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A Yankee History Lesson Trivia Quiz

This is a history quiz about baseball's 'evil empire', the New York Yankees.

A multiple-choice quiz by mamakin72. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
mamakin72

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
159,331

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
862

Last 3 plays: Guest 12 (6/10), Guest 68 (9/10), Walshyankees (4/10).

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1. Who did Lou Gehrig replace at first base for the New York Yankees? Hint

Bob Meusel

Ken Williams

Wally Pipp

Earle Combs

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2. During the 1950s, what year did the Brooklyn Dodgers beat the Yankees in the World Series? Hint

1956

1950

1952

1955

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3. In which year did the Yankees win their first World Series? Hint

1921

1920

1922

1923

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4. In 1931, Lou Gehrig had how many RBIs? Hint

184

127

191

155

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5. What year was Babe Ruth released by the Yankees? Hint

1934

1938

1933

1936

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6. Was Derek Jeter drafted by the Yankees?

Yes

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7. Paul O'Neill played his entire career for the Yankees?

True

False

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8. Which of the following, is a former Yankee second basemen in the Hall of Fame? Hint

Sandy Alomar

Joe Pepitone

Davey Lopes

Tony Lazerri

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9. Which one of these four Hall of Fame pitchers was not a Yankee? Hint

Dazzy Vance

Jack Chesbro

Phil Neikro

Lefty Grove

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10. Who was the first Yankee to be inducted into baseball's Hall of Fame? Hint

Lou Gehrig

Babe Ruth

Christy Mathewson

Cy Young

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who did Lou Gehrig replace at first base for the New York Yankees?

Answer: Wally Pipp

Wally Pipp, the Yankees first baseman for 4 season caught the flu. Gehrig filled in for a week. A week turned into a month which turned into the season, and the first baseman's job became Lou's for the next 14 years.

2. During the 1950s, what year did the Brooklyn Dodgers beat the Yankees in the World Series?

Answer: 1955

Johnny Podres was the Series hero for the Dodgers, winning game seven to bring the championship trophy to Brooklyn for the first and last time.

3. In which year did the Yankees win their first World Series?

Answer: 1923

The Yankees appeared in 3 consecutive Series, from 1921-1923. It took 3 times before they won it all. They beat the New York Giants 4 games to 2.

4. In 1931, Lou Gehrig had how many RBIs?

Answer: 184

He set an American league record for most RBIs in a season.

5. What year was Babe Ruth released by the Yankees?

Answer: 1934

Ruth was released after the '34 season because his numbers were way below average, and he demanded he receive the manager job or he would quit the game. He played the '35 season, his final, for the Boston Braves.

6. Was Derek Jeter drafted by the Yankees?

Answer: Yes

He was drafted in 1992.

7. Paul O'Neill played his entire career for the Yankees?

Answer: False

O'Neill started his major league career with the Cincinnati Reds.

8. Which of the following, is a former Yankee second basemen in the Hall of Fame?

Answer: Tony Lazerri

Lazerri played second base for the Yanks from 1926-1937. He was a power-hitting second baseman before second basemen hit for power.

9. Which one of these four Hall of Fame pitchers was not a Yankee?

Answer: Lefty Grove

Vance pitched for the Yanks in 1915 and 1916. Chesbro pitched from 1900-1909 for the Highlander/Yankees. Niekro pitched in Gotham in the mid 80s. Grove pitched for the Red Sox and A's during the '30s and '40s.

10. Who was the first Yankee to be inducted into baseball's Hall of Fame?

Answer: Babe Ruth

Ruth was one of the five, who were the first inductees in 1936. The greats who joined the Babe were: Ty Cobb, Honus Wagner, Walter Johnson, and Christy Mathewson.

Source: Author mamakin72

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