Pennsylvania Sports Trivia

1. The Pittsburgh Penguins were an NHL expansion team in 1967. Who was their head coach when they won their first Stanley Cup in 1991?

From Quiz Sport in Pennsylvania

Answer: Bob Johnson

The Penguins had never even won their division prior to the 1990/91 season, but, with "Super" Mario Lemieux on board, they swept all before them in 1991, defeating the Minnesota North Stars 4-2 in the finals. Sadly, there was to be no happy ending for coach Johnson, who died of brain cancer just weeks after his greatest triumph.

From Quiz Hunting in PA

Answer: 150 yards

PA law states 150 yards from any occupied building. That includes dog houses. You might ask, "how do I know if it's occupied"? Good question, just assume it always is.

From Quiz Philadelphia Sports

Answer: 1933

The Frankford Yellowjackets were purchased in 1933 by Bert Bell and Lud Wray who changed the name to the Philadelphia Eagles.

From Quiz Athletes Born in Pittsburgh

Answer: Beaver Falls

Namath grew up in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, which is about twenty miles away from Pittsburgh. Namath turned down offers to play Major League Baseball in order to play college ball at the University of Alabama. Broadway Joe went on to fame by quarterbacking the New York Jets to the AFL-NFL World Championship in 1969.

From Quiz The Curse of Billy Penn

Answer: 1987

One Liberty Place was erected in March 1987. Tradition had said that no new skyscraper could be higher than the statue of William Penn, located atop City Hall.

From Quiz Heartbreaking Philadelphia Sports Defeats

Answer: Detroit Pistons

The 76ers and Pistons were tied at 2-2 after four games. Both games 5 and 6 went to overtime, and unfortunately for the Sixers, Detroit came out on top in both games, winning by 1 and 4 points respectively.

From Quiz Philadelphia Sports

Answer: Bruce Gamble

Bruce Gamble actually had a mild heart attack during a game in the 1971 season, he retired after the season.

From Quiz Philadelphia Sports: Just-Misses

Answer: 76ers

The 1982-83 Sixers won their second NBA championship in 1983, sweeping the Los Angeles Lakers. The Sixers had at the time, the greatest postseason in NBA history, posting an incredible 12-1 record.

From Quiz Pennsylvania Teams

Answer: Phillies

This franchise has been in Philadelphia since 1883. They won one World Series in the 20th century.

From Quiz Sports Philadelphia Style

Answer: Phillies

When the team was founded in 1883 they were called the Quakers. The nickname of Phillies became the team name around 1890. It started off in an article in the newspaper, which gradually gained common use. There have been many other baseball teams in the Philadelphia area, including the other two options. The Philadelphia Pythians played in the Negro Leagues, which gave African-American players the opportunity to participate in their sport in the days when the professional game was strictly segregated. The team was active between 1867 and 1871, but collapsed after Octavius Catto, one of the co-founders was killed during election day riots (in protest at black men being allowed to vote) in 1870. The Philadelphia Athletics were one of the first teams in the American League when it was set up in 1901, located to provide direct competition to the Phillies. They were quite successful in this, but in 1954 relocated to Kansas City, Missouri and became the Kansas City Athletics. In 1967 another move turned them into the Oakland Athletics.

From Quiz Football and Hockey!

Answer: Daniel McGillis

Daniel McGillis was an excellent performer in the 2001 season.

From Quiz Philadelphia Sports

Answer: Ron Jaworski

Ron Jaworski (1977-1986) retired with 26963 passing yards; Donovan McNabb (1999-2009) retired with 32873 passing yards. In January 1981, Ron Jaworski became the first quarterback to lead Philly to the Super Bowl.

From Quiz Sport in Pennsylvania

Answer: Penn State Nittany Lions

Beaver Stadium opened in 1960 and had a capacity in 2012 of 106,572. The Panthers share Heinz Stadium with the NFL Pittsburgh Steelers. The Owls share Lincoln Financial Field with the NFL Philadelphia Eagles. The Quakers play home games at Franklin Field in Philadelphia.

From Quiz Hunting in PA

Answer: Pheasant

Cockbirds are male pheasant that are very colorful and make a unique cackling noise when flushed. There are 35 sub-species of pheasant, the most common being introduced to the United States in the 1800s from the Mongolian region of China.

From Quiz Philadelphia Sports

Answer: 3

Schmidt won the MVP in 1980, 1981, and 1986. Upon his retirement in 1989, he was the Phillies' all-time home run leader with 548.

