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New York Yankees History Multiple Choice Quiz | 10 Questions

This quiz is all about the New York Yankee players and team history. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by yanks2003. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
yanks2003

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
189,670

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
546

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1. Which player was the Yankee captain from 1976-1979? Hint

Reggie Jackson

Thurman Munson

Willie Randolph

Wade Boggs

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2. How many regular season games did the Yankees win in 1998? Hint

114

115

116

120

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3. Which Yankee won the 1956 Triple Crown?

Answer: (Two Words or just surname)

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4. Which team did the Yankees beat in the 2000 World Series? Hint

New York Mets

San Diego Padres

Atlanta Braves

Arizona Diamondbacks

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5. Have the Yankees ever won five World Series Series in a row?

Yes

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6. Which player won the 1973 AL MVP Award, along with the 1973 World Series MVP Award? Hint

Thurman Munson

Don Mattingly

Roger Maris

Reggie Jackson

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7. Has any Yankee player ever hit 2 home runs in one inning?

Yes

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8. Who was the 1996 World Series MVP? Hint

Mariano Rivera

John Wetteland

Derek Jeter

Scott Brosius

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9. Who hit 20 triples in 1926? Hint

Tony Lazzeri

Babe Ruth

Lou Gehrig

Nobody

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10. Which player won the 1961 Cy Young Award and the 1961 World Series MVP Award? Hint

Don Larsen

Whitey Ford

Luis Arroyo

Ralph Terry

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which player was the Yankee captain from 1976-1979?

Answer: Thurman Munson

Thurman Munson was the Yankee catcher. He won the Rookie of the Year Award in 1970, and also the 1976 American League MVP Award. He was a seven time all-star before dying in a plane crash on August 2, 1979.

2. How many regular season games did the Yankees win in 1998?

Answer: 114

The Yankees did win 114 regular season games in 1998, along with 11 post-season wins.

3. Which Yankee won the 1956 Triple Crown?

Answer: Mickey Mantle

Mickey won the Triple Crown with 52 HRs, 130 RBIs, and a batting average of .353. Of course, Mantle won the 1956 AL MVP Award.

4. Which team did the Yankees beat in the 2000 World Series?

Answer: New York Mets

The Yankees beat Atlanta in the 1996 and 1999 World Series. They beat San Diego in the 1998 World Series, and lost to Arizona in the 2001 World Series.

5. Have the Yankees ever won five World Series Series in a row?

Answer: Yes

They won five in a row from 1949-1953. They also won four in a row from 1936-1939, and three in a row from 1998-2000.

6. Which player won the 1973 AL MVP Award, along with the 1973 World Series MVP Award?

Answer: Reggie Jackson

Reggie Jackson also won the 1977 World Series MVP Award because of his three home run game on October 8th, 1977. This earned him the nickname, "Mr. October".

7. Has any Yankee player ever hit 2 home runs in one inning?

Answer: Yes

This rare accomplishment was completed by Joe DiMaggio on June 24th, 1936. Joe has also accomplished a 56-game hitting streak.

8. Who was the 1996 World Series MVP?

Answer: John Wetteland

Mariano Rivera won the 1999 World Series MVP, while Derek Jeter won the award in 2000. Scott Brosius got the honor in 1998.

9. Who hit 20 triples in 1926?

Answer: Lou Gehrig

In 1926, Gehrig played in 155 games and hit .313 with 112 RBIs and only 16 HRs.

10. Which player won the 1961 Cy Young Award and the 1961 World Series MVP Award?

Answer: Whitey Ford

In 1961, Whitey Ford went 25-4 with a 3.21 ERA and 209 strikeouts. His career record is 236-106, and his career ERA is 2.75 in 3170 innings pitched. He was elected into the Hall of Fame in 1974.

Source: Author yanks2003

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