Friday Night Heroes: Take the Driller Quiz

Take the Driller Quiz

1. Who was the first Driller to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated?

2. Can you name three Drillers who went on to play in the Super Bowl?

3. What movie was based on the high school football rivalry between Bakersfield and Taft High?

4. Between 1897 and 1990, how many undefeated seasons did the Drillers boast?

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Answers:


	1. Frank Gifford appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated on December 17, 1962 (above left). Gifford again graced the cover of Sports Illustrated for a cover story titled “A Gallery of Unforgettable Portraits” on July 27, 1977 (above right).


	2. From top to bottom, Jeff Siemon, Theo Bell and Louis Wright all played in the Super Bowl.


	3. “The Best of Times,” starring Kurt Russell and Robin Williams, was rumored to have been based on a BHS/Taft game in 1976. The Drillers won the game 19-8.

4. 21 undefeated seasons!