Are You Bandwagon Or Die-hard Yankee Fan?

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Are You Bandwagon Or Die-hard Yankee Fan? - Quiz

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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1. What was the original Yankee Stadium known as?
- A.
  
  Pinstriped Alley
- B.
  
  The House that Ruth Built
- C.
  
  Pinstripe Playhouse
- D.
  
  Bronx Bomber Field
Correct Answer
B. The House that Ruth Built

Explanation
The original Yankee Stadium was known as "The House that Ruth Built" because it was built during Babe Ruth's prime years with the New York Yankees and he was a major factor in the team's success during that time. The stadium became synonymous with Ruth's greatness and the nickname stuck throughout its history.

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2. How many world series have the Yankees won?
- A.
  
  15
- B.
  
  27
- C.
  
  26
- D.
  
  19
Correct Answer
B. 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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3.

What was Don Mattingly's nickname?
- A.
  
  The Hitman
- B.
  
  Don Bat-tingly
- C.
  
  Donnie Baseball
- D.
  
  Both A and C
Correct Answer
D. 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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What were the Yankees called before they were the Yankees?
- A.
  
  They were ALWAYS called the Yankees
- B.
  
  The Liberty
- C.
  
  The Highlanders
- D.
  
  The Capitals
Correct Answer
C. 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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5.

Who started the final game of the 1996 World Series for NY?
- A.
  
  Doc Gooden
- B.
  
  Andy Pettite
- C.
  
  Jimmy Key
- D.
  
  David Cone
Correct Answer
C. Jimmy Key

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

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6.

Who did Derek Jeter PERMANENTLY replace at SS in his rookie year?
- A.
  
  Pat Kelly
- B.
  
  Mike Gallego
- C.
  
  Tony Fernandez
- D.
  
  Randy Velarde
Correct Answer
C. 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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The Yankees acquired Paul O'Neill from the Cincinnati Reds. Who did they trade for him?
- A.
  
  Roberto Kelly
- B.
  
  Matt Nokes
- C.
  
  Jesse Barfield
- D.
  
  Dave Righetti
Correct Answer
A. Roberto Kelly

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

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8.

Which Yankee besides Joe Torre has worn #6?
- A.
  
  Roger Maris
- B.
  
  Bobby Murcer
- C.
  
  Mickey Mantle
- D.
  
  Charlie Hayes
Correct Answer
C. 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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Who hit a walk-off home run in Game 3 of the 1999 World Series?
- A.
  
  Tino Martinez
- B.
  
  Scott Brosius
- C.
  
  Shane Spencer
- D.
  
  Chad Curtis
Correct Answer
D. Chad Curtis

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

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Where did the Yankee franchise originate?
- A.
  
  The Bronx, NY
- B.
  
  Manhattan, NY
- C.
  
  Balitimore, MD
- D.
  
  Princeton, NJ
Correct Answer
C. Balitimore, MD

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Are You Bandwagon Or Die-hard Yankee Fan?

1. What was the original Yankee Stadium known as?

2. How many world series have the Yankees won?

What was Don Mattingly's nickname?

What were the Yankees called before they were the Yankees?

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

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

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

Which Yankee besides Joe Torre has worn #6?

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

Where did the Yankee franchise originate?