K ids Triv iaYankees Catchers

With Gary Sánchez behind the plate, the Yankees are set at catcher for the foreseeable future. Backed up by Kyle Higashioka, “The Kraken” is the latest in a long line of talented, homegrown

Yankees receivers. From Bill Dickey to Yogi Berra to Elston Howard to Thurman Munson to Jorge Posada, catcher has rarely been an issue throughout the Bronx Bombers’ history.

Let’s see how well you know your Yankees backstops.

1. Which Hall of Fame Yankees catcher also served in the United States Navy during World War II?

A) Elston HowardB) Yogi BerraC) Jake GibbsD) Bill Dickey

2. Which current catcher in the Yankeesorganization has spent the most seasonsat the major league level?

A) Gary Sánchez B) Josh TholeC) Erik KratzD) Chris Iannetta

3. Gary Sánchez finished second in American League Rookie of the Year voting in 2016 despite playing in just 53 games. Who is the last Yankees catcher towin the award?

A) Thurman MunsonB) Jorge PosadaC) Jesús MonteroD) Francisco Cervelli

4. Which one of these catchers spent the final twoseasons of his career playing for the Red Sox?

A) Jorge PosadaB) Yogi BerraC) Elston HowardD) Bill Dickey

5. Which Yankees catcher played in and wonfour World Series during his 17-year career,all in pinstripes?

A) Yogi BerraB) Jorge PosadaC) Joe GirardiD) John Flaherty