'Big Four' of athletes in 1920s: Babe Ruth, Jack Dempsey, Bobby Jones, Bill Tilden

'Big Four' of athletes in 1920s: Babe Ruth, Jack Dempsey, Bobby Jones, Bill Tilden

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The video discusses the prominent athletes of the 1920s, highlighting figures in baseball, boxing, and golf. It then focuses on William Tatum Tilden, known as Big Bill Tilden, who revolutionized tennis by transforming it from a leisurely activity to a dynamic sport that captivated the public's interest.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sport was associated with the athletes of magnificent stature in the 1920s?

Hockey

Soccer

Basketball

Baseball

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was a notable figure in boxing during the 1920s?

Jack Dempsey

Bobby Jones

William Tatum

Babe Ruth

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which sport was Bobby Jones considered a king?

Baseball

Boxing

Golf

Tennis

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was William Tatum's contribution to tennis?

He was the first to win a Grand Slam

He made tennis a more dynamic and popular sport

He introduced tennis to the Olympics

He invented a new type of racket

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What nickname was William Tatum known by in the sports pages?

The Tennis King

The Slam Master

Little Bill

Big Bill Tilden