Tennis Stars in the 70s
Music and Musical Artists
Figuring Skating and Skaters
A Few of Rolly's Favourite Things
In Pursuit of Hockey's Holy Grail
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Known for his incredible skill and volatile character, he was a major 70s presence.
Who was Ilie Năstase?
100
This song, inspired by a lonely man's suicide, was Elvis Presley's first single, released in 1956, and went on to became his first number one hit in the US.
What is Heartbreak Hotel.
100
Megan Duhamel became the first woman to land this at the Olympics, earning her a bronze medal in the pairs even alongside her partner Eric Radford.
What is a quadruple throw jump?
100
Shhhh, Canada’s definitive source for business news is on now.
What is BNN Bloomberg?
100
This has happened twice in the history of the Stanley Cup, first in 1919 and second in 2005.
What was the Stanley Cup not being awarded?
200
A dominant force in the1970s, famously winning the "Battle of the Sexes" in 1973.
Who was Billie Jean King?
200
This album's cover features the Beatles walking across the zebra crossing outside the EMI Studios and is one of the most famous/imitated covers in music history.
What was Abbey Road?
200
Tessa Virtue and partner Scott Moir are the first Canadian team to win gold in the ice dance event at these Olympics Games.
What was 2010?
200
Yum, he could eat these all day long - sugars, wheat flour, fully hydrogenated coconut fat, desiccated coconut, liquorice extract, glycerol, gelatine....
What are AllSorts?
200
At 9 victories, he holds the record for the most Stanley Cup wins as a coach.
Who is Scotty Bowman?
300
Renowned for his 11 Grand Slam titles and incredible success on clay and grass.
Who was Björn Borg?
300
He sings "Come let me love you
Let me give my life to you
Let me drown in your laughter
Let me die in your arms" in this song.
What was Annie's Song?
300
Dubbed "Canada's Sweetheart", she won the European, World and Olympic titles in 1948.
Who was Barbara Ann Scott
300
The thrill and speed of this sport had him swooshing all around the world.
What was downhill skiing?
300
He donated the cup in 1892 to be awarded to Canada's best amateur hockey team.
Who ws Lord Stanley of Preston?
400
Emerged in the late 70s to form iconic rivalries with Borg and Connors.
Who was John McEnroe?
400
As the song by Glenn Miller says, "Step aside, partner, it's my day
Bend an ear and listen to my version
(Of a really solid, Tennessee excursion)".
What The Chattanooga Choo Choo?
400
Kurt Browning was the first skater to ever land this jump in competition.
What was a quadruple jump?
400
He has eaten 31,328 bowls of these in his life.
What are cheerios?
400
He called the play by play on the English CBC for the first ever television broadcast of the Stanley Cup Final in 1953.
Who was Danny Gallivan?
500
A young sensation who made her mark at the end of the decade, winning the 1979 US Open at age 16.
Who was Tracy Austin?
500
His first hit was “Straighten Up and Fly Right”.
Who was Nat King Cole?
500
He never won a world or Olympic title, but during his six consecutive Canadian titles from 1971–76 he did more to advance the artistic side of skating than anyone before him.
Who was Toller Cranston?
500
The phrase "shut up, shut up, shut up" is a part of Rolly's life in this sport.
What is golf?
500
He is tied with Wayne Gretzky for the most game winning goals in the NHL playoffs with 24.
Who is Brett Hull?