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Bury F.C. - R.I.P. Trivia Quiz

I decided to add a trivia quiz on Bury F.C. after they were expelled from the football league for financial problems.

A multiple-choice quiz by bwfc10. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
bwfc10

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
398,803

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Were Bury one of the 12 founder members of the Football League?

Yes

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Question 2 of 10

2. From their formation in 1885, where did Bury played all their home games? Hint

Spotland

Burnden Park

Gigg Lane

Prenton Park

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many times did Bury win the F.A Cup? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. The "M66 Derby" was contested between which two teams? Hint

Bury and Bolton

Bury and Preston

Bury and Wigan

Bury and Rochdale

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Question 5 of 10

5. Bury signed the second Indian footballer to join a European football club. What was his name? Hint

Bhaichung Bhutia

Sailen Manna

Mohammed Salim.

Pradip Kumar Banerjee

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who made the most appearances for Bury? Hint

Jimmy Kerr

Craig Madden

Norman Bullock

Colin Bell

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Question 7 of 10

7. At the start of the 2018-19 season, Bury unveiled a new team mascot. What was its name? Hint

Giggles

Bluey

Lenny

Peeler

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the team nickname? Hint

The Shakers

The Wanderers

The Quakers

The Blues

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was Bury's record home attendance? Hint

15,000

20,000

35,000

45,000

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Question 10 of 10

10. The club crest contains the Latin phrase "Vincit - Omnia - Industria". What is the translation of this? Hint

I Spurn to Change

Conquer All Industry

Victory Through Dedication

Victory Favors Care

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Were Bury one of the 12 founder members of the Football League?

Answer: No

The Football League was founded in 1888. The members were: Accrington Stanley, Aston Villa, Blackburn Rovers, Bolton Wanderers, Burnley, Derby County, Everton, Notts County, Preston North End, Stoke, West Bromwich Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers.

2. From their formation in 1885, where did Bury played all their home games?

Answer: Gigg Lane

Apart from football, Gigg Lane has been used for rugby league, baseball, cricket, wrestling, American football, lacrosse, sports meetings, and regimental parades.
The record crowd for a Football League game is 34,386 for a Second Division fixture against Blackpool on New years Day 1937. Floodlights were first installed at Gigg Lane in 1953.

3. How many times did Bury win the F.A Cup?

Answer: 2

Bury won the F.A.Cup in 1900 (beating Southampton 4-0) and 1903 (beating Derby County 6-0).

4. The "M66 Derby" was contested between which two teams?

Answer: Bury and Rochdale

The "M66 Derby" is named after the stretch of motorway that separates Bury and Rochdale.

5. Bury signed the second Indian footballer to join a European football club. What was his name?

Answer: Bhaichung Bhutia

He was signed by Bury in 1999 and scored 3 goals in 37 appearances. Salim was the first to join a European Club (Celtic) in 1934.

6. Who made the most appearances for Bury?

Answer: Norman Bullock

Norman Bullock played for Bury from 1920-1935. He made 539 appearances and scored 125 goals. He was also capped three times for England and was Bury Manager from 1935-1938.

7. At the start of the 2018-19 season, Bury unveiled a new team mascot. What was its name?

Answer: Peeler

Peeler was a cartoon police dog, replacing "Robbie the Bobby" who retired after a couple of decades. Peeler maintained the link with Sir Robert Peel, from Bury, who introduced the first police officers - or, as they were called at the time, Peelers.

8. What is the team nickname?

Answer: The Shakers

The Club's nickname came into existence during the Lancashire Cup Final in 1892 when they beat Everton.

9. What was Bury's record home attendance?

Answer: 35,000

This was set on 9th January 1960, when Bolton Wanderers visited Gigg Lane for an FA Cup Third Round game. The game finished 1-1.The attendance of 35,000 was a club record and would probably not ever be beaten as the ground capacity was later reduced to 12,500

10. The club crest contains the Latin phrase "Vincit - Omnia - Industria". What is the translation of this?

Answer: Conquer All Industry

All the images contained in the crest represent the textile and paper making industry.
The Latin phrase "Vincit - Omnia - Industria" is translated to read "Conquer All Industry" or in today's terminology: Hard Work Conquers All

Source: Author bwfc10

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