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A Tribute To Yogi Berra Trivia Quiz

Yogi Berra passed away on September 22, 2015. In addition to being a great player, he was one of baseball's truly colorful characters. This quiz is dedicated to his memory.

A multiple-choice quiz by Bob9491. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Bob9491

Time
3 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
377,563

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was Yogi's real name? Hint

Dale Anthony Berra

Lawrence Peter Berra

Salvatore Dominic Berra

Anthony Dale Berra

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Question 2 of 10

2. In what Midwestern city was Yogi born? Hint

Chicago

St Louis

Kansas City

Indianapolis

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Question 3 of 10

3. Yogi grew up with another former player who was also a catcher. Who was Yogi's lifelong friend? Hint

Tommy Lasorda

Mickey Cochrane

Ernie Lombardi

Joe Garagiola

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Question 4 of 10

4. Yogi and fellow Yankee teammate Phil Rizzuto went into partnership for awhile. What business did they own together? Hint

Baseball school

Bowling alley

Batting cage facility

Tavern

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Question 5 of 10

5. Yogi did two stints as manager of the New York Yankees. In between he managed another team for nearly four seasons. What team was it? Hint

New York Mets

St Louis Cardinals

Houston Astros

Baltimore Orioles

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Question 6 of 10

6. Late in his career, Yogi moved from behind the plate to play a different position. What was it? Hint

Outfield

Third Base

Second Base

Shortstop

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Question 7 of 10

7. Yogi's final job in baseball was as a bench coach for which team? Hint

St Louis Cardinals

New York Mets

New York Yankees

Houston Astros

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Question 8 of 10

8. What were the names of Yogi's parents? Hint

Antonio and Maria

Pietro and Paolina

Giuseppe and Sofia

Alfonso and Stefanis

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the 1947 World Series Yogi was the first player to do something in a World Series game. What was it? Hint

Hit a pinch hit homerun

Hit for the cycle

Hit three home runs

Be ejected from the game

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Question 10 of 10

10. In how many World Series championship teams did Yogi play? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Yogi's real name?

Answer: Lawrence Peter Berra

Yogi was born Lawrence Peter Berra, the son of Italian immigrant parents. He had four siblings--three brothers and one sister.

2. In what Midwestern city was Yogi born?

Answer: St Louis

Yogi was born in the part of St. Louis known as "The Hill", a community composed largely of Italian immigrants and their descendants. The neighborhood is largely unchanged, with many of the original shops and restaurants still owned by the descendants of the original families. It is a popular dining spot for people who love Italian cuisine.

3. Yogi grew up with another former player who was also a catcher. Who was Yogi's lifelong friend?

Answer: Joe Garagiola

Joe was a better than average player, but his main claim to fame would come after he quit playing and became a best selling author, an award winning announcer and a frequent guest on talk shows. His first book "Baseball Is A Funny Game" is a must read for baseball fans.

4. Yogi and fellow Yankee teammate Phil Rizzuto went into partnership for awhile. What business did they own together?

Answer: Bowling alley

Yogi and Phil Rizzuto were co-owners of a bowling alley in Clifton, New Jersey. It was named Rizzuto-Berra Lanes until it was sold and the new owners changed the name to Astro Lanes.

5. Yogi did two stints as manager of the New York Yankees. In between he managed another team for nearly four seasons. What team was it?

Answer: New York Mets

Yogi took over as manager of the Mets in the spring 0f 1972 after Gil Hodges died unexpectedly in spring training. In mid-1973 when the Mets were in last place Yogi was asked by a reporter if the Mets' season was effectively over. It was then that he replied with one of his most famous quotes: "It ain't over till it's over".

It turned out to be prophetic as the team got hot and went on to win the National League East division.

6. Late in his career, Yogi moved from behind the plate to play a different position. What was it?

Answer: Outfield

It is not uncommon for catchers to change positions as they get older as catching is very hard on the knees. Doing so normally adds a few years to their career.

7. Yogi's final job in baseball was as a bench coach for which team?

Answer: Houston Astros

Although he was the subject of many trade and managerial rumors throughout his career, Yogi was never affiliated with the Cardinals. He joined the Astros as a coach in 1985 and remained in that capacity until his retirement from baseball in 1989.

8. What were the names of Yogi's parents?

Answer: Pietro and Paolina

Pietro migrated to America in 1909 and was later joined by Paolina. Yogi's older brothers Mike and Tony were born in Italy.

9. In the 1947 World Series Yogi was the first player to do something in a World Series game. What was it?

Answer: Hit a pinch hit homerun

Yogi got his nickname from a friend because he was constantly sitting in a yoga position with his arms and legs crossed, resembling a Hindu yogi. It is generally assumed that the cartoon character Yogi Bear was named after the Yankee great, thereby enforcing the name recognition.

10. In how many World Series championship teams did Yogi play?

Answer: 10

Yogi played in 14 World Series with the Yankees, ten of them were Series winners. He caught Don Larsen's perfect game in the 1956 World Series.

Source: Author Bob9491

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