New York Yankees Quiz - Year 1961

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New York Yankees Quiz - Year 1961

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Question 1

Who was the catcher?

A	Howard Alston
B	Howard Ellington
C	Moe Howard
D	Elston Howard

Question 1 Explanation:

The first black N.Y. Yankees player and their first black coach. The first black A.L. and World Series MVP also.

Question 2

Second base was played by who?

A	Richie Richardson
B	Richard Bobson
C	Bobby Richardson
D	Dale Richardson

Question 3

What fair-haired Hall of Fame pitcher had a 25-4 record in 1961?

A	Lefty Grove
B	Ralph Terry
C	Whitey Ford
D	Al Downing

Question 3 Explanation:

Edward Charles Ford was also nicknamed 'Chairman of the Board'.

Question 4

Roger Maris hit 61 homers in 1961 and played right field. What was his jersey number?

A	11
B	9
C	8
D	22

Question 5

Mr. Boyer covered third base. His first name was?

A	Bobby
B	Ken
C	Cletis
D	Alan

Question 5 Explanation:

Ken Boyer was Cletis' brother and also a big league ballplayer.

Question 6

The shortstop was who?

A	Johnny James
B	Tony Kubek
C	Art Ditmar
D	Duke Maas

Question 6 Explanation:

Tony Kubek went on to a successful broadcasting career.

Question 7

Bill Skowron played first base in the 1961 season. What was his nickname?

A	Hawk
B	Bubba
C	Hammer
D	Moose

Question 7 Explanation:

Born William Joseph Skowron, Jr.

Question 8

Centerfielder Mickey Mantle lost the home run hitting contest to Maris. How many homers did 'the Mick' have?

A	59
B	60
C	62
D	54

Question 8 Explanation:

Mickey may have lost the home run competiton in 1961, but he out-hit Maris .317 to .269.

Question 9

What fair-haired Hall of Fame pitcher had a 25-4 record in 1961?

A	Lefty Grove
B	Ralph Terry
C	Al Downing
D	Whitey Ford

Question 9 Explanation:

Edward Charles Ford was also nicknamed 'Chairman of the Board'.

Question 10

What witty Hall of Fame catcher actually played most of the 1961 season in the outfield?

A	Yogi Bear
B	Lawrence Yogiman
C	Yogi Barrerra
D	Yogi Berra

There are 10 questions to complete.

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New York Yankees Quiz – Year 1961

New York Yankees Quiz - Year 1961

What fair-haired Hall of Fame pitcher had a 25-4 record in 1961?

Mr. Boyer covered third base. His first name was?

Bill Skowron played first base in the 1961 season. What was his nickname?

Centerfielder Mickey Mantle lost the home run hitting contest to Maris. How many homers did 'the Mick' have?

What fair-haired Hall of Fame pitcher had a 25-4 record in 1961?

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