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Derek Jeter (L) replaced a good shortstop (R) in 1996, but who was it? Answer is below. (Jon Levy/AFP/Getty Images)
For all of you out there who think you know your baseball—especially New York Yankees baseball—this is the quiz for you.
Eighteen questions. Answers follow the questions, so no peeking. A score of nine or more correct makes you a major leaguer. Below that you are in the minors but on your way up.
Have fun.
1. Who wore No. 7 before Mickey Mantle?
2. Whose number (and what was it) was retired by both the New York Mets and Yankees?
3. Who caught Dave Righetti’s no-hitter on July 4, 1983?
A. Butch Wynegar
B. Cliff Johnson
C. Yogi Berra
4. Name the four managers who have piloted both the Yankees and the Mets.
5. In 1977, who nicknamed Reggie Jackson “Mr. October”?
A. Willie Randolph
B. Thurman Munson
C. Goose Gossage
D. Mickey Rivers
6. Name the player Derek Jeter replaced in 1996 to become the regular shortstop.
A. Andy Fox
B. Pat Kelly
C. Alvaro Espinoza
D. Tony Fernandez
7. What former Yankee was the first pitching coach for the New York Mets in 1962?
A. Joe Page
B. Red Ruffing
C. Vic Raschi
D. Johnny Sain
8. Elston Howard was the first black player on the Yankees in 1955. Who was second?
9. Who did George Steinbrenner buy the Yankees from?
10. Trick question: Which of the following was not a Babe Ruth nickname?
A. “Bambino”
B. “Wali of Wallop”
C. “Rajah of Rap”
D. “Caliph of Clout””
11. Name the National Football League coaching legend who played briefly for the Yankees.
A. Tom Landry
B. George Halas
C. Jim Thorpe
D. Curly Lambeau
12. First baseman Wally Pipp…