Johns Hopkins Magazine's Lacrosse Trivia Quiz

So you think you know Hopkins men's lacrosse? We've combed the archives, plowed our way through reams of old newsclips, and queried former players, coaches, and fans to come up with a quiz guaranteed to test the mettle of even the most diehard Blue Jays fans (89 of whom have visited this page so far!).

Sue DePasquale
Editor, Johns Hopkins Magazine

1. More than 200 Baltimore policemen were called in to quell a riot that broke out at Homewood on the eve of Hopkins's 1947 national championship game against the University of Maryland at College Park. What lay at the root of the fracas?

2. Each year, at ceremonies preceding the first home game of the season, the team honors former Hopkins lacrosse players who lost their lives in World War I, World War II, and the Vietnam conflict by:

3. During a 1950 game against Navy in Annapolis, a brouhaha erupted when Blue Jay Neil Pohlhaus '50 and Midshipman Joe Bray exchanged words, then fists. Who was said to have led the charge that brought hundreds of fans down onto the field for the brawl?

4. Affectionately known around Hopkins as "Scottie," legendary coach Bob Scott (1955-74) earned a different nickname from some of his coaching staff and players:

5. In addition to a Hopkins diploma, each graduating senior on the lacrosse team looks forward to receiving:

6. During the many seasons that William "Father Bill" Schmeisser coached Hopkins lacrosse, he was seldom seen on the sidelines without his

7. The United States made its lacrosse debut in the 1928 Olympics, with Johns Hopkins representing America. Though the Blue Jays vanquished Canada, they lost to Great Britain, 7-6 -- a game they might have tied were it not for a controversial call involving

8. During the years that Henry "Chic" Ciccarone '62 was head coach (1975-83), he subscribed to a Thursday afternoon ritual that was supposed to help assure victory at Saturday's game. It involved:

9. From the time George Pohler joined the Hopkins lacrosse staff in 1968, until his death in 1992 at age 85, he never missed a game. "Georgie," as he was known, was the team's:

10. Since the early 1980s, a group of diehard fans has staked its spot in the stands right next to the Hopkins band. This group of lacrosse loyalists is known as:

For the fans who aren't up to the challenge... just the answers.

Scoring: Give yourself one point for each correct answer.

A Perfect 10: Congratulations! Your knowledge of even the most arcane Hopkins lacrosse trivia qualifies you for induction into the Hopkins Lacrosse Fan Hall of Fame.
8-9 correct: Good work! You've earned honors as a First Team All-American Blue Jays fan.
6-7 correct: A respectable showing. You rank as a Second Team All-American Blue Jays fan.
0-5 correct: An All-American Benchwarmer, you may wish to brush up a bit on Hopkins lacrosse traditions. Suggested reading: "Lacrosse at Johns Hopkins" from Lacrosse: Technique and Tradition by Bob Scott, Johns Hopkins University Press, 1976. Or pay a visit to the Lacrosse Foundation's Lacrosse Hall of Fame, adjacent to Homewood Field.

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