1. Cory Fulton Lidle always had an interesting background even before he became a pitcher. He was a graduate of California's South Hill's High School in 1990, also was his twin brother Kevin. The Lidle twins played baseball with a current Yankee in high school. What Bronx Bomber attended South Hill's along with Cory and Kevin? Gary Sheffield Derek Jeter Jason Giambi Carl Pavano

2. Lidle made his Major League debut on May 8, 1997 with that team? Philadelphia Phillies Minnesota Twins Milwaukee Brewers New York Mets

3. Many people will agree that his best season was in 2001, when Lidle went 13-6 with a 3.59 ERA (good for 10th in the league). His great performances throughout the season got his team, the Oakland Athletics, into the postseason winning what position? AL Wild Card AL West Division Title NL Wild Card NL West Division Title

4. One of the greatest months in his career, Lidle gave up only one run in the whole month! He won all five of his starts and helped his team go on a 20-game win streak. What team record did Lidle set in the extraordinary month? Wins in a month Consecutive innings without an earned run Strikeouts in a month Consecutive shutouts

5. Lidle had been known to travel a lot, as the highest number of seasons he pitched with a single team was two. In his later years, he was somewhat successful with the Philadelphia Phillies. In the 2004 season with the Reds/Phillies, Lidle led the NL with 3 shutouts and tied the NL lead with how many complete games? 4 5 6 8

6. After many team controversies, Lidle and Phillie's right fielder Bobby Abreu were traded to the New York Yankees for four minor league players. Including the Yankees, how many Major League teams did Lidle pitch for in his career? 4 7 9 6

7. Lidle pitched the final game of his career (unknowingly of course) in the 2006 ALDS. He pitched one and one-thirds innings and gave up three earned runs on four hits in a 8-3 loss. He pitched game four of the series. In the regular season, how many games did he win for the Yankees in 2006? 3 4 12 6

8. Cory Lidle had two passions, pitching and flying. Lidle had his pilot's license since February 9th. Lidle told teammates that he would be flying home in his personal plane after the playoffs. What team knocked the Yankees out of the 2006 postseason? Minnesota Twins St. Louis Cardinals Oakland Athletics Detroit Tigers

9. On October 11, Lidle crashed into a high-rise apartment building overlooking the river on New York Ave. at E. 72nd Street. Lidle died in the crash along with his flight instructor. What was the flight instructor's name? Answer: (Two words or just surname)

10. Somewhat of deja vu, another Yankee was involved in plane problems, as the private plane carrying one of Lidle's teammates slid off of the runway. What Yankee was on the flight? Alex Rodriguez Mike Mussina Derek Jeter Bobby Abreu