YMOD: Science & Exploration, and Sports

Who was the first major league baseball player to steal more than 100 bases in a single season?

Hyram S. Thomas was a chef who created what popular snack?

NBA superstar Michael Jordan played college basketball at what university?

Matthew Henson traveled with what famous explorer during the expedition to the North Pole?

George Washington Carver made paint and ink from what common food item?

Who invented the incubator?

Who performed the world‟s first open heart surgery?

The men‟s basketball team won a Gold Medal at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. The team was known as what?

Who did Muhammad Ali defeat on February 25, 1964 to win the heavyweight title?

Lewis Latimer was known as a pioneer in the development of what device

James Cleveland Owens, won four Gold Medals at the 1936 Olympics in track & field. By what name was he known?

Who was the first Black National League baseball player to hit 600 home runs?

Who holds the record for most points scored in a single basketball game (100)?

What football star became the first to rush for over 2,000 yards in a single season?

What Black American scientist developed a way of separating blood plasma? 

What device used by fire fighters was invented by Garrett Morgan?

Who became the first Black woman to win the prestigious Wimbledon singles title?

Dr. Mae Jemison was the first female black astronaut on what space shuttle ?

In 1909 what black explorer accompanied Admiral Robert Peary to the North Pole?

What was the nickname of Earl Monroe during his basketball career?

Who invented directional signals for the automobile?

Invented the Gas Mask.

The Stargell foundation is recognized for what area of research?

In 1968, Bob Beamon set an Olympic record in what event?

Who was admitted to the hall of fame for being the best hitter in the Negro League?

Who was the first Black American to play on the Davis Cup tennis team?

Satchel Paige played for 22 years in what baseball league?

Who became the first black player to quarterback a Super Bowl team to victory?

What professional boxer is named “The Hit Man”?

What boxer gave Muhammad Ali his first professional loss?

These two sisters are both champions of Wimbledon and other major tennis tournaments. Name them.

What household item was invented by Sarah Boone?

Who prepared the blueprints for Alexander Graham Bell‟s telephone?

Who became the first African-American jockey to win the Kentucky Derby ?

What Black American astronaut died in 1986 Challenger space shuttle disaster?

On January 28, 1986, what space shuttle exploded 73 seconds after lift-off, killing Dr. Ronald McNair and Crew?

Who invented the clothes dryer?

Who was the first Black American astronaut to fly in space?

Who was the first accredited Black American woman dentist in America?

In 1988, Debi Thomas became the first African American to win a medal in the Winter Olympic Games, in what event?

The oil lubricating cup was invented by whom?

In 1968, Arthur Ashe became the first Black American to win what major tennis tournament?

He was born Cassius Clay but changed his name. Who is this former Olympic Gold Medal prizefighter?

Chosen as the first Black manager in baseball’s American League, who managed the Cleveland Indians beginning in 1974?

August Jackson created what well-known desert?

At the 1960 Olympics in Rome, this sprinter was the first American woman to win 3 Gold Medals.

What was boxing great Sugar Ray Robinson's real name?

Who invented the disposable syringe?

In what year was the first all Black medical school Meharry Medical College established?

Who was the first African-American woman doctor?

In 1960 his U.S. Olympic team won a Gold Medal. He also became an NBA all-star with nearly 10,000 career assists.

Who was the youngest boxer to win the heavyweight title?

What breakthrough medical procedure was performed by Dr. Daniel Hale Williams?

Who led the NFL in rushing in eight of his nine seasons (for a total of 12,312 yards) and scored 126 touchdowns?

What professional sport did Lee Elder play?

Frank Robinson became the first Black American manager in major league baseball for what team?

What Black American became General John C. Freemont's chief scout in 1848?

Who was the first Black American to lead an NFL officiating crew?

For what is Dr. Mae C. Jemison known?

Who is famous for his research on sickle cell anemia?

Henry Louis "Hank" Aaron became the all time home run king when he hit his 715th homer against what team?

Who invented the pencil sharpener?

Lewis Latimer prepared the drawings for what invention patented by Alexander Graham Bell?

Who was the first Black American pitcher to win the Cy Young award in the American League?

What position did Doug Williams play in the 1988 Super Bowl?

In 1956 Althea Gibson became the first African American woman to win a Grand Slam title in what sport?

What basketball great is known as Dr. J?

Where was George Washington Carver's laboratory located

What team did Jackie Robinson play for in 1947?

Bessie Coleman was the first black female aviator in 1921. In what country was she trained?

What female track star has held world records in the 100 meter and 200 meter dash since 1988?

What Black American inventor patented the hearing aid?

Who was the first Black American inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

Who invented portable refrigeration?

Who was the first African American baseball player in the Hall of Fame?

A. Miles patented what mechanical device used in many office buildings and skyscrapers?

Who invented the three-way traffic light?

Who was the first Black American pitcher in the American League ?

What famous cowboy earned the nickname “Deadwood Dick” for his expert marksmanship?

Matthew Henson was with the first expedition to reach what destination?

Who was the first Black American professionally trained as a registered nurse in the United States?

Dr. William Hinton is credited with developing a test to detect what disease?

What did Lewis Howard Latimer and Hiram S. Maxim invent?

Sarah Breedlove Walker developed special hair care products for black women. By what name she was known?

What basketball star center perfected a shot known as "the skyhook?"

At the age of 24, this golfer won the 82nd PGA Championship, in Louisville, Kentucky, on August 20, 2000.

What was the name of the first all Black Medical school?

Who did Arthur Ashe defeat in 1975 to become the first Black American to win the singles title at Wimbledon?

What common saying refers to a famous Black American inventor?

These black soldiers were trained to become pilots in World War II. Who were they?

Who invented the burglar alarm?P

Who were the only two brothers that ever held the heavyweight boxing title?

Where is Meharry Medical College located?

Bill Pickett invented what style of steer wrestling?