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Sports in Texas Trivia Quiz

This one will make you think.

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

Author
mjdtx

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
125,309

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
3 / 5

Plays
417

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Question 1 of 5

1. Where was Astro Turf first used? Hint

Texas Stadium in Irving

Gordon Wood Stadium

Cotton Bowl in Dallas

The Astrodome in Houston

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Question 2 of 5

2. Where did Cowboys star Don Meredith go to college? Hint

UT Austin

SMU

Texas Tech

Texas A&M

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Question 3 of 5

3. When Bob Lilly retired from the Cowboys, what brand of beer did he advertise for? Hint

Lone star

Schlitz

Budweiser

Coors

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Question 4 of 5

4. Which legendary high school football coach from Brownwood retired in 1985? Hint

Steve Freeman

Dallas Houston

Gordon Wood

Bud Adams

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Question 5 of 5

5. Who led the Texas Rangers in home runs in 2002? Hint

Mike Young

Alex Rodriguez

Juan Gonzalez

Kevin Brown

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where was Astro Turf first used?

Answer: The Astrodome in Houston

The Astrodome in Houston was named 'The 8th Wonder of the World'. The Astrodome opened in 1965 with the new artificial surface. It was used both for baseball with the Astros, and for football with the Houston Oilers. New York Yankee Mickey Mantle hit the first home run ever in the Astrodome in 1965, in an exhibition game before the start of the regular season.

2. Where did Cowboys star Don Meredith go to college?

Answer: SMU

One of Dallas' best QB's ever.

3. When Bob Lilly retired from the Cowboys, what brand of beer did he advertise for?

Answer: Coors

4. Which legendary high school football coach from Brownwood retired in 1985?

Answer: Gordon Wood

Arguably the greatest coach of all time, at any level.

5. Who led the Texas Rangers in home runs in 2002?

Answer: Alex Rodriguez

A-Rod hit 47 to lead the team.

Source: Author mjdtx

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