Are You Bandwagon Or Die-hard Yankee Fan?

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    1. What was the original Yankee Stadium known as?

    • Pinstriped Alley
    • The House that Ruth Built
    • Pinstripe Playhouse
    • Bronx Bomber Field
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Alright you so-called Yankee fans, you claim that you have watched with pounding heartbeats for your entire lives. Now it is time to find out once and for all if you are a bangwagon fan from the dynasty years, or a true Yankee lifer. The questions will start out easy, and get harder near the end. NO CHEATING. That means no using Google or your more knowledgeable friends.

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  • 2. 

    What were the Yankees called before they were the Yankees?

    • They were ALWAYS called the Yankees

    • The Liberty

    • The Highlanders

    • The Capitals

    Correct Answer
    A. The Highlanders
    Explanation
    The correct answer is The Highlanders. Before they became known as the Yankees, the team was originally called the Highlanders. This name was used from 1903 to 1912, before the franchise changed its name to the Yankees.

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  • 3. 

    Who did Derek Jeter PERMANENTLY replace at SS in his rookie year?

    • Pat Kelly

    • Mike Gallego

    • Tony Fernandez

    • Randy Velarde

    Correct Answer
    A. Tony Fernandez
    Explanation
    In his rookie year, Derek Jeter permanently replaced Tony Fernandez at shortstop. This means that Jeter took over the position from Fernandez and became the team's regular shortstop, with no intention of giving the position back to Fernandez.

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    2. How many world series have the Yankees won?

    • 15

    • 27

    • 26

    • 19

    Correct Answer
    A. 27
    Explanation
    Arguably the most successful professional sports franchise in the United States, the Yankees have won 20 American League East Division titles, 40 American League pennants, and 27 World Series championships, all of which are MLB records.

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  • 5. 

    Where did the Yankee franchise originate?

    • The Bronx, NY

    • Manhattan, NY

    • Balitimore, MD

    • Princeton, NJ

    Correct Answer
    A. Balitimore, MD
  • 6. 

    The Yankees acquired Paul O'Neill from the Cincinnati Reds.  Who did they trade for him?

    • Roberto Kelly

    • Matt Nokes

    • Jesse Barfield

    • Dave Righetti

    Correct Answer
    A. Roberto Kelly
    Explanation
    The Yankees traded Roberto Kelly for Paul O'Neill.

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  • 7. 

    What was Don Mattingly's nickname?

    • The Hitman

    • Don Bat-tingly

    • Donnie Baseball

    • Both A and C

    Correct Answer
    A. Both A and C
    Explanation
    Don Mattingly's nickname was "Both A and C" because he was known as "The Hitman" and "Donnie Baseball."

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  • 8. 

    Which Yankee besides Joe Torre has worn #6?

    • Roger Maris

    • Bobby Murcer

    • Mickey Mantle

    • Charlie Hayes

    Correct Answer
    A. Mickey Mantle
    Explanation
    Mickey Mantle is the correct answer because he wore jersey number 6 for the New York Yankees. Joe Torre, the former Yankees manager, is mentioned in the question as someone who has also worn number 6, but the question asks for a Yankee player besides Torre. Roger Maris, Bobby Murcer, and Charlie Hayes are not relevant to the question and do not have any connection to wearing number 6.

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  • 9. 

    Who started the final game of the 1996 World Series for NY?

    • Doc Gooden

    • Andy Pettite

    • Jimmy Key

    • David Cone

    Correct Answer
    A. Jimmy Key
    Explanation
    Jimmy Key started the final game of the 1996 World Series for NY.

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  • 10. 

    Who hit a walk-off home run in Game 3 of the 1999 World Series?

    • Tino Martinez

    • Scott Brosius

    • Shane Spencer

    • Chad Curtis

    Correct Answer
    A. Chad Curtis
    Explanation
    Chad Curtis hit a walk-off home run in Game 3 of the 1999 World Series.

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