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A Trivia Tribute to the Yankees

New this month from UNP, Ed Barrow: The Bulldog Who Built the Yankees’ First Dynasty by Daniel R. Levitt chronicles the life and times of one of the most pivotal figures in Yankee history—general manager Ed Barrow. Barrow joined the Yankees in 1920, marking the beginning of a new and exciting era for the previously pennant-less team. Today’s installment of “Tuesday Trivia” tests your familiarity with some of the major milestones in Yankee history. Sorry Sox fans—you’ll just have to endure this one. Go Yanks!

Match the landmark event in Yankee history (numbered selections) with the year in which it occurred (lettered selections).

1. Joe DiMaggio retired from baseball.
2. The Boston Red Sox defeated the Yankees in Game 7 of the American League Pennant race, shutting the Yankees out of the World Series.
3. Frank Farrell and Bill Devery purchased a defunct American League Baltimore franchise for $18,000 and moved the team to Manhattan.
4. The first night game was played at Yankee stadium.
5. The Yankees purchased Babe Ruth’s contract from the Boston Red Sox.
6. Reggie Jackson’s uniform number (44) was retired.
7. CBS purchased 80% of the franchise for $11,200,000.
8. Lou Gehrig died at age 37.
9. The Yankees won their first World Series, defeating the New York Giants.
10. Mickey Mantle made his Major League debut at Yankee Stadium.

A. 1993
B. 1951
C. 1941
D. 1964
E. 1903
F. 2004
G. 1951
H. 1923
I. 1920
J. 1946

Do you think you hit a homer or did you go down swinging? Don’t forget to check in with us tomorrow for the answers!