TEST YOUR CITY KNOWLEDGE
Quizmaster Jamie Bradburn serves up local sports trivia. Ready, set, go!
1. What activity were Blue Jays fans unable to do legally in Exhibition Stadium until 1982? a) Do the wave
b) Drink beer
c) Eat hot dogs
d) Sing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game”
2. During the late 1960s, Maple Leaf Gardens was renovated to increase its seating capacity, primarily by narrowing the seats. What notable element of the building was removed as part of this process? a) A giant portrait of Queen Elizabeth II
b) A portion of Foster Hewitt’s broadcast “gondola”
c) The Hot Stove Club lounge
d) The original penalty box
3. What is the name of the sculpture on the north side of the Rogers Centre as you approach the stadium along Blue Jays Way, created by artist Michael Snow? a) “Fanfare”
b) “Symphony of Sport”
c) “The Audience”
d) “The Cheap Seats”
4. Ted Reeve Arena is named after Ted Reeve, a sportswriter for over half-a-century who was also known for his athletic skill. Which Toronto football team won two Grey Cups between 1927 and 1930 with a) Balmy Beach Beachers
b) Toronto Parkdale Canoe Club
c) Toronto Rowing and Athletic Association
d) University of Toronto Varsity Blues
5. After New York Yankee Dave Winfield killed a seagull after it was hit by a ball he threw during a game at Exhibition Stadium in August 1983, how did Blue Jays fans react? a) Sang “Yankee Doodle Dandy”
b) Sat politely and waited for the game to resume
c) Showered him with seagull feathers
d) Threw rubber balls at him
6. What is Raptors “Superfan” Nav Bhatia’s day job?
a) Car dealer
b) Chartered accountant
c) Hockey player agent
d) Restaurateur
7. What is the nickname given to the fan zone viewing area outside of Scotiabank Arena? a) Basketball Place
b) Dino Alley
c) Jurassic Park
d) Raptors Row
8. Which downtown complex is the Hockey Hall of Fame currently located in? a) Brookfield Place
b) Commerce Court
c) First Canadian Place
d) Union Station
9. What are the soccer fan organizations that are officially recognized by Toronto FC known as? a) Bleacher creatures
b) Footballer fanatics
c) Stadium clubs
d) Supporters groups
10. Donald Summerville Pool is named after Donald Summerville, who served as Toronto’s mayor in 1963. Beyond his political life, Summerville was a sports enthusiast who occasionally performed which duty?
a) Play-by-play announcer for
b) Practice goalie for the Maple Leafs
c) Warm-up kicker for the Argonauts
d) Wrestling referee