How Well Do You Know Georgia Sports?

1. The last time the Falcons were in the Super Bowl was 1999, when they beat the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC championship game. What was the name of the Vikings' kicker who missed a game-winning 38-yard field goal in regulation?

Mitch Berger

Gary Anderson

Morten Andersen

Ronnie Harris

Gary Anderson is the correct answer because he was the Vikings' kicker who missed a game-winning 38-yard field goal in regulation during the 1999 NFC championship game against the Falcons. This miss allowed the Falcons to tie the game and eventually win in overtime.

Explanation

Gary Anderson is the correct answer because he was the Vikings' kicker who missed a game-winning 38-yard field goal in regulation during the 1999 NFC championship game against the Falcons. This miss allowed the Falcons to tie the game and eventually win in overtime.

2. Who did the Atlanta Hawks select with their first pick (#12 overall) in this year's NBA draft?

DeAndre Bembry

Jamal Murray

Thon Maker

Taurean Prince

The Atlanta Hawks selected Taurean Prince with their first pick (#12 overall) in this year's NBA draft.

Explanation

The Atlanta Hawks selected Taurean Prince with their first pick (#12 overall) in this year's NBA draft.

3. UGA's baseball team made it's last trip to the College World Series back in 2008, with star shortstop Gordon Beckham leading the team to a CWS finals appearance. Who did the Bulldogs lose to in the championship series that year?

Fresno State University

Oklahoma University

Texas Christian University

Louisiana State University

In 2008, UGA's baseball team made their last trip to the College World Series with Gordon Beckham as their star shortstop. They reached the CWS finals but lost to Fresno State University in the championship series that year.

Explanation

In 2008, UGA's baseball team made their last trip to the College World Series with Gordon Beckham as their star shortstop. They reached the CWS finals but lost to Fresno State University in the championship series that year.

4. This year's Georgia/Florida matchup will feature first-year UGA coach Kirby Smart and Florida Head coach Jim McElwain. When was the last year that Georgia and Florida faced off without either Mark Richt or Steve Spurrier as a head coach?

2001

1989

2003

1992

In 1990, Steve Spurrier became the head coach of the Florida Gators, and he remained in that position until 2001. Meanwhile, Mark Richt became the head coach of the Georgia Bulldogs in 2001 and held the position until 2015. Therefore, the last year that Georgia and Florida faced off without either Mark Richt or Steve Spurrier as a head coach was in 1989.

Explanation

In 1990, Steve Spurrier became the head coach of the Florida Gators, and he remained in that position until 2001. Meanwhile, Mark Richt became the head coach of the Georgia Bulldogs in 2001 and held the position until 2015. Therefore, the last year that Georgia and Florida faced off without either Mark Richt or Steve Spurrier as a head coach was in 1989.

5. Which of these Atlanta Falcons are NOT in the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

Jessie "The Hammer" Tuggle

Deion Sanders

Claude Humphrey

Chris Doleman

Jessie "The Hammer" Tuggle is not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Explanation

Jessie "The Hammer" Tuggle is not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

6. Chipper Jones might be known to Atlanta Braves fans for his #10 jersey, but he didn't always wear that number in his time with the Braves. What jersey number did he first wear when he was called up to the Majors?

22

8

16

2

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7. The last time the University of Georgia Bulldogs won the national championship was in the 1980 season, when they beat Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl. How many rushing yards did Herschel Walker have that night?

173

104

150

92

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8. Sid Bream became a legend in Braves' history when he scored the winning run in Game 7 of the 1992 NLCS against the Pittsburgh Pirates, sending the Braves to the World Series. Who was the batter whose single brought Bream in?

Terry Pendleton

Mark Lemke

David Justice

Odalis Perez

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9. Who holds the UGA record for most passing yards (544) in a game?

Matthew Stafford

Aaron Murray

Mike Bobo

Eric Zeier

Eric Zeier holds the UGA record for most passing yards in a game with 544.

Explanation

Eric Zeier holds the UGA record for most passing yards in a game with 544.

10. Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in baseball when he made his debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, but the Braves didn't play their first African-American player until 3 years later in 1950. Who was that player?

Hank Aaron

Sam Jethroe

Larry Doby

Bob Trice

Sam Jethroe was the first African-American player to join the Braves in 1950, three years after Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in baseball. This suggests that the Braves were slower in integrating their team compared to the Dodgers. Hank Aaron, Larry Doby, and Bob Trice were all notable African-American players, but they did not join the Braves until after Sam Jethroe.

Explanation

Sam Jethroe was the first African-American player to join the Braves in 1950, three years after Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in baseball. This suggests that the Braves were slower in integrating their team compared to the Dodgers. Hank Aaron, Larry Doby, and Bob Trice were all notable African-American players, but they did not join the Braves until after Sam Jethroe.