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Quick Quizzes – Sports

This Class AAA baseball team, then based in West Virginia's

capital city, won an International League title in 1977.

A. Charleston Wheelers

B. Charleston Senators

C. Charleston Charlies

D. Charleston Brewers

E. Charleston Power

Correct!


In November 1891, West Virginia University played its first football game, a 72-0 loss to this Pennsylvania college.

A. University of Pittsburgh

B. Washington and Jefferson College

C. Penn State

D. University of Pennsylvania

E. Duquesne University

Correct!


On March 26, 1992, the WVU women's basketball team lost 103-

83 to this No. 1 ranked team.

A. University of Virginia

B. University of Tennessee

C. Stanford University

D. University of Connecticut

E. Duke University

Correct!

A. University of Virginia

This man was named head football coach at WVU in January 2008.

A. Rich Rodriguez

B. Terry Bowden

C. Don Nehlen

D. Bill Stewart

E. Ed Pastilong

Correct!

D. Bill Stewart

This placekicker for the Indianapolis Colts, who set an NFL record for

consecutive field goals, played college football for West Virginia University.

A. Morton Anderson

B. Mike Vanderjagt

C. Paul Woodside

D. Brad Cooper

E. Bill McKenzie

Correct! B. Mike Vanderjagt of the Indianapolis Colts, who holds the NFL record for


This lefthander, who pitched for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1912 to 1924 and

was co-National League wins champion in 1921, was born in Tyler County.

A. Cy Young

B. Bob Bowman

C. Lew Burdette

D. Jack Warhop

E. Wilbur Cooper

Correct! E. Lefthander Wilbur Cooper, who pitched for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1912

to 1924 and was co-National League wins champion in 1921, was born in Tyler County.

This former West Virginia University star became the starting quarterback for

the St. Louis Rams.

A. Chad Pennington

B. Kurt Warner

C. Chad Johnston

D. Marc Bulger

E. Oliver Luck

Correct! D. Former West Virginia University star Marc Bulger became the starting

quarterback for the St. Louis Rams

This former second baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who hit a game-

winning home run in the seventh game of the 1960 World Series, was born in

Wheeling.

A. Dave Cash

B. Honus Wagner

C. Dick Groat

D. Bill Mazeroski

E. Bill Virdon

Correct! D. Bill Mazeroski, former second baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who hit a

game-winning home run in the seventh game of the 1960 World Series, was born in

Wheeling.

This Grafton native has the highest winning percentage of all NCAA Division I

basketball coaches.

A. John Wooden

B. Press Maravich

C. Clair Bee

D. Joe Retton

E. Cam Henderson

Correct! C. Grafton native Clair Bee has the highest winning percentage of all NCAA

Division I basketball coaches.

This West Virginia native was the first head coach of the Tampa Bay

Buccaneers.

A. John McKay

B. George Allen

C. Dick Vermeil

D. Mike Ditka

E. Fielding Yost

Correct! A. West Virginia native John McKay was the first head coach of the Tampa Bay

Buccaneers.

This Ripley native played for the Chicago Bears from 1933 to 1938.

A. George McAfee

B. Dick Butkus

C. Howard "Red" Grange

D. Bill Karr

E. Nick Saban

Correct! D. Ripley native Bill Karr played for the Chicago Bears from 1933 to 1938.

This Huntington native was the third overall pick in the 2008 NBA draft.

A. Patrick Patterson

B. Bill Walker

C. O. J. Mayo

D. Hal Greer

E. Mark McVey

Correct! C. Huntington native O. J. Mayo was the third overall pick in the 2008 NBA

draft.

This track and field star, who won the Olympic gold medal in the 400-meter

hurdles in 1956 and 1960, was born in Wellsburg.

A. Edwin Moses

B. Glenn Davis

C. Jonathan Tabor

D. Ronald Thomas

E. Mike Hairston

Correct! B. Track and field star Glenn Davis, who won the Olympic gold medal in the

400-meter hurdles in 1956 and 1960, was born in Wellsburg.

This Huntington native was the starting pitcher for the New York Mets in Game

3 of the 2000 World Series.

A. Rick Reed

B. Al Leiter

C. Glendon Rusch

D. Kevin Appier

E. Jerry Koosman

Correct! A. Huntington native Rick Reed was the starting pitcher for the New York Mets

in Game 3 of the 2000 World Series.

This Follansbee native is the second-winningest coach in Notre Dame history

and coached the Fighting Irish to a national championship in 1988.

A. Cam Henderson

B. Knute Rockne

C. Earl "Greasy" Neale

D. Lou Holtz

E. Dan Devine

Correct! D. Follansbee native Lou Holtz is the second-winningest coach in Notre Dame

history and coached the Fighting Irish to a national championship in 1988.

What NBA Hall of Famer was initially known as "Zeke from Cabin Creek?"

A. Jerry West

B. Jason Williams

C. Hal Greer

D. Sedale Threatt

E. Ron Williams

Correct! A. NBA Hall of Famer Jerry West was initially known as "Zeke from Cabin

Creek."

In 1950, this Morris Harvey College basketball player became the first college

player in the nation to average more than 30 points a game in one season.