From Quiz Athletes Born in Pittsburgh

Answer: Upper St. Clair

Although born in Willingboro, New Jersey, Sean Casey led the Upper St. Clair HS baseball team to a WPIAL Championship during his senior year of high school. Casey has played for the Cleveland Indians, Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Detroit Tigers.

From Quiz Heartbreaking Philadelphia Sports Defeats

Answer: Florida Marlins

The 2003 Phillies trailed Florida by a single game for the NL Wildcard spot heading into the final 6 games. Florida then proceeded to sweep the Phils in their next three games, clinching the wildcard spot. Philly was winning 3-0 late in the first game, but a 3-run home run by Jeff Conine erased their lead and their momentum for the entire series.

From Quiz Philadelphia Sports

Answer: Blenda Gay

DE Blenda Gay was killed by his wife in 1975, as she thought he was having an affair.

From Quiz Philadelphia Sports: Just-Misses

Answer: Baltimore Orioles

The Phillies, led by third baseman Mike Schmidt and Cy Young winner John Denny, had beaten the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1983 NLCS. However, they could not carry over this success to the World Series, losing to Cal Ripken, Jr. and the Orioles in five games.

From Quiz Pennsylvania Teams

Answer: Flyers

They have been in Philadelphia since 1967. They won two Stanley Cups in the 20th century.

From Quiz Sports Philadelphia Style

Answer: 1980

The first World Series was played in 1903, played between the Pittsburgh Pirates, representing the more established National League, and the Boston Americans, later to be known as the Red Sox, for the newer American League. Boston won the best-of-nine-game series 5-3. When the Phillies won the World Series in 1980, they became the last of the original 16 teams that played in 1903 to do so. They had previously made it to the World Series in 1915 and 1950, losing both times. The Philadelphia Athletics won the World Series five times under the management of Connie Mack, but they played in the American League.

From Quiz Football and Hockey!

Answer: 1st

The injury to Duce Staley left the team in Donovan's hands and he pulled through with flying colors.

From Quiz Philadelphia Sports

Answer: Charles Barkley & Barkley

From Quiz Sport in Pennsylvania

Answer: Oakmont

Oakmont Country Club is situated near Pittsburgh. As well as being host of the US Open eight times between 1927 and 2007, it has also hosted three PGA Championships and numerous US Amateur Championships and US Women's Opens. Major winners there include Ben Hogan at the 1953 US Open, Jack Nicklaus at the 1962 US Open and Sam Snead at the 1951 PGA.

From Quiz Philadelphia Sports

Answer: 1950

The "Whiz Kids" were led by Richie Ashburn, Del Ennis, Curt Simmons, and Robin Roberts. They were swept, and all their losses were by one run (1-0, 2-1, 2-1, and 3-2).

From Quiz Philadelphia Big 5

Answer: Fran Dunphy

Rollie Massimino was Villanova's basketball coach in the 1980s. Al Golden was Temple's 2008 football coach. John Chaney was the basketball coach at Temple before Fran Dunphy.

From Quiz Athletes Born in Pittsburgh

Answer: Plum High School

Umberger, a former Plum Mustang, was a 2001 first round draft pick by the Vancouver Canucks. He has netted 36 goals in two NHL seasons with the Philadelphia Flyers.

From Quiz Heartbreaking Philadelphia Sports Defeats

Answer: Carolina Panthers

The Eagles lost their third consecutive NFC Championship game, the second straight at home. Carolina's strong defense stifled the Eagles, holding them to a mere field goal while winning 14-3 to advance to Super Bowl 38.

From Quiz Philadelphia Sports

Answer: Ilka Sinisalo

In 1981, Ilkka Sinisalo scored his first NHL goal when he was awarded a penalty shot against the Islanders.

From Quiz Philadelphia Sports: Just-Misses

Answer: Edmonton Oilers

The Flyers were an amazing team in 1984-85, winning the President's Trophy by posting 113 points. They cruised through the first three rounds of the playoffs, going 11-2. Unfortunately, they ran into the greatest offensive team in NHL history, the mid-80's Edmonton Oilers. Edmonton's powerful offense scored 21 goals in just five games, helping to beat the Flyers 4-1. Early in the next season, Flyers goaltender Pelle Lindbergh died in a drunk-driving accident. Since he died, Ron Hextall was the only goalie who has been a Flyer for more than five straight seasons. We miss you, Pelle!

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