Sports Whiz Trivia - July 2009

Well Pittsburgh, I guess you're feeling pretty special. You should with two reigning world champions. That's only happened about a dozen times in history and previously happened here 30 years ago when the Pirates and Steelers ruled. The Penguins weren't bad then either, actually, making it to the second round of the playoffs. Cast your minds back to the Super Seventies as history repeats itself.

1. Quick. Which teams did the Steelers and Pirates beat to become champs in '79?

2. Who were the Sports Illustrated co-Sportsmen of the Year for '79?

3. How about the '79 Dapper Dan Sportsman of the Year?

4. What did the Penguins do on January 30, 1980, in a bid to hitch their wagon to the City of Champions train?

5. Who was the Pirates Opening Day starting pitcher in '79?

6. The Steelers had 10 Pro Bowlers in '79. How many can you name? (Hint: Eight are now in the Hall of Fame and the other two probably should be.)

7. Which Bucco batted .500 (12 for 24) while starting all seven games of the '79 World Series?

8. Franco Harris led the Steelers in rushing yards with 1,186 for the '79 season. Rocky Bleier was third with 434. Who was second?

9. Which Bucco speedster led the league with 77 stolen bases in '79?

10. Let's finish with a fairly tough one. Who led the Pens in scoring that season (78-79)?

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