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Chicago Bulls History Trivia Quiz

See how much you actually know about Da Bulls !

A multiple-choice quiz by yeeeaaah. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
yeeeaaah

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
76,845

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
6 / 15

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Question 1 of 15

1. Who was the first head coach of the Chicago Bulls when they entered the league in 1966-67? Hint

Red Holzman

Arnold 'Red' Auerbach

Johnny 'Red' Kerr

Jack Ramsey

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Question 2 of 15

2. How many games did the 66-67 Chicago Bulls win? Hint

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Question 3 of 15

3. Who did the Bulls draft with their first pick in the 87-88 draft? Hint

Olden Polynice

Dennis Rodman

Scottie Pippen

Horace Grant

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Question 4 of 15

4. What was the nickname given Chicago Stadium? Hint

'The Madhouse on Madison'

'The Noise Maker'

'Jordans Palace'

'The House that Jordan built'

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Question 5 of 15

5. What was the theme music played when 'Your World Champion Chicago Bulls' were announced before each game? Hint

Syrius

Shake, Rattle and Roll

Rock and Roll part II

We are the Champions

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Question 6 of 15

6. Who was the man responsible for drafting Michael Jordan?

Answer: (Two words, or just surname)

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Question 7 of 15

7. What Olympic Gold Medalist was also drafted by the Bulls in the same year as MJ? Hint

Al Joyner

Matt Biondi

Carl Lewis

Rowdy Gaines

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Question 8 of 15

8. What were the first three numbers retired by the Bulls? Hint

12, 23 and 45

10, 23 and 33

4,10 and 23

23, 33 and 91

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Question 9 of 15

9. Who was Jordan's first head coach when he arrived in 84? Hint

Stan Albeck

Doug Collins

Phil Jackson

Kevin Loughery

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Question 10 of 15

10. The Bulls played their very first basketball game on October 15th, 1966, winning 104-97 over the St. Louis Hawks. Can you name any one of the five starters in that Bull's victory?

Answer: (One word, last name only)

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Question 11 of 15

11. In 2000 Elton Brand won co-ROY. Who was the other player in the franchise's history, besides Michael Jordan, who had won the MVP Award or Rookie of the Year Award in his career? Hint

Terry Dischinger

Walt Bellamy

Artis Gilmore

nobody

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Question 12 of 15

12. How many regular season games did the Chicago Bulls win since their inception into the NBA through to the end of the 2001-02 season? Hint

1513

1422

1307

1289

13. In 1979, the Bulls flipped a coin with the LA Lakers to decide who would draft first that year. The Lakers won the flip, and took Magic Johnson with the first pick. Who did the Bulls draft with the second pick in that years draft? Hint

Bill Cartwright

David Greenwood

Kyle Macy

Reggie Theus

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Question 14 of 15

14. How many All-Star games did the Bulls host during the 70s, 80s and 90s? Hint

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Question 15 of 15

15. Which of these three Bulls players, besides Michael Jordan, has led the league in scoring? Hint

none of these

Artis Gilmore

Bob Love

Walt Bellamy

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the first head coach of the Chicago Bulls when they entered the league in 1966-67?

Answer: Johnny 'Red' Kerr

Johnny Kerr, who once played for the Syracuse Nationals, Philadelphia 76ers and Baltimore Bullets, subsequently became an announcer for Chicago Bulls games.

2. How many games did the 66-67 Chicago Bulls win?

Answer: 33

They finished the season at 33-48, a record for expansion team.

3. Who did the Bulls draft with their first pick in the 87-88 draft?

Answer: Olden Polynice

They traded Polynice for Pippen (who was drafted by Seattle).

4. What was the nickname given Chicago Stadium?

Answer: 'The Madhouse on Madison'

There was an NFL Championship game played in Chicago Stadium. In 1932 the Chicago Bears defeated the Portsmouth Spartans 9-0. They played on an 80 yard field, due to the indoor limitations.

5. What was the theme music played when 'Your World Champion Chicago Bulls' were announced before each game?

Answer: Syrius

This was 'THE' most awesome introduction in all of sports.

6. Who was the man responsible for drafting Michael Jordan?

Answer: Rod Thorn

Probably the last great decision made by the Bulls front office. lol

7. What Olympic Gold Medalist was also drafted by the Bulls in the same year as MJ?

Answer: Carl Lewis

8. What were the first three numbers retired by the Bulls?

Answer: 4,10 and 23

4 was Jerry Sloan, 10 was Bob Love and 23 of course was Michael Jordan. Personally, I think the numbers of Artis Gilmore (53) and Scottie Pippen (33) should also have been retired.

9. Who was Jordan's first head coach when he arrived in 84?

Answer: Kevin Loughery

Jordan said 'Loughery was the perfect first coach for MJ' due to the fact he had coached Dr. J in the ABA.

10. The Bulls played their very first basketball game on October 15th, 1966, winning 104-97 over the St. Louis Hawks. Can you name any one of the five starters in that Bull's victory?

Answer: Chappell

Rodgers led in scoring with 37 points.

11. In 2000 Elton Brand won co-ROY. Who was the other player in the franchise's history, besides Michael Jordan, who had won the MVP Award or Rookie of the Year Award in his career?

Answer: Terry Dischinger

Jordan won ROY in 85 and MVP in 88, 91-92, 96 and 98.
Terry Dischinger won ROY in 63 (he joined Detriot in 1964).
Elton Brand won co-ROY in 00 along with Steve Francis.

12. How many regular season games did the Chicago Bulls win since their inception into the NBA through to the end of the 2001-02 season?

Answer: 1513

Their over all won-loss record is 1513-1406 for a winning percentage of .518 in the regular season. Post season they were 147-106 (.581)

Answer: David Greenwood

Is it possible they would have taken Magic with that first pick? Would've been nice!

14. How many All-Star games did the Bulls host during the 70s, 80s and 90s?

Answer: 2

They hosted the game in 72-73 with East beating West 104-84, and again in 87-88 with East beating West 138-133, Michael took the game MVP home that year.

15. Which of these three Bulls players, besides Michael Jordan, has led the league in scoring?

Answer: none of these

MJ is the only Bull to ever lead the league in scoring, doing it an NBA record 10 times.

Source: Author yeeeaaah

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