Stanford Tailgater Trivia!

1. When facing off against Cal, what does the winner of the game receive?

2. What is the football game between Stanford and Cal called?

3. Who does Stanford face off against for the Legends Trophy?

4. True or False? The tree mascot costume is recreated every year.

5. When did Jim Plunkett win the Heisman Trophy while playing for Stanford?

6. In what year was Stanford one of the teams to compete in the first ever Rose Bowl?

7. What team did play in the first ever Rose Bowl?

8. What are the three jersey numbers retired by Stanford?

9. Who are the three former Stanford players whose jersey numbers are retired?

10. Which of the three former Stanford players, who are in the Pro Hall of Fame, does not have their jersey retired at Stanford?

11. What former Cardinal quarterback is credited with inventing the bootleg?

12. What award did quarterback, Guy Benjamin, receive in 1976?

13. What Stanford alum not only played for the Cardinals, but also coached them to a victory at the 1952 Rose Bowl?

14. In 1956, All-American quarterback, John Brodie, lettered in another sport at Stanford besides football. What sport was it?

15. Which 1930s left tackle was nicknamed “the horse?”

Stanford Trivia Answers!

1. The Stanford Axe 2. The Big Game 3. Notre Dame 4. True 5. 1970 6. 1902 7. Michigan 8. Jersey numbers 1, 16, and 7 9. John Elway, Ernie Nevers, Jim Plunkett 10. James Lofton 11. Frankie Albert 12. Sammy Baugh Trophy 13. Chuck Taylor 14. Golf 15. Bonus: Bob O’Dell