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Autumn in the Bronx Trivia Quiz

Why do they call it "The World Series" if it's played in the Bronx every year?

A multiple-choice quiz by shamrock24. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
shamrock24

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
194,271

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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782

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1999, the Yankees won game three of the World Series thanks to a walk-off home run in extra innings by which outfielder? Hint

Bernie Williams

Darryl Strawberry

Paul O'Neill

Chad Curtis

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which one of these Yankee greats laid claim to be the first player in Major League history to win the All-Star Game and World Series MVP honors in the same year? Hint

Derek Jeter

Babe Ruth

Mickey Mantle

Reggie Jackson

3. 1923 brought us the inaugural season at Yankee Stadium, and subsequently the club's first world championship. Which future Yankees' manager hit a home run for the opposing New York Giants? Hint

Joe McCarthy

Casey Stengel

Ralph Houk

Miller Huggins

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1964, the CBS corporation purchased 80% of the club. When did the team win their next world championship? Hint

1977

1976

1964

1965

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which Yankee was named the MVP of the 1977 World Series. Hint

Thurman Munson

Ron Guidry

Willie Randolph

Reggie Jackson

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1956, Don Larsen pitched the first perfect game in postseason history. What Yankee hit a two-run homer to supply the only offense needed on this "perfect" day? Hint

Mickey Mantle

Moose Skowron

Yogi Berra

Hank Bauer

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Question 7 of 10

7. What Yankees' outfielder supplied Bucky Dent with a new bat just before the shortstop hit his infamous home run over the Green Monster, in the 1978 one-game playoff between the Bombers and the Red Sox? Hint

Reggie Jackson

Mickey Rivers

Roy White

Lou Pinella

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Question 8 of 10

8. On October 14, 1976, which Yankee hit only the second walk-off home run in Major League history to win a postseason series? Hint

Reggie Jackson

Graig Nettles

Bucky Dent

Chris Chambliss

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Question 9 of 10

9. 1996 marked the beginning of a new dynasty in the South Bronx. While down two games to none, what Yankee hit a 3-run home run off Mark Wohlers to lead a six-run comeback in Game 4 of the World Series? Hint

Bernie Williams

Paul O'Neill

Tino Martinez

Jim Leyritz

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the 1932 World Series, the greatest October legend of all was born. What ballpark did Babe Ruth "call" his famous shot in? Hint

Forbes Field

Yankee Stadium

The Polo Grounds

Wrigley Field

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1999, the Yankees won game three of the World Series thanks to a walk-off home run in extra innings by which outfielder?

Answer: Chad Curtis

Bernie, Paulie, and Darryl, had all supplied the Yankees with some October magic at one time or another, but this autumn evening belonged to Curtis.

2. Which one of these Yankee greats laid claim to be the first player in Major League history to win the All-Star Game and World Series MVP honors in the same year?

Answer: Derek Jeter

Derek achieved this in 2000, when he led off game three at Shea Stadium with a home run, and later added another in one of his memorable postseason performances.

3. 1923 brought us the inaugural season at Yankee Stadium, and subsequently the club's first world championship. Which future Yankees' manager hit a home run for the opposing New York Giants?

Answer: Casey Stengel

Stengel batted over .400 for the series and supplied the Polo Grounds' faithful with an inside-the-park home run.

4. In 1964, the CBS corporation purchased 80% of the club. When did the team win their next world championship?

Answer: 1977

After winning 10 titles in a 14-year period (1949-1962), the Yankees slumped to the bottom of the standings for much of the late '60s and '70s.

5. Which Yankee was named the MVP of the 1977 World Series.

Answer: Reggie Jackson

'Mr. October' earned this honor by hitting 3 home runs on three swings.

6. In 1956, Don Larsen pitched the first perfect game in postseason history. What Yankee hit a two-run homer to supply the only offense needed on this "perfect" day?

Answer: Mickey Mantle

Not only did the Mick hit one of his 18 World Series home runs that day, but that season marked the last time a Yankee won the Triple Crown, as Mickey was named the AL MVP for the first time in his career.

Answer: Mickey Rivers

The Red Sox nation had been claiming that it was a corked bat for years. Only Rivers (and maybe Dent) will ever know.

8. On October 14, 1976, which Yankee hit only the second walk-off home run in Major League history to win a postseason series?

Answer: Chris Chambliss

Chris Chambliss' ninth-inning home run off Mark Littell in game five of the ALCS vs. the Kansas City Royals, gave the Yankees their 30th pennant.

Answer: Jim Leyritz

Self-proclaimed "the King" this catcher/DH provided emotional leadership and clutch performance for the Bombers in the late '90s. His historic home run led the way as the Bombers won four games in a row to capture their first world championship in 18 years.

10. In the 1932 World Series, the greatest October legend of all was born. What ballpark did Babe Ruth "call" his famous shot in?

Answer: Wrigley Field

With a single (or 3) gesture(s) towards the centerfield bleachers, the great Bambino provided baseball historians with an incessant argument to last for generations and generations of fans to enjoy.

Source: Author shamrock24

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