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Quiz about University of Arizona Sports
Quiz about University of Arizona Sports

University of Arizona Sports Trivia Quiz


The University of Arizona has been a powerhouse in the NCAA for a long time. Let's see how much you know about the Wildcats.

A multiple-choice quiz by golfcart6. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
golfcart6
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
93,396
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
345
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Question 1 of 10
1. What is the motto of U of A sports? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which of these former Arizona basketball players has played baseball in the majors? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which of these women was an Olympic swimmer that went to Arizona? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which of these hard hitting football players attended Arizona? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. When Arizona won the NCAA national championships in 1986 it was the _____ win by the Arizona baseball team? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. All of these Arizona programs won a NCAA national championship during the 1990s except one. Which one? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which Arizona softball pitcher won a Honda Award as one of the top NCAA female athletes in 2001? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of these professional golfers did not attend Arizona? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which of these former Arizona running backs won a bronze medal in the 200 meters at the 1992 Barcelona Summer Games? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which of these basketball players played for Arizona? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 12 2024 : realmccoy72: 9/10
Jan 28 2024 : gogetem: 9/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is the motto of U of A sports?

Answer: Bear Down, Arizona

In October 1926, John "Button" Salmon, a student-athlete and student body president, was injured in an automobile accident, and died shortly after in the hospital. When visited by Athletics Director J.F. "Pops" McKale and asked if he had any message for the team, 'Button' is reported to have said, 'Tell them...tell the team to bear down'.
2. Which of these former Arizona basketball players has played baseball in the majors?

Answer: Tony Clark

Tony Clark transferred to San Diego State after his freshman year at Arizona to get more playing time on the basketball squad. Kenny Lofton is another major leaguer that played basketball at Arizona.
3. Which of these women was an Olympic swimmer that went to Arizona?

Answer: Chrissy Ahman-Leighton

She won three medals at Barcelona in the 1992 Summer Games.
4. Which of these hard hitting football players attended Arizona?

Answer: Chuck Cecil

Chuck Cecil was the cover boy of an issue of Sports illustrated that asked "Is Chuck Cecil Too Vicious for the NFL?" due to his ferocious hits. He played for the Cardinals at the time.
5. When Arizona won the NCAA national championships in 1986 it was the _____ win by the Arizona baseball team?

Answer: 3rd

In 1976, 1980, and 1986.
6. All of these Arizona programs won a NCAA national championship during the 1990s except one. Which one?

Answer: women's basketball

Men's basketball in 1997, men's golf in 1992, and women's golf in 1996 and 2000.
7. Which Arizona softball pitcher won a Honda Award as one of the top NCAA female athletes in 2001?

Answer: Jennie Finch

All of the listed women won a Honda Award for softball, but Finch was the 2001 winner.
8. Which of these professional golfers did not attend Arizona?

Answer: Phil Mickelson

Mickelson went to Arizona State.
9. Which of these former Arizona running backs won a bronze medal in the 200 meters at the 1992 Barcelona Summer Games?

Answer: Michael Bates

Bates is a ten year NFL veteran as of the 2002 season. He's played primarily with the Panthers.
10. Which of these basketball players played for Arizona?

Answer: Jason Terry

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Source: Author golfcart6

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