New York Yankees Quiz - Year 1961

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New York Yankees Quiz - Year 1961

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Question 1

Who was the catcher?

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

Question 1 Explanation:

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

Question 2

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

A	8
B	9
C	22
D	11

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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 4 Explanation:

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

Question 5

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

A	60
B	62
C	54
D	59

Question 5 Explanation:

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

Question 6

The shortstop was who?

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

Question 6 Explanation:

Tony Kubek went on to a successful broadcasting career.

Question 7

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

A	Ken
B	Alan
C	Cletis
D	Bobby

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	Al Downing
B	Ralph Terry
C	Lefty Grove
D	Whitey Ford

Question 8 Explanation:

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

Question 9

Second base was played by who?

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

Question 10

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

A	Hawk
B	Moose
C	Hammer
D	Bubba

Question 10 Explanation:

Born William Joseph Skowron, Jr.

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?

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?

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