Eddie Younger
basketball player
- January 7, 1923
- March 18, 1985
- 62 years
- natural causes
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|Edward Younger (January 7, 1923 – March 18, 1985) was an American professional basketball player. He played for the New York Rens. Younger attended Benjamin Franklin High School and later Long Island University. Younger would also play for the Scranton Miners in the American Basketball League and was inducted into the New York City Basketball Hall of Fame in 2008.
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1.On what date was Edward Younger born?
- A.January 7, 1925
- B.January 7, 1923Correct
- C.March 18, 1985
- D.March 18, 1923
Edward Younger was born on January 7, 1923.
Source: biography header
2.When did Edward Younger pass away?
- A.January 7, 1985
- B.January 7, 1923
- C.March 18, 1923
- D.March 18, 1985Correct
Edward Younger passed away on March 18, 1985.
Source: biography header
3.What sport did Edward Younger play professionally?
- A.Baseball
- B.Tennis
- C.Football
- D.BasketballCorrect
Edward Younger was an American professional basketball player.
Source: opening paragraph
4.Which high school did Edward Younger attend?
- A.Benjamin Franklin High SchoolCorrect
- B.Long Island High
- C.New York City High
- D.Scranton Preparatory School
Edward Younger attended Benjamin Franklin High School.
Source: education section
5.Where did Edward Younger attend university?
- A.New York University
- B.Long Island UniversityCorrect
- C.Scranton University
- D.Columbia University
Edward Younger attended Long Island University.
Source: education section
6.For which team did Edward Younger play in the American Basketball League?
- A.Long Island Stars
- B.New York Rens
- C.Scranton MinersCorrect
- D.Brooklyn Nets
Edward Younger played for the Scranton Miners in the American Basketball League.
Source: career section
7.Which organization inducted Edward Younger into its Hall of Fame in 2008?
- A.Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
- B.Long Island Athletic Hall of Fame
- C.New York City Basketball Hall of FameCorrect
- D.American Basketball League Hall of Fame
Edward Younger was inducted into the New York City Basketball Hall of Fame in 2008.
Source: career section
8.Besides the Scranton Miners, which other team did Edward Younger play for?
- A.New York Knicks
- B.New York RensCorrect
- C.Long Island Lions
- D.Brooklyn Dodgers
Edward Younger played for the New York Rens.
Source: career section
9.In which city is the Hall of Fame that inducted Edward Younger located?
- A.Long Island
- B.New York CityCorrect
- C.Scranton
- D.Philadelphia
Edward Younger was inducted into the New York City Basketball Hall of Fame.
Source: career section
10.What is Edward Younger's nationality?
- A.AmericanCorrect
- B.Canadian
- C.French
- D.British
Edward Younger was an American professional basketball player.
Source: opening paragraph
11.In what year was Edward Younger inducted into the New York City Basketball Hall of Fame?
- A.1923
- B.1985
- C.2008Correct
- D.2010
Edward Younger was inducted into the New York City Basketball Hall of Fame in 2008.
Source: career section
12.Which level of basketball league did the Scranton Miners belong to, according to the text?
- A.American Basketball LeagueCorrect
- B.Eastern Basketball League
- C.Continental Basketball Association
- D.National Basketball Association
Edward Younger played for the Scranton Miners in the American Basketball League.
Source: career section
13.Which educational institution did Edward Younger attend after high school?
- A.Scranton College
- B.New York Rens Academy
- C.Benjamin Franklin College
- D.Long Island UniversityCorrect
Edward Younger attended Benjamin Franklin High School and later Long Island University.
Source: education section
14.What was the birth name of the professional basketball player described?
- A.Benjamin Younger
- B.Edward YoungerCorrect
- C.Eddie Miners
- D.Rens Younger
The biography is about Edward Younger.
Source: opening paragraph
15.Which of these is true about the career of Edward Younger?
- A.He played only for the New York Rens
- B.He coached for the New York Rens
- C.He played for the Scranton MinersCorrect
- D.He attended the Scranton Miners university
The text confirms Edward Younger played for the Scranton Miners.
Source: career section
16.How many years passed between Edward Younger's birth and his 2008 induction?
- A.75
- B.85Correct
- C.90
- D.80
Edward Younger was born in 1923 and inducted in 2008, making the span 85 years.
Source: biography header and career section
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