Sports Quiz – February 17, 2023

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Questions

1. Nicknamed “The Great Imposter,” this man’s stunts included posing as baseball and basketball players, umpires, officials, the San Diego Chicken and a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader during the 1970s and ’80s. Who is he?
2. Brothers and businessmen Ozzie and Daniel Silna purchased what American Basketball Association franchise in 1974, then relocated the team and changed its name to Spirits of St. Louis?
3. What Florida State Seminoles defensive back was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the 2010 NFL Draft, but left football in 2012 to become a neurosurgeon?
4. What boxer fought a trilogy against Muhammad Ali from 1973-76 and held the World Boxing Council heavyweight championship in 1978? (Hint: His son played linebacker for three Super Bowl champions.)
5. What Buffalo Sabres goaltender was seriously injured when a skate blade severed his carotid artery and partially cut his jugular vein during a game vs. the St. Louis Blues in 1989?
6. What college basketball team had players involved in a point-shaving scheme orchestrated by members of the mafia during the 1978-79 season?
7. Name the team that finished its 13th and final Major League Baseball season with a record of 20-134 in 1899.

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1. Barry Bremen.
2. The Carolina Cougars.
3. Myron Rolle.
4. Ken Norton.
5. Clint Malarchuk.
6. The Boston College Eagles.
7. The Cleveland Spiders.

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