A. Jerry West

B. George King

C. Eddie King

D. Jason Gee

E. Nate DeLong

Correct! B. In 1950, Morris Harvey College basketball player George King became the

first college player in the nation to average more than 30 points a game in one season.

On January 7, 2010, Gov. Manchin declared January as the month to learn this.

A. golfing

B. stock market investing

C. math

D. a snow sport

E. waterboarding

Correct! D. On January 7, 2010, Gov. Manchin declared January as the month to learn a

snow sport.

This coach of the 2010 national-championship-winning Alabama Crimson Tide

football team is a native of Fairmont.

A. Tommy Bowden

B. Bobby Bowden

C. Earl Neale

D. Lou Holtz

E. Nick Saban

Correct! E. Nick Saban, coach of the 2010 national-championship-winning Alabama

Crimson Tide football team, is a native of Fairmont.

This former New England Patriots wide receiver lives in Huntington.

A. Doug Flutie

B. Troy Brown

C. Randy Moss

D. Joe Geiger

E. David Patten

Correct! B. Former New England Patriots wide receiver Troy Brown lives in Huntington.

He was the first white cheerleader at West Virginia State College (now

University).

A. Greg Carroll

B. John Warren Davis

C. Samuel Wesley Lynch

D. Timmy DeBarr

E. Earl Monroe

Correct! C. Samuel Wesley Lynch was the first white cheerleader at West Virginia State

College (now University).

In 2010, this former WVU basketball player's uniform No. 33 was retired.

A. Hot Rod Hundley

B. James Naismith

C. Da’Sean Butler

D. Bob Huggins

E. Jerry West

Correct! A. In 2010, former WVU basketball player Hot Rod Hundley's uniform No. 33

was retired.

This former Marshall University quarterback was named the AP 2008 NFL

Comeback Player of the Year.

A. Byron Leftwich

B. Chad Pennington

C. Randy Moss

D. Stan Hill

E. Greg Carroll

Correct! B. Former Marshall University quarterback Chad Pennington was named the AP

2008 NFL Comeback Player of the Year.

This Charleston native played college basketball for the University of

Tennessee Lady Vols before being drafted by the WNBA’s Detroit Shock.

A. Alexis Hornbuckle

B. Yolanda Paige

C. Olayinka Sanni

D. Megan Withrow

E. Constance Baston

Correct! A. Charleston native Alexis Hornbuckle played college basketball for the

University of Tennessee Lady Vols before being drafted by the WNBA’s Detroit Shock.

In November 1891, West Virginia University played its first football game, a

72-0 loss to this Pennsylvania college.

A. University of Pittsburgh


C. Penn State

D. University of Pennsylvania

E. Duquesne University

Correct! B. In November 1891, West Virginia University played its first football game, a

72-0 loss to Washington and Jefferson College.

This Beckley native was named Mid-American Conference Coach of the Year in

1998.

A. Bill Stewart

B. Mark Snyder

C. Mike Kellar

D. Bob Pruett

E. Mike Lopez

Correct! D. Beckley native Bob Pruett was named Mid-American Conference Coach of the

Year in 1998.

This Wood County native was a member of the U.S. men’s basketball team

playing in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.

A. LeBron James

B. Deron Williams

C. Jason Kidd

D. Chris Paul

E. Kobe Bryant

Correct! B. Deron Williams, a native of Wood County, was a member of the U.S. men’s

basketball team playing in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.

In May 2008, this Mullens native was announced as the New York Knicks new

head coach. (Now, Los Angeles Lakers)

A. Mike D’Antoni

B. Bob Huggins

C. Jerry West

D. Greg White

E. Larry Bird

Correct! A. In May 2008, Mullens native Mike D’Antoni was announced as the New York

Knicks new head coach.

The parents of Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps attended this West

Virginia college in the early 1970s.

A. West Virginia University

B. Shepherd College

C. Fairmont State College

D. Marshall University

E. Morris Harvey College

Correct! C. The parents of Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps attended Fairmont State

College in the early 1970s.

This shortstop who led the National League in hits in 1889 and 1890 was born

in Wheeling in 1859.

A. Joe "Boss Man" Geiger Jr.

B. Harry “Fighting Harry” Wolverton

C. Honus Wagner

D. John Wesley “Pebbly Jack” Glasscock

E. George J. “Germany” Smith

Correct! D. Shortstop John Wesley “Pebbly Jack” Glasscock, who led the National League

in hits in 1889 and 1890, was born in Wheeling in 1859.

This Wheeling native was a pitcher for the Rockford Peaches, of the All-

American Girls Baseball League, from 1945 to 1954.

A. Phyllis Curtin

B. Eleanor Glass Caldwell

C. Rose Gacioch

D. Nancy Waggoner

E. Mary Louise Kolanko

Correct! C. Wheeling native Rose Gacioch was a pitcher for the Rockford Peaches, of the

All-American Girls Baseball League, from 1945 to 1954.

This former West Virginia State basketball star became the first African

American to play in an NBA game on October 31, 1950.

A. Wilt Chamberlain

B. Hal Greer

C. Earl Lloyd

D. Elgin Baylor

E. Sedale Threatt

Correct! C. Former West Virginia State basketball star Earl Lloyd became the first African

American to play in an NBA game on October 31, 1950.

This man was named head football coach at WVU in January 2008.

