Quick Quizzes – Sports
This Class AAA baseball team, then based in West Virginia's
capital city, won an International League title in 1977.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Correct!
C.
Charleston
Charleston
Charleston
Charleston
Charleston
Wheelers
Senators
Charlies
Brewers
Power
Charleston Charlies
In November 1891, West Virginia University played its first
football game, a 72-0 loss to this Pennsylvania college.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Correct!
B.
University of Pittsburgh
Washington and Jefferson College
Penn State
University of Pennsylvania
Duquesne University
Washington and Jefferson College
On March 26, 1992, the WVU women's basketball team lost 10383 to this No. 1 ranked team.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Correct!
A.
University of Virginia
University of Tennessee
Stanford University
University of Connecticut
Duke University
University of Virginia
This man was named head football coach at WVU in January 2008.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Correct!
D.
Rich Rodriguez
Terry Bowden
Don Nehlen
Bill Stewart
Ed Pastilong
Bill Stewart
This placekicker for the
consecutive field goals,
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Indianapolis Colts, who set an NFL record for
played college football for West Virginia University.
Morton Anderson
Mike Vanderjagt
Paul Woodside
Brad Cooper
Bill McKenzie
Correct! B. Mike Vanderjagt of the Indianapolis Colts, who holds the NFL record for
consecutive field goals, played college football for West Virginia University.
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 gamewinning 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,
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Gov. Manchin declared January as the month to learn this.
golfing
stock market investing
math
a snow sport
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
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
WVU basketball player's uniform No. 33 was retired.
Hot Rod Hundley
James Naismith
Da’Sean Butler
Bob Huggins
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
B.
Washington and Jefferson College
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 AllAmerican 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
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. 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 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.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Gino Marchetti
Sam Huff
Chuck Howley
Bruce Bosley
Bubba Smith
Correct! A. Smithers native Gino Marchetti was named the top defensive end of the
NFL's first 50 years.
What West Virginian
Olympics?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
won a gold medal in gymnastics during the 1984
Amy Gamble
Nadia Comenici
Mary Lou Retton
Nancy Waggoner
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 AllAmerican 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
C.
Charleston Charlies
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.
E.
Marshall University
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
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! Mike Vanderjagt of the Indianapolis Colts, who holds the NFL record for
consecutive field goals, played college football for West Virginia University.
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 threetime 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
E.
Marshall University
Correct! Marco the buffalo is the mascot for Marshall University.
E.
Marshall University
This former Marshall
Jaguars in 2003.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Correct!
B.
University football star was drafted by the Jacksonville
Chad Pennington
Byron Leftwich
Eric Kresser
Marc Bulger
Stan Hill
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
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
course in the United States was established here in 1884.
White Sulphur Springs
Lewisburg
Lavalette
Shinnston
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
University of Pittsburgh
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
football teams of West Virginia University and the
began in this year.
1996
1950
1941
1895
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"