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Pittsburgh--The Steel City Trivia Quiz

I'm not from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, nor have I ever been there, but three of my closest friends are and through them I've come to appreciate Pittsburgh's contributions to the world of sports, entertainment, industry and history.

A multiple-choice quiz by Bob9491. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Bob9491

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
360,395

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Pittsburgh can boast of the first commercial broadcast radio station in the world. What are the call letters of this legendary station? Hint

KOA

KDKA

KMOX

KPIT

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the 1972 AFC divisional playoff game, this Pittsburgh Steelers fullback made a catch that has been forever immortalized as "The Immaculate Reception". Who was he? Hint

Lynn Swann

Terry Hanratty

Chuck Noll

Franco Harris

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which professional wrestler, known as "The Living Legend", was born in Italy but grew up in Pittsburgh? Hint

Antonino Rocca

Vittorio Apollo

Tony Parisi

Bruno Sammartino

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Question 4 of 10

4. Pittsburgh lies on the confluence of two rivers. What are they? Hint

The Allegheny and the Monongahela

The Ohio and the Monongahela

The Ohio and the Allegheny

The Ohio and the Pennsylvania

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Question 5 of 10

5. Pittsburgh has contributed many people to the entertainment world. What '60s pop singer from the Steel City had hits like "Lightning Strikes" and "The Gypsy Cried"? Hint

Johnny Tillotson

Bobby Rydell

Lou Christie

Frankie Avalon

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Question 6 of 10

6. This Pittsburgh Pirates slugger was affectionately known as "Pops" because of his leadership role on the championship teams of the '70s. Who was he? Hint

Rennie Stennett

Bill Mazeroski

Willie Stargell

Gene Alley

7. Pittsburgh's professional basketball team began as the Pipers in the old ABA. After moving to Minnesota, the Pipers returned to Pittsburgh following one season and eventually changed their name to what? Hint

Pitbulls

Condors

Ironmen

Paragons

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Vogues were a popular vocal group from Pittsburgh. Their song "Five O'Clock World" was one of the theme songs for a popular TV comedy. What show was it? Hint

Will and Grace

The Drew Carey Show

Dharma and Greg

King of Queens

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Pittsburgh Penguins were part of the expansion of the National Hockey League in the 60s. In what year did they begin play? Hint

1967

1968

1966

1964

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Question 10 of 10

10. In what year did Bill Mazeroski's World Series winning homerun take place? Hint

1959

1963

1958

1960

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Pittsburgh can boast of the first commercial broadcast radio station in the world. What are the call letters of this legendary station?

Answer: KDKA

Originally created by the Westinghouse Electric Corporation, KDKA began broadcasting on November 2, 1920. It broadcasts on clear channel 1020 AM with an all news and talk format.

2. In the 1972 AFC divisional playoff game, this Pittsburgh Steelers fullback made a catch that has been forever immortalized as "The Immaculate Reception". Who was he?

Answer: Franco Harris

The game took place on December 23, 1972 between the Steelers and the Oakland Raiders, who were intense rivals. The play gave the Steelers their first ever playoff victory.

3. Which professional wrestler, known as "The Living Legend", was born in Italy but grew up in Pittsburgh?

Answer: Bruno Sammartino

Bruno's full name is Bruno Leopoldo Francesco Sammartino. In April 2013 he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame after years of distancing himself from the organization.

4. Pittsburgh lies on the confluence of two rivers. What are they?

Answer: The Allegheny and the Monongahela

Pittsburgh is the county seat of Allegheny County and is the second largest city in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia is the first.

5. Pittsburgh has contributed many people to the entertainment world. What '60s pop singer from the Steel City had hits like "Lightning Strikes" and "The Gypsy Cried"?

Answer: Lou Christie

Lou Christie has long performed at oldies concerts all over the USA. Although "Lightning Strikes" and "The Gypsy Cried" were his biggest hits, my personal favorites are "Make You Mine" and his great rendition of "Beyond the Blue Horizon".

6. This Pittsburgh Pirates slugger was affectionately known as "Pops" because of his leadership role on the championship teams of the '70s. Who was he?

Answer: Willie Stargell

In the 1970s, the Pirates went to the post-season six times, winning the World Series twice (in 1971 and 1979). Willie Stargell was instrumental in their success. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1988.

Answer: Condors

The Pipers had the distinction of winning the first ABA championship in 1968. After their first season back in Pittsburgh (1970-71), a contest was held to name the team and the winner was "Pioneers". A small local college, however, already had that named and threatened to sue, so the owners chose the name "Condors".

8. The Vogues were a popular vocal group from Pittsburgh. Their song "Five O'Clock World" was one of the theme songs for a popular TV comedy. What show was it?

Answer: The Drew Carey Show

"Five O'Clock World" was the theme song for "The Drew Carey Show" in its second season. It was also covered nicely by country singer Hal Ketchum in the late '90s.

9. The Pittsburgh Penguins were part of the expansion of the National Hockey League in the 60s. In what year did they begin play?

Answer: 1967

The Penguins won their first Stanley Cup in 1991. Pittsburgh's first NHL team was known as the Pirates, who played from 1925 to 1930.

10. In what year did Bill Mazeroski's World Series winning homerun take place?

Answer: 1960

Bill Mazeroski was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2001 by the Veteran's Committee. His dramatic World Series winning homerun against the New York Yankees took place on October 13, 1960.

Source: Author Bob9491

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