New York Yankees Quiz – Year 1961


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Quiz – Year 1961

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New York Yankees Quiz - Year 1961

Question 1
Roger Maris hit 61 homers in 1961 and played right field. What was his jersey number?
A
9
B
22
C
8
D
11
Question 2
Who was the catcher?
A
Moe Howard
B
Howard Alston
C
Elston Howard
D
Howard Ellington
Question 2 Explanation: 
The first black N.Y. Yankees player and their first black coach. The first black A.L. and World Series MVP also.
Question 3
What witty Hall of Fame catcher actually played most of the 1961 season in the outfield?
A
Lawrence Yogiman
B
Yogi Barrerra
C
Yogi Berra
D
Yogi Bear
Question 4
Second base was played by who?
A
Bobby Richardson
B
Richard Bobson
C
Dale Richardson
D
Richie Richardson
Question 5
Whitey Ford 

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

A
Lefty Grove
B
Al Downing
C
Ralph Terry
D
Whitey Ford
Question 5 Explanation: 
Edward Charles Ford was also nicknamed 'Chairman of the Board'.
Question 6
Mickey Mantle

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

A
62
B
59
C
60
D
54
Question 6 Explanation: 
Mickey may have lost the home run competiton in 1961, but he out-hit Maris .317 to .269.
Question 7
Whitey Ford 

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

A
Al Downing
B
Lefty Grove
C
Ralph Terry
D
Whitey Ford
Question 7 Explanation: 
Edward Charles Ford was also nicknamed 'Chairman of the Board'.
Question 8
bill

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

A
Hawk
B
Hammer
C
Bubba
D
Moose
Question 8 Explanation: 
Born William Joseph Skowron, Jr.
Question 9
The shortstop was who?
A
Tony Kubek
B
Art Ditmar
C
Johnny James
D
Duke Maas
Question 9 Explanation: 
Tony Kubek went on to a successful broadcasting career.
Question 10
ny 

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

A
Cletis
B
Bobby
C
Alan
D
Ken
Question 10 Explanation: 
Ken Boyer was Cletis' brother and also a big league ballplayer.
There are 10 questions to complete.

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