Quizzer On-Line: Sports History: June

Quizzer On-Line ~ Sports Quiz 1

The inspiration for this quiz was provided by the "Sports in Time" newsletter available from http://www.bignetwork.com/dp/st

These questions all relate to events that occurred in June

1. In what year did the American Professional Football Association vote to change its name to the National Football League? (June 24, ....)
1935 1927 1922

2. Who was the first woman to win three Olympic gold medals?
Wilma Rudolph Babe Didrikson FloJo

3. When was the first official WNBA game played? (June 21, ...)
1996 1997 1988

4. What fighter was the first in history to regain the heavyweight title in 1960?
Archie Moore Ingemar Johansson Floyd Patterson

5. In what year was Lou Gehrig born? (June 19, ....)
1903 1910 1899

6. Who pitched his 300th win on June 18, 1986?
Nolan Ryan Don Drysdale Don Sutton

7. In what year was the World Cup of Soccer held in the US?
1986 1978 1994

8. What football legend was born on June 11, 1913?
Vince Lombardi Don Shula Bart Starr

9. Joe Nuxhall (a pitcher) was just under what age when he became the youngest major league player on June 10, 1944?
15 16 17

10. In what year was the three point field goal instituted by the American Basketball League?
1961 1970 1955

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