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Quiz about Professional Athletes in the Military

Professional Athletes in the Military Quiz

This quiz will help you learn about some professional athletes who also answered their nation's call to service.

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

Author
cryppie

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
239,953

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
417

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Question 1 of 10

1. This New York Giants end earned the Medal Of Honor for his actions on Iwo Jima in 1945. Hint

Chet Gladchuk

Alfred C. "Al" Blozis

Jack Lummus

Ward Cuff

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which baseball great was a pilot in the WWII, as well as the Korean War, and flew as Senator (and astronaut) John Glenn's wingman? Hint

Ted WiIliams

Joe DiMaggio

Yogi Berra

Mickey Mantle

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Question 3 of 10

3. This Marine was the Dallas Cowboys first starting quarterback in 1960. Hint

Don Heinrich

Roger Staubach

Eddie LeBaron

Don Meredith

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Question 4 of 10

4. Dallas Cowboys defensive great Chad Hennings was an A-10 pilot. From which university did he graduate? Hint

United States Air Force Academy

University of Colorado

Penn State University

Colorado State University

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following athletes did not graduate from a service academy? Hint

Roger Staubach

Pat Tillman

David Robinson

Bryce Fisher

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which Marine won the 1964 British Open? Hint

Lee Trevino

Ken Venturi

Tony Lema

Jack Nicklaus

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Question 7 of 10

7. USNA alum David Robinson played for which professional basketball team? Hint

Denver Nuggets

San Antonio Spurs

Seattle Supersonics

Detroit Pistons

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these boxing greats was not in the Marine Corps? Hint

George Foreman

Gene Tunney

Ken Norton Sr.

Riddick Bowe

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which Pittsburgh Steelers great served in the Army during Vietnam? Hint

Franco Harris

Rocky Bleier

Jack Ham

Jack Lambert

10. Bob Feller enlisted in the Navy two days after the attack on Pearl Harbor. He served on the battleship Alabama in the Pacific. Despite serving for four years, he went on to an impressive Major League career. For which team was he a pitcher when he enlisted? Hint

Brooklyn Dodgers

Cleveland Indians

Boston Red Sox

Chicago Cubs

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This New York Giants end earned the Medal Of Honor for his actions on Iwo Jima in 1945.

Answer: Jack Lummus

Marine Corps First Lieutenant Jack Lummus died when he stepped on a landmine after singlehandedly dispatching several dozen Japanese. You can read his Medal Of Honor citation at http://www.army.mil/cmh-pg/mohiia2.htm

2. Which baseball great was a pilot in the WWII, as well as the Korean War, and flew as Senator (and astronaut) John Glenn's wingman?

Answer: Ted WiIliams

The Red Sox great was assigned to Marine Corps Fighter Squadron (VMF) 311 during Korea flying the F-9F Panther. He flew 37 combat missions in 1952-1953.

3. This Marine was the Dallas Cowboys first starting quarterback in 1960.

Answer: Eddie LeBaron

Eddie LeBaron earned the Siver Star for heroism during the Korean War.

4. Dallas Cowboys defensive great Chad Hennings was an A-10 pilot. From which university did he graduate?

Answer: United States Air Force Academy

Chad Hennings graduated in 1988 and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2006. He flew 45 missions over Iraq during Operation Provide Comfort.

5. Which of the following athletes did not graduate from a service academy?

Answer: Pat Tillman

Roger Staubach and David Robinson are USNA graduates while Fisher is a USAFA graduate.

6. Which Marine won the 1964 British Open?

Answer: Tony Lema

Tony Lema served during the Korean War. He died in a civilian plane crash in 1966.

7. USNA alum David Robinson played for which professional basketball team?

Answer: San Antonio Spurs

He graduated in 1987.

8. Which of these boxing greats was not in the Marine Corps?

Answer: George Foreman

Norton achieved the rank of corporal and served 1963-1967. He won the North American Boxing Federation Heavyweight Title in 1973 by beating the great Muhammad Ali.

Gene Tunney was the heavyweight champ in 1926-1928. He served in WWI as a Marine Officer and in WWII as a Navy officer.

Riddick Bowe lasted all of three days in Marine Corps boot camp before being released due to inability to adjust to the military lifestyle.

George Foreman did not serve in the military.

9. Which Pittsburgh Steelers great served in the Army during Vietnam?

Answer: Rocky Bleier

The Notre Dame standout served as an infantryman. He suffered severe leg wounds in combat but overcame his injuries and went on to a great 12-year career with the Steelers.

Answer: Cleveland Indians

Bob Feller won 266 games and struck out 2,581 batters during his 18-year career. He also hurled three no-hitters.

Source: Author cryppie

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