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Quiz about Hibernian FC History
Quiz about Hibernian FC History

Hibernian FC History Trivia Quiz


Test your knowledge of the history of Hibernian FC.

A multiple-choice quiz by Kaiser_Sauzee. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
221,248
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
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269
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Question 1 of 10
1. Hibernian is the word for "Ireland" in which language? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Hibs first ever competative match was in the Edinburgh FA Cup on 14th October 1876. Who did they play? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The first ever competitive Edinburgh derby was in the Scottish Cup on 22nd September 1877. It ended goal-less and went to a replay. What was the score in the replay? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. After World War Two, Hibs competed in the Victory Cup, beating Dundee, Hearts, Partick Thistle and Clyde on their way to the final. Who did they eventually lose to? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. After the 1943-44 South League Cup Final ended goal-less between Hibs and Rangers, Hibs were awarded the victory. How was the match decided? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Hibs biggest ever League win, 11-1 against Airdie in 1959, was equalled in 1965 when they beat _______ by the same scorleine? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which of these Hibernian players retired as the most capped ever player, with 38 caps? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. With an amazing total of 234, who retired as Hibernian's all time top goal scorer? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Hibernian were founded in 1875: when they lost the Scottish Cup final 0-4 v Celtic in 2001 it was their _____ Cup Final appearance? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The famous five first played together on 21st April 1949 in a friendly match against Nitherdale Wanderers. How many goals did they score between them that day? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Hibernian is the word for "Ireland" in which language?

Answer: Roman

Hibernian were founded in 1875 by a group of Irish football enthusiasts.
2. Hibs first ever competative match was in the Edinburgh FA Cup on 14th October 1876. Who did they play?

Answer: Thistle

Hibs lost the match 2-1.
3. The first ever competitive Edinburgh derby was in the Scottish Cup on 22nd September 1877. It ended goal-less and went to a replay. What was the score in the replay?

Answer: 2-1 to Hibs

Hibs went on to beat Hanover, Edinburgh Swifts and Thornliebank before being beaten by South Western.
4. After World War Two, Hibs competed in the Victory Cup, beating Dundee, Hearts, Partick Thistle and Clyde on their way to the final. Who did they eventually lose to?

Answer: Rangers

Rangers won the game 3-1. Hibs also competed in a Victory Cup in 1919 after the First World War but lost out in the 3rd round to St. Mirren.
5. After the 1943-44 South League Cup Final ended goal-less between Hibs and Rangers, Hibs were awarded the victory. How was the match decided?

Answer: Corners won

Hibs had six corners to Rangers five.
6. Hibs biggest ever League win, 11-1 against Airdie in 1959, was equalled in 1965 when they beat _______ by the same scorleine?

Answer: Hamilton Academicals

Hibs beat Airdrie 11-1 on 24th October 1959 and then repeated that scoreline as they thumped Hamilton Academicals 11-1 on 6th November 1965.
7. Which of these Hibernian players retired as the most capped ever player, with 38 caps?

Answer: Lawrie Reilly

Lawrie Reilly was capped 38 times by Scotland.
8. With an amazing total of 234, who retired as Hibernian's all time top goal scorer?

Answer: Joe Baker

Joe Baker also retired as the top goal scorer in a single season with 42 goals in the 1959-60 season, and Arthur Duncan retired with the most appearances in the green and white with 446 matches.
9. Hibernian were founded in 1875: when they lost the Scottish Cup final 0-4 v Celtic in 2001 it was their _____ Cup Final appearance?

Answer: 11th

The last time Hibs won the Scottish Cup was in 1902 but haven't had much luck in the competition since! Hibs have won the Scottish Cup in 1887, 2-1 v Dumbarton and again in 1902, 1-0 v Celtic. They lost the following 9 Cup Finals: 1896, 1914, 1923, 1924, 1947, 1958, 1972, 1979, 2001.
10. The famous five first played together on 21st April 1949 in a friendly match against Nitherdale Wanderers. How many goals did they score between them that day?

Answer: 8

The famous five were Eddie Turnbull, Willie Ormond, Lawrie Reilly, Gordon Smith and Bobby Johnston. Legends.
Source: Author Kaiser_Sauzee

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