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Quiz about The History of Huddersfield Town

The History of Huddersfield Town Quiz

10 questions on the wonderful club that is Huddersfield Town.

A multiple-choice quiz by Ludo90210. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Ludo90210

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
273,683

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
193

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Where do Huddersfield Town play their home games? Hint

Kirklees Stadium

Terriers Stadium

Giants Stadium

Galpharm Stadium

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the name of Huddersfield Town's old home ground? Hint

Kirklees Stadium

Barnsley Road

Wakefield Road

Leeds Road

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many times were Huddersfield Town crowned champions of the old First Division (pre-1992)? Hint

Three

Once

Four

Never been champions

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Question 4 of 10

4. In which of these years did Huddersfield Town win the FA Cup? Hint

1931

1922

1909

1947

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Question 5 of 10

5. Of the old 4 professional divisions in England (1888-1992), which did Town not win? Hint

First division

Fourth division

Second division

Third division

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these former international players did not start his professional career at Huddersfield Town? Hint

Frank Stapleton

Frank Worthington

Denis Law

Trevor Cherry

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Question 7 of 10

7. When Town sold Andy Booth in July 1996 to Sheffield Wednesday, which player did Town not sign on the same day? Hint

Andy Morrison

Paul Dalton

Andy Payton

Marcus Stewart

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which Town manager led a relegation threatened team to safety in the 1997-98 season, which was dubbed as, "The Great Escape"? Hint

Neil Warnock

Steve Bruce

Peter Jackson

Brian Horton

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Question 9 of 10

9. When was the first time that Huddersfield Town was promoted through the playoffs? Hint

1993

1995

1997

1999

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which manager led Huddersfield Town to the first two of their three championships on the trot? Hint

Cecil Potter

Bill Shankly

Clem Stephenson

Herbert Chapman

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where do Huddersfield Town play their home games?

Answer: Galpharm Stadium

The original name was the McAlpine stadium, but a ten-year sponsoship deal ended in 2004.

2. What was the name of Huddersfield Town's old home ground?

Answer: Leeds Road

Situated just off Leeds Road, Huddersfield, where the old pitch used is to be, is a B&Q warehouse. They played there from 1908 to 1994.

3. How many times were Huddersfield Town crowned champions of the old First Division (pre-1992)?

Answer: Three

Three times on the trot: 1923-24, 1924-25, and 1925-26. The first team in England to do so. A feat that has only been matched by Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United (before and after 1992). In 1992, the old First Division left the Football League and formed the FA Premier League.

4. In which of these years did Huddersfield Town win the FA Cup?

Answer: 1922

They have been in the final 5 times, but lost the 1920, 1928, 1930, and 1938 finals. 1922 was the last FA Cup final played at Stamford Bridge.

5. Of the old 4 professional divisions in England (1888-1992), which did Town not win?

Answer: Third division

They were League Champions three times in the 1920s, they won the Second Division in 1969-70, and the Fourth Division in 1979-80. Although they have won the Third division playoffs in 1995.

6. Which of these former international players did not start his professional career at Huddersfield Town?

Answer: Frank Stapleton

A long list of famous footballers started their careers at Huddersfield Town. Including World Cup winner Ray Wilson.

7. When Town sold Andy Booth in July 1996 to Sheffield Wednesday, which player did Town not sign on the same day?

Answer: Paul Dalton

Paul Dalton was signed in the same year, but not on the same day.

8. Which Town manager led a relegation threatened team to safety in the 1997-98 season, which was dubbed as, "The Great Escape"?

Answer: Peter Jackson

Bottom of the first division with no wins in 15 games. Peter Jackson was named manager after Brian Horton was sacked with assistant Terry Yorath. Probably the best end of season video made.

9. When was the first time that Huddersfield Town was promoted through the playoffs?

Answer: 1995

Town beat Bristol Rovers in the 1995 playoff final and won promotion from Divisin Two (and Lincoln City in the 2003 play-off final to win promotion from Division Three).

10. Which manager led Huddersfield Town to the first two of their three championships on the trot?

Answer: Herbert Chapman

Herbert Chapman sent Town on their way with championships in 1923-24 and 1924-25, but quit the job to take over at Arsenal. Cecil Potter was manager when Town won their third title. Herbert Chapman then won three title on the trot at Arsenal: 1930-31, 1931-32 and 1932-33.

Source: Author Ludo90210

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