New York Yankees Quiz - Year 1961

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New York Yankees Quiz - Year 1961

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Question 1

Second base was played by who?

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

Question 2

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

A	Cletis
B	Ken
C	Alan
D	Bobby

Question 2 Explanation:

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

Question 3

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 3 Explanation:

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

Question 4

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

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

Question 4 Explanation:

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

Question 5

Who was the catcher?

A	Moe Howard
B	Howard Alston
C	Howard Ellington
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

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

A	59
B	60
C	54
D	62

Question 6 Explanation:

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

Question 7

The shortstop was who?

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

Question 7 Explanation:

Tony Kubek went on to a successful broadcasting career.

Question 8

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

A	Bubba
B	Moose
C	Hawk
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	8
B	22
C	11
D	9

Question 10

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

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

There are 10 questions to complete.

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New York Yankees Quiz – Year 1961

New York Yankees Quiz - Year 1961

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

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?

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

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

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