POP QUIZ! San Diego Sports Legends
Test your knowledge about local sports legends with the San Diego Sports Association’s Pop Quiz! Looking for a little help? Each sports legend mentioned in the quiz is a member of the Breitbard Hall of Fame. You can find the answers and learn more by clicking here.
1. Who was the San Diego Padres’ first Cy Young Award winner?
A. Dave Winfield B. Randy Jones C. Goose Gossage
2. Which Breitbard Hall of Fame boxer held the world light heavyweight title from 1952-1962?
A. Paul Vaden B. Terry Norris C. Archie Moore
3. Which quarterback led the San Diego Chargers to their only Super Bowl?
A. Dan Fouts B. Lance Alworth C. Stan Humphries
4. Which Breitbard Hall of Fame runner won Olympic gold medals in Athens and Beijing?
A. Monique Henderson B. Meb Keflezighi C. Gail Devers
5. Who was the runner-up for the 1992 Heisman Trophy while playing football at San Diego State?
A. Terrell Davis B. Junior Seau C. Marshall Faulk
6. Which Breitbard Hall of Famer pitched the only perfect game in a World Series?
A. Ted Williams B. Don Larsen C. Earle Brucker
7. Which Breitbard Hall of Famer broke the National Hockey League’s color barrier in 1958?
A. Willie Steele B. Willie O’Ree C. Willie Buchanon
8. Which San Diego Padres pitcher retired with 601 career saves?
A. David Wells B. Rollie Fingers C. Trevor Hoffman
POP QUIZ! San Diego Sports Legends
9. Which Breitbard Hall of Fame golfer won the Women’s US Open and LPGA Championship 4 times each?
A. JJ Fetter B. Florence Chadwick C. Mickey Wright
10. Which San Diego native and Breitbard Hall of Famer won a Super Bowl with the New Orleans Saints in 2010?
A. Reggie Bush B. John Lynch C. La’Roi Glover
11. Who was named the Pac-10 Player of the Year as a freshman at Stanford before playing in the WNBA?
A. Candice Wiggins B. Maureen Connolly C. Paula Newby-Fraser
12. Which Breitbard Hall of Fame soccer player from Hungary led the San Diego Sockers to five championships?
A. Brian Quinn B. Juli Veee C. Ron Newman
13. Which San Diego native won an NBA championship with the Portland Trailblazers in 1977?
A. Bill Walton B. Steve Fisher C. Bernie Bickerstaff
14. Which Breitbard Hall of Fame baseball player batted .300 or better for 19 of his 20 seasons with the Padres?
A. Dave Roberts B. Garry Templeton C. Tony Gwynn
15. Which professional surfer and Breitbard Hall of Famer was ranked in the top 10 for 11 consecutive years?
A. Tony Hawk B. Rob Machado C. Ricky Johnson
POP QUIZ! San Diego Sports Legends
Answer Key
1. B 2. C 3. C 4. A 5. C 6. B 7. B 8. C 9. C 10. A 11. A 12. B 13. A 14. C 15. B