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Sports in Texas Trivia Quiz

This one will make you think.

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

Author
mjdtx

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
125,309

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
3 / 5

Plays
409

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Question 1 of 5

1. Where was Astro Turf first used? Hint

Gordon Wood Stadium

Texas Stadium in Irving

The Astrodome in Houston

Cotton Bowl in Dallas

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Question 2 of 5

2. Where did Cowboys star Don Meredith go to college? Hint

UT Austin

Texas A&M

Texas Tech

SMU

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Question 3 of 5

3. When Bob Lilly retired from the Cowboys, what brand of beer did he advertise for? Hint

Coors

Budweiser

Lone star

Schlitz

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Question 4 of 5

4. Which legendary high school football coach from Brownwood retired in 1985? Hint

Dallas Houston

Steve Freeman

Bud Adams

Gordon Wood

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Question 5 of 5

5. Who led the Texas Rangers in home runs in 2002? Hint

Mike Young

Kevin Brown

Juan Gonzalez

Alex Rodriguez

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where was Astro Turf first used?

Answer: The Astrodome in Houston

The Astrodome in Houston was named 'The 8th Wonder of the World'. The Astrodome opened in 1965 with the new artificial surface. It was used both for baseball with the Astros, and for football with the Houston Oilers. New York Yankee Mickey Mantle hit the first home run ever in the Astrodome in 1965, in an exhibition game before the start of the regular season.

2. Where did Cowboys star Don Meredith go to college?

Answer: SMU

One of Dallas' best QB's ever.

3. When Bob Lilly retired from the Cowboys, what brand of beer did he advertise for?

Answer: Coors

4. Which legendary high school football coach from Brownwood retired in 1985?

Answer: Gordon Wood

Arguably the greatest coach of all time, at any level.

5. Who led the Texas Rangers in home runs in 2002?

Answer: Alex Rodriguez

A-Rod hit 47 to lead the team.

Source: Author mjdtx

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