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

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

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

Question 1 Explanation:

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

Question 2

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

A	59
B	62
C	54
D	60

Question 2 Explanation:

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

Question 3

Second base was played by who?

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

Question 4

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

A	Bobby
B	Alan
C	Ken
D	Cletis

Question 4 Explanation:

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

Question 5

Who was the catcher?

A	Elston Howard
B	Howard Alston
C	Howard Ellington
D	Moe 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 fair-haired Hall of Fame pitcher had a 25-4 record in 1961?

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

Question 6 Explanation:

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

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

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

A	Hawk
B	Moose
C	Bubba
D	Hammer

Question 8 Explanation:

Born William Joseph Skowron, Jr.

Question 9

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

A	22
B	8
C	11
D	9

Question 10

The shortstop was who?

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

Question 10 Explanation:

Tony Kubek went on to a successful broadcasting career.

There are 10 questions to complete.

[wp_ad_camp_3]

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?

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