A. Rich Rodriguez

B. Terry Bowden

C. Don Nehlen

D. Bill Stewart

E. Ed Pastilong

Correct! D. Bill Stewart was named head football coach at WVU in January 2008.

This new ballpark replaced Watt Powell Park in Charleston in 2005.

A. Alley Cat Park

B. Appalachian Power Park

C. Capital City Park

D. Robert C. Byrd Park

E. MacArthur Park

Correct! B. Appalachian Power Park replaced Watt Powell Park in Charleston in 2005.

In 1969, Barbara Jo Rubin became the first woman jockey to win a

thoroughbred horse race on a U.S. track when she rode Cohesion to victory on

the track in this town.

A. Ona

B. Charles Town

C. Wheeling

D. Nitro

E. Chester

Correct! B. In 1969, Barbara Jo Rubin became the first woman jockey to win a

thoroughbred horse race on a U.S. track when she rode Cohesion to victory on the track

in Charles Town.

This Farmington native who played offense for the Cleveland Browns in the

1940s and 1950s was inducted into the pro-football Hall of Fame in 1985.

A. Joe Manchin

B. Sam Huff

C. Frank Gatski

D. Earle “Greasy” Neale

E. Gino Marchetti

Correct! C. Farmington native Frank Gatski, who played offense for the Cleveland

Browns in the 1940s and 1950s, was inducted into the pro-football Hall of Fame in 1985.

This former West Virginia University star led all NFL rookie running backs in

rushing in 2008.

A. Steve Slaton

B. Sam Huff

C. Oliver Luck

D. Randy Moss

E. Noel Devine

Correct! A. Former West Virginia University star Steve Slaton led all NFL rookie running

backs in rushing in 2008.

This lefthander, who pitched for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1912 to 1924 and


A. Cy Young

B. Bob Bowman

C. Lew Burdette

D. Jack Warhop

E. Wilbur Cooper

Correct! E. Wilbur Cooper, who pitched for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1912 to 1924 and


This athlete was named West Virginia’s boys basketball player of the year for

2007 by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association.

A. Andrew Neff

B. O. J. Mayo

C. Patrick Patterson

D. Bo King

E. Dusty Mullins

Correct! B. O. J. Mayo was named West Virginia’s boys basketball player of the year for

2007 by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association.

This man coached Beckley’s Woodrow Wilson High School basketball team to

six state championships between 1946 and 1957 and the football team to three

state championships during the same period.

A. Jennings Boyd

B. Bob Huggins

C. James Jarrett

D. Jerome Van Meter

E. Fred Schaus

Correct! D. Jerome Van Meter coached Beckley’s Woodrow Wilson High School basketball

team to six state championships between 1946 and 1957 and the football team to three

state championships during the same period.

This Charlestonian won the World’s Strongest Man title on September 23, 2006.

A. Danny Jones

B. Randy Barnes

C. Terry Lowry

D. Phil Pfister

E. George Crumb

Correct! D. Charlestonian Phil Pfister won the World’s Strongest Man title on September

23, 2006.

This Wheeling native was the first West Virginian inducted into the baseball

Hall of Fame.

A. Jesse Burkett

B. Babe Ruth

C. Jack Warhop

D. Rogers Hornsby

E. Burleigh Grimes

Correct! A. Jesse Burkett, a Wheeling native, was the first West Virginian inducted into

the baseball Hall of Fame.

What West Virginia native gave up Babe Ruth's first two major league home

runs?

A. Lew Burdette

B. Smokey Joe Wood

C. Rube Waddell

D. Jack Warhop

E. Burleigh Grimes

Correct! D. Jack Warhop, who was born in Hinton, pitched for the New York Yankees

from 1908-1915. Ruth hit his first home run off Warhop on May 6, 1915. His second

homer off the West Virginia native came less than a month later.

This former Seattle Seahawks running back won the 1978 Kennedy Award,

given to the West Virginia Sports Writers Association choice for best high

school football player in the state.

A. Danny Williams

B. Curt Warner

C. Shaun Alexander

D. Jimmy Gary

E. Josh Culbertson

Correct! B. Former Seattle Seahawks running back Curt Warner won the 1978 Kennedy

Award, given to the West Virginia Sports Writers Association choice for best high school

football player in the state.

This Huntington native was named the 2006 college football Coach of the Year

by the Associated Press.

A. Jim Grobe

B. Rich Rodriguez

C. Joe Geiger

D. Tommy Bowden

E. Bobby Bowden

Correct! A. Huntington native Jim Grobe was named the 2006 college football Coach of

the Year by the Associated Press.

This native of Belle, who played college basketball at Marshall and Florida,

played professional ball for the Miami Heat from 2005 to 2008.

A. Bimbo Coles

B. Randy Moss

C. Jason Williams

D. Brett Nelson

E. Levi Harris

Correct! C. Jason Williams, a native of Belle, played college basketball at Marshall and

Florida, played professional ball for the Miami Heat from 2005 to 2008. Williams was a

first-team selection on the 1999 NBA All-Rookie team.

This baseball Hall of Famer, who holds the single season RBI record, is buried

in Martinsburg.

A. Rube Waddell

B. Paul Waner

C. Hack Wilson

D. Jimmy Foxx

E. Honus Wagner

Correct! C. Baseball Hall of Famer Hack Wilson, who holds the single season RBI record,

is buried in Martinsburg.

