Sport's Greatest Franchise

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1. Following a trade in the late 70s, Graig Nettles noted of which Yankee reliever, 'He went from Cy Young to Sayonara'? Bob Shirley Goose Gossage Sparky Lyle Ron Davis

2. Which mistake prone former San Diego Padres broadcaster competed for the Yankees second base job with Billy Martin in the early 50s? Enos Slaughter Gil Mcdougald Jerry Coleman Bobby Richardson

3. What reputed toughguy served as Yogi Berra's backup before leading the Yankees to World Championships as manager? Elston Howard Ralph Houk Bill Virdon Bill Dickey

4. Which respected Yankee veteran claimed Dave Winfield misquoted him following the controversy over Winfield's 1988 autobiography? Don Baylor Willie Randolph Ken Griffey Phil Niekro

5. Name the major corporation who purchased the Yankees in the sixties, leading to a decade of mediocrity? NBC Seagrams Coca Cola CBS

6. Which hard nosed outfielder of the Joe Torre era was dubbed the 'New Old Reliable' by the New York media? Answer: (Two words, or just surname .. or just first name!)

7. One of baseball's first highly sought free agents, which colorful pitcher came to the Yankees from Oakland in the mid 70s? Pat Dobson Ron Guidry Catfish Hunter Ed Figueroa

8. Which beefy slugger of the Yankee lean years of the late 80s and early 90's was known as 'Bye-Bye'? Mel Hall Kevin Maas Jesse Barfield Steve Balboni

9. Which two Yankee teamates of the 80s were known by the nicknames 'Rags', and 'Pags'? Phil Neikro and Rickey Henderson Ron Guidry and Graig Nettles Dave Winfield and Don Mattingly Dave Righetti and Mike Pagliarulo

10. Which Oklahoma reared outfielder was touted as the next Mickey Mantle when he joined the Yankees in the 60s? Roy White Phil Linz Bobby Murcer Joe Peppitone