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Quiz about North Carolina Athletes
Quiz about North Carolina Athletes

North Carolina Athletes Trivia Quiz


This quiz is all about former UNC athletes.

A multiple-choice quiz by ThurstAsh. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
ThurstAsh
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
282,477
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
855
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. Julius Peppers wore #45 when at UNC.


Question 2 of 10
2. Who was the first person drafted out of North Carolina to the NFL? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What position did Dre' Bly play while at UNC? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Who was the first Tarheel selected in the 2005 NBA Draft? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What number did Jack Cobb have while playing for basketball for UNC? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Who did Phil Ford get drafted by in the 1978 NBA Draft? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What jersey number did James Worthy wear while at UNC? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Considered by many as the greatest person to ever play basketball, Michael Jordan played for the Tarheels. What was his number? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Vonnie Holliday was an All-American while at UNC.


Question 10 of 10
10. Who was called the "Next Jordan", because he was tall, quick, and he went to UNC too? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Julius Peppers wore #45 when at UNC.

Answer: True

Julius wore #90 in the NFL. Julius also played basketball for the Tarheels when he was at UNC. He played for the Carolina Panthers.
2. Who was the first person drafted out of North Carolina to the NFL?

Answer: Andy Bershak

Andy Bershak was taken in the 3rd round of the 1938 NFL Draft. He was selected by the Detroit Lions. When he played for the Tarheels, he was the team's best receiver and an excellent defensive player.
3. What position did Dre' Bly play while at UNC?

Answer: CB

He played CB while at UNC, and later played with the Detroit Lions. Dre' was drafted by the Rams in 1999, and he won Super Bowl XXXIV with the Rams in 2000.
4. Who was the first Tarheel selected in the 2005 NBA Draft?

Answer: Marvin Williams

Marvin was selected 2nd overall by the Atlanta Hawks. Raymond was selected 5th and Sean was selected 13th. Both were drafted by the Charlette Bobcats. Rashad was drafted 14th by the Minnesota Timberwolves.
5. What number did Jack Cobb have while playing for basketball for UNC?

Answer: He didn't have a number

Jack's jersey is hanging in the rafters in the Dean Dome. He played for the 1924 Tarheel basketball team that went undefeated. The Helms Foundation awarded them National Champions. The NCAA wasn't created in 1924.
6. Who did Phil Ford get drafted by in the 1978 NBA Draft?

Answer: Kansas City Kings

Phil wore #12 while at UNC. They were called the Kansas City Kings before they moved to Sacramento. Phil was rookie of the year in the 1978-79 season. Phil Ford retired in 1985 from basketball.
7. What jersey number did James Worthy wear while at UNC?

Answer: 52

James played for the 1982 NCAA Championship team. James Worthy played for the Lakers while in the NBA. While in the NBA he won three championships. The Tarheel great retired in 1994.
8. Considered by many as the greatest person to ever play basketball, Michael Jordan played for the Tarheels. What was his number?

Answer: 23

Michael Jordan played for 1982 championship team. He was the 3rd overall selection in the NBA Draft, selected by the Chicago Bulls. While playing for the Bulls he won six championships, five NBA Finals MVPs, two Slam Dunk competitions, and five NBA season MVPs. Micheal retired three times during his career, coming back twice.

After retiring for the second time, he decided to come back again. On Sep 25, 2001, he returned again to play for the Washington Wizards. He played for them three years and then retired for good.

He later became part owner of the Charlotte Bobcats.
9. Vonnie Holliday was an All-American while at UNC.

Answer: False

Vonnie Holliday was an All-ACC but not All-American. Vonnie was drafted 19th overall in the 1998 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers. He later played for the Dolphins.
10. Who was called the "Next Jordan", because he was tall, quick, and he went to UNC too?

Answer: Jerry Stackhouse

Jerry Stackhouse left UNC after his sophomore season. He was selected 3rd overall in the 1997 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. He later played for the Dallas Mavericks as a sixth man.
Source: Author ThurstAsh

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