New York Yankees Quiz - Year 1961

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New York Yankees Quiz - Year 1961

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Question 1

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

A	Alan
B	Cletis
C	Bobby
D	Ken

Question 1 Explanation:

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

Question 2

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

A	62
B	59
C	60
D	54

Question 2 Explanation:

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

Question 3

Who was the catcher?

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

Question 3 Explanation:

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

Question 4

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

A	9
B	8
C	11
D	22

Question 5

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

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

Question 5 Explanation:

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

Question 6

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

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

Question 6 Explanation:

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

Question 7

The shortstop was who?

A	Johnny James
B	Duke Maas
C	Tony Kubek
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	Hammer
D	Hawk

Question 8 Explanation:

Born William Joseph Skowron, Jr.

Question 9

Second base was played by who?

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

Question 10

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

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

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?

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?

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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