Autumn in the Bronx

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1. In 1999, the Yankees won game three of the World Series thanks to a walk-off home run in extra innings by which outfielder? Darryl Strawberry Bernie Williams Chad Curtis Paul O'Neill

2. Which one of these Yankee greats laid claim to be the first player in Major League history to win the All-Star Game and World Series MVP honors in the same year? Mickey Mantle Derek Jeter Babe Ruth Reggie Jackson

3. 1923 brought us the inaugural season at Yankee Stadium, and subsequently the club's first world championship. Which future Yankees' manager hit a home run for the opposing New York Giants? Joe McCarthy Casey Stengel Ralph Houk Miller Huggins

4. In 1964, the CBS corporation purchased 80% of the club. When did the team win their next world championship? 1964 1977 1976 1965

5. Which Yankee was named the MVP of the 1977 World Series. Thurman Munson Ron Guidry Willie Randolph Reggie Jackson

6. In 1956, Don Larsen pitched the first perfect game in postseason history. What Yankee hit a two-run homer to supply the only offense needed on this "perfect" day? Hank Bauer Yogi Berra Mickey Mantle Moose Skowron

7. What Yankees' outfielder supplied Bucky Dent with a new bat just before the shortstop hit his infamous home run over the Green Monster, in the 1978 one-game playoff between the Bombers and the Red Sox? Lou Pinella Reggie Jackson Mickey Rivers Roy White

8. On October 14, 1976, which Yankee hit only the second walk-off home run in Major League history to win a postseason series? Graig Nettles Reggie Jackson Chris Chambliss Bucky Dent

9. 1996 marked the beginning of a new dynasty in the South Bronx. While down two games to none, what Yankee hit a 3-run home run off Mark Wohlers to lead a six-run comeback in Game 4 of the World Series? Bernie Williams Paul O'Neill Tino Martinez Jim Leyritz

10. In the 1932 World Series, the greatest October legend of all was born. What ballpark did Babe Ruth "call" his famous shot in? Forbes Field Yankee Stadium The Polo Grounds Wrigley Field