New York Yankees Quiz – Year 1961


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Quiz – Year 1961

10 Questins

New York Yankees Quiz - Year 1961

Question 1
The shortstop was who?
A
Johnny James
B
Duke Maas
C
Art Ditmar
D
Tony Kubek
Question 1 Explanation: 
Tony Kubek went on to a successful broadcasting career.
Question 2
bill

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

A
Hawk
B
Hammer
C
Bubba
D
Moose
Question 2 Explanation: 
Born William Joseph Skowron, Jr.
Question 3
What witty Hall of Fame catcher actually played most of the 1961 season in the outfield?
A
Lawrence Yogiman
B
Yogi Bear
C
Yogi Berra
D
Yogi Barrerra
Question 4
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 4 Explanation: 
Edward Charles Ford was also nicknamed 'Chairman of the Board'.
Question 5
Whitey Ford 

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

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

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

A
Bobby
B
Cletis
C
Alan
D
Ken
Question 6 Explanation: 
Ken Boyer was Cletis' brother and also a big league ballplayer.
Question 7
Second base was played by who?
A
Bobby Richardson
B
Dale Richardson
C
Richard Bobson
D
Richie Richardson
Question 8
Roger Maris hit 61 homers in 1961 and played right field. What was his jersey number?
A
8
B
22
C
9
D
11
Question 9
Who was the catcher?
A
Howard Alston
B
Howard Ellington
C
Moe Howard
D
Elston Howard
Question 9 Explanation: 
The first black N.Y. Yankees player and their first black coach. The first black A.L. and World Series MVP also.
Question 10
Mickey Mantle

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

A
59
B
62
C
54
D
60
Question 10 Explanation: 
Mickey may have lost the home run competiton in 1961, but he out-hit Maris .317 to .269.
There are 10 questions to complete.

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