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1. In football, what is the origin of the word "quarterback"?

The highest-paid players in the early days of football were paid a quarter of the teamâs collective salary.
The quarterback was positioned one quarter of the way between the linemen and the fullback.
The ideal throwing motion was considered to be a quarter of the way back behind the ear.
Fans used to throw quarters at these players in displays of admiration for especially strong performances.

2. In baseball, an easily caught fly ball is sometimes called a "can of corn." What is the origin of this expression?

Cans of corn were once used for fielding practice.
A can of corn is as commonplace and easy to buy as a fly ball is to catch.
Years ago, cans of corn stacked high on a grocery shelf were knocked down and easily caught by store clerks.
It refers to a once-popular joke, where a bat was represented by an ear of corn and the fly ball the can of corn.

3. Which famous athlete once said, "The man who views the world at 50 the same as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life"?

George Blanda

Muhammad Ali

Satchel Paige

Arnold Palmer

4. As a sports term, what does the abbreviation "BB" stand for?

Base(s) on Balls

Baseball bat

Bronx Bomber

Basketball

5. What is the origin of the word "gymnastics"?

Latin for "bone breaker."
Greek for "to train naked."
From an original Olympic event called a "gymo" which was a predecessor to the pommel horse.
From an Old English term for "flexible."


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