On March 24, 1956, this future NBA star scored 39 points to lead East Bank to

the state high school basketball championship.

A. Jerry West

B. Rod Thorn

C. Rod Hundley

D. Willie Akers

E. Gale Catlett

Correct! A. On March 24, 1956, Jerry West scored 39 points to lead East Bank to the

state high school basketball championship.

This Smithers native was named the top defensive end of the NFL's first 50 years.

A. Gino Marchetti

B. Sam Huff

C. Chuck Howley

D. Bruce Bosley

E. Bubba Smith

Correct! A. Smithers native Gino Marchetti was named the top defensive end of the

NFL's first 50 years.

What West Virginian won a gold medal in gymnastics during the 1984

Olympics?

A. Amy Gamble

B. Nadia Comenici

C. Mary Lou Retton

D. Nancy Waggoner

E. Peachy Kellmeyer

Correct! C. Photograph of Mary Lou Retton

This pro football wide receiver was named West Virginia high school basketball

player of the year in 1994 and 1995.

A. Jason Williams

B. O. J. Mayo

C. Fred Armstrong

D. Randy Moss

E. Jerry West

Correct! D. Pro football wide receiver Randy Moss was named West Virginia high school

basketball player of the year in 1994 and 1995.

This member of Marshall University’s coaching staff killed in the 1970 Marshall

plane crash was a native of Clarksburg and had been a two-time All-American

while playing at VPI.

A. Jim “Shorty” Moss

B. Al Carelli Jr.

C. Frank Loria

D. Rick Tolley

E. Deke Brackett

Correct! C. Frank Loria, a member of Marshall University’s coaching staff killed in the

1970 Marshall plane crash, was a native of Clarksburg and had been a two-time All-

American while playing at VPI.

This woman became WVU’s first woman mountaineer mascot in 1990.

A. Elizabeth I. Moore

B. Harriet Lyon

C. Natalie Tennant

D. Lisa DiBartolomeo

E. Barbara Harmon-Schamberger

Correct! C. Natalie Tennant became WVU’s first woman mountaineer mascot in 1990.

This women’s college basketball team won the 2006 West Virginia

Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WVIAC) championship.

A. Glenville State College

B. Wheeling Jesuit University

C. University of Charleston

D. West Liberty State College

E. Fairmont State University

Correct! C. The University of Charleston's women’s college basketball team won the

2006 West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WVIAC) championship.

This international whitewater competition was held September 22-25, 2001, on

the Gauley and New rivers in West Virginia, the first time the event was held in

North America.

A. Olympic Rafting Championships

B. World Rafting Championships

C. The Internationale

D. The World Cup Kayaker

E. Trans-global Rafting Championships

Correct! B. The World Rafting Champtionships competition was held September 22-25,

2001, on the Gauley and New rivers in West Virginia, the first time this international

whitewater event was held in North America.

Quiz 112

This West Virginia University freshman was named Most Valuable Player in the

2006 Sugar Bowl.

A. Pat White

B. Jason Gwaltney

C. Steve Slaton

D. Owen Schmitt

E. Mike Lorello

Correct! C. West Virginia University freshman Steve Slaton was named Most Valuable

Player in the 2006 Sugar Bowl.

This National Football League Hall of Famer, who played thirteen seasons with

the Baltimore Colts and was named the top defensive end of the NFL's first fifty

years, was born in Smithers on January 2, 1927.

A. Chuck Howley

B. Gino Marchetti

C. Sam Huff

D. Bruce Bosley

E. Frank Gatski

Correct! B. National Football League Hall of Famer Gino Marchetti, who played thirteen

seasons with the Baltimore Colts and was named the top defensive end of the NFL's first

fifty years, was born in Smithers on January 2, 1927.

This son of a former United States senator from West Virginia was the first

television play-by-play announcer of the Florida Marlins.

A. Jay Randolph

B. Thomas Byrd

C. Jonathan Neely

D. George Revercomb

E. William Laird

Correct! A. Jay Randolph, son of former United States Senator Jennings Randolph, was

the first television play-by-play announcer of the Florida Marlins.

This West Virginia native was named 2004 NBA Executive of the Year by the

Sporting News.

A. Mike D'Antoni

B. Rod Thorn

C. Rod Hundley

D. Clair Bee

E. Jerry West

Correct! E. Cabin Creek native Jerry West was named 2004 NBA Executive of the Year

by the Sporting News.

This former head football coach for West Virginia University is a native of the

Marion County community of Grant Town.

A. Lou Saban

B. Sonny Randle

C. Rich Rodriguez

D. Don Nehlen

E. Frank Gatski

Correct! C. Rich Rodriguez, former head football coach for West Virginia University is a

native of the Marion County community of Grant Town.

This Davis resident won the women's short track cross country event at the

2003 NORBA National Championship Mountain Bike Series.

A. Chrissy Redden

B. Mary Grigson

C. Amber Neben

D. Sue Haywood

E. Alison Sydor

Correct! D. Davis resident Sue Haywood won the women's short track cross country

event at the 2003 NORBA National Championship Mountain Bike Series.

This former head basketball coach at Wake Forest University began his

coaching career at Linsly Institute in Wheeling.

