New York Yankees History

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1. When was Babe Ruth sold to the Yankees? February, 1914 December, 1919 September, 1918 October, 1927

2. Of these four Hall-of-Famers, which has played the most games in pinstripes? Joe DiMaggio Babe Ruth Mickey Mantle Lou Gehrig

3. Don Mattingly set the record for hitting 6 grand slams in one season in 1987. Which Yankee is co-holder of the record for hitting 2 slams in one game? Tony Lazzeri Don Mattingly Lou Gehrig Reggie Jackson

4. Which Yankee was quoted as saying, 'Hitting the ball was easy. Running around the bases was the tough part.' ? Babe Ruth Rickey Henderson Yogi Berra Mickey Mantle

5. In 1941, Joe DiMaggio hit safely in 56 straight games. Who lays claim to the second-longest streak? Pete Rose Ty Cobb George Brett Paul Molitor

6. In the 1956 World Series, Don Larsen threw a perfect game against the Brooklyn Dodgers. However, in their history, the Yankees have never had a pitcher throw a perfect game during the regular season: True or False? Answer: (True or False, T or F)

7. Which one of these Yankese does not have his number retired at Yankee Stadium? Graig Nettles Billy Martin Elston Howard Thurman Munson

8. Billy Martin's clashes with owner George Steinbrenner (among others) are well-documented. What is the combined number of times that Steinbrenner hired AND fired Martin? 14 7 10 8

9. In 1973, the NY Yankees employed their first designated hitter (DH). Who was he? Felipe Alou Bobby Murcer Lou Pinella Ron Blomberg

10. Which of these Yankee teams won 114 games in a single season? 1932 Yankees 1961 Yankees 1998 Yankees 1927 Yankees