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Major Indoor Soccer League: more from the hybrid soccer rinks.

A multiple-choice quiz by joemoz. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
joemoz

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
88,133

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. To make an impression on the sports scene the MISL had an unusual color for their gameballs. What was it? Hint

gold

hot pink

dayglo yellow

rocket red

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who played in the first MISL broadcast on network TV? Hint

New York Arrows vs. Los Angeles Lazers

Kansas City Comets vs. St. Louis Steamers

Baltimore Blast vs. Buffalo Stallions

Cleveland Force vs. Chicago Sting

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who owned the Los Angeles entry in the league? Hint

Jack Kent Cooke

Al Davis

Peter Angelos

Dr. Jerry Buss

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was San Diego Socker netminder Alan Mayer known for pioneering in the indoor game? Hint

wearing gloves

wearing the #0

wearing knee pads

wearing a helmet

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the nickname of Baltimore Blast goal-getter Stan Stamenkovic? Hint

The viceroy

The senator of scoring

The pizza man

The king of the foot

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Question 6 of 10

6. Steve Zungul was the most prolific scorer through much of the history of the indoor game. He played with four teams during his tenure in the league. Name them. Hint

New York , Cleveland, Dallas, Kansas City

New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Houston

New York, Pittsburgh, Denver, Hartford

New York, Golden Bay, Tacoma, San Diego

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Kansas City Comets found a home at Kemper Arena, but where was this well travelled team before it settled in western Missouri? Hint

Chicago and Minnesota

Hartford and Cincinnati

San Francisco and Detroit

Pittsburgh and Houston

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the mascot of the Cleveland Force? Hint

Forcey the Dog

Cornerkick the mule

Luke Skywalker

Darth Vader

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the attendance of the first MISL match? Hint

4,502

10,386

7,665

18,225

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Question 10 of 10

10. During the first MISL campaign of 1978-79, a series of exhibition games was played between the MISL teams and a touring Russian squad. Who was the Soviet team on tour? Hint

Dynamo Moscow

Moscow Spartak

Dynamo Kiev

Soviet Olympic team

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. To make an impression on the sports scene the MISL had an unusual color for their gameballs. What was it?

Answer: rocket red

The most unusual color to put on leather!

2. Who played in the first MISL broadcast on network TV?

Answer: Cleveland Force vs. Chicago Sting

The Force bested the Sting for a 7-5 playoff win at the Richfield Coliseum broadcast over the CBS network.

3. Who owned the Los Angeles entry in the league?

Answer: Dr. Jerry Buss

Diversifying his investments at the Forum with the Lakers and the Lazers.

4. What was San Diego Socker netminder Alan Mayer known for pioneering in the indoor game?

Answer: wearing a helmet

The melon protector was put in place after several concussions.

5. What was the nickname of Baltimore Blast goal-getter Stan Stamenkovic?

Answer: The pizza man

His rotund figure and love of pizza pie's made it a natural fit. After retirement he opened up a pizzaria in his native Yugoslavia!

6. Steve Zungul was the most prolific scorer through much of the history of the indoor game. He played with four teams during his tenure in the league. Name them.

Answer: New York, Golden Bay, Tacoma, San Diego

The lord of All Indoors plyed his trade with the Arrows, Earthquakes, Stars, and finally the Sockers.

7. The Kansas City Comets found a home at Kemper Arena, but where was this well travelled team before it settled in western Missouri?

Answer: San Francisco and Detroit

The indoor concept failed to draw attention at the Cow Palace as the Fog,and couldn't challenge the Red Wings in the Motor City; but fit in just right in KC!

8. Who was the mascot of the Cleveland Force?

Answer: Darth Vader

The Dark Lord oversaw the player introductions as well as prowling the arena every game.

9. What was the attendance of the first MISL match?

Answer: 10,386

On December 22nd, 1978 the New York Arrows hosted the Cincinnati Kids at the Nassau Coliseum.

10. During the first MISL campaign of 1978-79, a series of exhibition games was played between the MISL teams and a touring Russian squad. Who was the Soviet team on tour?

Answer: Moscow Spartak

Moscow Spartak went 5-1 against the MISL,including a 20-2 romp over the Cleveland Force on February 12th, 1979. Houston Summit Soccer was the only blemish on the Soviets march through the MISL; a 7-5 battle on March 5th, 1979.

Source: Author joemoz

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