This week’s quiz is dedicated to Black History Month.
1. Who was the first African-American to win a Olympic Gold medal in speed skaking in the Winter Olympics?
2. Who was the first African-American head coach to lead his team to the NCAA championship in men’s basketball?
3. Who was the first African-American college football player to win the Heisman Trophy?
4. Which college basketball team was the first to win the NCAA championship with an all-black starting five?
5. Who was the first African-American tennis player to win the championship in singles at Wimbledon?
6. Which African-American college basketball coach led his team to a NCAA title, a National Invitational Tournament title and a national junior college tournament championship.
Answers
1. Shani Davis
2. John Thompson
3. Ernie Davis
4. Texas Western
5. Althea Gibson
6. Nolan Richardson