Sports Quiz – March 18, 2022

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Questions

1. Which team used the oval “G” logo first: the Georgia Bulldogs, the Grambling State Tigers or the Green Bay Packers?
2. In 1891, James Naismith created “basket ball” using wooden baskets designed to collect what fruit?
3. College football’s LA Bowl began in 2021 with what late-night TV talk-show host serving as title sponsor?
4. Name the ESPN sportscaster and columnist who authored the books “The Last Night of the Yankee Dynasty” and “How Lucky You Can Be: The Story of Coach Don Meyer.”
5. What member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame was known as “The Coal Miner’s Daughter” during her professional career from 1989-2012?
6. In 1994, what Cleveland Indians relief pitcher broke into the umpire’s room at Comiskey Park and stole an allegedly corked bat belonging to Indians outfielder Albert Belle?
7. Jud Heathcote was head coach of what college basketball team from 1976-95?

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1. The Green Bay Packers, in 1961.
2. Peaches.
3. Jimmy Kimmel.
4. Buster Olney.
5. Christy Martin.
6. Jason Grimsley.
7. The Michigan State Spartans.

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