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1. The Chicago White Sox ended 88 years of frustration when they won the 2005 World Series. Which former Sox shortstop was the manager who led the team to victory over the Houston Astros?
2. Which tennis player from Hinsdale, Illinois was runner-up at the 1994 Australian Open and 1999 US Open?
3. In 2010, the Chicago Blackhawks ended a 49 year drought when they defeated the Philadelphia Flyers to win the Stanley Cup. Who was their captain, who won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the MVP of the playoffs?
4. Which Chicago-born boxer won the WBC heavweight title in 1994 with a victory over Lennox Lewis?
5. The Chicago Bears won their only Superbowl of the 20th cenury in January, 1986. Which quarterback led them to victory over the New England Patriots?
6. Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Illinois was, in 2013, the home venue of which one of these sports teams?
7. The Chicago Bulls were the dominant franchise in the NBA during the 1990s, winning six championships. Which one of these teams did they NOT defeat in the finals during this decade?
8. Which Illinois golf course hosted the 2012 Ryder Cup?
9. The Chicago Cubs won their second consecutive World Series in 1908, but failed to win another one during the next 100 years. What type of animal did some Cubs fans blame for this drought?
10. Which city would you need to visit if you wanted to watch the University of Illinois playing a home game in football or basketball (or any other sport for that matter!)?
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