QUIZ TIME Stoptober Quiz Answers

1. Which footballer from the mid sixties featured in an advert to boost the profile of the Great British Pub?

2. In his book ‘Back from the brink’ which former Man Utd player tells the story of a career almost ended by alcohol? Paul McGrath

3. Which cigarette brand had a well-known association with the Lotus F1 team in their famous gold and black livery? John Player Special

4. Who was the primary sponsor of the World Snooker Championships from 1976 to 2005, until the UK government banned all tobacco sponsorship in sport? Embassy

5. Why was the advert of Erica Cantona advertising the beer Kronenbourg 1664, banned by the advertising watchdog? References to the beer’s French origins could mislead consumers as it is brewed in the UK.

6. Which footballer began advertising Craven A cigarettes in the 1950s under the slogan “The cigarette for me”, even though he didn’t even smoke?

7. Which former Arsenal legend served 58 days in Chelmsford prison following a 1990 conviction for drink-driving?

8. Which Dutch football star used to smoke 20 cigarettes a day, but was forced to give them up when he underwent double heart bypass surgery? Johan Cruyff

9. Which cycling World Champion had sizeable amounts of brandy and amphetamines in his system when he collapsed live on TV on his bike just short of the summit of Mont Ventoux? Tom Simpson

10. Which cigarette company sponsored the Masters tournament in snooker from 1975 until 2003? Benson & Hedges

11. Which former F1 World Champion was well known for his round-the-clock booze consumption and playboy lifestyle? James Hunt

12. Which former football star once said “I spent 90% of my money on women, drinking and fast cars. The rest I wasted?”

13. Which F1 team did Marlboro sponsor? McLaren

14. Which former Newcastle United legend explained that “nine of our team smoked and on three occasions at Wembley in a Cup Final I’ve sat at half time having a fag.”? Jackie Milburn

15. Which sport is Guinness best known for sponsoring? Rugby