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Sports: Hoosier State Trivia Quiz

A few questions regarding the sports of the greatest sports state - Indiana.

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

Author
davidsietsma

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
164,706

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Known as "The General", which IU basketball coach led the Hoosiers to several National Titles? Hint

George Karl

Joe Gibbs

Bob Knight

Doug Richards

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which former UCLA guard drained 'threes' for the Pacers for over a decade? Hint

Karl Malone

Reggie Miller

David Robinson

Sam Cassell

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Question 3 of 10

3. Located in Terre Haute, which college did Larry Bird played for? Hint

Purdue University

Indiana State University

Notre Dame

Indiana University

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Question 4 of 10

4. Former New York Yankees' first baseman, Don Mattingly (Donnie Baseball) is from which Indiana town? Hint

Lafayette

Indianapolis

Evansville

South Bend

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which minor league baseball team played their games at Victory Field and has had the likes of Randy Johnson and Ken Griffey Sr. on its rosters? Hint

Indianapolis Indians

Toledo Mudhens

Fort Wayne Generals

Louisville Bats

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which former Pacers coach turned telecaster is famous for his exclamation, "Boom Baby". Hint

Bill Walton

Slick Leonard

Red Auerbach

Lenny Wilkins

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1998, the floor on which the Purdue Boilermakers play was named after which long time coach? Hint

Dick Vitale

Bob Knight

Gene Keady

Rick Pitino

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Question 8 of 10

8. The State Championship scenes in "Hoosiers" were filmed in which school's fieldhouse? Hint

Butler University

Indiana University

Purdue University

Evansville University

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which is the prize that IU and Purdue battle for each time they play each other in football? Hint

Governor's Cup

Paul Bunyan's Axe

Mackey Award

Old Oaken Bucket

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which Purdue football standout was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the 2001 draft? Hint

Ladainian Tomlinson

Dan Faust

Drew Brees

Rex Grossman

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Known as "The General", which IU basketball coach led the Hoosiers to several National Titles?

Answer: Bob Knight

Knight began coaching Texas Tech's men's basketball program in 2001.

2. Which former UCLA guard drained 'threes' for the Pacers for over a decade?

Answer: Reggie Miller

Boom Baby!

3. Located in Terre Haute, which college did Larry Bird played for?

Answer: Indiana State University

The Sycamore is ISU's mascot. Bird led the Sycamores to the national title game where they played Magic Johnson's Michigan State Spartans.

4. Former New York Yankees' first baseman, Don Mattingly (Donnie Baseball) is from which Indiana town?

Answer: Evansville

Mattingly retired from playing after the 1995 season. After the 2003 season he signed with his former team as a coach.

5. Which minor league baseball team played their games at Victory Field and has had the likes of Randy Johnson and Ken Griffey Sr. on its rosters?

Answer: Indianapolis Indians

Victory Field is also the home of the state's high school baseball championship.

6. Which former Pacers coach turned telecaster is famous for his exclamation, "Boom Baby".

Answer: Slick Leonard

Leonard coached the Pacers during their ABA stint.

7. In 1998, the floor on which the Purdue Boilermakers play was named after which long time coach?

Answer: Gene Keady

Keady attended Iowa. He won his 500th game with Purdue in 2004. Keady's squad won an unprecedented 3 big-ten titles in a row during the middle 90s.

8. The State Championship scenes in "Hoosiers" were filmed in which school's fieldhouse?

Answer: Butler University

The scenes were shot in Butler's Heinkel Fieldhouse. The Butler Bulldogs' men's basketball team made it to the Sweet 16 in 2003.

9. Which is the prize that IU and Purdue battle for each time they play each other in football?

Answer: Old Oaken Bucket

The bucket was first played for in 1925. It serves as a tangible record of the rivalry between the two schools.

10. Which Purdue football standout was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the 2001 draft?

Answer: Drew Brees

Brees led the Boilers to the 2001 Rose Bowl.

Source: Author davidsietsma

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