Alpha Phi Delta Trivia
Interesting items of interest about the accomplishments of our brothers. We periodically post these as trivia questions on LinkedIn. Feel free to suggest additional trivia questions by clicking here. For the answer to any of the questions, simply click on the question.
Current Question:
Which of our brothers have earned Super Bowl rings? Who earned the most?
#21 - Nov 2012
This brother, a naval Lt. Commander in WWII, is a pioneer in the airline industry. He founded Air Micronesia, developing routes across the Asia/Pacific region. He became president and chairman of Western Airlines, which he grew into a dominant West Coast powerhouse. Ultimately, he merged Western into the present day Delta. Who is he?
#20 - Oct 2012
This brother, once named Alpha Phi Delta's Outstanding Undergraduate, had an extensive career in amateur athletics. He was the coach of the US Olympic wrestling team in 1956 and an Olympic official in 1952, 60, 64 and 68. He served as president of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and was a member of the U.S. Olympic Board of Directors Executive Committee. He was honored as the University of Toledo's Outstanding Alumnus (his law school) and as the city of Toledo's Young Man of the Year. By the way, he was a chemical engineer at Sun Oil for 37 years. After retirement from Sun, he began his own law practice. Who is he?
#19 - Sept 2012
This brother, who recently celebrated his 50th anniversary in Alpha Phi Delta, is a retired hospital and medical center CEO. During his sixteen-year tenure, he grew a local hospital into the largest Catholic health care delivery system in New England. This hospital was rated one of the "100 Top Hospitals" in the country seven times during his administration. Who is he?
#18 - Aug 2012
In addition to planning bridges and airports, this brother, a civil engineer, worked on the design of both the Indiana and Ohio Turnpikes. Who is he?
#17 - Aug 2012
This brother was a regular on the 1960s sitcom, F Troop. Who is he?
#16 - July 2012
These six brothers led their football team to a coveted appearance in the Tangerine (Citrus) Bowl - almost. Preparing to leave for Orlando, the team was informed by bowl officials that its two black players were not invited and could not play. So team team unanimously decided to decline the bid and stayed home. Who are these brothers?
#15 - June 2012
This brother, an Army veteran, served as a Sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a rare honor. He remains very active in veteran's affairs. Who is he?
#14 - May 2012
These two brothers were ATM pioneers, helping roll out two of the earliest automated teller machine networks. One helped build Citibank's network, the other Mellon's. Now retired, they met each other for the first time earlier this month at the Centennial Luncheon in Jupiter, FL. Who are they?
#13 - April 2012
In addition to serving Alpha Phi Delta as National Presidents, these two brothers were prisoners of war in Europe during World War II. Who are they?
#12 - Mar 2012
This brother, a naval gunner in World War II, served the State of Rhode Island as Secretary of State, Lieutenant Governor and Governor. A park in Providence now bears his name. Who is he?
#11 - Feb 2012
This brother was one of the nation's foremost obstetricians, personally delivering more than 27,000 babies during his career. He wrote that the birth of a baby is one the greatest of miracles. "If this isn't Divine, I don't know what is." Who is he?
#10 - Jan 2012
These brothers just petitioned National to be chartered as an alumni club. One year ago these men had not yet met one another. The president and vice president share a total of 125 years in Alpha Phi Delta.The youngsters they selected as secretary and treasurer only have a combined 90 years. Who and where are they?/a>
#09 - Jan 2012
This brother is the "father"of EZ-Pass. Thanks to his invention of transponding technology, we can now zip past toll booths on roads and bridges. Who is he?
#08 - Dec 2011
At least three brothers have served as President or Chancellor of major U.S. universities. One is still serving. Who are they?
#07 - Nov 2011
Which of our brothers, still active in the NBA, was President and General Manager of the New York Knicks?
#06 - Oct 2011
Following the 2008 financial crisis, which brother was brought in as Chairman of the Board to turn around A.I.G. after it received a $180 billion cash infusion from the U.S. government?
#05 - Sep 2011
Which of our brothers, the founder and current Chairman and CEO of an NYSE listed company, played his college football in a stadium that now bears his name?
#04 - Aug 2011
One of our brothers recorded the 1964 top twenty hit, Midnight Mary. What is his real name and with which two chapters was he active?
#03 - July 2011
At least twelve of our brothers have played football in the NFL. Can you name them, their chapters and their professional teams?
#02 - July 2011
Which of our brothers, an accomplished architect, is grandson of a former President of Italy?
