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From Disco Turkeys to Horned Frogs — Take Massey's Mascot and Nickname Quiz
25 questions test your knowledge of college and pro team nicknames, mascots, and logos.
Apr. 15, 2026 at 5:37pm
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Evan Massey, a former Galesburg High School girls basketball coach and regular contributor to WGIL, has released his 41st quiz testing readers' knowledge of college and professional team nicknames, mascots, and logos. The 25-question quiz covers a wide range of teams, from the Chicago Bears to the Winston-Salem Disco Turkeys, and provides a scoring system to evaluate how well participants know their sports trivia.
Why it matters
Sports fans and trivia enthusiasts alike will enjoy testing their knowledge of team branding and mascots through Massey's quiz. The quiz covers a diverse range of teams, from major professional franchises to lesser-known college and minor league squads, providing an engaging challenge for readers of all sports knowledge levels.
The details
Massey's quiz features 25 questions that ask participants to identify the team and nickname associated with various mascot images and logos. The quiz covers a wide range of teams, including the Chicago Bears, Illinois Illini, Golden State Warriors, and more. At the end of the quiz, readers can check their answers and see how their score compares to Massey's scoring system, which ranges from 'You were a mascot during your college days' for those who score 21-25 correct, to 'You need to watch at least 3 hours per day of ESPN' for those who score 0-10 correct.
- The quiz was published on April 15, 2026.
The players
Evan Massey
A former Galesburg High School girls basketball coach and a regular contributor to WGIL, where he writes basketball history features and a weekly Time Capsule column.
The takeaway
Massey's quiz provides an entertaining and challenging way for sports fans to test their knowledge of team nicknames, mascots, and logos. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a casual observer, the quiz offers an opportunity to learn more about the unique branding and identities of college and professional sports teams.
