Yankees All-Time Roster Quiz | Yankees Players

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1. One of the most tremendous players in history, this catcher was in the top five for the MVP voting an amazing seven times in his career. He went to 14 World Series as a Yankee. Who is this Hall of Fame great?

Answer: Yogi Berra

Lawrence Peter 'Yogi' Berra began his Yankee career in 1946. His big seasons were in the 1950s, when he won the AL MVP three times, and missed out on another four. Berra won 10 of his 14 World Series along with hitting 12 series home runs. He hit 358 in his career. He retired in 1963, then came back for one season as a Met in 1965.
The photo is of the cartoon character, Yogi Bear.

2. This first baseman is hardly disputable to stand at the bag. He hit 493 home runs, won the AL MVP, and even hit four home runs in one World Series. His jersey number was the very first to be retired in baseball. Who is he?

Answer: Lou Gehrig

Born Ludwig Heinrich Gehrig, his name was later changed to Henry Louis Gehrig. Lou played from 1923-1939, with his career cut short for a disease later named after him. He went to seven World Series and won six. His four home runs (matching his jersey number) came in the 1928 series with the four games to none win over the Cardinals. Gehrig died in 1941.
Pictured is heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis.

3. This second baseman played 12 seasons in the pinstripes. Going to seven World Series, he won five. He retired as a New York Giant in 1939. Who is this Hall of Famer?

Answer: Tony Lazzeri

Anthony Michael Lazzeri was a Yankee from 1926-1937, and was part of the Murderers Row team of 1927. He tied for the third spot in the MVP voting in 1928 with Joe Judge, while watching Mickey Cochrane win it and Heinie Manush as runner-up. He was triple-digits in hits in every season in the pinstripes. Tony retired in 1939 as a New York Giant.
Pictured on the left is Tony Blair.

4. This shortstop played in three different decades with the Yankees. He won the AL Rookie of the Year Award, All-Star MVP, World Series MVP, and won multiple Hank Aaron awards. Who is this Yankees that wore the number 2?

Answer: Derek Jeter

Derek was the Yankees first round sixth overall pick in the 1992 draft. He won the rookie award for his 183 hits and .314 average. His All-Star and World Series MVPs came in 2000.
Pictured is Derek Jeter himself.

5. This player was the youngest in history to hit 600 home runs. A former shortstop, he made his home at third with the pinstripes. With three AL MVPs to his name, his number 13 was a lucky one. Who is he?

Answer: Alex Rodriguez

A-Rod began his career with the Mariners from 1994-2000 at shortstop. From there it was on to the Texas Rangers for five seasons. Rodriguez put on the pinstripes in 2004, playing two games at shortstop. The Yankees moved to put Derek Jeter at third base, but it just didn't click for everyone, so A-Rod learned to play third base. Alex's MVPs came in 2003, 2005, and 2007. His 600th career home run came in the 2010 season.
Pictured is a U.S. $10 bill with Alexander Hamilton.

6. This Yankee left fielder had two huge shadows to look around, and never got much recognition because of them. Batting behind Babe Ruth in the number five spot, he went to six World Series. Who is this that wore the number five?

Answer: Bob Meusel

Meusel's two big shadows were Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. After dusting his rookie shoes off in 1920 with 11 home runs and batting .328, Bob went to three consecutive World Series from 1921-1923. He played 11 seasons, 10 with the Yankees and retired in 1930.
Pictured is the great reggae singer, Bob Marley.

7. The all-time Yankee centerfielder on this roster is one who was a switch-hitter. He was the first switch-hitter in history to bat for the Triple Crown. He is also a member of the 500 Home Run Club. Who is this Hall of Fame and 1951 rookie great?

Answer: Mickey Mantle

Mickey would not be in the top 10 for the MVP in 1951, but would show everyone with his three AL MVPs, 1956 Triple Crown, and a record-setting 18 World Series home runs. His 12 appearances in the promised land also helped him obtain that record. Mantle died in 1995 along with his number 7.
The photo is that of a fireplace mantle.

8. This right fielder was the first left-hander inducted into the Hall of Fame. He was the first player to hit 500 home runs. He was the first player to do many things in his career, some good and some bad. One of the biggest controversies surrounding him was whether or not he 'called' his own World Series home run before planting the ball in right-center field. Who is this great?

Answer: Babe Ruth

Ruth's first team was the Boston Red Sox in 1914, but as a pitcher. Red Sox owner Howard Frazee needed some cash for a theatrical production, and sold Ruth to the Yankees. History was about to be taken over. The Yankees saw the Babe's bat more than his pitching arm.

The World Series controversy came in the 1932 series against the Cubs and pitcher Charlie Root. Words were exchanged between Ruth and the Cubs dugout, then with Root. Ruth made a gesture to Root and hit the next pitch for a home run.

9. This Yankee pitcher takes the number one spot amongst all the Yankee greats. He pitched with four teams in his career, and won a Cy Young Award in the pinstripes. Who is this that won more than 350 career games?

Answer: Roger Clemens

Roger began his career with 13 seasons in Boston. Two seasons were spent with the Blue Jays before becoming a Yankee in 1999. One of his seven career Cy Young's came in the pinstripes in 2001. He also played with the Houston Astros from 2004-2006, where he won another Cy Young.
Pictured on the left is Roger Daltrey and Pete Townsend of the rock group, "The Who".

10. The all-time rostered relief pitcher for the Yankees was one who was both a starter and a reliever. He pitched in the pinstripes from 1947-1954. Who is this with almost 2500 innings pitched?

Answer: Allie Reynolds

Allie was a Cleveland Indian for five seasons before donning the pinstripes in 1947. He was just in time to help the Yankees to six World Series between 1947 and 1953, with a personal win/loss record of 7-2. In 1951, Reynolds was third in the voting for the MVP Award behind Yogi Berra and Ned Garver, then runner-up in 1952 behind Bobby Shantz. Allie retired in 1954.
Pictured is television and film actress Kirstie Alley.

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