World Cup Football 1.Jurgen Sparwasser,a relatively obscure player,created a sensation in world cup football.What happened?

(hint- he's fm a country that does not officially exist anymore) #### He scored the goal against eventual champs W.Germany in 1974,the inaugural FIFA World Cup.His goal lead to the defeat of mighty W.Germany. 2.The Magical Magyars (Hungary of 1954) r perhaps the best team NOT to hv won the world cup.they had players like Puskas,Kocsis etc.Surprisingly,none of these giants won the European Footba ller of the Year title. Who is the only Hungarian to win it? #### Florian Albert. 3.Of the Magical Magyars,which outstanding player went on to become a Hungarian Member of Parliament? (hint - his nickname was "Golden Head") #### Sandor Kocsis.(tough one.those who scored,well done) 4.Two players hv the unique distinction of scoring the last goal in one world cup and the first goal of the next.Name them.(hint- former greats.played for the same club,though not at the s ame time.both European Footballers of the Year) ####Paul Breitner of W.Germany (1974 and 1978) Allesandro Altobelli of Italy (1982 and 1986) almost all got Altobelli right.accordingly,half points hv been awarded. Formula One Racing5.In the 1971 season,for the only time it happened,no car was accorded the Number 1.This was because of something which happened in the 1970 season.What happened? (hint - tragedy!tragedy! also,one of Europe's supermodels of that time was invol ved) #### In the 1970 season,Austrian driver Jochen Rindt was going great guns and le ading in the points tally.Sadly,he crashed and died.At the end of the season,no other driver could beat his tally,not even the great Jackie Stewart.As a mark of respect for Rindt,no car was accorded #1 in the 1971 season.The European superm odel in question was Jochen's wife Nina. P.S.- this was my fav question.i'm thrilled that some of u cracked it! 6.Only one person has won both the F1 and 500 CC world championships,though a fe w years apart.Name this great. (hint- he was one of Ferrari's champions) #### John Surtees.(tough one.) Tennis 7.We hv heard a lot about singles players winning the Grand Slam.Who r the only doubles pair (mens) to win the Grand Slam? (hint - Aus tralian) #### Frank Sedgman and Ken McGregor. almost all of u wrote the Woodies. 8.What important event took place at the Longwood Cricket Club,Boston,USA at the turn of the 20th century? (sitter of the quiz - no hints) ####The first Davis Cup match was held here. Cricket -

9.Which legendary English batsman of yesteryear was Gen Zia-ul-Haq's military instructor at one time? (hint- he even played Ranji Trophy for the Holkars) #### Denis Compton. many of u got this right.good show. 10.Leslie Hildren,a former West Indian fast bowler, is the only cricketer to achieve something infamous. what was his infamous achievement? (hint-nothing to do with cricket) #### Hanged for murdering his wife.(those who cracked this,good show) many got murder right.half points hv been given.one sporty answer was dop e smuggling!!