The Yankees of New York

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. What was Lou Gehrig's batting average in 1939, the last season of his career? .176 .137 .209 .143

2. When did Mickey Mantle die? September 25, 1996 August 13, 1995 March 4, 1994 November 7, 1997

3. On what date was Yankee Stadium opened? April 14, 1923 April 13, 1923 April 18, 1923 April 11, 1923

4. On what date did George Steinbrenner buy the Yankees? January 17, 1973 December 12, 1972 January 3, 1973 February 24, 1973

5. Against what team did David Wells pitch a perfect game? Blue Jays A's Twins White Sox

6. What is Bernie Williams' career batting average on opening day 2002? .300 .312 .305 .299

7. Who was the first Yankee to have a 30 HR and 30 SB season? Answer: ( Two words, or just surname ... spent most of his career with the Giants)

8. When the Yankees retired Don Mattingly's number 23 in 1998, it was the ____ different number that the Yankees retired? 17th 13th 12th 14th

9. In Yankee Stadium, what is the distance from home plate to the right field foul pole? 306 294 311 314

10. What was Derek Jeter's highest season batting average during the 1990s? .343 .349 .339 .333

11. Who was known as "The Yankee Clipper"? Joe DiMaggio Roger Maris Mickey Mantle Lou Gherig

12. What was the original name of the New York Yankees? Baltimore Orioles New York Yankees New York Highlanders New York Perfectos

13. Who was the Yankees' first manager? Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

14. Who was the first Yankee to wear number 1? Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

15. What was Elston Howard's highest batting average in a season? .314 .348 .297 .302