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1. Born April 7, 1929, mobster Joey Gallo was one of New York's most unsavory native sons. He started as an enforcer for Joe Profaci's crime syndicate and also oversaw many of their gambling enterprises. He spent time as a guest of the state in Attica, Green Haven and Auburn correctional facilities. As often happens in his line of work, he died young, in fact he on his 43rd birthday. How did "Crazy" Joe meet his demise?
2. On January 12, 1944, Smokin' Joe Frazier became the 12th child born into a Beaufort, S.C. family. The height of his pugilistic career ran from 1965-1976, and he compiled a record of 32 wins, four losses and one draw. His trilogy of bouts with Muhammad Ali lead many boxing experts to believe that Ali-Frazier was the greatest rivalry in ring history. He also won an Olympic Medal in 1964. In what city did Joe claim the Gold?
3. One of the most key Nazi leaders was Joseph Goebbels. He was born October 29, 1897 and for the first part of his life he acually seemed to be a regular Joe. He graduated from the University of Heidelberg and held jobs such as a bank clerk, journalist and even worked on the stock exchange. What important position did he hold for the Nazis during World War II?
4. American playwright, screenwriter and satirical novelist Joseph Heller was born May 1, 1923. He is best known for introducing us to Captain John Yossarian and Major Major Major in his first novel, "Catch-22". During WWII he flew 60 combat missions while stationed on Corsica for which he was awarded an Air Medal. He later wrote scripts for a military themed TV show. Can you name it?
5. Actor, director, producer and writer Joe Montegna hails from the Windy City. He was born there November 13, 1947 and graduated from Chicago's DePaul University. He has appeared in over 50 Hollywood movies and made more than 20 TV films and even won a Tony Award. He has played the role of David Rossi in over 100 episodes of which TV crime series that debuted in 2005?
6. One of the most controversial figures in the history of American politics was Joseph McCarthy. Born November 14, 1908, he is best remembered for his 1950s "witchhunts" when he claimed to have a list of State Department members who were either soft on Communism or downright spies. None of his claims were ever proven. From 1947-1957 he was a U.S. senator. What state did he represent?
7. Every once and a while it might be sensible to say, "Sorry, no", when someone asks you to help them out. That was a lesson learned the hard way by a Mr. Joseph Buttafuoco of Long Island N.Y. in 1991. It seems that a damsel in distress named Amy Fisher had the need of his professional services. In what occupation was Joey employed.
8. You can call him "Broadway Joe" or even "Joe Willie", but one thing you cannot call Joe Namath is just an average Joe. One of the earlier "glamour boys" in the National Football League (NFL) he will best be remembered for leading his 18 point underdog N.Y. Jets to a stunning upset of the Baltimore Colts to win Super Bowl III. Where did this star quarterback play his college ball.
9. "Son of a Gun" that Joseph Gottlieb was a funny guy. Better known as Joey Bishop, he was born February 3, 1918, weighing in at a scrawny 2 lbs. 14 oz.
During the 1950s he often quested on TV quiz shows, but his big break came when he got his own program. "The Joey Bishop Show" ran from 1961-1965.
He also made over a dozen movies. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
10. When it comes to eating, Joey Chestnut takes the cake, no, make that the hot dogs. "Jaws" has won the annual "Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest" held every July 4th for six consecutive years, 2007-2012. He tasted defeat at the hands, no, make that the mouth, of the Oriental Overeater, Takeru Kobayashi in 2006, but got his revenge the next year. He won another eating contest April 16, 2011. What was the food item of choice that day?
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