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Atlanta Sports History Trivia Quiz

Atlanta has a long tradition of sports. These questions will test your knowledge of its professional sports history.

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

Author
bigdaddypanda

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
232,595

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
314

Last 3 plays: Guest 207 (5/10), Guest 64 (8/10), Guest 96 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. This Atlanta Soccer franchise won the first championship of the NASL in 1968. What was their nickname? Hint

Thunder

Rebels

Pride

Chiefs

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Question 2 of 10

2. Before the Thrashers, the Flames represented Atlanta in the NHL. Who was their first coach? Hint

Pepper Rogers

Gordie Howe

"Boom Boom" Geofferin

Booby Orr

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Flames played their first game, an exhibition, and their last home game against the same team. Name the team. Hint

Boston Bruins

Detroit Redwings

Toronto Maple Leafs

NY Islanders

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Question 4 of 10

4. When did the NFL Falcons begin play in Atlanta? Hint

1975

1960

1966

1970

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following teams was not an Atlanta professional women's basketball team? Hint

Georgia Peaches

Atlanta Glory

Atlanta Comets

Atlanta Blast

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the name of Atlanta's Negro League team? Hint

Atlanta Black Crackers

Atlanta Black Riders

Atlanta Kings

Atlanta Knights

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Question 7 of 10

7. The only professional baseball team in Atlanta prior to the Braves arrival was the Crackers. What year did they begin? Hint

1897

1930

1919

1901

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Question 8 of 10

8. When did the NBA Hawks move to Atlanta? Hint

1956

1949

1972

1968

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Question 9 of 10

9. When did Atlanta's baseball Braves win their first World Series? Hint

1995

1991

1982

2001

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these venues was not the home of an Atlanta professional sports team? Hint

Alexander Coliseum

The Omni

Sanford Stadium

Turner Field

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This Atlanta Soccer franchise won the first championship of the NASL in 1968. What was their nickname?

Answer: Chiefs

They existed from 1968-1972. The Colorado Caribou became the Chiefs from 1979-1981.

2. Before the Thrashers, the Flames represented Atlanta in the NHL. Who was their first coach?

Answer: "Boom Boom" Geofferin

The Flames lasted from 1972-1980 before moving to Calgary.

3. The Flames played their first game, an exhibition, and their last home game against the same team. Name the team.

Answer: NY Islanders

The 'Flames' nickname came from Sherman's burning of Atlanta during the Civil War and its rise from the ashes.

4. When did the NFL Falcons begin play in Atlanta?

Answer: 1966

They made it to the Super Bowl in Jan. 1999, losing to the Broncos.

5. Which of the following teams was not an Atlanta professional women's basketball team?

Answer: Atlanta Blast

The Peaches were in the NWBA, which never played a game. The Comets were part of the WABA, and the Glory played in the ABL.

6. What was the name of Atlanta's Negro League team?

Answer: Atlanta Black Crackers

They started in 1919 as the Cubs, but played as the Black Crackers for most of their history. The Negro Leagues disbanded in the late 1940s as baseball desegregated.

7. The only professional baseball team in Atlanta prior to the Braves arrival was the Crackers. What year did they begin?

Answer: 1901

They were in Atlanta from 1901 until 1965. They are the winningest team in Southern League history.

8. When did the NBA Hawks move to Atlanta?

Answer: 1968

They started in Illinois/Iowa, moved to St. Louis in 1958, and then to Atlanta.

9. When did Atlanta's baseball Braves win their first World Series?

Answer: 1995

In 6 games over the Indians. They won in 1914 in Boston and 1957 in Milwaukee.

10. Which of these venues was not the home of an Atlanta professional sports team?

Answer: Sanford Stadium

Sanford Stadium is the home of the University of Georgia Bulldogs. The Onmi held the Hawks, Turner Field hosted the Braves, and Alexander Coliseum, used by Georgia Tech, housed the Hawks. Atlanta/Fulton County Stadium hosted the Braves, Falcons and the Olympics.

Source: Author bigdaddypanda

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