Teams by the Players
This baseball team’s roster circa 1960 included Luis Arroyo, Yogi Berra, Roger Maris, and Mickey Mantle, among others.
What is the New York Yankees?
P. L. Travers first published the tale of this magical nanny in 1934, and Julie Andrews famously brought her to life in the 1964 film.
Who is Mary Poppins?
Now associated with his roles as a serious actor, this Boston-born man was once known as musician Marky Mark.
Who is Mark Wahlberg?
This backward-sliding dance move was popularized by Michael Jackson after he performed it onstage in 1983.
What is the moonwalk?
This actor and slapstick comedian is best known for his work with partner Dean Martin.
Who is Jerry Lewis?
Hall of Fame players for this New York team include Lawrence Taylor, Bill Parcells, and Fran Tarkenton.
What is the Giants?
The 1980 horror flick The Shining is based on a novel of the same name by this renowned author.
Who is Stephen King?
Born in 1970, this figure skater’s career highlights include the first competitive triple axel completed by an American woman, but that is often overshadowed by the attack on her competitor, Nancy Kerrigan.
Who is Tonya Harding?
Mikhail Baryshnikov is a Russian American dancer known for his grace in this style of dance.
What is ballet?
This 1977 comedy film stars Woody Allen and Diane Keaton (who plays the title role).
What is Annie Hall?
Rony Seikaly was the first draft pick in franchise history for this Miami basketball team.
What is the Miami Heat?
Although Sean Penn is well known as main character Jeff Spicoli, both the novel and screenplay of this film are based on writer Cameron Crowe’s real high-school experiences.
What is Fast Times at Ridgemont High?
Nicknamed “Lefty,” this professional golfer has won 45 events on the PGA tour, including three Masters titles.
Who is Phil Mickelson?
Patrick Swayze plays dance instructor Johnny Castle in this hit film of 1987.
What is Dirty Dancing?
Peter Sellers’ iconic comedic role is this bumbling inspector in The Pink Panther
Who is Inspector Jacques Clouseau?
Players on this Chicago team’s 1961 roster included Mike Ditka, Joe Fortunato, and Bill Wade.
What is the Bears?
The 1972 film The Godfather is based on a 1969 novel by this author.
Who is Mario Puzo?
Brad Paisley, born in 1972 in West Virginia, is known as an award-winning singer in this genre of music.
What is country?
The 1960s dance craze the mashed potato was popularized thanks in part to the song “(Do the) Mashed Potatoes” by this R&B singer.
Who is James Brown?
John Cleese was a member of this British comedy troupe for many years, appearing in such films as Life of Brian.
What is Monty Python?
Players on this team have included Bill Barber, Bobby Clarke, and Bernie Parent.
What is the Philadelphia Flyers?
The film True Grit, based on a novel by Charles Portis, stars this western movie icon as Rooster Cogburn.
Who is John Wayne?
She was the first Black woman featured on the cover of GQ magazine, in 1996.
Who is Tyra Banks?
This legend of the dance world was given a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Film Institute in 1981 for his appearances in films including Funny Face, The Band Wagon, and The Towering Inferno.
Who is Fred Astaire?
This 1974 comedy is set in Transylvania and stars Gene Wilder in the title role.
What is Young Frankenstein?