Sport in Georgia

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1. The Atlanta Hawks began playing NBA basketball in Georgia in 1968 after moving from St Louis. To which arena did they move in 1999? MCI Center Compaq Center Philips Arena Conseco Fieldhouse

2. If you took a trip to the small town of Hampton in Henry County, Georgia, which sport would you most likely be going to watch? Auto Racing Horse Racing Soccer Skiing

3. What nickname is given to the annual gridiron match-up between Georgia Tech and the University of Georgia? Civil War Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate South's Oldest Rivlary Backyard Brawl

4. Which longtime manager led the Atlanta Braves to victory in the 1995 baseball World Series? Tommy Lasorda Joe Torre Bobby Cox Tom Kelly

5. Hollis Stacy, from Savannah, Georgia, was a leading name in which sport during the 1970s and 80s? Swimming Tennis Golf Gymnastics

6. Atlanta has had the misfortune to see two NHL teams relocate to other cities. To which Canadian cities did these teams move? Calgary & Winnipeg Edmonton & Toronto Ottawa & Quebec Hamilton & Vancouver

7. Which boxer from Augusta, Georgia, won world titles at both welterweight and light heavyweight? Robert Allen Vernon Forrest Romallis Ellis Kevin Johnson

8. The Atlanta Falcons made it to their first NFL Super Bowl in January, 1999, where they lost to which team? Denver Broncos Pittsburgh Steelers New England Patriots Buffalo Bills

9. Ashley Harkleroad, from Rossville, Georgia, was a competitor in which sport? Tennis Cycling Track & Field Bowling

10. The Masters golf tournament has been held annually at Augusta National, Georgia, since 1934. Which famous golfer was involved both with designing the course and founding the tournament? Bobby Jones Gene Sarazen Walter Hagen Jim Barnes