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? Soccer Auto Racing Horse Racing Skiing

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

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

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

6. Atlanta has had the misfortune to see two NHL teams relocate to other cities. To which Canadian cities did these teams move? Ottawa & Quebec Calgary & Winnipeg Edmonton & Toronto 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? New England Patriots Buffalo Bills Pittsburgh Steelers Denver Broncos

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

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