New York Yankees Quiz - Year 1961

New York

Yankees

Quiz – Year 1961

10 Questins

New York Yankees Quiz - Year 1961

Please wait while the activity loads.
If this activity does not load, try refreshing your browser. Also, this page requires javascript. Please visit using a browser with javascript enabled.

If loading fails, click here to try again

Question 1

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

A	60
B	59
C	62
D	54

Question 1 Explanation:

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

Question 2

Second base was played by who?

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

Question 3

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

A	11
B	22
C	8
D	9

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

The shortstop was who?

A	Johnny James
B	Duke Maas
C	Tony Kubek
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	Al Downing
B	Ralph Terry
C	Lefty Grove
D	Whitey Ford

Question 6 Explanation:

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

Question 7

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

A	Bobby
B	Cletis
C	Ken
D	Alan

Question 7 Explanation:

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

Question 8

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

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

Question 8 Explanation:

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

Question 9

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

A	Hammer
B	Hawk
C	Bubba
D	Moose

Question 9 Explanation:

Born William Joseph Skowron, Jr.

Question 10

Who was the catcher?

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

Question 10 Explanation:

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

There are 10 questions to complete.

[wp_ad_camp_3]

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?

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

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

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

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

0 Comments

Cancel reply