Live learning page: https://sites.google.com/view/lititzbmxinventorylist/learning-resources/quizzes/1983-bmx-history-quiz
Primary verification source: Supplied BMX Action retrospective spread for 1983, printed pages 44–45
Archive package version: 1.0
| Item | Verified answer | Evidence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Judge | The article says BMXA ran a two-page how-to spread calling the trick a “Judge”; the signature jump was ultimately awarded to Harry Leary. | Verified directly |
| 2 | C. Richie Anderson | The Terrible Ten section says Richie Anderson “proceeded to DESTROY the amateur classes.” | Verified directly |
| 3 | C. Gary Ellis | The article says Gary Ellis waited until the last race of ’83—the World Championships—to turn pro. | Verified directly |
| 4 | False | Greg Hill won his first NORA Cup while riding for GT, not Hutch. The GHP and December-fatherhood portions are supported. | Verified directly |
| 5 | $15,000 | The ESPN Pro Series section says $15,000 was up for grabs at the seventh and final race. | Verified directly |
| Extra credit | Brian Patterson | The final standings note says Brian Patterson broke his wrist at the finals and still raced with it broken. | Verified directly |
| Extra extra credit | Original | The article heading and text identify “The Original Terrible Ten.” | Verified directly |
The controversy section states that BMXA:
ran a two page spread on how-to-do the radical click-out, calling it a “Judge.”
The same section explains that Harry Leary later produced the earlier photographic proof and was awarded the signature jump.
Answer: Judge.
The Terrible Ten section states:
Richie Anderson proceeded to DESTROY the amateur classes
Answer: C. Richie Anderson.
The article states:
Gary Ellis waited ’til the last race of ’83 (the World Champs) to turn pro.
Answer: C. Gary Ellis.
The article says:
Greg Hill won his very first NORA Cup at the beginning of the year. He was still dominating. Untouchable and riding for GT
It later says that around October he started GHP and that Gregory Jonathan Hill was born on December 28, 1983.
The compound statement is false because the team named in the quiz is wrong.
Answer: False.
The ESPN Pro Series section states:
$15,000 up for grabs at the seventh and final sucker.
Answer: $15,000.
The final standings record states:
Could’ve been higher, but broke his wrist at the finals. He still raced with it broken
Answer: Brian Patterson.
The source heading reads:
THE ORIGINAL TERRIBLE TEN
The article introduction also says the May 1983 issue premiered the Terrible Ten.
Answer: Original.