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West Virginia Sports History Trivia Quiz

All things West Virginia sports.

A multiple-choice quiz by Mailman79. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Mailman79

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
314,024

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
215

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which Mountaineer football great has his number 75 retired? Hint

Chuck Howley

Deacon Jones

Renaldo Turnbull

Sam Huff

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which former Mountaineer football player went on to play in four Super Bowls? Hint

Mike Vanderjagt

Darryl Talley

Rashaan Vanterpool

Darren Studstill

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the first baseman and three time all-star for the Philadelphia Phillies from West Virginia? Hint

Lenny Dykstra

Jack Kevorkian

Andy Van Slyke

John Kruk

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which former Marshall University football star hails from the small town of Rand, West Virginia? Hint

Byron Leftwich

Frank Loria

Randy Moss

Chad Pennington

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who is the WVU Mountaineer basketball player with his number 44 retired? Hint

Bob Huggins

Jerry West

Rod Thorn

Kevin Pittsnogle

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Question 6 of 10

6. What West Virginia native holds the distinction of being the first Super Bowl MVP who played defense? Hint

Darryl Talley

Chuck Howley

Bobby Howard

Sam Huff

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Question 7 of 10

7. What catastrophic event caused 75 people including Marshall's football team members and coaching staff, to perish on Nov 14, 1970? Hint

Bus accident

Earthquake

Airplane crash

Tornado

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who is Ben Schwartzwalder? Hint

Former Marshall University coach

The voice of Marvin the Martian

Former Syracuse University football coach

Former West Virginia University football coach

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which team drafted Byron Leftwich from Marshall University? Hint

Carolina Panthers

Jacksonville Jaguars

Atlanta Falcons

Toronto Blue Jays

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which former Parkersburg High School and Ohio State baseball standout was drafted in 2002 by the Oakland Athletics? Hint

Jorge Posada

Danny Ainge

Bobby Crosby

Nick Swisher

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which Mountaineer football great has his number 75 retired?

Answer: Sam Huff

Sam Huff later had an illustrious career as a linebacker for the New York Giants and Washington Redskins, wearing the #70 in the NFL.

2. Which former Mountaineer football player went on to play in four Super Bowls?

Answer: Darryl Talley

After his Mountaineer career, Darryl Talley went on to become a LB for the Buffalo Bills, where he saw his four Super Bowls.

3. Who was the first baseman and three time all-star for the Philadelphia Phillies from West Virginia?

Answer: John Kruk

John later was a DH for the White Sox, and then went on to a career as an ESPN analyst.

4. Which former Marshall University football star hails from the small town of Rand, West Virginia?

Answer: Randy Moss

Randy Moss finished his career at Marshall with a Biletnikoff Award, given to the best NCAA receiver annually. He was drafted 21st overall by the Minnesota Vikings.

5. Who is the WVU Mountaineer basketball player with his number 44 retired?

Answer: Jerry West

The Lakers legend went to many NBA Championships, is in the NBA Hall of Fame, and he is the model for the NBA official logo.

6. What West Virginia native holds the distinction of being the first Super Bowl MVP who played defense?

Answer: Chuck Howley

Chuck accomplished this feat as a Dallas Cowboy, although his team was on the losing end of a 16-13 decision against the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl V.

7. What catastrophic event caused 75 people including Marshall's football team members and coaching staff, to perish on Nov 14, 1970?

Answer: Airplane crash

This is regarded as the worst sports disaster in American history. The movie, "We Are Marshall", is based on the events and aftermath of this tragedy.

8. Who is Ben Schwartzwalder?

Answer: Former Syracuse University football coach

Schwartzwalder is a West Virginia native and former WVU player who went on to coach Syracuse, and the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy, Ernie Davis. The Schwartzwalder Trophy is named in his honor and given yearly to the winner of the Syracuse/West Virginia football game.

9. Which team drafted Byron Leftwich from Marshall University?

Answer: Jacksonville Jaguars

Byron was once carried down the field by two linemen from Marshall, when he had a broken leg and wanted to continue in the game. He was drafted seventh overall in the 2003 draft.

10. Which former Parkersburg High School and Ohio State baseball standout was drafted in 2002 by the Oakland Athletics?

Answer: Nick Swisher

Nick is a second generation Major League Baseball player. His father was former catcher Steve Swisher.

Source: Author Mailman79

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