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Purdue Boilermakers Sports Trivia Quiz

Those crazy about Purdue sports should enjoy this challenge. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by jk24. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
jk24

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
242,861

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
245

Question 1 of 15

1. Which of the following is not a Purdue sports legend? Hint

Leroy Keyes

John Wooden

Brian Griese

Rod Woodson

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Question 2 of 15

2. This player set a Purdue record for points scored in a men's basketball game with 61. Hint

Joe Barry Carroll

Rick Mount

Glenn Robinson

Terry Dischinger

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Question 3 of 15

3. This player is one of the best known Purdue alums to play Major League Baseball. Hint

Archi Cianfrocco

Roger Metzger

Ron Gant

Don Larsen

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Question 4 of 15

4. Purdue has long been known as the "Cradle of Quarterbacks". Which of the following lists contains a quarterback who did not attend Purdue? Hint

Mike Phipps, Jeff George, Bob Griese, Kyle Orton

Drew Brees, Scott Campbell, Len Dawson, Brian Sipe

Jim Everett, Mark Hermann, Gary Danielson, Brandon Kirsch

Eric Hunter, Billy Dicken, Matt Pike, Bob DeMoss

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Question 5 of 15

5. In 1992, who became the career scoring leader in Purdue women's basketball? Hint

Stephanie White-McCarty

Katie Douglas

Machelle Joseph

Camille Cooper

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Question 6 of 15

6. Purdue's outdoor track and field venue was named after which former Purdue track coach? Hint

Leon Burtnett

Joe Franklin

Dave Rankin

Mike Poehlein

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Question 7 of 15

7. Rick Mount set a record for the highest points per game average in a season. How many points did he average in 1970 to set the record? Hint

28.6

35.4

37.1

30.0

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Question 8 of 15

8. What percent of Gene Keady's men's basketball players graduated during his tenure as head coach? Hint

33%

87%

94%

57%

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Question 9 of 15

9. Which of these NFL Hall of Famers does not have ties to Purdue? Hint

Hank Stram

Bob Griese

Len Dawson

Deacon Jones

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Question 10 of 15

10. Who set an NCAA record in the 60m hurdles in 7.61 seconds? Hint

Chris Dishman

Larry Burton

Rod Woodson

Jeff Kimbel

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Question 11 of 15

11. The Purdue women's basketball team won the NCAA National Championship in which year? Hint

1992

2001

1999

They have never won the championship

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Question 12 of 15

12. Mike Alstott, Drew Brees, and John Standeford have what in common? Hint

They each finished 3rd in Heisman trophy voting

They finished as the career leaders in rushing, passing, and receiving yards

They each played on a Rose Bowl winning team

They played high school football in Indiana

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Question 13 of 15

13. Purdue men's basketball team won the National Championship in which year? Hint

1932

They have never won the championship

1979

1952

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Question 14 of 15

14. What was the highest Purdue men's basketball team had been ranked in the AP poll during the 1990s? Hint

9th

3rd

5th

1st

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Question 15 of 15

15. John Wooden was a baseball player at Purdue.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following is not a Purdue sports legend?

Answer: Brian Griese

Brian Griese is the son of Purdue All-America quarterback Bob Griese, but is a University of Michigan alumni.

2. This player set a Purdue record for points scored in a men's basketball game with 61.

Answer: Rick Mount

Mount put up 61 against Iowa in a 1970 contest.

3. This player is one of the best known Purdue alums to play Major League Baseball.

Answer: Archi Cianfrocco

Archi has one of the all-time great baseball names. He played for seven seasons and retired as a Padre in 1998.

4. Purdue has long been known as the "Cradle of Quarterbacks". Which of the following lists contains a quarterback who did not attend Purdue?

Answer: Drew Brees, Scott Campbell, Len Dawson, Brian Sipe

Brian Sipe attended San Diego State University. Die-hard fans will remember that Jeff George spent his freshman year at Purdue, before jumping to Illinois.

5. In 1992, who became the career scoring leader in Purdue women's basketball?

Answer: Machelle Joseph

Machelle finished her career as the Big Ten's all-time leading scorer.

6. Purdue's outdoor track and field venue was named after which former Purdue track coach?

Answer: Dave Rankin

Purdue has one of the better track and field complex's in the midwest.

7. Rick Mount set a record for the highest points per game average in a season. How many points did he average in 1970 to set the record?

Answer: 35.4

Rick was a 3-time All-America at Purdue, after becoming an Indiana basketball legend at Lebanon High School.

8. What percent of Gene Keady's men's basketball players graduated during his tenure as head coach?

Answer: 87%

According to 1999 NCAA statistics, an average of 43% of men's college basketball players were graduating.

9. Which of these NFL Hall of Famers does not have ties to Purdue?

Answer: Deacon Jones

Stram was an assistant football coach and head baseball coach at Purdue in the 1950s. Jones attended South Carolina State.

10. Who set an NCAA record in the 60m hurdles in 7.61 seconds?

Answer: Rod Woodson

Woodson bypassed a promising international track career to become one of the best defensive backs in NFL history.

11. The Purdue women's basketball team won the NCAA National Championship in which year?

Answer: 1999

Purdue went to the Sweet 16 in 1992, and lost in the championship game to Notre Dame in 2001.

12. Mike Alstott, Drew Brees, and John Standeford have what in common?

Answer: They finished as the career leaders in rushing, passing, and receiving yards

Brees was the only player to gain significant votes for the Heisman. None of the players won a Rose Bowl. Brees attended high school in Texas, Alstott in Illinois, and Standeford in Indiana.

13. Purdue men's basketball team won the National Championship in which year?

Answer: 1932

Before the inception of the NCAA tournament, Purdue won the chamionship in 1932, led by All-American John Wooden.

14. What was the highest Purdue men's basketball team had been ranked in the AP poll during the 1990s?

Answer: 3rd

In both 1988 and 1994, the Boilers were ranked 3rd in the final AP poll.

15. John Wooden was a baseball player at Purdue.

Answer: True

Wooden was a letterman for Purdue's baseball team in 1929.

Source: Author jk24

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