K ids Triv ia

L egends of the FallNo team in sports has had more postseason success than the Yankees, and so it’s no wonder that the

franchise has a rich history of players shining on baseball’s biggest stage. From Babe Ruth to Don Larsen to Derek Jeter, the Yankees have seen no shortage of dramatic moments when the games matter most.

1. Which Yankees pitcher threw three shutoutinnings in relief against the Red Sox in Game7 of the 2003 American League Championship Series before Aaron Boone went on to hit a walk off home run?

A) Andy PettitteB) Mariano RiveraC) David WellsD) Mike Mussina

2. The top three spots for postseason gamesplayed are occupied by players who spenttheir entire careers with the Yankees. Who are they?

A) Mickey Mantle, Derek Jeter, Jorge PosadaB) Yogi Berra, Mickey Mantle, Derek JeterC) Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada, Bernie WilliamsD) Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada, Mariano Rivera

3. Which Yankees pitcher is the all-time leader in postseason wins?

A) Whitey FordB) Andy PettitteC) Red RuffingD) Lefty Gomez

4. In 1956, who became the first Yankeesplayer to win a World Series MVP award?

A) Whitey FordB) Lou GehrigC) Don LarsenD) Yogi Berra

5. What was the name of the Cubs pitcherthat Babe Ruth hit his famous “called shot” home run off of during the 1932World Series?

A) Charlie RootB) Lon WarnekeC) Guy BushD) Pat Malone