New York
Yankees
Quiz – Year 1961
10 Questins
New York Yankees Quiz - Year 1961
Question 1 |
The shortstop was who?
Johnny James | |
Duke Maas | |
Art Ditmar | |
Tony Kubek |
Question 1 Explanation:
Tony Kubek went on to a successful broadcasting career.
Question 2 |

Bill Skowron played first base in the 1961 season. What was his nickname?
Hawk | |
Hammer | |
Bubba | |
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?
Lawrence Yogiman | |
Yogi Bear | |
Yogi Berra | |
Yogi Barrerra |
Question 4 |

What fair-haired Hall of Fame pitcher had a 25-4 record in 1961?
Lefty Grove | |
Al Downing | |
Ralph Terry | |
Whitey Ford |
Question 4 Explanation:
Edward Charles Ford was also nicknamed 'Chairman of the Board'.
Question 5 |

What fair-haired Hall of Fame pitcher had a 25-4 record in 1961?
Al Downing | |
Lefty Grove | |
Whitey Ford | |
Ralph Terry |
Question 5 Explanation:
Edward Charles Ford was also nicknamed 'Chairman of the Board'.
Question 6 |

Mr. Boyer covered third base. His first name was?
Bobby | |
Cletis | |
Alan | |
Ken |
Question 6 Explanation:
Ken Boyer was Cletis' brother and also a big league ballplayer.
Question 7 |
Second base was played by who?
Bobby Richardson | |
Dale Richardson | |
Richard Bobson | |
Richie Richardson |
Question 8 |
Roger Maris hit 61 homers in 1961 and played right field. What was his jersey number?
8 | |
22 | |
9 | |
11 |
Question 9 |
Who was the catcher?
Howard Alston | |
Howard Ellington | |
Moe Howard | |
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 |

Centerfielder Mickey Mantle lost the home run hitting contest to Maris. How many homers did 'the Mick' have?
59 | |
62 | |
54 | |
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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