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Quiz about Yankees History
Quiz about Yankees History

MLB Teams Quiz: Yankees History | 15 Questions


How much do you know about the New York Yankees? Find out here!

A multiple-choice quiz by ashalia. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
ashalia
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
55,872
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
8 / 15
Plays
930
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Question 1 of 15
1. Who was the first Yankee to throw a no-hitter in a 2-1 win at Fenway Park? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. Who was the pitcher when Babe Ruth hit his 700th home run? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. How much did the Yankees pay for the purchase of Joe DiMaggio? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. On what date was 'Lou Gehrig Appreciation Day' held at Yankee Stadium? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. On what day was 'Babe Ruth Day' celebrated? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. Who hurled the first perfect game in World Series history? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. In what year did Joe DiMaggio officially announce his retirement? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. On June 24th, 1962 the Yankee played ____ innings against Detroit? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. On what date was 'Mickey Mantle Day' celebrated at Yankee Stadium? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. Who became the Yankees manager for the second time on April 26th, 1982? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. On October 18, 1977, Reggie Jackson hit three home runs in Game Six of the World Series against the _______ ? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. 'Reggie Jackson Day' occured on what day? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. Who was called the 'Voice of the Yankees'? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. Who broke Lou Gehrig's Major League record of 2,130 consecutive games?

Answer: (Two words, or just surname)
Question 15 of 15
15. Who replaced Bucky Dent as Yankee manager on June 6th, 1990? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who was the first Yankee to throw a no-hitter in a 2-1 win at Fenway Park?

Answer: George Mogridge

This happened on April 24th, 1917.
2. Who was the pitcher when Babe Ruth hit his 700th home run?

Answer: Tommy Bridges

This happened in the second inning of a 4-2 Yankees' win at Detroit's Navin Field. The date was July 14th, 1934.
3. How much did the Yankees pay for the purchase of Joe DiMaggio?

Answer: 50,000 dollars

On nOvember 21st, 1934 they purchased Joe DiMaggio from the San Francisco Seals (Pacific Coast League) for {$50,000.}
4. On what date was 'Lou Gehrig Appreciation Day' held at Yankee Stadium?

Answer: July 4th, 1939

His uniform number, 4, was the first to be retired in Major League Baseball.
5. On what day was 'Babe Ruth Day' celebrated?

Answer: April 27th, 1947

This day was celebrated throughout Major League Baseball.
6. Who hurled the first perfect game in World Series history?

Answer: Don Larsen

This was a 2-0 win over Brooklyn in Game Five at Yankee Stadium (on October 8th, 1956).
7. In what year did Joe DiMaggio officially announce his retirement?

Answer: 1951

He announced his retirement on December 12th, 1951.
8. On June 24th, 1962 the Yankee played ____ innings against Detroit?

Answer: 22

This was the longest game played by the Yankees. Detroit pitcher Phil Regan gave up a 2 run home run to Jack Reed in the 22nd inning (Reed never hit another HR). The final score was 9-7.
9. On what date was 'Mickey Mantle Day' celebrated at Yankee Stadium?

Answer: June 8th, 1969

His uniform number, 7, was also retired on this day.
10. Who became the Yankees manager for the second time on April 26th, 1982?

Answer: Gene Michael

He replaced Bob Lemon.
11. On October 18, 1977, Reggie Jackson hit three home runs in Game Six of the World Series against the _______ ?

Answer: Los Angeles Dodgers

The game was played at Yankee Stadium.
12. 'Reggie Jackson Day' occured on what day?

Answer: August 14th, 1993

His uniform number, 44, was retired.
13. Who was called the 'Voice of the Yankees'?

Answer: Mel Allen

He was the legendary voice from 1939-64. He died at age 83 in Greenwich, Connecticut on June 16, 1996.
14. Who broke Lou Gehrig's Major League record of 2,130 consecutive games?

Answer: Cal Ripken, Jr.

He broke it when he played in his 2,131st consecutive game on September 6th, 1995.
15. Who replaced Bucky Dent as Yankee manager on June 6th, 1990?

Answer: Stump Merrill

On August 18, 1989, Bucky Dent replaced Dallas Green as Yankee manager.
Source: Author ashalia

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