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Quiz about Mascots Logos and Name Changes
Quiz about Mascots Logos and Name Changes

Mascots, Logos, and Name Changes Quiz


The three things you don't know about a team. I got my information from Wikipedia.

A multiple-choice quiz by mrglass. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
mrglass
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
274,225
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which two baseball and football team have the same shape logo? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In which year did the Arizona Diamondbacks change their logos? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What was the Pittsburgh Pirates' mascot in 2007? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What was the name of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers face in their 1976-1996 logo? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The Purdue Boilermakers have an official and two unofficial mascots. What is the name of the unofficial mascot that was originally the Purdue University bookstore's logo? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In 2006, Anaheim's NHL team changed name from the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim to what? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The professional NFL team, the Green Bay Packers, and the college team, the Georgia Bulldogs, both have the same logo with different colors.


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of the following was one of the names of the St. Louis Cardinals baseball franchise before they became the Cardinals? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The Denver Broncos' once had a logo that had what on it? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What was the former name of the Tennessee Titans before moving to Tennessee? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which two baseball and football team have the same shape logo?

Answer: The Chicago Bears and the Cincinnati Reds

The logo consists of a "c" with a point in the back. In Chicago's logo, the "c" is orange on a blue background. In Cincinnati's logo, the "c" is red on a white background. The Bears are in the NFC north, and the Reds are in the NL Central.
2. In which year did the Arizona Diamondbacks change their logos?

Answer: 2007

The Diamondbacks were created in 1998. They won the World Series in 2001, and then they changed their logo before the 2007 season. Their old logo was a purple and blue "A", and their new logo consisted of a snake shaped in a "D", and a black and red "A".
3. What was the Pittsburgh Pirates' mascot in 2007?

Answer: The Pirate Parrot

Mr. Met is the New York Mets' mascot. There is a mascot in Pittsburgh that is a pirate named Captain Jolly Roger. The Pirate Parrot is green and wears a Pirates jersey.
4. What was the name of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers face in their 1976-1996 logo?

Answer: Bucco Bruce

In 1997, because the logo was considered a laughing stock, the Buccaneers changed their logo to a skull on two swords with a football under it. Oddly, this is when the team began to get much better
5. The Purdue Boilermakers have an official and two unofficial mascots. What is the name of the unofficial mascot that was originally the Purdue University bookstore's logo?

Answer: Purdue Pete

Purdue Pete is one of the costumed unofficial mascots for Purdue. Boilermaker Special is the official Purdue mascot, and Rowdy, who is a child in a Purdue uniform is another unofficial mascot for Purdue. Pistol Pete is the Oklahoma State University Mascot.
6. In 2006, Anaheim's NHL team changed name from the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim to what?

Answer: Anaheim Ducks

Until 2005, Disney owned the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. Then Henry and Susan Samuelli acquired the team, and they changed the team name to the Anaheim Ducks.
7. The professional NFL team, the Green Bay Packers, and the college team, the Georgia Bulldogs, both have the same logo with different colors.

Answer: True

Green Bay has green yellow and white "G", while the University of Georgia has a red and black "G". Green Bay also granted permission for Grambling State University to use it. Green Bay still has the trademark for the "G", however.
8. Which of the following was one of the names of the St. Louis Cardinals baseball franchise before they became the Cardinals?

Answer: The Perfectos

This was the team name in 1899, after the team's move to the National League in 1892. They changed their names to the Perfectos from the Browns. After 1899, the team became the Cardinals. The Reds were already in the National League at that time, and a new St. Louis team became the Browns. This new Browns team moved to Baltimore and became the Orioles.
9. The Denver Broncos' once had a logo that had what on it?

Answer: The letter "D" with a bronco going through it

The Broncos' former logo was actually a letter "D" with a bronco in it. They had orange uniforms and helmets. This changed to a bronco's head in 1996.
10. What was the former name of the Tennessee Titans before moving to Tennessee?

Answer: Houston Oilers

After 1996, the Oilers relocated to Tennessee. They originally were called the Tennessee Oilers, but then they changed the name to the Tennessee Titans in 1999. The logo consisted of a letter "T" with a hilt at the top and a blade coming out.
Source: Author mrglass

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