Ultimate Yankee Quiz II

Ultimate Yankee Quiz II
Lou Gehrig (L) gets something like a smile from rookie sensation Joe DiMaggio during spring training in St. Petersburg, Fla., March 8, 1936. DiMaggio, purchased from the San Francisco Seals, had earned a reputation for being shy and reserved since joining the Yankees in Florida. AP Photo
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Apparently, even though the Bronx Bombers are out of the post-season this time around, there are enough fans still interested in all things Yankees. So as a result of popular demand—here is the second installment of the brain-teaser called ULTIMATE YANKEE QUIZ.

Incidentally, your loyal scribe is hard at work on what is being billed as “The Ultimate Yankee Book” so if you have questions and answers, stories, sidebars, send them along for the book.

Now—let’s get to the quiz:

21. Only three players served as the regular centerfielder for the Yankees from 1924 through 1968. Can you name them? ______

22. Who was the last batter Don Larsen faced in the Perfect Game he pitched for the Yankees?

A. Roy Campanella B. Jackie Robinson C. Dale Mitchell D. Pee Wee Reese

Yankees Catcher Yogi Berra is embraced by Don Larsen as he leaps into Larsen's arms at the end of game five of the World Series, Oct. 8, 1956, at New York's Yankee Stadium. Larsen had pitched a perfect game. (AP Photo)
Yankees Catcher Yogi Berra is embraced by Don Larsen as he leaps into Larsen's arms at the end of game five of the World Series, Oct. 8, 1956, at New York's Yankee Stadium. Larsen had pitched a perfect game. AP Photo
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