Ultimate New York Yankees history quiz tests your sports trivia IQ

With legendary sluggers like Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle terrorizing opposing pitchers, the New York Yankees became the most successful team in MLB history with a record 27 World Series titles to their credit.

NY YANKEES HISTORY QUIZ

How much do you know about the franchise that spent its first two years as the Baltimore Orioles (no relation to the present-day team by the same name), but later became synonymous with the Big Apple? Find out by taking our Ultimate New York Yankees history quiz…

NEW YORK YANKEES HISTORY QUIZ

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Question 1

What's the longest drought between Yankees' World Series titles?

A	17 years
B	15 years
C	14 years
D	11 years
E	12 years

Question 1 Explanation:

After winning back-to-back World Series over the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1977 and 1978, the Yankees went 17 seasons before claiming their next championship in 1996 (4-2 over the Atlanta Braves).

Question 2

Which Yankees pitcher had the lowest career earned run average?

A	Sparky Lyle
B	Russ Ford
C	Jack Chesbro
D	Rich Gossage
E	Mariano Rivera

Question 2 Explanation:

Rich "Goose" Gossage finished his career with the Yankees with a 2.14 ERA, while Mariano Rivera was just a tick behind at 2.21.

Question 3

In which stat is Babe Ruth not the Yankees career leader?

A	Total Bases
B	Wins Above Replacement
C	Runs Scored
D	Batting Average
E	Runs Batted In

Question 3 Explanation:

Babe Ruth leads the Yankees in a slew of statistical categories, but it is teammate Lou Gehrig that tops the franchise in RBIs with 1995 — 17 more than Ruth.

Question 4

During which decade did the Yankees win the most World Series?

A	1950s
B	1940s
C	1920s
D	1930s
E	1960s

Question 4 Explanation:

Powered by the likes of Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford and Mickey Mantle, the Yankees won an astounding six World Series from 1950 to 1958. Their next best decade was the 1930s, when they won five championships.

Question 5

Who is the Yankees career leader in triples and extra base hits?

A	Lou Gehrig
B	Joe DiMaggio
C	Babe Ruth
D	Mickey Mantle
E	Derek Jeter

Question 5 Explanation:

Lou Gehrig finished his Yankees career with 163 triples and 1190 extra base hits. Earle Combs has the second most triples (154) for New York and Babe Ruth has the second most extra base hits (1189).

Question 6

What is the Yankees longest win streak in World Series games?

A	Fourteen
B	Ten
C	Eight
D	Eleven
E	Twelve

Question 6 Explanation:

The Yankees own the MLB record for longest win streak in World Series games. Starting with a 5–2 win over the Atlanta Braves on October 22, 1996 and ending with a 2-4 loss to New York Mets on October 24, 2000, the Yanks won 14 consecutive games.

Question 7

Which ballpark never served as the Yankees home venue?

A	Oriole Park
B	Polo Grounds
C	Hilltop Park
D	Highlander Park
E	Shea Stadium

Question 7 Explanation:

The Yankees franchise started as the Baltimore Orioles and they played their first two seasons at Oriole Park. As the Highlanders they played at Hilltop Park from 1903–1912. The Polo Grounds, Yankee Stadium (old and new) and Shea Stadium also played home to the Yanks over the years.

Question 8

What player leads the Yankees in career hits and strike outs?

A	Mickey Mantle
B	Derek Jeter
C	Lou Gehrig
D	Babe Ruth
E	Bernie Williams

Question 8 Explanation:

Derek Jeter leads the Yankees in not only hits and strikeouts, but games played, at bats, stolen bases, singles, doubles, and double plays grounded into.

Question 9

Which team have the Yankees faced most in the World Series?

A	Cincinnati Reds
B	NY/SF Giants
C	Brooklyn/LA Dodgers
D	Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves
E	St. Louis Cardinals

Question 9 Explanation:

The Yankees have faced the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers an MLB record 11 times in the World Series. The next highest total is the Giants, who they met 7 times for the championship.

Question 10

Who wasn't part of Murderers' Row with Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig?

A	Bob Meusel
B	Tony Lazzeri
C	Mark Koenig
D	Joe DiMaggio
E	Earle Combs

Question 10 Explanation:

Murderer's Row was used to describe the first six hitters of the Yankees lineup during the late 1920s — and 1927 in particular. Joltin' Joe DiMaggio didn't join the team until 1936.

Question 11

After Mariano Rivera, who has the most career saves for the Yanks?

A	Johnny Murphy
B	Dave Righetti
C	Aroldis Chapman
D	Sparky Lyle
E	Rich Gossage

Question 11 Explanation:

Mariano Rivera had 652 career saves for the Yankees — almost three times the next highest total, which was Dave Righetti with 224. Rich "Goose" Gossage is third all-time for the Yanks with 151 saves.

Question 12

Which Yankee slugger never hit 50 or more home runs in a season?

A	Aaron Judge
B	Alex Rodriguez
C	Roger Maris
D	Lou Gehrig
E	Mickey Mantle

Question 12 Explanation:

Lou Gehrig twice hit 49 home runs in a season (1934 and 1936), but never managed to reach the 50 threshold. Babe Ruth hit 54 or more home runs four times during his career with the Yankees.

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