Boston vs. LA Greats
Athletes with Cancer
Psyc 101
Nostalgia
Rugrats
400
In 2019, Super Bowl 53 was characterized by the strong defense of the Patriots and the Rams, however, a couple of outstanding plays by this short king proved to be the difference and earn him the MVP.
Julian Edelmann
400
This 7-time Tour de France winner was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 1996 but returned to dominate cycling before later being stripped of his titles
Lance Armstrong
400
This neurotransmitter is involved in reward, motivation, and the feeling of pleasure and is often linked to addiction
dopamine
400
Ben 10
400
This founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is believed to have fathered around 56 children through his numerous marriages
Joseph Smith
800
Game 5 of the 1984 NBA Finals between the Celtics and the Lakers is forever known as the "Heat Game" due to a lack of air conditioning in the Garden. In this game, this player dropped 34 points and 18 rebounds in a crucial win that set him up to be series MVP.
Larry Bird
800
This Boston Celtics legend was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 1993 but became a symbol of resilience, later returning to coaching
Paul Westphal
800
This type of learning, first described by B.F. Skinner, involves strengthening behavior through rewards or reducing it through punishments
operant conditioning
800
What was the name of Phineus and Ferb's sister Candice's boyfriend?
Jeremy Johnson
800
This rock-and-roll legend, known for his love of peanut butter, jelly, and bacon sandwiches, had 11 children during his lifetime
Elvis Presley
1200
In 2011 the Bruins pulled off an outstanding comeback in the Stanley Cup to top the LA Kings, while Tim Thomas and the Bruins took home the hardware a local UMass legend was stout in Goal for the Kings.
Jonathon Quick
1200
This Boston Red Sox pitcher won the 2007 World Series, was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2006, and made a triumphant return to the mound
Jon Lester
1200
This part of the brain, often called the "fear center," plays a key role in emotional processing and responses to threats.
amygdala
1200
Miranda Cosgrove and Nathan Kress starred in this show, which was the most-watched series on Nickelodeon in the 2000s.
ICarly
1200
This NBA Hall of Famer, nicknamed "The Big Dipper," famously claimed to have fathered over 20 children, though the exact number is uncertain
Wilt Chamberlain
1600
This forward, who played for the Lakers from 1958-71, is the 7th highest-leading scorer against the Celtics of all time.
Elgin Baylor
1600
This Pro Football Hall of Famer and Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker overcame Hodgkin’s lymphoma and returned to the NFL, winning the Comeback Player of the Year award in 1993
James Connor
1600
This psychologist is famous for his hierarchy of needs, which culminates in self-actualization.
Maslow
1600
back in the iPod and Kurio days, we used to all download this app, which has the same name but shorter spelling as a martial arts movie.
Kik
1600
This British monarch reigned from 1837 to 1901. With her husband Prince Albert (allegedly), she had nine children, many of whom married into royal families across Europe.
Queen Victoria
2000
In 2018 the Red Sox and the Dodgers played in the World Series where this, mostly unknown utility player, hit .333 with 3 home runs and won series MVP.
Steve Pierce
2000
This tennis legend, diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 1994, became a vocal advocate for cancer awareness and was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1995.
Martina Navratilova
2000
This term refers to the psychological tendency to attribute others' behaviors to their character while underestimating situational influences
fundamental attribution error
2000
Skylanders
2000
This actor and former bodybuilder has five children, including one born out of wedlock with his housekeeper
Arnold