A. Carl Tacy

B. Skip Prosser

C. Doug Wojcik

D. Tom Izzo

E. Ron Jirsa

Correct! B. Skip Prosser, who was the head coach of the men's basketball team at Wake

Forest University from 2001 until his death in 2007, began his coaching career at Linsly

Institute in Wheeling and led Wheeling Central Catholic High School to a state

championship in 1982.

This Class AAA baseball team, then based in West Virginia’s capital city, won an

International League title in 1977.

A. Charleston Wheelers

B. Charleston Senators


D. Charleston Brewers

E. Charleston Power

Correct! C. The Class AAA baseball team Charleston Charlies, then based in West

Virginia’s capital city, won an International League title in 1977.

This Point Pleasant native was the head football coach at Syracuse University

from 1949 to 1973.

A. Ben Schwartzwalder

B. Edwin Sweetland

C. Lew Andreas

D. Hugh Daugherty

E. Frank Maloney

Correct! A. Point Pleasant native Ben Schwartzwalder was the head football coach at

Syracuse University from 1949 to 1973.

The jersey number of this former West Virginia University’s football player was

retired during WVU’s game with the University of Pittsburgh on November 24,

2005.

A. Greasy Neale

B. Bruce Bosley

C. Jeff Hostetler

D. Mike Sherwood

E. Sam Huff

Correct! The jersey number of former West Virginia University’s football player Sam Huff

was retired during WVU’s game with the University of Pittsburgh on November 24, 2005.

E. Sam Huff

West Virginia University beat this football team in the 1981 Peach Bowl.

A. Florida State University

B. University of Florida

C. University of Oklahoma

D. University of Miami

E. Virginia Tech University

Correct! West Virginia University beat the University of Florida Gators football team in

the 1981 Peach Bowl.

B. University of Florida

This man has been The Greenbrier’s Golf Professional Emeritus since 2005.

A. Tom Watson

B. Jack Nicholas

C. Sam Sneed

D. Dana Holgorsen

E. Tiger Woods

Correct! Tom Watson has been The Greenbrier’s Golf Professional Emeritus since 2005.

A. Tom Watson

On June 1, 1880, a heavyweight bare-knuckle championship fight between

Paddy Ryan and Joe Goss was fought in this Brooke County community.

A. Wellsburg

B. Bethany

C. Beech Bottom

D. Colliers

E. Follansbee

Correct! On June 1, 1880, at Collier's Station in Brooke County, Paddy Ryan defeated

Joe Goss to win the heavyweight bare-knuckle championship of the United States.

D. Colliers

This Mullens native was the head coach of the Phoenix Suns from 2003 to

2008.

A. Shawn Finney

B. Mike D'Antoni

C. Russell Todd

D. Greg White

E. Ellis Thompson

Correct! Mullens native Mike D'Antoni, who played college basketball at Marshall

University, was the head coach of the Phoenix Suns from 2003 to 2008.

B. Mike D'Antoni

This man was the head coach of the West Virginia University men's basketball

team, which finished second in the NCAA tournament in 1959.

A. Willie Akers

B. Ira Rodgers

C. Fred Schaus

D. Jack Fleming

E. Tony Constantine

Correct! Fred Schaus was the head coach of the West Virginia University men's

basketball team, which finished second in the NCAA tournament in 1959.

C. Fred Schaus

In 1916, Babe Ruth won his first post-season pitching victory when this

Montrose native's base hit knocked in the winning run in the longest World

Series game by innings.

A. Harry Hooper

B. Duffy Lewis

C. Del Gainer

D. Jimmy Walsh

E. Ernie Shore

Correct! On October 8, 1916, Babe Ruth won his first post-season pitching victory when

a base hit by Montrose native Del Gainer knocked in the winning run in the longest

World Series game by innings.

C. Del Gainer

This university in West Virginia suffered the worst sports-related air disaster in

United States history in 1970.

A. West Virginia University

B. University of Charleston

C. West Virginia State University

D. Shepherd University

E. Marshall University

Correct! Marshall University suffered the worst sports-related air disaster in United

States history in 1970.


In 1996, West Virginia hosted Olympic Game trials in this sport.

A. gymnastics

B. snowboarding

C. rifle

D. cycling

E. tennis

Correct! In 1996, West Virginia hosted Olympic Game trials in cycling.

D. cycling

The image of this famous athlete from West Virginia is used on the logo for the

NBA.

A. Jason Williams

B. Jerry West

C. Hal Greer

D. Hot Rod Hundley

E. Wilt Chamberlain

Correct! The image of Jerry West is used on the logo for the NBA.

B. Jerry West

This placekicker for the Indianapolis Colts, who set an NFL record for


A. Morton Anderson

B. Mike Vanderjagt

C. Paul Woodside

D. Brad Cooper

E. Bill McKenzie

Correct! Mike Vanderjagt of the Indianapolis Colts, who holds the NFL record for


B. Mike Vanderjagt

On March 13, 1948, this team won the national black college basketball

championship.

A. Storer College

B. West Virginia State College

C. Bluefield State College

D. Fairmont State College

E. Glenville State College

Correct! On March 13, 1948, West Virginia State College won the national black college

basketball championship.

