New York Yankees Quiz - Year 1961

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New York Yankees Quiz - Year 1961

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Question 1

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

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

Question 1 Explanation:

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

Question 2

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

A	9
B	11
C	8
D	22

Question 3

Who was the catcher?

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

Question 3 Explanation:

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

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

The shortstop was who?

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

Question 5 Explanation:

Tony Kubek went on to a successful broadcasting career.

Question 6

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 6 Explanation:

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

Question 7

Second base was played by who?

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

Question 8

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

A	Ken
B	Cletis
C	Alan
D	Bobby

Question 8 Explanation:

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

Question 9

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

A	Bubba
B	Moose
C	Hammer
D	Hawk

Question 9 Explanation:

Born William Joseph Skowron, Jr.

Question 10

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

A	59
B	62
C	60
D	54

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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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?

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

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

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

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