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The Bronx Bombers Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz on one of the best sports teams of all-time. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by NYY26WS. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
NYY26WS

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
275,757

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
855

Last 3 plays: Guest 38 (7/10), wjames (10/10), Samoyed7 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. When did the Yankees win their first World Series? Hint

1907

1912

1922

1923

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Question 2 of 10

2. What famous Yankee died when he was only 37? Hint

Joe Dimaggio

Lou Gehrig

Whitey Ford

Lefty Gomez

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following Yankees played in the most World Series? Hint

Don Mattingly

Babe Ruth

Yogi Berra

Bill Dickey

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the exact date of Derek Jeter's debut in the Majors? Hint

Jun 12, 1994

Sept 15, 1995

May 29, 1995

Apr 27, 1996

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Question 5 of 10

5. When did Joe DiMaggio win his first MVP award? Hint

1941

1939

1937

1940

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Question 6 of 10

6. Where did the Yankees play before New York? Hint

Baltimore

Pittsburgh

Washington

Philadelphia

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Question 7 of 10

7. What were the Yankees called before they got their Yankee name? Hint

Black Stockings

Ravens

Highlanders

Bats

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Question 8 of 10

8. When did the Bombers start playing at Yankee Stadium? Hint

1921

1925

1923

1915

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Question 9 of 10

9. What number was Don Mattingly? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. In what year did Don Larsen pitch his World Series perfect game against the Brooklyn Dodgers? Hint

1961

1952

1956

1958

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When did the Yankees win their first World Series?

Answer: 1923

They beat the Giants in 6 games. They hadn't won a World Series in the first 20 years of the contest.

2. What famous Yankee died when he was only 37?

Answer: Lou Gehrig

Lou Gehrig died of ALS (also called Lou Gehrig's Disease). In his 16-year career, he hit a total of 493 home runs.

3. Which of the following Yankees played in the most World Series?

Answer: Yogi Berra

Berra played in 14 World Series in his 19-year career. He made the World Series about every 2 out of every three years.

4. What was the exact date of Derek Jeter's debut in the Majors?

Answer: May 29, 1995

He was only 20. He didn't play enough games to be the Rookie of the Year in 1995. He won it in 1996 though.

5. When did Joe DiMaggio win his first MVP award?

Answer: 1939

The great outfielder, Joe DiMaggio won his first MVP award in 1939 when he played in 120 games and hit .381. He also hit 30 home runs and had 126 RBIs.

6. Where did the Yankees play before New York?

Answer: Baltimore

The Yanks played in Baltimore for their first 2 years before moving th the Big Apple. They were one of the original American League teams that started in 1901.

7. What were the Yankees called before they got their Yankee name?

Answer: Highlanders

They were the Highlanders from 1903-1912. They were also nicknamed the Hilltoppers because the played at Hilltop Park in those same years.

8. When did the Bombers start playing at Yankee Stadium?

Answer: 1923

The Yankees played at the Polo Grounds and Hilltop Park before they moved to the house that Ruth Built.

9. What number was Don Mattingly?

Answer: 23

Don Mattingly's number 23 is retired in Yankee Stadium. He was an all-star from 1984-1989. He also won the MVP, Silver Slugger Award, and the Gold Glove Award several times.

10. In what year did Don Larsen pitch his World Series perfect game against the Brooklyn Dodgers?

Answer: 1956

Don Larsen threw his perfect game in game 2 of the 1956 World Series. That was the game with the famous "jump" of Yogi Berra into his arms.

Source: Author NYY26WS

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