The New York Yankees are one of the most popular and valuable franchise in all of professional sports. They have a massive fanbase and they have had a lot of success over the years. How much do you know about the history of the franchise? We have put together a New York Yankees quiz which will test your knowledge. This will include questions about players, teams, records, and more. Prove that you are the biggest fan by getting a perfect score.
The Ultimate New York Yankees Quiz
Instructions: We will give you trivia questions in multiple choice format. You need to pick what you think is the correct answer out of the various options. It will move you automatically to the next question.
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New York Yankees Trivia Questions And Answers
1) What Was The Team Called Before Becoming The Yankees In 1913?
The team was called the New York Highlanders from 1903 to 1912. They changed to the Yankees in 1913 and the rest is history.
The team was actually originally called the Baltimore Orioles from 1901 to 1903 before changing to the Highlanders and then to the Yankees.
2) Who Did The Yankees Beat To Win Their First World Series In 1923?
The Yankees defeated the New York Giants in 6 games to win the 1924 World Series. There was no World Series MVP as the award was not given out until 1955.
3) Which Yankee Pitched A Perfect Game During The World Series?
Don Larsen pitched a perfect game in game 5 of the 1956 World Series. The Yankees went on to win the World Series in 7 games against the Brooklyn Dodgers. Larsen was named as the World Series MVP.
4) Who Was The First Yankee To Have Their Jersey Number Retired?
Lou Gehrig was the first Yankee to have their jersey retired by the team. Gehrig was actually the first player in MLB history to have their number retired by any team.
5) Who Did The Yankees Beat To Win The World Series In 2000?
The Yankees defeated the New York Mets in 5 games to win the 2000 World Series. Derek Jeter was named as the World Series MVP.
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6) What Year Did George Steinbrenner Buy The Yankees?
George Steinbrenner bought the New York Yankees in 1973. He owned the team from 1973 until he passed away in 2010. The team is now owned by Steinbrenner’s children.
7) Which Yankees Player Holds The Record For The Most World Series Wins As A Player?
Yogi Berra holds the record for most World Series wins as a player with 10. Yankees legend Joe DiMaggio is in second place with 9. Lou Gehrig, Phil Rizzuto, Bill Dickey, and Frankie Crosetti are all tied in third place, all of them being former Yankees.
8) Who Is The All-Time Home Run Leader For The Yankees?
Babe Ruth is the all-time Yankees Home Runs leader with 659. He is followed by Mickey Mantle, who hit 536 and Lou Gehrig who hit 493.
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9) How Many World Series Wins Did Joe DiMaggio Have With The Yankees?
Joe DiMaggio won 9 World Series rings with the Yankees. That puts him second all-time behind Yogi Berra.
10) Who Holds The Yankees Record For Most Career Strikeouts?
Andy Pettitte holds the Yankees record for the most career strikeouts. He had 2,020 during his career with the Yanks. Whitey Ford is in second place with 1,956.
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