Famous People
Known as The Saltan of Swat
Babe Ruth
1967 was home to this event that made world headlines in Chicago
Democratic National Convention
Southernmost country in Africa
South Africa
This nation was the first to give women the right to vote
New Zealand
Throughout game nights, who has won the most!
MEN!
BONUS: Ok, maybe I've slightly exaggerated...who has won the most?
This person is the host of Jeopardy
Alex Trabek
Comiskey Park was home to the first in Major League Baseball to host this event
All-Star Game
BONUS POINTS: What year was the First All-Star Game?
This city has 13.76 square miles of land and water in Chicago area and is about 33 miles Northwest of Chicago Downtown
Palatine
This ocean goes the deepest depth
Pacific
In the last LEE game night, what was most popular word during the game.
GRIZZZ
BONUS: How many times did Rick laugh when that answer came up?
This person grew up in Chicago and made famous movie classics
Walt Disney
In the year 1871, this critical juncture in Chicago occurred.
The Great Chicago Fire
Lake Michigan is the only Great Lake that sits entirely within....
The United States
BONUS: Name the other Great Lakes
The Northernmost land on earth
"The Coffee Island" or The Kaffeklubben Island off the Northern coast of Greenland
Maria, Maria, Maria......
Who started the pool party???????
"I've taken more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed"
MICHAEL JORDAN
Name something that did not get destroyed by the Chicago Fire.
Water Tower (not Place)
Name the CTA line that runs from Chicago to Evanston
Purple Line
BONUS: How many miles is the Purple line which is on Northern most end of CTA lines
This President was the first to adopt the informal version of his name
Jimmy (Jim or James) Carter
Matthew chose this food item in his judging of the teams
Guacamole
BONUS: WHO PAID MATTHEW AND BRIBED HIM?????
Known as the "Father of Chicago"
John Kinzie
This invention was unveiled at the Chicago's World Fair in 1893
Ferris Wheel
BONUS: In Ferris Bueller's Day Off - What are the call letters of the radio station that is playing at the very beginning of the movie?
World's first heart transplant was performed here.....
Cape Town South Africa
BONUS: What year was it performed? Hint: B Lee....
The only country to have the Bible as part of its flag
Dominican Republic
There have been 2 "Olympic" style gamenights - who hosted both?
Nielsen and Wittel