New York Yankees Quiz - Year 1961

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New York Yankees Quiz - Year 1961

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Question 1

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 2

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

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

Question 2 Explanation:

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

Question 3

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

A	60
B	59
C	54
D	62

Question 3 Explanation:

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

Question 4

Second base was played by who?

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

Question 5

Who was the catcher?

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

Question 5 Explanation:

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

Question 6

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

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

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	Bubba
B	Hammer
C	Hawk
D	Moose

Question 9 Explanation:

Born William Joseph Skowron, Jr.

Question 10

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

A	Bobby
B	Ken
C	Cletis
D	Alan

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?

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?

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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