The New York Yankees!

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1. This tremendous franchise began with the new American League in 1901, and the team was named the Baltimore Orioles. After moving to New York, what team name did they take up? Highlanders Sky Skyscrapers Pacificas

2. After six seasons with the Red Sox, most of the world was shocked to see Babe Ruth carted off to the Yankees after the 1919 season, especially after seeing Ruth set a new season record by hitting 29 home runs. How many did the Babe hit in his first season as a Yankee? 35 27 54 8

3. After the acquistion of Babe Ruth to the Yankees, how many seasons would it take the team to appear in a World Series? 5 2 11 8

4. Who was the first Yankee to win multiple American League MVP awards? Joe DiMaggio Yogi Berra Mickey Mantle Lou Gehrig

5. In 16 seasons from 1931-1946, manager Joe McCarthy took the Yankees to the World Series eight times. Of those eight trips, the Yankees lost only once. Not to be out-done, from 1949-1960, which manager took the team to 10 World Series in 12 seasons? Miller Huggins John McGraw Billy Martin Casey Stengel

6. Who was the first Yankee to win the Cy Young award? Bob Turley Bob Gibson Sandy Koufax Warren Spahn

7. After 14 consecutive seasons with no World Series appearances, which manager in his first season with the Yankees, not only had a World Series appearance, but won the whole thing in 1996? Billy Martin Johnny Keane Dick Howser Joe Torre

8. In the first 100 years of the franchise, there were three Yankees who hit 50+ home runs in a season. One was Babe Ruth who did it multiple times. Who were the other two Yankees that not only did it, but both did it in the same season? Lou Gehrig and Joe DiMaggio Bill Dickey and Yogi Berra Bob Meusel and Lou Gehrig Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle

9. In 2007, who was the first Yankee to hit 25 home runs in the season? Bobby Abreu Alex Rodriguez Derek Jeter Johnny Damon

10. By the 100th anniversary of the franchise, their was only one pitcher to win 30 games in a season, and he did it when he won 41. Which pitcher did this in 1904? Whitey Ford Ron Guidry Jack Chesbro Randy Johnson