#01 - June 2011
Which Alpha Phi Delta brother was the only professional football head coach and a college football head coach at the same time?
Current Question:
Which of our brothers have earned Super Bowl rings? Who earned the most?
#21 - Nov 2012
This brother, a naval Lt. Commander in WWII, is a pioneer in the airline industry. He founded Air Micronesia, developing routes across the Asia/Pacific region. He became president and chairman of Western Airlines, which he grew into a dominant West Coast powerhouse. Ultimately, he merged Western into the present day Delta. Who is he?
#20 - Oct 2012
This brother, once named Alpha Phi Delta's Outstanding Undergraduate, had an extensive career in amateur athletics. He was the coach of the US Olympic wrestling team in 1956 and an Olympic official in 1952, 60, 64 and 68. He served as president of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and was a member of the U.S. Olympic Board of Directors Executive Committee. He was honored as the University of Toledo's Outstanding Alumnus (his law school) and as the city of Toledo's Young Man of the Year. By the way, he was a chemical engineer at Sun Oil for 37 years. After retirement from Sun, he began his own law practice. Who is he?
#19 - Sept 2012
This brother, who recently celebrated his 50th anniversary in Alpha Phi Delta, is a retired hospital and medical center CEO. During his sixteen-year tenure, he grew a local hospital into the largest Catholic health care delivery system in New England. This hospital was rated one of the "100 Top Hospitals" in the country seven times during his administration. Who is he?
#18 - Aug 2012
In addition to planning bridges and airports, this brother, a civil engineer, worked on the design of both the Indiana and Ohio Turnpikes. Who is he?
#17 - Aug 2012
This brother was a regular on the 1960s sitcom, F Troop. Who is he?
#16 - July 2012
These six brothers led their football team to a coveted appearance in the Tangerine (Citrus) Bowl - almost. Preparing to leave for Orlando, the team was informed by bowl officials that its two black players were not invited and could not play. So team team unanimously decided to decline the bid and stayed home. Who are these brothers?
#15 - June 2012
This brother, an Army veteran, served as a Sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a rare honor. He remains very active in veteran's affairs. Who is he?
#14 - May 2012
These two brothers were ATM pioneers, helping roll out two of the earliest automated teller machine networks. One helped build Citibank's network, the other Mellon's. Now retired, they met each other for the first time earlier this month at the Centennial Luncheon in Jupiter, FL. Who are they?
#13 - April 2012
In addition to serving Alpha Phi Delta as National Presidents, these two brothers were prisoners of war in Europe during World War II. Who are they?
#12 - Mar 2012
This brother, a naval gunner in World War II, served the State of Rhode Island as Secretary of State, Lieutenant Governor and Governor. A park in Providence now bears his name. Who is he?
#11 - Feb 2012
This brother was one of the nation's foremost obstetricians, personally delivering more than 27,000 babies during his career. He wrote that the birth of a baby is one the greatest of miracles. "If this isn't Divine, I don't know what is." Who is he?
#10 - Jan 2012
These brothers just petitioned National to be chartered as an alumni club. One year ago these men had not yet met one another. The president and vice president share a total of 125 years in Alpha Phi Delta.The youngsters they selected as secretary and treasurer only have a combined 90 years. Who and where are they?/a>
#09 - Jan 2012
This brother is the "father"of EZ-Pass. Thanks to his invention of transponding technology, we can now zip past toll booths on roads and bridges. Who is he?
#08 - Dec 2011
At least three brothers have served as President or Chancellor of major U.S. universities. One is still serving. Who are they?
#07 - Nov 2011
Which of our brothers, still active in the NBA, was President and General Manager of the New York Knicks?
#06 - Oct 2011
Following the 2008 financial crisis, which brother was brought in as Chairman of the Board to turn around A.I.G. after it received a $180 billion cash infusion from the U.S. government?
#05 - Sep 2011
Which of our brothers, the founder and current Chairman and CEO of an NYSE listed company, played his college football in a stadium that now bears his name?
#04 - Aug 2011
One of our brothers recorded the 1964 top twenty hit, Midnight Mary. What is his real name and with which two chapters was he active?
#03 - July 2011
At least twelve of our brothers have played football in the NFL. Can you name them, their chapters and their professional teams?
#02 - July 2011
Which of our brothers, an accomplished architect, is grandson of a former President of Italy?
#01 - June 2011
Which Alpha Phi Delta brother was the only professional football head coach and a college football head coach at the same time?
