All Things Grandpa
Tennis, Anyone?
Grandpa’s Classic Hits
Ping Pong Pandemonium
1944: A Year to Remember
100
When is Grandpa's birthday?
December 27th, 1944
100
A tennis player has to win the following five tournaments to win a ‘Golden Slam.'
The Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon, the US Open, & _____________.
the Olympics/Paralympics
100
What is Grandpa's favorite music genre?
Classical
100
A standard game ends when one player scores how many points?
11 points
100
Which famous musician was born in 1944 and later became known for songs like “My Way”?
Frank Sinatra
200
What is Grandpa's favorite food?
Steak and Potatoes
200
What famous tennis player is known for winning 20 Grand Slam singles titles?
Roger Federer
200
What year did Grandpa enlist in the army?
1965
200
What is the name of the most common grip in table tennis?
the Shakehand grip or the Handshake grip
200
What was the price of a loaf of bread in 1944?
9 cents
300
What is Grandpa's favorite color?
Yellow
300
What is the term used in tennis when the score is tied at 40-40?
"Deuce"
300
List two of Grandpa's best friends that are not Mike, Bob, or Tom.
Grandpa says what is correct.
300
Which country is often credited with originating ping pong?
England
300
In 1944, which fast-food restaurant chain was just starting to become popular?
McDonald's
400
Where was Grandpa born?
Harvey, Illinois
400
What is the traditional snack served at Wimbledon?
Strawberries and cream
400
What year did Grandpa start attending CU Boulder?
1962 or 1968
400
In what year did table tennis become an Olympic sport?
1988
400
In 1944, what popular toy was first introduced to kids?
The Slinky
500
What is Grandpa's middle name?
Richard
500
Which tennis legend was known for his rivalries with Billie Jean King?
Bobby Riggs
500
What drug name did Grandpa have to pronounce in his classic Kaiser commercial?
Cephalexin
500
What is the diameter of the ball of a ping pong ball? (In millimeters)
40 mm
500
Which famous movie was released in 1944 that won multiple Academy Awards?
Going My Way