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The Great #7: Mickey Mantle Trivia Quiz

Mickey Mantle was one of the greatest Yankees ever to don the pinstripes. Let's see how much you know about the Mick.

A multiple-choice quiz by yankeesrock101. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
yankeesrock101

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
233,401

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
586

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 24 (10/10), Guest 131 (10/10), Guest 66 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what year did Mantle play his first game with the Yankees? Hint

1951

1948

1952

1950

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1961, who was his manager? Hint

Casey Stengel

Billy Martin

Joe McCarthy

Ralph Houk

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Question 3 of 10

3. In what year did Mantle win the Triple Crown? Hint

1956

1957

1955

1954

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Mick was the second Yankee to win the Triple Crown. Who preceded him? Hint

Babe Ruth

Tony Lazzeri

Joe DiMaggio

Lou Gehrig

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1974, Mantle got into the Hall of Fame. What other Yankee did he play with that got in that same year? Hint

Whitey Ford

Roger Maris

Yogi Berra

Elston Howard

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1961, the race was on to see who could break Babe Ruth's 60 home run record. Maris won, and Mantle did not. How many home runs did Mickey finish the season with? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. In what year was the number 7 retired by the Yankees? Hint

1970

1969

1968

1967

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Question 8 of 10

8. In what year did Mickey die of liver cancer? Hint

1994

1995

1996

He's still alive.

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Question 9 of 10

9. Near the end of his career, Mantle played first base.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many World Series rings does he have? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what year did Mantle play his first game with the Yankees?

Answer: 1951

He made his Bomber debut under Casey Stengel, and played with Joe DiMaggio in 1951.

2. In 1961, who was his manager?

Answer: Ralph Houk

Houk managed the Yankees for over 15 years in two stints.

3. In what year did Mantle win the Triple Crown?

Answer: 1956

Mantle had an outstanding year and so did his Yankee team. The Bombers won the World Series, alongside Don Larsen's perfect game.

4. The Mick was the second Yankee to win the Triple Crown. Who preceded him?

Answer: Lou Gehrig

Gehrig won the Triple Crown in 1934, his last year playing with Babe Ruth. Although Gehrig was an outstanding player, he was always overshadowed by either Babe Ruth or Joe DiMaggio. 1935 was his only year in the spotlight. He died of ALS in 1941.

The Tripe Crown is a batting achievement, leading the league in three categories in the same season - - batting average, home runs, and runs batted in (RBI).

5. In 1974, Mantle got into the Hall of Fame. What other Yankee did he play with that got in that same year?

Answer: Whitey Ford

Ford worked very hard on his speech the night before, while Mantle did not, but still delivered a good one.

6. In 1961, the race was on to see who could break Babe Ruth's 60 home run record. Maris won, and Mantle did not. How many home runs did Mickey finish the season with?

Answer: 54

Mantle finished the season with a disappointing 54 after a hip injury in September.

7. In what year was the number 7 retired by the Yankees?

Answer: 1969

Mantle made a great speech after being introduced by the great Mel Allen, the voice of the Yankees.

8. In what year did Mickey die of liver cancer?

Answer: 1995

Near the very end of his life, he looked very skinny and sick. Following his death, the 1995 and 1996 Yankees all wore arm bands in his honor.

9. Near the end of his career, Mantle played first base.

Answer: True

This was to avoid his knees from hurting even more. Over his career he had many knee problems as well as other injuries.

10. How many World Series rings does he have?

Answer: 7

He won titles in '51, '52, '53, '56, '58, '61, and '62.

Source: Author yankeesrock101

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