New York Yankees Quiz - Year 1961

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New York Yankees Quiz - Year 1961

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Question 1

Second base was played by who?

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

Question 2

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

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

Question 2 Explanation:

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

Question 3

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 3 Explanation:

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

Question 4

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 4 Explanation:

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

Question 5

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

A	9
B	8
C	11
D	22

Question 6

Who was the catcher?

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

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

The shortstop was who?

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

Question 7 Explanation:

Tony Kubek went on to a successful broadcasting career.

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

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

A	Moose
B	Hawk
C	Bubba
D	Hammer

Question 9 Explanation:

Born William Joseph Skowron, Jr.

Question 10

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

A	Cletis
B	Ken
C	Alan
D	Bobby

Question 10 Explanation:

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

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?

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

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