Sports Whiz Trivia - December 2009

Does 2009 really have to come to an end? It’s only been about the best year in sports here since the ’70s. Let’s gloat one more time with a year-end look back.

1. Who was honored in April as the Dapper Dan Sportsman of the year?

2. How about the Sportswoman of the Year?

3. The Pitt Panthers went into the NCAA Tournament as a No. 1 seed, missing the Final Four with a two point loss to Villanova. Where was Villanova seeded?

4. On Sunday, June 14, Dan Bylsma, Sidney Crosby and most of the other Pens thrilled the crowd at PNC Park when they trotted out the Stanley Cup before the Pirate game. Who were the Pirates playing? (Bonus: Who won?)

5. Which Pittsburgher won the ’09 Elmer Ferguson Award, which coincides with induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame?

6. Name the four teams the Pens beat in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

7. Name the Steelers postseason opponents.

8. What did Andrew McCutchen do on Saturday August 1 at PNC Park, becoming the first Pirate to do it there and only the 10th ever?

9. Who led all of Major League Baseball in July with 10 homers?

10. Pitt beat Notre Dame 27-22 on November 14 despite the stellar efforts of this Irish receiver who caught nine passes for 113 yards and a TD plus an 87 yard TD punt return. Who are we talking about?

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