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Quiz about Famous UTEP Athletes Go Miners

Famous UTEP Athletes: Go Miners! Quiz

A quiz about notable Miner athletes who played at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) and under its former name Texas Western College.

A multiple-choice quiz by Toneman52. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Toneman52

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
317,229

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which former Miner track and field star won the gold medal in the long jump at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City with a world record leap? Hint

Carl Lewis

Tim Hardaway

Willie Davenport

Bob Beamon

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which former UTEP linebacker who graduated in 1972, became a lawyer and a referee in the National Football League? Hint

Ed Hochuli

Jerome Boger

Walt Anderson

Don Carey

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which UTEP basketball player spent 13 years in the National Basketball Association, most notably with the Boston Celtics, and was voted one of the 50 greatest players in NBA history? Hint

JJ Jackson

Jim "Bad News" Barnes

Nate "Tiny" Archibald

Fred Carr

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which former Texas Western wide receiver was the first player to die during a game in the National Football League? Hint

Seth Joyner

Don Maynard

Chuck Hughes

Clyde "Sonic Boom" Glossen

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which UTEP basketball player went into the coaching ranks and led the University of Arkansas to the NCAA Basketball Championship in 1994? Hint

Nolan Richardson

Bob Wallace

Billy Stevens

Don Haskins

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the first Miner to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio? Hint

Chris Jacke

Don Maynard

Fred Carr

Antonio Davis

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which UTEP basketball player played guard and was the Western Athletic Conference Player of the Year in 1989, and went on to a career in the National Basketball Association? Hint

J.P. Hayes

Tim Hardaway

Bert Cameron

Paul Stankowski

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which UTEP athlete won a gold medal in the 1984 Olympic Games? Hint

Charmaine Crooks

Kim Turner

Oludamola Osayomi

Ria Stalman

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which Miner was the first kicker drafted in the NFL draft of 1989? Hint

Charlie West

Chris Jacke

Billy Stephens

Greg Joy

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which Miner was on the court during the controversial basketball loss to the Soviet Union in the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich? Hint

Tony Tolbert

Antonio Davis

Jim Forbes

Charlie Brown

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which former Miner track and field star won the gold medal in the long jump at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City with a world record leap?

Answer: Bob Beamon

Beamon won two national championships for the Miners in the long jump. His jump in Mexico City was 29' 2-1/2", soundly eclipsing the former mark of 28 feet. Bob's record would not be broken for another 23 years.

2. Which former UTEP linebacker who graduated in 1972, became a lawyer and a referee in the National Football League?

Answer: Ed Hochuli

He began as a back judge in the NFL in 1990. He officiated Super Bowls XXXII and XXXVIII, and wore number 85 with the stripes.

3. Which UTEP basketball player spent 13 years in the National Basketball Association, most notably with the Boston Celtics, and was voted one of the 50 greatest players in NBA history?

Answer: Nate "Tiny" Archibald

Nate "Tiny" Archibald helped lead the Miners to a 1970 Western Athletic Conference title under coach Don Haskins. Nate ended his NBA career with an 18.8 point average, and is a member of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

4. Which former Texas Western wide receiver was the first player to die during a game in the National Football League?

Answer: Chuck Hughes

Chuck, a member of the Detroit Lions, died on October 24th 1971 in a game against the Chicago Bears. He suffered a fatal heart attack. His number 85 was retired by the Lions.

5. Which UTEP basketball player went into the coaching ranks and led the University of Arkansas to the NCAA Basketball Championship in 1994?

Answer: Nolan Richardson

Nolan played basketball for Texas Western from 1960-63. He was the first college coach to lead basketball teams to junior college, NIT, and NCAA titles.

6. Who was the first Miner to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio?

Answer: Don Maynard

Don played football for the Miners from 1954-56. Most of his playing time in the NFL was as a member of the New York Jets. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1987.

7. Which UTEP basketball player played guard and was the Western Athletic Conference Player of the Year in 1989, and went on to a career in the National Basketball Association?

Answer: Tim Hardaway

Tim was a number 14 pick by the Golden State Warriors in the 1989 NBA draft. Tim spent 14 seasons in the NBA. He was also a five time all-star.

8. Which UTEP athlete won a gold medal in the 1984 Olympic Games?

Answer: Ria Stalman

Ria is a native of the Netherlands and won the gold in the discus at the Los Angeles Olympic Games. She was also named the Dutch Sportswoman of the Year in 1984.

9. Which Miner was the first kicker drafted in the NFL draft of 1989?

Answer: Chris Jacke

Chris was selected by the Green Bay Packers after an All-American season his senior year, after making 48 of 48 extra point attempts. He was an All-Pro in 1993.

10. Which Miner was on the court during the controversial basketball loss to the Soviet Union in the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich?

Answer: Jim Forbes

Jim was added to the team after an injury to another player. Hank Iba coached the team and was assisted by Jim's college coach Don Haskins.

Source: Author Toneman52

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