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The Yankees of New York Quiz for Experts | MLB Teams

A quiz on the most successful Baseball franchise, the New York Yankees.

A multiple-choice quiz by amitbador. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
amitbador

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
91,874

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
6 / 15

Plays
950

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Question 1 of 15

1. What was Lou Gehrig's batting average in 1939, the last season of his career? Hint

.176

.137

.209

.143

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Question 2 of 15

2. When did Mickey Mantle die? Hint

September 25, 1996

November 7, 1997

March 4, 1994

August 13, 1995

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Question 3 of 15

3. On what date was Yankee Stadium opened? Hint

April 13, 1923

April 18, 1923

April 11, 1923

April 14, 1923

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Question 4 of 15

4. On what date did George Steinbrenner buy the Yankees? Hint

January 17, 1973

December 12, 1972

January 3, 1973

February 24, 1973

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Question 5 of 15

5. Against what team did David Wells pitch a perfect game? Hint

Twins

White Sox

A's

Blue Jays

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Question 6 of 15

6. What is Bernie Williams' career batting average on opening day 2002? Hint

.305

.299

.312

.300

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Question 7 of 15

7. Who was the first Yankee to have a 30 HR and 30 SB season?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname ... spent most of his career with the Giants)

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Question 8 of 15

8. When the Yankees retired Don Mattingly's number 23 in 1998, it was the ____ different number that the Yankees retired? Hint

14th

12th

17th

13th

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Question 9 of 15

9. In Yankee Stadium, what is the distance from home plate to the right field foul pole? Hint

314

311

306

294

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Question 10 of 15

10. What was Derek Jeter's highest season batting average during the 1990s? Hint

.343

.333

.339

.349

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Question 11 of 15

11. Who was known as "The Yankee Clipper"? Hint

Mickey Mantle

Joe DiMaggio

Roger Maris

Lou Gherig

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Question 12 of 15

12. What was the original name of the New York Yankees? Hint

New York Perfectos

New York Highlanders

Baltimore Orioles

New York Yankees

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Question 13 of 15

13. Who was the first manager of the franchise?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

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Question 14 of 15

14. Who was the first Yankee to wear number 1?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

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Question 15 of 15

15. What was Elston Howard's highest batting average in a season? Hint

.302

.314

.348

.297

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Lou Gehrig's batting average in 1939, the last season of his career?

Answer: .143

Gehrig won two MVP titles in his career, one in 1927, and one in 1936. During his 17 year career (1923-1939), he only played for the Yankees.

2. When did Mickey Mantle die?

Answer: August 13, 1995

Mantle hit 536 career HR. Mantle spent all of his 18 year career with the Yankees (1951-1968).

3. On what date was Yankee Stadium opened?

Answer: April 18, 1923

The Yankees won the game against the Red Sox, 4-1. Before they played in Yankee Stadium, they played in the Polo Grounds.

4. On what date did George Steinbrenner buy the Yankees?

Answer: January 3, 1973

Steinbrenner bought the Yankees from CBS.

5. Against what team did David Wells pitch a perfect game?

Answer: Twins

The game was at Yankee Stadium, on May 17th, 1998. The Yankees won 4-0.

6. What is Bernie Williams' career batting average on opening day 2002?

Answer: .305

Williams has won 4 Gold Gloves (1997-2000), and one batting title. He joined the Yankees in 1991.

7. Who was the first Yankee to have a 30 HR and 30 SB season?

Answer: Bobby Bonds

In his only season with the Yankees (1975), Bonds hit 32 HR and stole 30 bases. Bonds is the father of Barry Bonds.

8. When the Yankees retired Don Mattingly's number 23 in 1998, it was the ____ different number that the Yankees retired?

Answer: 14th

The 14 retired numbers were: #1 Billy Martin. #3 Babe Ruth. #4 Lou Gehrig. #5 Joe DiMaggio. #7 Mickey Mantle. #8 Bill Dickey and Yogi Berra. #9 Roger Maris. #10 Phil Rizzuto. #15 Thurman Munson. #16 Whitey Ford. #23 Don Mattingly. #32 Elston Howard. #37 Casey Stengel. #44 Reggie Jackson.

9. In Yankee Stadium, what is the distance from home plate to the right field foul pole?

Answer: 314

The distance to left field is 318.

10. What was Derek Jeter's highest season batting average during the 1990s?

Answer: .349

Jeter hit .349 in 1999. Jeter also lead the majors in hits in 1999, with 219.

11. Who was known as "The Yankee Clipper"?

Answer: Joe DiMaggio

DiMaggio was married to Marilyn Monroe. In his 13 year career (1936-42 and 1946-51), he only played for the Yankees.

12. What was the original name of the New York Yankees?

Answer: Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles (1901-1902) then NY Highlanders (1903-1912) and then NY Yankees from 1913.

13. Who was the first manager of the franchise?

Answer: John McGraw

At the end of the 1902 he left to manage the New York Giants. He was elected to the Fall of Fame in 1937.

14. Who was the first Yankee to wear number 1?

Answer: Earle Combs

He wore it because he was the leadoff man. Earle "The Kentucky Colonel" Combs, only played for the Yankees (1924-1935).

15. What was Elston Howard's highest batting average in a season?

Answer: .348

His career batting average is .274. he played 13 of his 14 year career with the Yankees. The last team of his career was the Red Sox.

Source: Author amitbador

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