Madness in March
This state features two of the most historic basketball programs ever (just a few miles from each other) but their shades of blue couldn't be more different.
What is North Carolina?
This "evil empire" franchise has won more World Series than any other team.
Who are the New York Yankees?
Black Thursday, October 24, 1929, marked the start of this major period in American history.
What is the Great Depression?
This team won the tournament back to back in 2023 and 2024.
What is UConn?
This team suffered the longest World Series drought (1908-2016) and was deemed "the lovable losers."
Who are the Chicago Cubs?
December 7, 1941 was declared "a date which will live in infamy" by Franklin Delano Roosevelt and refers to this event.
What is the bombing of Pearl Harbor?
This "blue blood" basketball program has the most NCAA championships of any SEC school and was coached by legends like Adolph Rupp and John Calipari.
What is the University of Kentucky?
There are this number of MLB teams.
What is 30?
Groundhog's Day is celebrated on this date annually in the US, when a groundhog either predicts the coming of spring or the persistence of winter.
What is February 2nd?
This team was the first 16 seed to win a game in the tournament.
What is UMBC (University of Maryland Baltimore County)?
This Atlanta Braves third baseman led the team to a 1995 World Series victory, is in the Hall of Fame, has his #10 retired by the team, and never went by his actual first name of Larry.
Who is Chipper Jones?
November 11, 1918 marked the end of WWI. Now called Veterans Day it used to be regarded with this name.
What is "Armistice Day"?
This California university has 11 NCAA basketball championships, the most out of any school.
What is UCLA?
Hank Aaron hit his record breaking 715th home run in this city.
What is Atlanta?
The Apollo 11 mission landed on the moon on July 16th of what year.
What is 1969?