It’s been 20 years since the 1999 Yankees swept the Atlanta Braves in four straight to win their second consecutive World Series, which also gave them three titles in four years. While we wait to see if Aaron Judge, Gary Sanchez, and Gleyber Torres face off against Freddie Freeman, Mike Soroka, and Ronald Acuna Jr. in this year’s World Series, let’s see how much you remember about the 1999 Yankees.
1999 Yankees Trivia
- Who were the last 3 batters David Cone retired in his perfect game? (Give yourself one point for each correct answer).
– - Name the 4 Yankees pitchers who won a game in the World Series sweep over the Braves. (Give yourself one point for each correct answer; a bonus of 5 points if you get them in the correct order)
– - Who was the Yankees’ RBI leader in the ’99 World Series? (Give yourself five points for the correct answer)
– - Who hit the walk-off home run in the 10th inning to win Game 4? (Give yourself five points for the correct answer)
– - Which two Yankees hit better than .340 during the ’99 regular season? (Give yourself five points for the correct answer)
– - Who led the Yankees in stolen bases in ’99? (Give yourself five points for the correct answer)
– - Name the eight Yankees who hit double figures in home runs in ‘99. (Give yourself one point for each correct answer)
– - Name the Yankees and Braves from the ’99 World Series that are currently in the MLB Hall of Fame. (Give yourself 10 points for the correct answer)
– - Who saved Game 6 of the ’99 ALCS vs Red Sox? (Give yourself 10 points for the correct answer)
– - Which Yankees pitcher allowed the only run in the three-game sweep of the Rangers in the ’99 Division Series?(Give yourself 10 points for the correct answer)
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How did you do?
65 -70 You’re an honorary Steinbrenner!
59 – 64 You’re the team’s next GM
50 – 58 You need more time in Triple-A
45 – 49 Back to Rookie Ball
< 45 Go root for the Red Sox
