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This quiz will test your knowledge on a true Yankee great - Don Mattingly. This is a must for any Yankee fan!

A multiple-choice quiz by Alinicus. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Alinicus

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
119,521

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
724

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Question 1 of 10

1. Don Mattingly was known as one of the best defensive first basemen of all time. How many Gold Glove Awards did he win? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. What number did Mattingly wear? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is Don Mattingly's middle name? Hint

David

William

Arthur

John

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Question 4 of 10

4. Mattingly won one AL Batting title. What was his average that year? Hint

.388

.367

.343

.322

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is Mattingly's home state? Hint

Maine

Florida

California

Indiana

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Question 6 of 10

6. In July of 1987, Mattingly tied a Major League record by hitting a home run in 8 consecutive games. Who's record did he tie? Hint

Dale Long

Roger Maris

Ken Griffey, Jr.

Mike Schmidt

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Question 7 of 10

7. Mattingly set another home run-related Major League record that same season of 1987. What was it? Hint

Most home runs in one season

Most homers by a first baseman

Most grand slams in one season

Most homers off right-handed pitchers

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Question 8 of 10

8. What year did Mattingly win the Most Valuable Player Award in the American League? Hint

1985

1984

1987

1990

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Question 9 of 10

9. Against what team did Don Mattingly play his final home game? Hint

Detroit Tigers

Seattle Mariners

Cleveland Indians

Boston Red Sox

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Question 10 of 10

10. What year was Mattingly drafted by the New York Yankees? Hint

1981

1980

1978

1979

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Don Mattingly was known as one of the best defensive first basemen of all time. How many Gold Glove Awards did he win?

Answer: 9

Mattingly won the awards from 1985-1998 and 1991-1994. A total of nine times.

2. What number did Mattingly wear?

Answer: 23

His number 23 has been retired by the Yankees.

3. What is Don Mattingly's middle name?

Answer: Arthur

For anyone listening on the Yankees radio network, you would hear Michael Kay read his middle name every night when he was in the lineup.

4. Mattingly won one AL Batting title. What was his average that year?

Answer: .343

In 1984 Mattingly batted .343 to edge out teammate Dave Winfield for the title.

5. What is Mattingly's home state?

Answer: Indiana

Mattingly was born and currently resides in Evansville, Indiana.

6. In July of 1987, Mattingly tied a Major League record by hitting a home run in 8 consecutive games. Who's record did he tie?

Answer: Dale Long

Mattingly tied Dale Long's record. Griffey would tie that record later on in his career. Mattingly would hit 10 homers during the streak.

7. Mattingly set another home run-related Major League record that same season of 1987. What was it?

Answer: Most grand slams in one season

Mattingly hit 6 grand slams that year, a ML record.

8. What year did Mattingly win the Most Valuable Player Award in the American League?

Answer: 1985

In 1985 Mattingly hit .324 with 35 home runs and 145 runs batted in, which led the Major Leagues.

9. Against what team did Don Mattingly play his final home game?

Answer: Seattle Mariners

Mattingly played his final home game against the Mariners in the 1995 Playoffs.

10. What year was Mattingly drafted by the New York Yankees?

Answer: 1979

Mattingly was selected in the June 1979 draft.

Source: Author Alinicus

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