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Quiz about Famous Folks from Michigan
Quiz about Famous Folks from Michigan

Famous Folks from Michigan Trivia Quiz


Here's a quiz about famous folks who call or have called Michigan their home. I'll give you a some clues about the individual, you tell me who it is.

A multiple-choice quiz by A-10. Estimated time: 7 mins.
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Author
A-10
Time
7 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
319,814
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
11 / 15
Plays
650
Question 1 of 15
1. Although this gentleman wasn't born in Michigan, he called Michigan his home. His given name was Leslie Lynch King, Jr. Educated at the University of Michigan, he was captain of the football team. He served in the US Navy during WWII. Later, he served in Congress. He was the only Commander-in-Chief that was never elected president or vice-president. Who was he?

Answer: (Two Words or last name only)
Question 2 of 15
2. This sports figure was born in Lansing in 1959. He had magical seasons at the high school, college, and professional levels, leading each of his teams to championships. Retired now, he was ranked as one of the Top 50 NBA Players of All Time. He was enshrined in the NBA Hall of Fame in 2002. Who is he? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. This native of Michigan was an aerospace pioneer. Both in Ispeming, he went to the University of Michigan where his wind tunnel test of the L-10 Electra airliner landed him a job with Lockheed. Best known for being the leader of Lockheed's "Skunkworks", he was also the architect for building "Area 51". Who was he? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. This radio icon was born in Flint and is the founder of "American Top 40", a countdown of the top 40 songs in the US. He is also the voice of numerous commercials and provided the voice for Shaggy on the "Scooby-Doo" television show. Who is he? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. This aviation pioneer was born in Detroit. Most famous for his historic flight in the "Spirit of St. Louis", he was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his achievement. Initially, he opposed US entry into WWII, but supported the war effort after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. His infant son was kidnapped and murdered in what was called the "Crime of the Century." Who was he? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. Everyone knows this pop singer from Bay City by her first name. She has also appeared in over a dozen movies. Who is she? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. Born in Detroit, he was one half of one of the most famous singing duos. He teamed up with his wife from 1964-1977 and they had a number of hit songs. Later, he was elected mayor of Palm Springs and a US Representative for California. He died in 1998 after striking a tree while skiing. Inscribed on his headstone is: "And the Beat Goes On." Who was he? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. This boxer changed his name when he coverted to the Muslim faith. Although he wasn't born in Michigan, he has lived in Berrien Springs for many years. He won an Olympic Gold Medal and was three-time World Heavyweight Champion. His most famous saying was: "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee." To what did he change his name?

Answer: (Two Words)
Question 9 of 15
9. This boxer was born in Alabama but his family moved to Detroit when he was 11 years old. Considered by many the greatest Heavyweight of all time. Also known as the "Brown Bomber." Has an arena named after him in Detroit. A WWII veteran, he is buried in Arlington National Cemetary. Who was he? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. This pizza tycoon never made it is as a baseball player, so he did the next best thing: he bought the team. He also owns a NHL hockey team and his wife owns a casino in Detroit. Just don't call him a little Caesar. Who is he? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. This famous actor wasn't born in Michigan, but he moved there when he was 5 years old and attended Michigan schools, including the University of Michigan. He served in the Army during the Korean War. He is best known for his deep voice, which landed him roles as the voice of Darth Vadar in "Star Wars" and Mufasa in "The Lion King." He has been in numerous hit movies, including "Dr. Strangelove", "The Great White Hope", "Field of Dreams", and "The Hunt for Red October." Who is he? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. This food pioneer from Battle Creek helped his brother run the Battle Creek Sanitorium. Together they pioneered the process of making flaked cereal. When a rival copied the process and started a cereal company, he formed his own company. Today, his company is the world's largest producer of cereals. Who was he? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. Born Robert James Ritchie in Romeo, Michigan, this kid just loves to rock. He recorded "Picture", a duet with Sheryl Crow. He is a regular at Detroit area sporting events. Who is he? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. This legendary singer was born in Saginaw, Michigan and attended the Michigan School for the Blind. He has received over 20 Grammy Awards and one Academy Award and was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Who is he? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. Our final famous fellow from Michigan was born Vincent Damon Furnier in Detroit. One of the greatest rock stars of all time, he is known for his wild stage shows which have included snakes, electric chairs, and fake blood. He is the host of a syndicated evening radio show. Who is he? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Although this gentleman wasn't born in Michigan, he called Michigan his home. His given name was Leslie Lynch King, Jr. Educated at the University of Michigan, he was captain of the football team. He served in the US Navy during WWII. Later, he served in Congress. He was the only Commander-in-Chief that was never elected president or vice-president. Who was he?

Answer: Gerald Ford

President Ford moved to Michigan when he was an infant. His mother divorced his biological father and remarried. His name was then changed to Gerald R. Ford. President Ford was appointed and confirmed as Vice-President following Vice-President Agnew's resignation. Upon the resignation of President Nixon, Ford became president, the only president never to have been elected either president or vice-president.
2. This sports figure was born in Lansing in 1959. He had magical seasons at the high school, college, and professional levels, leading each of his teams to championships. Retired now, he was ranked as one of the Top 50 NBA Players of All Time. He was enshrined in the NBA Hall of Fame in 2002. Who is he?

Answer: Earvin Johnson

Magic Johnson led Everett High School to the Michigan Class A Championship in 1977. He led Michigan State University to the NCAA Basketball Championship in 1979. He led the Los Angeles Lakers to five NBA Championships.
3. This native of Michigan was an aerospace pioneer. Both in Ispeming, he went to the University of Michigan where his wind tunnel test of the L-10 Electra airliner landed him a job with Lockheed. Best known for being the leader of Lockheed's "Skunkworks", he was also the architect for building "Area 51". Who was he?

