Q 01/05

How many World Series championships have the Yankees won, the most of any MLB team?

A) 18

B) 22

C) 25

D) 27

Answer · why

D) 27

The 27th came in 2009, the first season in the new stadium, and no other franchise has more than 11.

Q 02/05

Which nickname was attached to the original Yankee Stadium when it opened in 1923?

A) The Cathedral of the Bronx

B) The House That Ruth Built

C) The Big Ballpark

D) The Bronx Palace

Answer · why

B) The House That Ruth Built

Sportswriter Fred Lieb coined it because Ruth's home runs had doubled attendance and effectively paid for the place.

Q 03/05

What was George Steinbrenner's famous nickname as Yankees owner?

A) The Chief

B) The Baron

C) The Skipper

D) The Boss

Answer · why

D) The Boss

He earned it as a famously hands-on owner from 1973 until his death in 2010, hiring and firing managers at a furious pace.

Q 04/05

How many consecutive games did Joe DiMaggio hit safely in during his famous 1941 streak?

A) 47

B) 50

C) 53

D) 56

Answer · why

D) 56

The streak ran from May 15 to July 16 and is still widely regarded as the record least likely ever to be broken.

Q 05/05

How many home runs did Aaron Judge hit in 2022 to set a new American League single-season record?

A) 59

B) 60

C) 61

D) 62

Answer · why

D) 62

The record-breaker came on October 4 against Texas, ending Roger Maris's 61-year hold on the AL mark.