Q 01/05

In which year were the Chicago Bulls founded?

A) 1946

B) 1961

C) 1966

D) 1970

Answer · why

C) 1966

They were the city's third NBA team, after the Stags of the 1940s and the Packers/Zephyrs of the early 1960s.

Q 02/05

How many NBA championships have the Bulls won?

A) Three

B) Six

C) Five

D) Eight

Answer · why

B) Six

They are the only franchise to win multiple titles without ever losing an NBA Finals series.

Q 03/05

With which NHL team do the Bulls share their home arena?

A) Detroit Red Wings

B) Chicago Wolves

C) Chicago Blackhawks

D) St. Louis Blues

Answer · why

C) Chicago Blackhawks

Both clubs are chased out every autumn when the circus takes over the building for two weeks.

Q 04/05

Who reportedly sealed Dick Klein's team-name choice by saying 'Dad, that's a bunch of bull!'?

A) His son

B) His wife

C) His barber

D) The team's first coach

Answer · why

A) His son

Klein had rejected Matadors and Toreadors, arguing that no three-syllable nickname had ever won much except the Montreal Canadiens.

Q 05/05

What was unusual about founder Dick Klein among all Bulls owners?

A) He was a former referee

B) He had played professional basketball

C) He was born in Canada

D) He never attended a game

Answer · why

B) He had played professional basketball

He had played for the Chicago American Gears and served as general manager and president in the early years.