1.
Who was the last New York Yankee to wear number 23?
Correct Answer
B. Don Mattingly
Explanation
Don Mattingly was the last New York Yankee to wear number 23. This can be inferred from the question which asks for the "last" player to wear the number. Babe Ruth, Rickey Henderson, and Dave Winfield may have also worn number 23 at some point, but Don Mattingly is the most recent player to have worn it.
2.
What was the original name of the New York Yankee baseball franchise?
Correct Answer
D. Highlanders
Explanation
The original name of the New York Yankee baseball franchise was Highlanders.
3.
Which of these players was originally picked by the Colts and the Yankees?
Correct Answer
A. John Elway
Explanation
John Elway was originally picked by the Colts and the Yankees. He was selected as the first overall pick by the Baltimore Colts in the 1983 NFL Draft. However, Elway did not want to play for the Colts and threatened to play baseball for the New York Yankees instead. Eventually, he was traded to the Denver Broncos where he had a successful career in the NFL.
4.
What was Reggie Jackson's number with the Yankees?
Correct Answer
B. 44
Explanation
Reggie Jackson's number with the Yankees was 44.
5.
Who is the only Yankee to be a teammate of both Don Mattingly and Mickey Mantle?
Correct Answer
B. Bobby Murcer
Explanation
Bobby Murcer is the only Yankee to be a teammate of both Don Mattingly and Mickey Mantle. This means that Murcer played on the same team as both Mattingly and Mantle during his career with the Yankees.
6.
Which of these Yankee managers won the most playoff games?
Correct Answer
D. Joe Torre
Explanation
Joe Torre won the most playoff games out of these Yankee managers. Torre managed the Yankees from 1996 to 2007 and led the team to four World Series championships. Under Torre's leadership, the Yankees had a successful playoff run, winning a total of 76 postseason games. This is the highest number of playoff wins among the given options, making Joe Torre the correct answer.
7.
Which New York Yankee had the most home runs in team history?
Correct Answer
B. Babe Ruth
Explanation
Babe Ruth is the correct answer because he holds the record for the most home runs in New York Yankee team history. Ruth played for the Yankees from 1920 to 1934 and hit a total of 659 home runs during his career with the team. He was known for his incredible power and is widely regarded as one of the greatest baseball players of all time.
8.
Who was called "The Yankee Clipper"?
Correct Answer
D. Joe DiMaggio
Explanation
Joe DiMaggio was called "The Yankee Clipper" because he played his entire 13-year career for the New York Yankees. He earned this nickname due to his exceptional speed and agility in the outfield, allowing him to "clip" or catch balls that seemed impossible to reach. DiMaggio was known for his graceful playing style and his impressive hitting ability, making him one of the greatest baseball players of all time.
9.
The New York Yankees lost to which team in the 1997 American League Division Series?
Correct Answer
A. Cleveland Indians
Explanation
In the 1997 American League Division Series, the New York Yankees lost to the Cleveland Indians.
10.
In what year did Yankee Roger Maris break Babe Ruth's single-season home run record?
Correct Answer
D. 1961
Explanation
In 1961, Yankee Roger Maris broke Babe Ruth's single-season home run record. This was a significant achievement in baseball history, as Ruth's record had stood for over three decades. Maris hit a total of 61 home runs that season, surpassing Ruth's record of 60. His accomplishment was met with some controversy at the time, as the season was longer than when Ruth set the record, but Maris's record was eventually recognized and he became a baseball legend.
11.
Who hit the most home runs on the Yankees in 1997?
Correct Answer
D. Tino Martinez
Explanation
Tino Martinez hit the most home runs on the Yankees in 1997.
12.
Who was never a New York Yankee?
Correct Answer
C. Dave Henderson
Explanation
The question asks which of the given options was never a New York Yankee. Whitey Ford, Steve Sax, and Rickey Henderson all played for the New York Yankees at some point in their careers. However, Dave Henderson never played for the New York Yankees.
13.
Which of these played with the New York Yankees?
Correct Answer
B. Andy Fox
Explanation
Andy Fox played with the New York Yankees.
14.
Which of the following players has worn #24 for the Yankees?
Correct Answer
B. Tino Martinez
Explanation
Tino Martinez is the correct answer because he has worn the number 24 for the Yankees. Jeff Nelson, Derek Jeter, and Mariano Rivera have not worn this number for the team.
15.
Which Yankee had the most RBI's in the 1996-1997 season?
Correct Answer
C. Tino Martinez
Explanation
Tino Martinez had the most RBI's in the 1996-1997 season for the Yankees.