Yankee History and Facts

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. In 2005, Alex Rodriguez became the first solely right-handed Yankee hitter to hit 40 home runs in a season since 1937. Who accomplished the feat in 1937? Lou Gehrig Bill Dickey Tony Lazzeri Joe DiMaggio

2. Former Catcher Thurman Munson died how? Plane Crash Brain Aneurism Car Crash Lymphoma

3. Who hit the game tying HR off of Mark Wohlers in game 4 of the 1996 World Series against the Atlanta Braves that is regarded as the hit that began the Yankees late 90s string of success? Jim Leyritz Derek Jeter Bernie Williams Scott Brossius

4. What Yankee was MVP of the 1996 World Series? Paul O'Neill David Cone Andy Pettitte John Wetteland

5. Catcher Yogi Berra appeared in 14 World Series for the Yankees. How many times did Berra walk away a winner? 11 10 12 9

6. What was the score of the Dodgers game 6 World Series clinching victory over the Yankees in the 1981 fall classic? 9-7 9-2 3-2 5-2

7. Before becoming manager of the Yankees on November 2, 1995, had Joe Torre ever managed in the AL before? Yes No

8. In what 2 years was Loug Gehrig named AL MVP? 1929 & 1936 1928 & 1929 1927 & 1934 1927 & 1936

9. What is the real first name of former Yankees 1B Tino Martinez? Martino Augustino Constantino Valentino

10. Why did Babe Ruth wear #3? He was on his 3rd marriage when he was sent to New York He batted 3rd in the lineup He was on his 3rd Major League Team He liked his 3 meals a day more than most