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Quiz about The 1996 New York Yankees
Quiz about The 1996 New York Yankees

The 1996 New York Yankees Trivia Quiz

The 1996 Yankees were one of the most unlikely of teams in history to win the World Series, and did so in dramatic fashion. They took the title for the first time in 18 seasons. See how much you know about their exciting season.

A multiple-choice quiz by Jordanar18. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Jordanar18
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
344,208
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
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330
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Question 1 of 10
1. After a heartbreaking end to the 1995 season in which the Yankees lost to the Seattle Mariners in the ALDS, then-manager Buck Showalter was fired. Owner George Steinbrenner then turned to which legendary Brooklyn-born former player to manage the team in 1996? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. The Yankees got off to a quick start in 1996, winning their first two games and six of their first ten. Three of their starting pitchers accounted for all of their wins during those first 10 games. Which of the following was NOT one of them? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. On May 14, a mere 20,786 fans witnessed baseball history as one of the Yankee pitchers tossed a no-hitter against the potent Seattle Mariner line-up. Which veteran pitcher accomplished the feat? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. Derek Jeter's first year at shortstop was, to say the least, an enormous success. He started 157 games there and batted .314. Which of these honors did Jeter receive for his efforts? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. As the Yankees so often do, they received a veteran player at the trade deadline in 1996. On July 31, who did they pick up that would play a key role in taking the team to the World Series? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. On September 25, the Bronx Bombers clinched the AL East in the first game of a doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers. David Cone got the victory on the mound, but the main storyline was how they dominated the game. What was the final score of this lop-sided win? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. The Yankees got a lot of help from their bullpen in 1996. Who led the team in saves, with 43? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. The defining moment of the ALCS between the Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles occured in game 1, when Derek Jeter's flyball in the 8th inning was pulled into the stands by a fan. The umpires ruled that there was no fan interference and Jeter had hit a home run to tie the game. However, few people remember how that game ended. Who hit the walk-off home run for the Yanks to win the game? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. In Game 4 of the World Series against the Atlanta Braves, the Yankees were down 6-0 going into the 6th inning. Down two games to one in the Series, they stormed back and tied the game in the 8th inning on a 3-run home run by this player. Who was it? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. On October 26, the Yankees finished their incredible season by defeating the Braves at home in Game 6 to win the World Series. Who was the winning pitcher? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. After a heartbreaking end to the 1995 season in which the Yankees lost to the Seattle Mariners in the ALDS, then-manager Buck Showalter was fired. Owner George Steinbrenner then turned to which legendary Brooklyn-born former player to manage the team in 1996?

Answer: Joe Torre

 Torre, fresh off a six-year stint with the St. Louis Cardinals, was given the task to manage the Yankees to the World Series. Former Dodger Don Zimmer became his bench coach and Mel Stottlemyre his pitching coach. Prior to 1996, Torre had never been to the World Series.
2. The Yankees got off to a quick start in 1996, winning their first two games and six of their first ten. Three of their starting pitchers accounted for all of their wins during those first 10 games. Which of the following was NOT one of them?

Answer: Kenny Rogers

 The Yanks won their first two games over Cleveland, 7-1 and 5-1, Cone and Pettitte getting the wins. Pettitte was 3-0 in the first games, Cone was 2-0, Key was 1-1 and Dwight Gooden was 0-2. Kenny Rogers did not pitch for most of April due to injury.
3. On May 14, a mere 20,786 fans witnessed baseball history as one of the Yankee pitchers tossed a no-hitter against the potent Seattle Mariner line-up. Which veteran pitcher accomplished the feat?

Answer: Dwight Gooden

 Gooden threw 134 pitches that night, striking out 5 batters and walking 6. Ken Griffey, Jr. struck out twice. Paul Sorrento popped out to Derek Jeter at shortstop with runners on 2nd and 3rd to end the game. Gooden was forced to sit out the 1995 season on drug possession charges.
4. Derek Jeter's first year at shortstop was, to say the least, an enormous success. He started 157 games there and batted .314. Which of these honors did Jeter receive for his efforts?

Answer: Rookie of the Year

 Drafted 6th overall in the 1992 draft, Jeter had his breakout rookie year in 1996. In addition to his .314 batting average, he hit 10 home runs, drove in 78 runs and scored 104.
5. As the Yankees so often do, they received a veteran player at the trade deadline in 1996. On July 31, who did they pick up that would play a key role in taking the team to the World Series?

Answer: Cecil Fielder

 Fielder, after spending six and a half years with the Detroit Tigers, came to the Yankees and played mostly DH. He played 53 regular-season games in all, giving them 13 homers and 37 RBIs. The Yanks traded Sierra to the Tigers to get him; Boggs and Strawberry were already on the team.
6. On September 25, the Bronx Bombers clinched the AL East in the first game of a doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers. David Cone got the victory on the mound, but the main storyline was how they dominated the game. What was the final score of this lop-sided win?

Answer: 19-2

 The Yanks got a lot of early offense, scoring 4 runs in the first inning and 10 in the second. They got home runs from Tim Raines and Tino Martinez, as well as 5 RBI's from Martinez, 3 from Bernie Williams, 2 from Strawberry and 2 from Jeter. Tigers starting pitcher Tim VanEgmond lasted just 1 1/3 innings, giving up 8 runs; Ramon Garcia replaced him and gave up 9 more.
7. The Yankees got a lot of help from their bullpen in 1996. Who led the team in saves, with 43?

Answer: John Wetteland

 Wetteland spent just two years with the Yankees, but was instrumental in both of their playoff appearances. He and Mariano Rivera combined to save 48 of the team's 92 wins. Wetteland compiled a 2.83 ERA, while Mo's was 2.09.
8. The defining moment of the ALCS between the Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles occured in game 1, when Derek Jeter's flyball in the 8th inning was pulled into the stands by a fan. The umpires ruled that there was no fan interference and Jeter had hit a home run to tie the game. However, few people remember how that game ended. Who hit the walk-off home run for the Yanks to win the game?

Answer: Bernie Williams

 Bernie Williams' home run in the 11th inning propelled the Yanks to a 6-5 game 1 victory in front of 56,495 fans. They went on to win games 3, 4, and 5 on the road to send themselves to the World Series.
9. In Game 4 of the World Series against the Atlanta Braves, the Yankees were down 6-0 going into the 6th inning. Down two games to one in the Series, they stormed back and tied the game in the 8th inning on a 3-run home run by this player. Who was it?

Answer: Jim Leyritz

 Jim Leyritz's unforgettable three-run homer tied the game in the 8th and the Yanks went on to win in 10 innings. 22 of the 25 players on the Yanks' roster were used, and at 4 hours and 17 minutes, it set a record for the longest game in World Series history.
10. On October 26, the Yankees finished their incredible season by defeating the Braves at home in Game 6 to win the World Series. Who was the winning pitcher?

Answer: Jimmy Key

 Key, after losing game 2 of the Series, rebounded to win the clincher. David Cone won game 3, Graeme Lloyd game 4, and Pettitte game 5. John Wetteland became the World Series MVP, saving all four of the Yankee wins.
Source: Author Jordanar18

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