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1970s All-American Sports Trivia Quiz

See how much you can remember about sports in the Disco era!

A multiple-choice quiz by brewster76. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
brewster76

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
298,066

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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639

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Reggie Jackson, Sal Bando, Joe Rudi, Bert Campaneris, Rollie Fingers, and Vida Blue all played on one of Major League Baseball's greatest teams, the Oakland Athletics of 1972-74. Who was the A's flamboyant, outspoken owner? Hint

Jerry Buss

George Steinbrenner

Charles O. Finley

Marge Schott

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which first in sports occurred in September of 1973 in New York (Hint: keep the month in mind)? Hint

Men and women received equal prize money for the first time in Grand Slam history at the US Open

Catfish Hunter, major league baseball's first free agent, played his first game as a New York Yankee

Archie Griffin was named the first two-time winner of the Heisman trophy

The New York Nets won their first ABA title led by Julius "Dr. J." Erving

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Question 3 of 10

3. Readers of "TV Guide" voted a commercial from 1979, that featured one of the famous Pittsburgh "Steel Curtain" linemen sharing a Coke with a young boy, as one of the ten best ads of all-time. Which Steeler was it? Hint

Terry Bradshaw

Franco Harris

Len Dawson

Joe Greene

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1970, this former St. Louis Cardinal made history by filing a lawsuit against Major League Baseball, after he refused to be traded citing anti-trust laws and the unfairness of MLBs reserve clause and lack of free agency. Who was he? Hint

Willie McCovey

Gaylord Perry

Tim McCarver

Curt Flood

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the name of the terrorist group that killed 11 Israeli athletes at the 1972 Olympics in Munich? Hint

Soldiers of Islam

Black September

Warriors of Allah

Al Queda

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Question 6 of 10

6. Since its inception more than 10 horses have won the Triple Crown, and an amazing three of them did so in the five-year period betwen 1973 and 1978. Which of the following horses did NOT win the Triple Crown in the 1970s? Hint

Citation

Secretariat

Seattle Slew

Affirmed

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Question 7 of 10

7. On October 30, 1974 Muhammed Ali beat reigning world heavyweight champion George Foreman in a bout in Kinshasa, Zaire. What name did fight promoter Don King use to promote the match? Hint

The Thrilla in Manilla

The Rumble in the Jungle

The Fight of the Century

The Return of the King

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Question 8 of 10

8. At the 1970 World Gymnastics championships, this athlete became the first American woman to ever medal at an international event. She also competed at the 1972 Olympics and had a long career as a commentator with ABC Sports. Can you spot her? Hint

Nellie Kim

Cathy Rigby

Olga Korbut

Mary Lou Retton

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Question 9 of 10

9. "Monday Night Football" began a 36-season run on ABC on September 21, 1970. The three commentators in the first season were Howard Cosell, "Dandy" Don Meredith, and who as the play-by-play announcer? Hint

Keith Jackson

Curt Gowdy

Frank Gifford

Alex Karras

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1977 Shirley Muldowney entered sports history as the first woman to do what? Hint

Qualify for the Men's US Open

Win the National Hot Rod Association Drag Racing Championship

Buy a professional sports team

Appear as a commentator for professional football

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Charles O. Finley

"Charlie O" Finley sold the team to Levi Strauss & Co. president Walter Haas in 1981. He sought to raise the profile of the A's with such innovations as bright green and yellow uniforms and encouraging his players to grow mustaches at a time when other teams forbade facial hair.

2. Which first in sports occurred in September of 1973 in New York (Hint: keep the month in mind)?

Answer: Men and women received equal prize money for the first time in Grand Slam history at the US Open

The US Open is traditionally held at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York, the weeks before and after Labor Day. Griffith won back-to-back Heisman trophies in 1974 and 1975. The Heisman presentation is tradtionally held in New York City in December. Hunter played his first game with the Yankees in April, 1975.

The Nets with Dr. J. won ABA titles on May 10, 1974 and May 13, 1976.

Answer: Joe Greene

"Mean" Joe Greene was the 4th pick overall of the 1969 draft. He spent almost 20 years as an assistant coach for various pro teams including the Steelers, Dolphins, and Cardinals.

Answer: Curt Flood

Though Flood's case went to the Supreme Court where he lost, the impact of his actions turned the tide in professional sports labor disputes. In 1997, Congressional Bill HR 21, named for Flood's Cardinals uniform number, removed MLBs anti-trust exemption from US labor laws. In the US Senate, the Curt Flood Act of 1998 introduced similar legislation.

5. What was the name of the terrorist group that killed 11 Israeli athletes at the 1972 Olympics in Munich?

Answer: Black September

Conventional wisdom has it that King Hussein's expulsion of the PLO from Jordan after an attempt to take over his kingdom led to the formation of Black September.

Answer: Citation

Citation won the Triple Crown in 1948. Secretariat, Seattle Slew, and Affirmed did so in 1973, 1977, and 1978, respectively.

7. On October 30, 1974 Muhammed Ali beat reigning world heavyweight champion George Foreman in a bout in Kinshasa, Zaire. What name did fight promoter Don King use to promote the match?

Answer: The Rumble in the Jungle

The 1996 Oscar-winning documentary, "When We Were Kings", is based on the "Rumble in the Jungle". Its title refers to the era when Africa was ruled by kings and queens.

Answer: Cathy Rigby

Rigby also had a career in acting. Her signature role was the title character in the musical stage production of "Peter Pan".

Answer: Keith Jackson

Gifford was still under contract with CBS in 1970, so "MNF" creator Roone Arledge hired Jackson for the first season. Jackson returned to ABC college football coverage when Gifford became available in 1971. Don Meredith left the show in 1974, and was replaced (briefly) by Fred Williamson and then by Karras.

10. In 1977 Shirley Muldowney entered sports history as the first woman to do what?

Answer: Win the National Hot Rod Association Drag Racing Championship

The 1983 movie "Heart Like a Wheel" starred Bonnie Bedelia and was based on Shirley Muldowney's life.

Source: Author brewster76

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