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Texas Sports Legends Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz to test your knowledge on some of Texas' greatest sports figures. They either played/coached or were born in Texas. These are all multiple choice questions.

A multiple-choice quiz by complexmammal. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
complexmammal

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
99,138

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
427

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Question 1 of 10

1. I was a head coach and won the N.C.A.A. National Football Championship in 1969. Who am I? Hint

Darrell Royal

Bill Yeoman

Fred Akers

Barry Switzer

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Question 2 of 10

2. I was a Heisman Award winner, including All-Pro at 2 different positions for 2 different teams. I also studied Dentistry in college. Who am I? Hint

Earl Campbell

Don Meredith

Tony Dorsett

Billy Cannon

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Question 3 of 10

3. I ran for 199 yards on a Monday Night Football game. Howard Cossell once said "It was the greatest game I ever broadcast". Who am I? Hint

Tony Dorsett

Earl Campbell

Emmit Smith

Walt Garrison

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Question 4 of 10

4. I was born in Hubbard, Texas. I was one of the best hitters in the history of the game of baseball. Some people called me "The Grey Eagle". Who am I? Hint

Tris Speaker

Rogers Hornsby

Frank Robinson

Eddie Matthews

5. My contributions to Cincinnati's "Big Red Machine" were many, including a National League Most Valuable Player award. I was born in Bonham, Texas. I also have broadcasted baseball games on T.V. Who am I? Hint

George Foster

Johnny Bench

Joe Morgan

Dave Concepcion

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Question 6 of 10

6. I was an Olympic boxing champion. I beat the pulp out of Joe Frazier to become champion and I defeated Michael Moorer in 1994 to win the heavyweight crown...again. I like to eat a lot. Who am I? Hint

George Foreman

Mohammed Ali

Evander Holyfield

Michael Spinks

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Question 7 of 10

7. When Pete Rose claimed he would break Stan Musial's National League hit record against me, I struck him out 3 times in the game. I am a Vietnam veteran and once made a cameo appearance in a soap opera. Sandy Koufax was my idol. Who am I? Hint

Nolan Ryan

Roger Clemens

J.R. Richard

Steve Carlton

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Question 8 of 10

8. I was born in Houston. I was Ken Stabler's favorite target. I was once crowned "The fastest man in the N.F.L". John Madden called me one of the best ever. Who am I? Hint

Cliff Branch

Tim Brown

Dave Casper

Fred Biletnikoff

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Question 9 of 10

9. I will be in Baseball's Hall of Fame one day. My older brother played for a while, but wasn't as successful as I. I was born on April 14, 1966 in San Angelo, Tx. Who am I? Hint

Randy Johnson

Greg Maddux

Roger Clemens

Curt Schilling

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Question 10 of 10

10. I was born in Austin. In college I was heralded as "The Next Jack Nicklaus". I haven't quite lived up to that standard but I did win the Masters in '84 and '95. My mother was a teacher and my father an attorney. Who am I? Hint

Jeff Maggert

Justin Leonard

Tom Kite

Ben Crenshaw

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. I was a head coach and won the N.C.A.A. National Football Championship in 1969. Who am I?

Answer: Darrell Royal

For the Univ. of Texas, Darrell Royal one was one of college football's greatest coaches. The legendary Bear Bryant once remarked "He's one of the best I've EVER seen".

2. I was a Heisman Award winner, including All-Pro at 2 different positions for 2 different teams. I also studied Dentistry in college. Who am I?

Answer: Billy Cannon

Billy Cannon won the Heisman Trophy in 1959 and went on to be an All-Pro running back for the Houston Oilers and later All-Pro Tight-end for the Oakland Raiders. He's now an Orthodontist living in Baton Rouge, LA.

3. I ran for 199 yards on a Monday Night Football game. Howard Cossell once said "It was the greatest game I ever broadcast". Who am I?

Answer: Earl Campbell

Earl Campbell rushed for 199 yards and 4 touchdowns against the Miami Dolphins in 1978. One of the games that led to the "Luv Ya Blue" era.

4. I was born in Hubbard, Texas. I was one of the best hitters in the history of the game of baseball. Some people called me "The Grey Eagle". Who am I?

Answer: Tris Speaker

Speaker was one of the greatest centerfielders to ever play baseball. Batting .344 lifetime playing for the Boston Red Sox. He finished 2nd to Ty Cobb almost every year in the batting race. Robinson was born in Beaumont, Matthews in Texarkanna, Hornsby in Winters.

Answer: Joe Morgan

Joe Morgan was one baseball's greatest second basemen. He helped the Reds to back-to-back World Series championships in '75 & '76. Also helped the Astros to the playoffs for the first time in 1980 and the Phillies to a World Series birth in '83.

Answer: George Foreman

Born in Marshall, Texas. George Foreman won the Heavyweight crown a second time at the age of 46. He is also a preacher.

Answer: Nolan Ryan

Nolan once held the record for most strikeouts in a game (19) in which he did it FOUR times. He once struckout 18 batters in 7 2/3 innings.

8. I was born in Houston. I was Ken Stabler's favorite target. I was once crowned "The fastest man in the N.F.L". John Madden called me one of the best ever. Who am I?

Answer: Cliff Branch

Branch was an important part of the "Comeback Classic" game for the Oakland Raiders against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sept 12, 1976, which was one of the greatest comebacks in the history of the N.F.L.

9. I will be in Baseball's Hall of Fame one day. My older brother played for a while, but wasn't as successful as I. I was born on April 14, 1966 in San Angelo, Tx. Who am I?

Answer: Greg Maddux

Maddux has won 4 Cy Young awards...all 4 in a row.

Answer: Ben Crenshaw

Was also a quarterback in football, catcher in baseball, guard in basketball and broad jumped. Not too bad a golfer either.

Source: Author complexmammal

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