Sport's Greatest Franchise

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1. Following a trade in the late 70s, Graig Nettles noted of which Yankee reliever, 'He went from Cy Young to Sayonara'? Goose Gossage Sparky Lyle Ron Davis Bob Shirley

2. Which mistake prone former San Diego Padres broadcaster competed for the Yankees second base job with Billy Martin in the early 50s? Gil Mcdougald Enos Slaughter Bobby Richardson Jerry Coleman

3. What reputed toughguy served as Yogi Berra's backup before leading the Yankees to World Championships as manager? Elston Howard Ralph Houk Bill Virdon Bill Dickey

4. Which respected Yankee veteran claimed Dave Winfield misquoted him following the controversy over Winfield's 1988 autobiography? Don Baylor Willie Randolph Ken Griffey Phil Niekro

5. Name the major corporation who purchased the Yankees in the sixties, leading to a decade of mediocrity? NBC CBS Coca Cola Seagrams

6. Which hard nosed outfielder of the Joe Torre era was dubbed the 'New Old Reliable' by the New York media? Answer: (Two words, or just surname .. or just first name!)

7. One of baseball's first highly sought free agents, which colorful pitcher came to the Yankees from Oakland in the mid 70s? Ron Guidry Catfish Hunter Ed Figueroa Pat Dobson

8. Which beefy slugger of the Yankee lean years of the late 80s and early 90's was known as 'Bye-Bye'? Kevin Maas Mel Hall Steve Balboni Jesse Barfield

9. Which two Yankee teamates of the 80s were known by the nicknames 'Rags', and 'Pags'? Dave Righetti and Mike Pagliarulo Dave Winfield and Don Mattingly Phil Neikro and Rickey Henderson Ron Guidry and Graig Nettles

10. Which Oklahoma reared outfielder was touted as the next Mickey Mantle when he joined the Yankees in the 60s? Bobby Murcer Joe Peppitone Phil Linz Roy White