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I've been a Yankees fan since the 1960s. This quiz has questions since the '60s. Enjoy!

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

Author
cmanzione

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
201,731

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
561

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which Yankee outfielder pitched for his team in a doubleheader in 1968? Hint

Rocky Colavito

Bobby Murcer

Roy White

Roger Repoz

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Question 2 of 10

2. The New York Yankees did not go to the postseason between 1965 and 1975.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which team beat the Yankees in the 1976 World Series? Hint

Mets

Cardinals

Reds

Pirates

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which future Hall of Fame player was called, "Mr. May", in the early 1980s? Hint

Don Mattingly

Dave Winfeld

Bobby Murcer

Ron Guidry

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was Don Mattingly's original uniform number? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many home runs did the 2004 team hit? Hint

242

310

284

156

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Yankee pitcher had a no-hitter in 1990 and lost? Hint

Andy Hawkins

Jimmy Jones

Clay Parker

Chuck Cary

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which pitcher threw a shattered bat at Mike Piazza in the 2000 World Series? Hint

Mariano Rivera

David Cone

Ramiro Mendoza

Roger Clemens

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Question 9 of 10

9. In which of these years did the Yankees not go to the World Series? Hint

1998

1976

1997

1981

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many World Series did the Yankees appear, in a 25 year span between 1977-2002? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which Yankee outfielder pitched for his team in a doubleheader in 1968?

Answer: Rocky Colavito

Colavito was a prolific home run hitter for the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Indians before coming to the Yankees in the late 1960s. He hit 374 career home runs, but only 13 with the Yanks.

2. The New York Yankees did not go to the postseason between 1965 and 1975.

Answer: True

The franchise had an extended unsuccessful streak even though they had some very good players, like Stottlemyre, Munson, and Murcer.

3. Which team beat the Yankees in the 1976 World Series?

Answer: Reds

The Big Red Machine was a power in the '70s, with great players like Pete Rose, Joe Morgan, and Johnny Bench. The Reds were World Series winners in '75 and '76.

4. Which future Hall of Fame player was called, "Mr. May", in the early 1980s?

Answer: Dave Winfeld

Winfield had a great career with the Padres, Yankees, Angels, Blue Jays, and Indians. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2001, after retiring with 465 home runs.

5. What was Don Mattingly's original uniform number?

Answer: 46

Mattingly was a great player who played most of his career with number 23 on his back. As what happens frequently when unproven players excel in the major leagues, a young Mattingly chose a lower number after having success in the big leagues. He played his entire career from 1982-1995 with the Yankees.

6. How many home runs did the 2004 team hit?

Answer: 242

They were a powerful team with Sheffield, Matsui, Arod, Posada, Jeter, and Williams. Sheffield and Arod were co-leaders with 36 dingers each.

7. Which Yankee pitcher had a no-hitter in 1990 and lost?

Answer: Andy Hawkins

Andy was a very average pitcher with an 84-81 career record with the Padres, Yankees, and Oakland. The no-hitter occurred on July 1, 1990, against the Chicago White Sox. Andy walked five batters, and lost 4-0.

8. Which pitcher threw a shattered bat at Mike Piazza in the 2000 World Series?

Answer: Roger Clemens

Clemens and Mike Piazza of the Mets have had a running feud, earlier in the same season, Piazza was hit in the head by a Clemens fastball. The Yankees won the series, four games to one.

9. In which of these years did the Yankees not go to the World Series?

Answer: 1997

They were beaten by the Cleveland Indians in the Division Series. One of the big hits by Cleveland was a home run by Sandy Alomar Jr. off Mariano Rivera.

10. How many World Series did the Yankees appear, in a 25 year span between 1977-2002?

Answer: 8

The Yankees were in the following: 1977 and 1978 both wins vs Dodgers, 1981 loss vs Dodgers, 1996 won vs Braves, 1998 won vs Padres, 1999 won vs Braves, 2000 win vs Mets, 2001 loss to Arizona.

Source: Author cmanzione

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