The Mascot Quiz
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Which of the following mascots would you NOT find in the SEC?
Mike the Tiger
Uga
Big Al
Bucky Badger
ANSWER: Mike the Tiger represents LSU, Big Al is the elephant from Alabama and Uga is the bulldog from the University of Georgia. Bucky Badger is, of course, the mascot for Wisconsin. Mike the Tiger represents LSU, Big Al is the elephant from Alabama and Uga is the bulldog from the University of Georgia. Bucky Badger is, of course, the mascot for Wisconsin.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers mascot is named Steely McBeam, the winning entry in a 2007 contest from Pennsylvania resident Diane Roles. According to an interview, she chose Steely for the city’s rich steel heritage and “Mc” for the Irish roots of the Rooney family, who own the Steelers. Where did the “Beam” in Steely’s last name come from?
The whiskey Jim Beam
The idea of a steel beam
Her son's middle name
Her favorite player growing up, Johnny Beam
ANSWER: Jim Beam was her husband’s favorite drink. Jim Beam was her husband’s favorite drink.
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What did Edmonton Oilers coach Craig MacTavish do to Calgary Flames mascot Harvey the Hound in a famous 2003 incident?
Punched him, earning an ejection
Kissed him after an upset win
Tripped him on the ice
Ripped out his (fake) tongue
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Which of the following college mascots is NOT a live animal?
Joy and Lady, the Baylor bears
Tom the Tiger of Memphis
The Oregon Duck
Auburn University’s War Eagle VII
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Much like the Milwaukee Brewers’ sausage race, the Washington Nationals race the four presidents from Mount Rushmore. Which of the president mascots has yet to win a race?
Teddy Roosevelt
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
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What NBA team does the above mascot represent?
Oklahoma City Thunder
Miami Heat
Utah Jazz
New York Knicks
ANSWER: His name is Burnie. His name is Burnie.
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What is the name of the buffalo that acts as the mascot for Colorado University?
Davey
Bucky
Randy
Ralphie
ANSWER: The original buffalo was named Ralph, but when a student pointed out that she was actually a female, the name was changed to Ralphie. The original buffalo was named Ralph, but when a student pointed out that she was actually a female, the name was changed to Ralphie.
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After the 2008 season, the Baltimore Ravens retired two of its three raven mascots, just leaving one. What was his name?
Omar
Riley
Poe
Randy
ANSWER: The other two ravens were named “Edgar” and “Allen,” honoring the Baltimore native that wrote the poem “The Raven” that inspired the team’s name. The other two ravens were named “Edgar” and “Allen,” honoring the Baltimore native that wrote the poem “The Raven” that inspired the team’s name.
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Which of the following mascots has NOT been inducted (unofficially) into the Baseball Hall of Fame?
Slider
Phillie Phanatic
Youppi
San Diego Chicken
ANSWER: Incidentally, Youppi, the former Expos mascot, was the first mascot to be thrown out of a major league game. Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy LaSorda complained about Youppi dancing on the roof of the visitor’s clubhouse, leading to him being kicked out. Incidentally, Youppi, the former Expos mascot, was the first mascot to be thrown out of a major league game. Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy LaSorda complained about Youppi dancing on the roof of the visitor’s clubhouse, leading to him being kicked out.
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All Florida University fans know mascot Albert E. Gator, but what is the name of the female version used for women’s games?
Alexandra
Alberta
Alinia
Allison