Answer: Clarence "Kelly" Johnson

Born Clarence Johnson, he was teased about his first name and acquired the nickname "Kelly" which he used for the rest of his life. He was ranked 8th on "Aviation Week and Space Technology's" list of the top 100 "most important, most interesting, and most influential people" in the first century of aerospace.
4. This radio icon was born in Flint and is the founder of "American Top 40", a countdown of the top 40 songs in the US. He is also the voice of numerous commercials and provided the voice for Shaggy on the "Scooby-Doo" television show. Who is he?

Answer: Kemal Kasem

Kasem hosted "American Top 40" from 1970 to 1988, and again from March 1998 until January 10, 2004. From January 1989 to March 1998, he was the host of Casey's Top 40, Casey's Hot 20, and Casey's Countdown. Kasem was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 1992.
5. This aviation pioneer was born in Detroit. Most famous for his historic flight in the "Spirit of St. Louis", he was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his achievement. Initially, he opposed US entry into WWII, but supported the war effort after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. His infant son was kidnapped and murdered in what was called the "Crime of the Century." Who was he?

Answer: Charles Lindbergh

Lindbergh was a Reserve Officer when he made the first solo trans-Atlantic flight, and so was eligible to receive the Medal of Honor. He flew about 50 combat missions as a civilian during WWII and actually shot down one Japanese aircraft.
6. Everyone knows this pop singer from Bay City by her first name. She has also appeared in over a dozen movies. Who is she?

Answer: Madonna

Madonna was born Madonna Louise Ciccone in Bay City and raised in the Detroit suburbs. She has sold more than 200 million albums worldwide. She starred in "Evita" (1996) as Eva Peron, wife of Argentina's president Juan Peron (for which she won a Gooden Globe Award for Best Actress).
7. Born in Detroit, he was one half of one of the most famous singing duos. He teamed up with his wife from 1964-1977 and they had a number of hit songs. Later, he was elected mayor of Palm Springs and a US Representative for California. He died in 1998 after striking a tree while skiing. Inscribed on his headstone is: "And the Beat Goes On." Who was he?

Answer: Sonny Bono

The team of Sonny and Cher had a number of hit songs and even their own TV show: "The Sonny and Cher Show", which ran from 1971 to 1974 on CBS.
8. This boxer changed his name when he coverted to the Muslim faith. Although he wasn't born in Michigan, he has lived in Berrien Springs for many years. He won an Olympic Gold Medal and was three-time World Heavyweight Champion. His most famous saying was: "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee." To what did he change his name?

Answer: Muhammad Ali

Born Cassius Clay in Louisville, Kentucky. Refused entry into the Selective Service draft during Vietnam due to his Muslim faith, he was stripped of his Heavyweight title.
9. This boxer was born in Alabama but his family moved to Detroit when he was 11 years old. Considered by many the greatest Heavyweight of all time. Also known as the "Brown Bomber." Has an arena named after him in Detroit. A WWII veteran, he is buried in Arlington National Cemetary. Who was he?

Answer: Joe Louis

Joe Louis Arena is home to the Detroit Red Wings. On the intersection of Woodward Avenue and Jefferson Street in downtown Detroit, there is 24-foot long arm with a fisted hand as a memorial to Louis. He was the first boxer to be featured on a US Postage Stamp.
10. This pizza tycoon never made it is as a baseball player, so he did the next best thing: he bought the team. He also owns a NHL hockey team and his wife owns a casino in Detroit. Just don't call him a little Caesar. Who is he?

Answer: Mike Ilitch

Mike Ilitch is the co-founder of Little Caesar's Pizza and owns the Detroit Tigers baseball team and the Detroit Red Wings hockey team. His wife, Marian, owns the Motor City Casino.
11. This famous actor wasn't born in Michigan, but he moved there when he was 5 years old and attended Michigan schools, including the University of Michigan. He served in the Army during the Korean War. He is best known for his deep voice, which landed him roles as the voice of Darth Vadar in "Star Wars" and Mufasa in "The Lion King." He has been in numerous hit movies, including "Dr. Strangelove", "The Great White Hope", "Field of Dreams", and "The Hunt for Red October." Who is he?

Answer: James Earl Jones

James Earl Jones was a stutterer as a youth after moving to Michigan. He rarely spoke in school until high school where a teacher forced him to recite poetry each day. He refers to this period as his "mute years."
12. This food pioneer from Battle Creek helped his brother run the Battle Creek Sanitorium. Together they pioneered the process of making flaked cereal. When a rival copied the process and started a cereal company, he formed his own company. Today, his company is the world's largest producer of cereals. Who was he?

Answer: Will Kellogg

Will Kellogg was also a philanthropist, donating money to establish Kellogg College, Oxford, England; the Kellogg Foundation; and libraries at a number of universities.
13. Born Robert James Ritchie in Romeo, Michigan, this kid just loves to rock. He recorded "Picture", a duet with Sheryl Crow. He is a regular at Detroit area sporting events. Who is he?

Answer: Kid Rock

Kid Rock has own clothing line called "Made In Detroit."
14. This legendary singer was born in Saginaw, Michigan and attended the Michigan School for the Blind. He has received over 20 Grammy Awards and one Academy Award and was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Who is he?

Answer: Stevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder has been blind since birth as a result of premature development of his eyes, causing the blood vessels to detach from the retina.
15. Our final famous fellow from Michigan was born Vincent Damon Furnier in Detroit. One of the greatest rock stars of all time, he is known for his wild stage shows which have included snakes, electric chairs, and fake blood. He is the host of a syndicated evening radio show. Who is he?

Answer: Alice Cooper

In addition to his recording and radio career, Alice Cooper is an avid golfer. He usually plays six days a week and has a 4 handicap.
Source: Author A-10

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