George Best
1. In which year did George Best make his debut for Manchester United?
2. George Best was voted European Footballer of the Year in which year?
1. 1963
2. 1968
1. In which year did Mickey Mantle win the Triple Crown?
2. What does the term "Triple Crown" in baseball refer to?
3.What major event happened a few months before Mickey Mantle's death?
1. 1958
2. Leading the league in three major statistical categories, HR, RBI, BA
3. Liver Transplant
1. What nickname was Pete Rose known by in baseball?
2. In which year did Pete Rose win the NL Rookie of the Year award?
1. Charlie Hustle
2. 1963
1. What troubling signs was Mike Webster showing around the time of his Hall of Fame induction in 1997?
2. How did Mike Webster's condition affect his relationship with his wife?
1. Physical disorientation and reckless use of finances
2. led to seperation
What difficult episodes preceded Yusra's escape during her journey?
The three tanks outside her house, the death of the Libya president, her father getting beaten up without notifying the family, and the death of Ehab, the missle going through the roof of the swimming facility
1. What tragic event significantly impacted Manchester United's team before George Best joined?
2. In which year did Manchester United win the European Cup with George Best scoring the game-winning goal?
1. Plane Crash
2. 1968
1. What health issue did Mickey Mantle face at the age of 15?
2. What injury did Mantle suffer during the 1951 World Series?
1. Osteomyelitis
2. Knee Injury
1. Who were the two MLB players mentioned as the biggest stars in the 1970s, according to sport historian Craig Greenham?
2. What led to the FBI investigation into Pete Rose's activities?
1. Pete Rose and Reggie Jackson
2. Cocaine Distrubution
1. What did Dr. Bennet Omalu find fascinating about Mike Webster's brain tissue during the autopsy?
2. Who was Dr. Bennet Omalu's ally in supporting his findings on CTE in football players?
1. Build up of TAU proteins
2. Julians Bailes
What did swimming provide to Yusra in Berlin, and what was Sven's role in her life?
Swimming provided her with a start in a new country, and Sven provided her with housing, food, clothes, and support. Sven took her under his wing, providing a path for Yusra to settle in Germany.
1. Who was the Manchester United manager associated with the "Busby Babes"?
2. What nickname was George Best given, reflecting his cultural impact in the 1960s?
1. Sir Matt Busby
2. The 5 Beatle
1. What book exposed Mickey Mantle's off-field activities, including drinking and cheating?
2. What did one rival manager use against Mickey Mantle to try and slow him down?
3. What promotional term was used for Mantle, Babe Ruth, and Joe DiMaggio together?
1. Ball Four
2. Shift - defensive positioning
3. The Holy Trinity
1. What did Kennesaw Mountain Landis do in response to the Black Sox Scandal?
2. What did Pete Rose accept as a settlement in his gambling investigation?
1. Banished players found guilty
2. Lifetime ban from baseball
1. In 2016, how much money did the NFL allocate to brain research?
2. Why did Mike Webster's family not receive money from the NFL's settlement payments?
1. 100 million
2. the family's divorce
What was the path Yusra and her group took to find a better situation?
The group took a journey through Syria, Istanbul, Greece, North Macedonia, Serbia, Hungary, Austria, and Germany.
How did George Best's off-field behavior and lifestyle impact Manchester United's fortunes after 1968?
After 1968, George Best's off-field behavior and lifestyle negatively impacted Manchester United's fortunes. The team faced a decline, and Best struggled to cope with the lack of support.
Explain the circumstances that led to the trade of Billy Martin and its impact on Mantle.
The Yankees' management traded Billy Martin to separate him from Mantle, hoping to help Mantle's image. This decision crushed Mantle.
Why did Pete Rose's flawed character lead to the Cincinnati Reds moving on from him in 1978?
his gambling habits, led to the Cincinnati Reds deciding to move on from him in 1978 despite his positive impact on the team's performance.
Explain the role of Dr. Bennet Omalu in uncovering CTE in football players, especially Mike Webster.
Dr. Bennet Omalu played a crucial role in uncovering Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) in football players, notably Mike Webster. Omalu's autopsy revealed a buildup of TAU proteins in Webster's brain, leading to groundbreaking research on the impact of head trauma in football.
How did Michael Phelps influence Yusra?
Yusra was inspired to be like Phelps after watching a film.
How did the media personality Michael Parkinson describe his relationship with George Best?
Michael Parkinson described George Best as "sometimes a difficult man to defend in the aftermath of a drunken episode" but easy to talk about his genius as a player and love him as a friend.
Describe Mickey Mantle's approach to rehabilitating his image in 1956.
showing more discipline with the strike zone and chasing fewer pitches. He also tried to charm sports writers.
Explain the circumstances and events that led to Pete Rose's lifetime ban from baseball.
Pete Rose's lifetime ban from baseball resulted from an investigation into his gambling activities. He accepted the ban as a settlement, and the evidence included betting sheets with his handwriting. This decision was influenced by the historical context of the Black Sox Scandal in 1919, and it had significant consequences for Rose's eligibility for the Hall of Fame
Discuss the NFL's defensive strategies against legal suits related to CTE
The NFL's defensive strategies against legal suits related to CTE include denial, creating research groups favoring their stance, emphasizing personal responsibility and assumption of risk, and structuring contracts that may pressure players to downplay health concerns.
Did Yusra face unique challenges in pursuing swimming in Syria?
Yes, many women in Syria stopped swimming to start families or support them.