B. West Virginia State College

This former Pineville High School football star holds a number of rushing and

scoring records for the Seattle Seahawks.

A. Joe Marconi

B. Adrian Murrell

C. Robert Alexander

D. Curt Warner

E. Jim Braxton

Correct! Former Pineville High School star Curt Warner played college football at Penn

State and still holds a number of rushing and scoring records for the Seattle Seahawks.

D. Curt Warner

This former head football coach at West Virginia State University was a three-

time Pro Bowl player for the Minnesota Vikings.

A. Wade Wilson

B. Randy Moss

C. Carl Lee

D. Joey Browner

E. Carl Eller

Correct! Carl Lee, the former head football coach at West Virginia State University, was

a three-time Pro Bowl player for the Minnesota Vikings.

C. Carl Lee

This former Major League Baseball star, who set a record for consecutive

games played, began his professional career with the Bluefield Orioles.

A. Eddie Murray

B. Boog Powell

C. Cal Ripken

D. Mark Belanger

E. Bobby Grich

Correct! Former Major League Baseball star Cal Ripken, Jr., who set a record for

consecutive games played, began his professional career with the Bluefield Orioles.

C. Cal Ripken

Marco the buffalo is the mascot for this university.

A. University of Charleston

B. West Virginia State University

C. West Virginia University

D. Fairmont State University


Correct! Marco the buffalo is the mascot for Marshall University.


This former Marshall University football star was drafted by the Jacksonville

Jaguars in 2003.

A. Chad Pennington

B. Byron Leftwich

C. Eric Kresser

D. Marc Bulger

E. Stan Hill

Correct!

B. Byron Leftwich

This former manager of the Charleston Wheelers also served as manager of the

Cincinnati Reds.

A. Bob Boone

B. Ray Knight

C. Dave Miley

D. Ken Griffey

E. Sparky Anderson

Correct! Dave Miley, former manager of the Charleston Wheelers, also served as the

manager of the Cincinnati Reds.

C. Dave Miley

This baseball legend, whose nickname was "Stan the Man," played for

Williamson in the Mountain States League in 1938 and 1939.

A. Stan Conte

B. Stan Musial

C. Stan Kasten

D. Stan Belinda

E. Stan Koslowski

Correct! Baseball legend Stan Musial, whose nickname was "Stan the Man," played for

Williamson in the Mountain States League in 1938 and 1939.

B. Stan Musial

On January 16, 1959, this Minneapolis Lakers star boycotted a basketball game

in Charleston to protest the refusal by an area hotel to host the team's African

Americans.

A. Hal Greer

B. Oscar Robertson

C. Wilt Chamberlain

D. Elgin Baylor

E. Jerry West

Correct! On January 16, 1959, Elgin Baylor of the Minneapolis Lakers boycotted a

basketball game in Charleston to protest the refusal by an area hotel to host the team's

African Americans.

D. Elgin Baylor

This Huntington High School student won a gold medal in the vault competition

at the 2009 World Gymnastics Championships in London, England.

A. Mary Lou Retton

B. Shawn Johnson

C. Kayla Williams

D. Alexis Hornbuckle

E. Bridget Sloan

Correct! Huntington High School student Kayla Williams won a gold medal in the vault

competition at the 2009 World Gymnastics Championships in London, England.

C. Kayla Williams

This Fairmont native coached the 2003 Louisiana State University football team

to a national championship.

A. Nick Saban

B. Bobby Bowden

C. Tommy Bowden

D. Lou Holtz

E. Sam Huff

Correct! Fairmont native Nick Saban coached the 2003 Louisiana State University

football team to a national championship.

A. Nick Saban

In 1935, a team from this African American high school in Bluefield won the

first Southern Interscholastic Basketball Tournament at Tuskegee, Alabama.

A. Cabell Midland High School

B. Genoa High School

C. Bluefield Colored Institute

D. Kelly Miller High School

E. Gary District School

Correct! In 1935, a team from Genoa High School, an African American high school in

Bluefield, won the first Southern Interscholastic Basketball Tournament at Tuskegee,

Alabama.

B. Genoa High School

This golfer, who grew up in Huntington, won the British Open in 1933 and

consecutive PGA championships in 1936 and 1937.

A. Sam Snead

B. Paul Runyon

C. Craig Coffield

D. Bob Biery

E. Denny Shute

Correct! Golfer Denny Shute, who grew up in Huntington, won the British Open in 1933

and consecutive PGA championships in 1936 and 1937.

E. Denny Shute

This baseball Hall of Famer, who still holds the record for RBIs in a season, is

buried in Martinsburg.

A. George Sisler

B. Hack Wilson

C. Pie Traynor

D. Hank Greenburg

E. Jimmy Foxx

Correct! Baseball Hall of Famer Hack Wilson, who still holds the record for RBIs in a

season, is buried in Martinsburg.

B. Hack Wilson

The West Virginia Marble Festival is held annually in this Ritchie County

community.

A. Smithville

B. Harrisville

C. Pennboro

D. Ellenboro

E. Cairo

Correct! The West Virginia Marble Festival is held annually in the Ritchie County

community of Cairo.

E. Cairo

The first formal golf course in the United States was established here in 1884.

