New York Yankees Quiz - Year 1961

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New York Yankees Quiz - Year 1961

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Question 1

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

A	54
B	60
C	62
D	59

Question 1 Explanation:

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

Question 2

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

A	Hammer
B	Bubba
C	Hawk
D	Moose

Question 2 Explanation:

Born William Joseph Skowron, Jr.

Question 3

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

A	11
B	22
C	9
D	8

Question 4

Second base was played by who?

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

Question 5

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

A	Cletis
B	Bobby
C	Ken
D	Alan

Question 5 Explanation:

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

Question 6

Who was the catcher?

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

Question 6 Explanation:

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

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

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

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

Question 8 Explanation:

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

Question 9

The shortstop was who?

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

Question 9 Explanation:

Tony Kubek went on to a successful broadcasting career.

Question 10

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

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

Question 10 Explanation:

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

There are 10 questions to complete.

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New York Yankees Quiz – Year 1961

New York Yankees Quiz - Year 1961

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

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

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

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

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

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