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NY Yankees History Trivia Quiz

I remember growing up in the Bronx and watching the Yankees play every summer. I've learned a lot about the history of the Yankee franchise and its players, and I'd like to share what I've learned with you. Good luck and enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by H.M.S.III. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
H.M.S.III

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
158,222

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the Yankee's first team captain? Hint

Babe Ruth

Frank Chance

Thurman Munson

Roger Peckinpaugh

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the first African-American Yankee? Hint

Willie Randolph

Dave Winfield

Reggie Jackson

Elston Howard

3. In 1934, Lou Gehrig won baseball's Triple Crown, meaning he led the league in the batting average, home runs, and runs batted in categories. What were his league-leading stats for that season? Hint

.349 avg, 42 hr, 170 rbi

.363 avg, 49 hr, 165 rbi

.366 avg, 51 hr, 145 rbi

.375 avg, 48 hr, 162 rbi

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following, set a Yankee record for stolen bases in a season? Hint

Alfonso Soriano

Ben Chapmen

Fritz Maisel

Rickey Henderson

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following pitchers has the most career wins as a Yankee? Hint

Ron Guidry

Red Ruffing

Whitey Ford

Lefty Gomez

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Question 6 of 10

6. On April 17, 1953, Mickey Mantle hit a 565 foot home run. In which stadium did he hit this monsterous home run? Hint

Comiskey Park

Briggs Stadium

Griffith Stadium

Yankee Stadium

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Question 7 of 10

7. In what year did the Yankees win their first World Series, and in how many games did they defeat thier opponent? Hint

1923 in 6 games

1922 in 4 games

1921 in 8 games

1936 in 6 games

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Question 8 of 10

8. On May 24 1936, which Yankee slugger hit 11 RBI's against the Philadelphia Athletics? Hint

Earle Combs

Lou Gehrig

Tony Lazzeri

Joe Dugan

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which Yankee great shared the record with Dale Long and Ken Griffey Jr, for hitting a home run in 8 straight games? Hint

Don Mattingly

Roger Maris

Derek Jeter

Mickey Mantle

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many World Series did the Yankees win in the 20th century? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the Yankee's first team captain?

Answer: Frank Chance

Chance was the team's captain in 1913, when the Highlanders became the Yankees. He held the title for one season. Roger Peckinpaugh was the second Yankee captain, he held the title from 1914 to 1921. Babe Ruth was the third Yankee captain, but he held the title for just 5 days in 1922.

2. Who was the first African-American Yankee?

Answer: Elston Howard

Elston Howard batted .348 and had a .993 fielding percentage in 1961. He was also a nine-time all-star.

3. In 1934, Lou Gehrig won baseball's Triple Crown, meaning he led the league in the batting average, home runs, and runs batted in categories. What were his league-leading stats for that season?

Answer: .363 avg, 49 hr, 165 rbi

Lou Gehrig also played a then record 2,130 consecutive games, earning him the nickname, "The Iron Horse".

4. Which of the following, set a Yankee record for stolen bases in a season?

Answer: Rickey Henderson

Rickey Henderson stole 93 bases in 1988, he also stole 87 in 1986 and 80 in 1985.

5. Which of the following pitchers has the most career wins as a Yankee?

Answer: Whitey Ford

Whitey Ford had a Yankee win-loss record of 236-106. Ruffing won 231 games as a Yankee, Gomez won 189, and Guidry won 170.

6. On April 17, 1953, Mickey Mantle hit a 565 foot home run. In which stadium did he hit this monsterous home run?

Answer: Griffith Stadium

Mantle hit his 565 foot homerun off pitcher Chuck Stobbs of the Washington Senators.

7. In what year did the Yankees win their first World Series, and in how many games did they defeat thier opponent?

Answer: 1923 in 6 games

In the World Series in 1921, 1922, 1923, and 1936, the Yankees battled their cross-town rival New York Giants. They lost the first two series in 1921 and 1922, then won their first World series in 1923 beating the Giants 4 games to 2.

8. On May 24 1936, which Yankee slugger hit 11 RBI's against the Philadelphia Athletics?

Answer: Tony Lazzeri

On that day Tony Lazzeri hit two grand slams, a solo homerun, and added a triple as the Yankees beat the Athletics 25 to 2.

9. Which Yankee great shared the record with Dale Long and Ken Griffey Jr, for hitting a home run in 8 straight games?

Answer: Don Mattingly

Between July 8 and July 18 in 1987, Don Mattingly hit 10 home runs in eight games for a total of 19 RBI's.

10. How many World Series did the Yankees win in the 20th century?

Answer: 25

The most championship wins of any team in baseball, and in any major sport in history. The year 2000 is a part of the 20th century.

Source: Author H.M.S.III

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