A. White Sulphur Springs

B. Lewisburg

C. Lavalette

D. Shinnston

E. Romney

Correct! The first formal golf course in the United States was established in 1884 at

Oakhurst Links in White Sulphur Springs.

A. White Sulphur Springs

This Mullens native became the head basketball coach at Tulane University in

2000.

A. Greg White

B. Mike D'Antoni

C. Shawn Finney

D. Jim Harrick

E. Dwight Freeman

Correct! Mullens native Shawn Finney became the head basketball coach at Tulane

University in 2000.

C. Shawn Finney

Fairmont native Dave Tork broke the outdoor world record in this track and

field event in 1962 and set an indoor world record a year later.

A. Pole vault

B. Long jump

C. High jump

D. Shot put

E. Discus Throw

Correct! Fairmont native Dave Tork broke the outdoor world record in the pole vault in

1962 and set an indoor world record a year later.

A. Pole vault

This former owner of the Washington Redskins, a charter member of the NFL

Hall of Fame, was born in Grafton.

A. Joe Gibbs

B. George Marshall

C. Art Rooney

D. Tom Landry

E. Fielding Yost

Correct! George Preston Marshall, a former owner of the Washington Redskins and a

charter member of the NFL Hall of Fame, was born in Grafton.

B. George Marshall

This former professional tennis star from Charleston is best known for the

white bodysuit she wore at Wimbledon in 1985.

A. Peachy Kellmeyer

B. Kim Gidley

C. Billie Jean King

D. Anne White

E. Anna Kournikova

Correct! Anne White, the former professional tennis star from Charleston, is best known

for the white bodysuit she wore at Wimbledon in 1985.

D. Anne White

This former Marshall University football star was the starting quarterback for

the New York Jets and most recently has played for the Miami Dolphins.

A. Byron Leftwich

B. Marc Bulger

C. Eric Kresser

D. Chad Pennington

E. Stan Hill

Correct! Former Marshall University football star Chad Pennington was the starting

quarterback for the New York Jets and most recently has played for the Miami Dolphins.

D. Chad Pennington

This former Nitro quarterback set numerous national high school football

records.

A. Jeff Hostetler

B. Oliver Luck

C. J. R. House

D. Chad Pennington

E. Byron Leftwich

Correct! J. R. House set numerous national high school football records while playing

quarterback for Nitro High School. He now plays catcher on the Pittsburgh Pirates'

Double A baseball team.

C. J. R. House

This former Nitro quarterback set numerous national high school football

records.

A. Jeff Hostetler

B. Oliver Luck

C. J. R. House

D. Chad Pennington

E. Byron Leftwich

Correct! J. R. House set numerous national high school football records while playing

quarterback for Nitro High School. He now plays catcher on the Pittsburgh Pirates'

Double A baseball team.

C. J. R. House

This Warwood native was named Most Valuable Player for his performance in

Super Bowl V, the only player from a losing team to win the award.

A. Sam Huff

B. Bob Lilly

C. Rod Martin

D. Frank Gatski

E. Chuck Howley

Correct! Warwood native Chuck Howley was named Most Valuable Player for his

performance in Super Bowl V, the only player from a losing team to win the award.

E. Chuck Howley

This graduate of Morgantown High School was the head football coach at

Clemson University from 1999 to 2008.

A. Lou Holtz

B. Terry Bowden

C. Tommy Bowden

D. Jim Donnan

E. Steve Spurrier

Correct! Tommy Bowden, a graduate of Morgantown High School, was the head football

coach at Clemson University from 1999 to 2008.

C. Tommy Bowden

This former Marshall University coach is credited with pioneering basketball's

zone defense and the modern fast break.

A. Mike D'Antoni

B. Dwight Freeman

C. Rick Huckabay

D. Cam Henderson

E. Clair Bee

Correct! Former Marshall University coach Cam Henderson is credited with pioneering

basketball's zone defense and the modern fast break.

D. Cam Henderson

This former baseball star, who serves as a baseball analyst for ESPN, was born

in Charleston and grew up in Keyser.

A. John Kruk

B. Don Robinson

C. Rick Reed

D. Joe Pettini

E. Jesse Burkett

Correct! Former major league baseball star John Kruk, who serves as a baseball analyst

for ESPN, was born in Charleston and grew up in Keyser.

A. John Kruk

This man became head basketball coach at West Virginia University in 2007.

A. Alan Henderson

B. Gale Catlett

C. Bob Goin

D. Skip Prosser

E. Bob Huggins

Correct! Bob Huggins became head basketball coach at West Virginia University in 2007.

E. Bob Huggins

This coach led the Northfork High School basketball team to eight straight state

championships, a national record.

A. Jennings Boyd

B. William Moore

C. Jerome Van Meter

D. Bob Montgomery

E. Harvey Hickman

Correct! Coach Jennings Boyd led the Northfork High School basketball team to eight

straight state championships, a national record.

A. Jennings Boyd

On March 28, 1978, this man was named the men's basketball coach at West

Virginia University.

A. Joedy Gardner

B. Don Nehlen

C. Gale Catlett

D. Bob Huggins

E. Rod Hundley

Correct! On March 28, 1978, Gale Catlett was named the men's basketball coach at

West Virginia University.

C. Gale Catlett

This member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, who coached the Philadelphia

Eagles to NFL championships in 1948 and 1949, was born in Parkersburg on

November 5, 1891.

