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WBA FC: Black Country Pride Trivia Quiz

The mighty West Brom, founder members of the English Football League and the love of my life. This should be a stroll in the park for any Baggie boys and girls.

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

Author
RattleheadUK

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
129,995

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
295

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In what year were West Brom founded? Hint

1879

1888

1868

1871

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Question 2 of 10

2. The club were originally known as West Bromwich what? Hint

Albion

Alliance

Wanderers

Strollers

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Question 3 of 10

3. Bob Taylor scored a hatful of goals for the Baggies in the 1990s. Which club did he sign from for his first spell with the club? Hint

Bristol Rovers

Hartlepool United

Leeds United

Bristol City

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Question 4 of 10

4. Why are West Brom known as 'The Baggies'? Hint

Because of the players outsized shorts

Nobody knows

It was the nickname of an early full-back

After the collection sacks used to raise money at the ground

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Question 5 of 10

5. Their win in 1968 saw West Brom lift the FA Cup for the _____ time? Hint

3rd

They didn't win the FA Cup in 1968.

1st

5th

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was manager of the team during their darkest day, when relegated in 1991 to the Division Three for the first time in the club's history? Hint

Brian Talbot

Ron Atkinson

Ossie Ardiles

Bobby Gould

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1931, WBA achieved a 'double' unique in English football. What was it? Hint

Won the FA cup and the FA youth cup

Won the FA cup and were relagated in the same season

Won the FA cup and promotion from the (old) second division

Lost in the FA cup final for the second successive season

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who scored two of the goals in the club's 1954 FA cup triumph over Preston North End? Hint

Ronnie Allen

WG Richardson

Jeff Astle

Derek Kevan

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Question 9 of 10

9. West Brom's ground, the Hawthorns, is notable for what feature? Hint

The highest league ground in England

The UK's first all-seater stadium

The oldest continually used pitch in the league

Having a pub on each corner of the ground

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Question 10 of 10

10. Against whom was Albion's record attendance recorded in 2003? Hint

Brimingham City

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Arsenal

Aston Villa

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what year were West Brom founded?

Answer: 1879

The Albion were one of the 12 foundation members of the Football League in 1888.

2. The club were originally known as West Bromwich what?

Answer: Strollers

The team were formed in 1879 by workers from the George Salters works. THey became West Bromwich Albion after one year, in 1880.

3. Bob Taylor scored a hatful of goals for the Baggies in the 1990s. Which club did he sign from for his first spell with the club?

Answer: Bristol City

Bob left Bolton Wanderers to return to the Albion, for his second spell with the stars in stripes.

4. Why are West Brom known as 'The Baggies'?

Answer: Nobody knows

The other three answers have all been suggested as the root of the club's nickname, but nobody knows for certain.

5. Their win in 1968 saw West Brom lift the FA Cup for the _____ time?

Answer: 5th

They beat Everton 1-0 in the final. Their previous win s were in 1888, 1892, 1931 and 1954.

6. Who was manager of the team during their darkest day, when relegated in 1991 to the Division Three for the first time in the club's history?

Answer: Bobby Gould

Dark days indeed. WBA got out of the division two eyars later via the playoffs.

7. In 1931, WBA achieved a 'double' unique in English football. What was it?

Answer: Won the FA cup and promotion from the (old) second division

WBA were the first team to have achieved this remarkable feat. They also came close to winning the true double (League Champions and FA Cup) in 1954, winning the cup and finishing runners up in the league.

8. Who scored two of the goals in the club's 1954 FA cup triumph over Preston North End?

Answer: Ronnie Allen

The late, great, Ronnie Allen. He later managed and coached at the Hawthorns.

9. West Brom's ground, the Hawthorns, is notable for what feature?

Answer: The highest league ground in England

If you ask me, many of our ropey results are due to the lack of oxygen at such dizzy heights. And the lucky folks at Brentford are the ones who have a pub at each corner of their ground.

10. Against whom was Albion's record attendance recorded in 2003?

Answer: Arsenal

Although the atmosphere probably didn't rate compared to an electrifying local derby.

Source: Author RattleheadUK

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