red Sox?

Answer: Mariano Rivera

Rivera blew save opportunities in both Game 4 and Game 5 of the ALCS, the first time Rivera had blown back to back saves, but the Yankees still had a 3-2 series lead.

7. Out of all eight playoff teams, which team was the only team to have a SWAT team line the walls of the stands?

Answer: New York Yankees

Many fans decided to throw stuff on the field after a few questionable calls during Game 6 of the ALCS, even though the calls were right.

8. Which pitcher lost Game 7 of the 2004 ALCS?

Answer: Kevin Brown

Kevin lasted only a few innings while giving up six earned runs.

9. Which was the first team in major league history to blow a seven game series after leading the series three games to none?

Answer: 2004 New York Yankees

The choke gave the Red Sox their first American League pennant in 18 years.

10. Who did Pedro Martinez refer to as 'his daddy'?

Answer: Boston Red Sox

In a September interview, Pedro Martinez called the Yankees his daddy. During the playoffs however, it was the other way around. Congratulations to the 2004 World Series Champion Boston Red Sox!

Source: Author BMO1616

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