A. Chuck Bednarik

B. Earle Neale

C. Sam Huff

D. George Marshall

E. Chuck Howley

Correct! Earle "Greasy" Neale, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame who coached

the Philadelphia Eagles to NFL championships in 1948 and 1949, was born in

Parkersburg on November 5, 1891.

B. Earle Neale

This Jefferson County native, who plays wide receiver for the Oakland Raiders,

won a gold medal in the 1992 Olympic Games.

A. Randy Moss

B. Tim Brown

C. James Jett

D. Jerry Rice

E. Sam Huff

Correct! Jefferson County native James Jett, who plays wide receiver for the Oakland

Raiders, was an Olympic gold medalist in 1992 as a member of the U.S. 400-meter relay

team.

C. James Jett

This Huntington native is the only African-American born in West Virginia to be

inducted in a major sports hall of fame.

A. Hal Greer

B. Russell Lee

C. Reggie Oliver

D. Earl Monroe

E. Ron Williams

Correct! Huntington native Hal Greer is the only African-American born in West Virginia

to be inducted in a major sports hall of fame.

A. Hal Greer

This Charleston native coached the UCLA Bruins to a men's national basketball

title in 1995.

A. Lute Olsen

B. Greg White

C. John Wooden

D. Jim Harrick

E. Steve Lavin

Correct! Charleston native Jim Harrick coached the UCLA Bruins to a men's national

basketball title in 1995.

D. Jim Harrick

This former Dupont High School star is now an All-Pro receiver with the

Oakland Raiders.

A. Randy Moss

B. James Jett

C. Jerry Porter

D. Jason Williams

E. Tim Brown

Correct! Former Dupont High School star Randy Moss is now an All-Pro receiver with the

Oakland Raiders.

A. Randy Moss

This West Virginia University basketball star became the first woman to dunk a

basketball in an NCAA game on December 21, 1984.

A. Leah Stover

B. Georgeann Wells

C. Vickie Pleska

D. Nancy Waggoner

E. Nancy Lieberman

Correct! Georgeann Wells became the first woman to dunk a basketball in an NCAA

game on December 21, 1984.

B. Georgeann Wells

On January 26, 1960, this Burnsville High School basketball player scored 135

points in a single game.

A. Earl Jones

B. Jerry West

C. Rod Hundley

D. Rod Thorn

E. Danny Heater

Correct! Danny Heater of Burnsville High School set a national record on January 26,

1960 by scoring 135 points in a high school basketball game.

E. Danny Heater

This Weston native, who later became a Wheeling surgeon, played professional

football for the Akron Pros during its league-winning 1920 season.

A. Harry Frank Harris

B. Jim Thorpe

C. Russell Brooks Bailey

D. Frederick Wyant

E. Dennis Harrah

Correct! Weston native Russell Brooks Bailey, who later became a Wheeling surgeon,

played professional football for the Akron Pros during its league-winning 1920 season.

C. Russell Brooks Bailey

The rivalry between the football teams of West Virginia University and the

University of Pittsburgh began in this year.

A. 1996

B. 1950

C. 1941

D. 1895

E. 1858

Correct! The rivalry between the football teams of West Virginia University and the

University of Pittsburgh began in 1895.

D. 1895

This golf legend served as the golf professional at the Greenbrier in White

Sulphur Springs.

A. Arnold Palmer

B. Jack Nicklaus

C. Bobby Jones

D. Sam Snead

E. Tom Shobe

Correct! Golf legend Sam Snead, who won three Masters titles, was a golf pro at The

Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs.

D. Sam Snead

What West Virginia native won the gold medal in the shotput during the 1996

Olympic Games?

A. Randy Moss

B. Ted Lilly

C. Tommy Thomas

D. John Kruk

E. Randy Barnes

Correct! Randy Barnes, who won an Olympic gold medal in the 1996 games in Atlanta,

was born in Charleston and graduated from St. Albans High School.

E. Randy Barnes

What baseball Hall of Famer was born in Glen Dale, West Virginia?

A. Nolan Ryan

B. George Brett

C. Lew Burdette

D. Willie Mays

E. Jesse Burkett

Correct! George Brett, who played third base for the Kansas City Royals, was born in

Glen Dale on May 15, 1953.

B. George Brett

This former rifle coach at West Virginia University won a gold medal in the

1984 Olympics.

A. John Devender

B. Pat Wray

C. Ed Etzel

D. Jason Dawson

E. Tom Bettinger

Correct! Ed Etzel, who is currently an associate professor at West Virginia University,

served as coach of the WVU Rifle team, where he coached over 30 WVU All-Americans,

and guided his teams to five NCAA national Championships. Dr. Etzel was the Gold

Medalist in the Men's English Match Rifle event at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles.

C. Ed Etzel

On November 14, 1970, a chartered plane carrying the Marshall University

football team and supporters of the program crashed near Huntington, killing

75 people. This motion picture, released in 2006, tells the story of the tragedy's

aftermath.

A. "Sons of Marshall...Forever"

B. "We Are...Marshall"

C. "Thundering Herd"

D. "The Marshall Tragedy"

E. "Ashes to Glory"

Correct!

B. "We Are...Marshall"

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