Bronx Bombers: Early Years

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1. The Yankees started out in 1903 as the New York: Highlanders Hilltoppers Robins Mutuals

2. This outfielder came to the team that was to become the Yankees in 1903. In 1897 he hit .432 for Baltimore and originated the 'Baltimore Chop.' Kid Gleason Honus Wagner Wee Willie Keeler Ed Delahanty

3. In 1904 a Yankee pitcher started 51 games, completed 48, and won 41. Who was he? John Warhop Jack Chesbro Joe Lake Al Orth

4. The Yankees were sold in 1915 to Col. Jacob Ruppert and Tillenghast Huston for $460,000. What business was Col. Ruppert in? owned a construction company owned a garmet factory delved in real estate owned a brewery

5. In 1918 the Yankees hired the first of their many great managers. Who was he? Frank Chance Miller Huggins Roger Peckinpaugh George Stallings

6. In 1919, the Yankees bought Babe Ruth from the Boston Red Sox. Why did Red Sox owner Harry Frazee sell Ruth? to pay off debtors to finance a Broadway play to purchase more players to refurbish Fenway Park

7. In what year did Yankee Stadium open? 1920 1925 1922 1923

8. Ruppert's money bought the players, but it was this General Manager who put together the Yankee dynasty of the 1920's. Ed Barrow Earl Combs Spud Chandler Sam Jones

9. This great Yankee set pitching and hitting records at Columbia University. Lou Gehrig Waite Hoyt Tony Lazzeri Bob Meusel

10. The 1927 Yankees, arguably the greatest team in baseball history, won 110 games and won the American League pennant by 19 games. Who did they face in the 1927 World Series? Brooklyn Dodgers Pittsburg Pirates St. Louis Cardinals New York Giants

11. The Yankees won the World Series again in 1928, but lost the American League pennant the next three years to what team? Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox Boston Red Sox Philadelphia Athletics

12. In 1931 the Yankees had a new manager who was to lead them to the 1932 World Championship and seven pennants and six World Series between 1936 and 1943. Who was he? John McGraw Walter Johnson Joe McCarthy Bucky Harris

13. In 1921 the Yankees met the Giants in the World Series. What was unique about this Series? the Series lasted 8 games Babe Ruth hit only 1 home run all of the games were played in the same stadium all are correct

14. Who was the regular Yankee shortstop from 1932 to 1940? Phil Rizzuto Joe Cronin Tony Lazzeri Frank Crosetti

15. 1934 was Babe Ruth's last season with the Yankees. What team did The Babe play for in 1935? Brooklyn Dodgers No team, he retired Chicago Cubs Boston Braves

16. In 1935 the Yankees signed a skinny young kid named Joe DiMaggio for $25,000. Where did the Yankees find Joe? Cleveland Seattle San Francisco Portland

17. What lefty-righty combination led the Yankees pitching staff throughout the 1930's? Lefty Gomez and Red Ruffing Lefty Grove and Waite Hoyt Lefty Grove and Red Ruffing Lefty Gomez and Dizzy Dean

18. Who was the Yankees Hall of Fame catcher in the 1930's? Rick Ferrell Bill Dickey Micky Owens Micky Cochrane

19. Lou Gehrig gave his now famous farewell speech at Yankee Stadium on July 4th of what year? 1941 1940 1939 1938

20. Joe DiMaggio had his famous 56 game hitting streak from May 15, 1941 to July 17, 1941. In what city was the streak stopped? Detroit Philadelphia Boston Cleveland