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Sports in 1966 Trivia Quiz

See what you remember about the American sports scene in 1966 (with a bit of international sport mixed in).

A multiple-choice quiz by cobb367. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
cobb367

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
217,896

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
346

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Question 1 of 10

1. The college basketball world was set on its ear in 1966 when a squad with a starting lineup of African-Americans decisively beat a top-ranked, all-white team in the NCAA finals. What was the nickname of the winning team? Hint

Gauchos

Red Raiders

Lobos

Miners

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Question 2 of 10

2. The 1966 National Basketball Association finals were an opportunity for what coach to light a victory cigar one last time?
Hint

Red Holzman

Bill Sharman

Alex Hannum

Red Auerbach

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Question 3 of 10

3. On March 12, 1966, what player passed the 50 goal mark for the first time in National Hockey League history? Hint

Stan Mikita

Bobby Hull

Phil Esposito

Gordie Howe

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Question 4 of 10

4. On July 2, 1966, the Wimbledon women's title was won for the first time by a player who began her tennis career under what maiden name?
Hint

Goolagong

Smith

Moffit

Bueno

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Question 5 of 10

5. On July 17, 1966, in Berkeley, California, Jim Ryun of Kansas University smashed the world record in the mile run by 2.3 seconds. Whose record did he break?
Hint

Roger Bannister

Peter Snell

Michel Jazy

Herb Elliott

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Question 6 of 10

6. On July 30, 1966, the World Cup of soccer was won by host England. What team was beaten 4-2 in the final? Hint

Italy

Brazil

Argentina

Germany

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Question 7 of 10

7. The 1966 baseball season was dominated by Frank Robinson, who led the Baltimore Orioles to a World Series title and won the American League's Most Valuable Player award, and the Triple Crown of batting. What pitcher (along with reliever Jack Baldschun and outfielder Dick Simpson) had been traded by the Orioles to the Cincinnati Reds to obtain Robinson? Hint

Jim Maloney

Dave McNally

Wally Bunker

Milt Pappas

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Orioles shocked the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1966 World Series, winning in a four-game sweep. The one-sidedness of the Series was epitomized in the fifth inning of the second game, when what Dodger outfielder made three errors? Hint

Steve Garvey

Willie Davis

Wally Moon

Maury Wills

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Question 9 of 10

9. On November 19, 1966, the much-anticipated college football showdown between unbeaten Michigan State and Notre Dame ended disappointingly in a tie. What was the final score? Hint

0-0

24-24

17-17

10-10

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Question 10 of 10

10. The 1966 National Football League championship (played on January 1, 1967) was decided when what quarterback had his pass intercepted in the end zone in the final seconds? Hint

Bart Starr

Don Meredith

Johnny Unitas

Len Dawson

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Answer: Miners

The Miners of Texas Western, coached by Don Haskins, beat the University of Kentucky 72-65. The following year, the school's name was changed to the University of Texas at El Paso.

2. The 1966 National Basketball Association finals were an opportunity for what coach to light a victory cigar one last time?

Answer: Red Auerbach

The Boston Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Lakers, four games to three, in the NBA finals, winning their eighth consecutive title for Red Auerbach in his final year as coach. Lighting a cigar moments before the end of a winning game was Auerbach's signature flourish.

3. On March 12, 1966, what player passed the 50 goal mark for the first time in National Hockey League history?

Answer: Bobby Hull

Bobby Hull, of the Chicago Black Hawks, surpassed his own record of 50 (made in 1962), which he shared with Montreal's Maurice "Rocket" Richard (1945) and Bernie Geoffrion (1961). Hull finished the season with 54 goals. Teammate Stan Mikita, who generally had more assists than goals, was the NHL overall scoring leader (Art Ross Trophy) in 1964, 1965, 1967, and 1968. Hockey legend Gordie Howe never scored more than 49 goals in a season. Phil Esposito, who starred with the Boston Bruins, smashed Hull's record in 1971 with 76 goals.

4. On July 2, 1966, the Wimbledon women's title was won for the first time by a player who began her tennis career under what maiden name?

Answer: Moffit

Billie Jean Moffit married Lawrence King in 1965 and the following year won her first Wimbledon singles title, defeating Maria Bueno, 6-3, 3-6, 6-1.

5. On July 17, 1966, in Berkeley, California, Jim Ryun of Kansas University smashed the world record in the mile run by 2.3 seconds. Whose record did he break?

Answer: Michel Jazy

The record was held by Michel Jazy, who broke the record previously held by Peter Snell by running 3:53.6 in June 1965 at Rennes, France. Roger Bannister, who first broke the four-minute barrier, and Herb Elliott were previous record holders in the 1950s. Ryun's new time was 3:51.3.

6. On July 30, 1966, the World Cup of soccer was won by host England. What team was beaten 4-2 in the final?

Answer: Germany

England, led by three goals from Geoff Hurst, beat Germany, 4-2. England eliminated Argentina in the quarterfinals before beating Portugal in the semis. Italy and Brazil were ignominously eliminated in the first round.

Answer: Milt Pappas

Milt Pappas had a respectable career with the Orioles, Reds, Braves, and Cubs, winning over 200 games, but he is best remembered in the unfortunate context of what felt like a one-sided trade for Reds fans. Jim Maloney led the Reds in wins in 1966 (they finished in seventh place in the National League). Wally Bunker and Dave McNally each had wins for the Orioles in the World Series.

Answer: Willie Davis

Willie Davis' gaffes were entirely out of character for him. The fleet-footed center fielder was ordinarily a good defensive player. Wally Moon had retired the previous year, while Steve Garvey did not break in with the Dodgers until 1969. Maury Wills was not an outfielder, but was the Dodgers' regular shortstop from 1960 to 1966.

9. On November 19, 1966, the much-anticipated college football showdown between unbeaten Michigan State and Notre Dame ended disappointingly in a tie. What was the final score?

Answer: 10-10

Notre Dame had the final chance to score, but coach Ara Parseghian, perhaps with an eye to the polls, elected to play conservatively and the team ran out the clock with the score knotted at 10-10.

10. The 1966 National Football League championship (played on January 1, 1967) was decided when what quarterback had his pass intercepted in the end zone in the final seconds?

Answer: Don Meredith

Don Meredith led the Dallas Cowboys down the field to the Green Bay Packers' two-yard line with 28 seconds left and a chance to tie. On fourth down, Green Bay linebacker Dave Robinson got into Meredith's face, forcing an errant pass to Packers' safety Tom Brown. Bart Starr led the Packers to victory that day, giving Green Bay the honor of representing the NFL, and playing the Kansas City Chiefs of the AFL in the first Super Bowl.

Source: Author cobb367

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