George Bush First Pitch
What year did this event take place in?
2001
What war did Ali refuse the draft?
Vietnam War
Who held these Olympics?
Adolf Hitler
What country did the United States play in this match?
Soviet Union
Name the founder of the paralympic movement.
Sir Ludwig Guttmann
What was George Bush wearing during the first pitch?
New York Fire department Jacket
Why did Ali dodge the draft?
Religious Reasons
What did Hitler try to use the Olympics for?
To show German power and force as well as racial superiority.
What war did this event occur during?
Cold War
What year did these paralympic games take place?
1960
What did the crowd chant after the first pitch?
"USA!" "USA!"
Where did the heavyweight champion match take place?
West Africa
How many gold medals did Jesse Owens win?
Four
Why did the U.S team stand out from all the rest?
They were the youngest in the tournament
How many athletes were brought to compete?
400 Para Athletes
What team caught the first pitch?
New York Yankees
Name 2 of the consequences Ali received for dodging the draft?
(4) Suspended from boxing, stripped of all his titles, fined, sentenced to prison.
These Olympics were held before what war?
WWII
What was the final score of the game?
4-3 U.S
What were most of these men and women athletes who competed?
Injured Service Members
What was George Bush wearing underneath the New York Fire Dept. Jacket?
A Bulletproof Vest
What round did Ali KO George Forman?
8th Round
Name two of the four events that Owens received a gold medal in.
100m, 200m, 4x100m relay, & long jump
How many previous years in a row did the Soviet Union win the gold medal?
4 Years Defending
Name 3 of the eight sports in the paralympic games.
Archery, Para athletics, dartchery, snooker, para swimming, table tennis, wheelchair fencing, wheelchair basketball.