How Well Do You Know Georgia Sports?

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    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
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Test your knowledge on Georgia sports history with this quiz. Dive into iconic moments from the Braves, Bulldogs, and Falcons, and recall legendary figures like Sid Bream, Herschel Walker, and Chipper Jones. Perfect for sports enthusiasts and fans of Georgia teams.

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  • 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

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

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    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

    Correct Answer
    A. Fresno State University
    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.

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    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

    Correct Answer
    A. 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.

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

    • Jessie "The Hammer" Tuggle

    • Deion Sanders

    • Claude Humphrey

    • Chris Doleman

    Correct Answer
    A. Jessie "The Hammer" Tuggle
    Explanation
    Jessie "The Hammer" Tuggle is not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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  • 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

    Correct Answer
    A. 16
  • 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

    Correct Answer
    A. 150
  • 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

    Correct Answer
    A. Odalis Perez
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    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

    Correct Answer
    A. 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.

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

    • Matthew Stafford

    • Aaron Murray

    • Mike Bobo

    • Eric Zeier

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

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