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NY Yankees Trivia Quiz

The Yankees of New York.

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

Author
HeartnGuts

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
33,870

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1517

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. On January 3, 1920, the Yankees purchased the contract of Babe Ruth from what MLB team? Hint

Baltimore Orioles

Boston Red Sox

Cleveland Indians

Atlanta Braves

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many world championships did the Yankees win in the 20th century? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many designated hitters were on the 2001 team? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. On July 18, 1999 who pitched a regular-season perfect game? Hint

Orlando Hernandez

Roger Clemens

David Cone

Mariano Rivera

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Question 5 of 10

5. What happened on April 18th, 1923? Hint

Babe Ruth broke his own MLB record for home runs

The Yankees purchased Joe DiMaggio

Manager Miller Huggins died of blood poisoning

Yankee Stadium opened

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Question 6 of 10

6. When was the first Babe Ruth Day celebrated? Hint

April 27, 1947

May 9, 1947

April 28, 1947

May 10, 1947

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which two primary catchers were on the Yankees team in 2001? Hint

Joe Oliver and Luis Sojo

Joe Oliver and Jorge Posada

Jorge Posada and Luis Sojo

Luis Sojo and Tino Martinez

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many coaches were on the team in 2001? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. Why was Derek Jeter on the disabled list and unable to play on opening day 2001? Hint

Sprained Ankle

Strained Right Quadricep

Pulled his Left Calf

Pulled Hamstring

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Question 10 of 10

10. What number is Joe Torre? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. On January 3, 1920, the Yankees purchased the contract of Babe Ruth from what MLB team?

Answer: Boston Red Sox

2. How many world championships did the Yankees win in the 20th century?

Answer: 26

3. How many designated hitters were on the 2001 team?

Answer: 1

The only designated hitter is David Justice.

4. On July 18, 1999 who pitched a regular-season perfect game?

Answer: David Cone

5. What happened on April 18th, 1923?

Answer: Yankee Stadium opened

6. When was the first Babe Ruth Day celebrated?

Answer: April 27, 1947

7. Which two primary catchers were on the Yankees team in 2001?

Answer: Joe Oliver and Jorge Posada

8. How many coaches were on the team in 2001?

Answer: 7

Joe Torre: Manager, Don Zimmer: Bench Coach, Lee Mazzilli: 1B, OF Coach, Willie Randolph: 3B Coach, Mel Stottlemyre: Pitching Coach, Gary Denbo: Batting Coach, Tony Cloniger: Bullpen Coach.

9. Why was Derek Jeter on the disabled list and unable to play on opening day 2001?

Answer: Strained Right Quadricep

10. What number is Joe Torre?

Answer: 6

Source: Author HeartnGuts

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