By Tim “Shoe” Sullivan

So you say you know your way around Stevens Point and the surrounding areas, eh? Well, let’s find out. Join us now in our quiz about “Point”.

Some of the questions go back to the thrilling days of yesteryear and one or two are actually current. So put your feet up, have a brew (if you’re old enough) and get your thinking caps on, cuz here we go!

1. What was located where Swetz’s Roadside Convenience is now?

A. Tess’ Twist
B. McDill Wrecking
C. Tank ‘N Tummy
D. Faber College
E. Hal’s Red Owl

2. What local business was well-known for bringing in Milwaukee Brewers like BJ Surhoff and Green Bay Packers like Paul Hornung and Chris Jacke to sign autographs?

A. Cactus Cantina.
B. Roska Pharmacy
C. Dave Koch Sports
D. Big Moon Saloon
E. Tempo

3. What was the name of the small bar/restaurant on the corner of the square across from Buffy’s Lampoon?

A. Mama Joe’s
B. Jimmy B’s
C. Pal Restaurant
D. Joe Mama’s
E. Mint Bar

4. What was the name of the major league superstar from Plover in the late 1800’s?

A. Joe Jackson
B. Walt Wilmot
C. Barney Fife
D. Walt Whitman
E. Rufus Worden

5. What was the name of the bicycle shop on the Southside that sold Schwinn’s in the 60’s?

A. Hetzer’s
B. Herman’s
C. The Bike Shop
D. Emmitt’s Fix-It
E. Treasure Island

6. Two bars were located in the basement of the American Legion. What were their names?

A. Dugout and Bullpen
B. Kelsey’s and Bunker’s
C. Foxhole and Underground
D. Lone Ranger’s and Tonto’s
E. Mama Mia’s and Dancing Queen

7. What NFL team did the Green Bay Packers scrimmage at Goerke Park in 1991?

A. Kansas City Chiefs
B. Chicago Bears
C. Minnesota Vikings
D. Atlanta Falcons
E. New Orleans Saints

8. What is on the corner of Brawley Street and Water Street?

A. Sandbox
B. Stop & go lights
C. fire hydrant
D. Mailbox
E. Pay phone

9. What was the name of Trey Foerster’s Plover newspaper in the 1990s?

A. Plover Gazette
B. Plover Union
C. Plover Times
D. Plover Profile
E. Plover Journal

10. What landmark in Stevens Point is supposed to be haunted?

A. Black Bridge
B. Clark Street Bridge
C. Bridge over River Kwai
D. Kickapoo Trestle
E. Michigan Avenue Underpass

SPOILER ALERT: Answers Below

If you answered five or more correctly, give yourself a pat on the back cuz you obviously know some of the history of Stevens Point!

THE ANSWERS:

1. C- Swetz’s used to be Tank ‘N Tummy.
2. C- Dave Koch Sports (in the mall) used to bring in several pro athletes to their card shows to sign autographs. Tim Harris, Paul Hornung, Chris Jacke, Tony Canadeo, Gary Varsho, Jerry Augustine, BJ Surhoff, etc.
3. D- Joe Mama’s.
4. B- Plover’s Walt Wilmot played for the Washington Nationals (1888-89); Chicago Colts (1890-95); and New York Giants (1897-98). He led the National League in triples in 1889 with 19. In 1890, Wilmot led the National League in home runs with 13. On August 22, 1891, Wilmot became the first player in major league history to be walked six times in one game. He’s buried in Plover.
5. A- Hetzer’s.
6. C- The bars in the Legion’s basement were the Foxhole and Underground.
7. E- The Packers scrimmaged the Saints at Goerke Field.
8. C- fire hydrant.
9. D- Trey’s really nifty newspaper was the “Plover Profile”.
10. A- The “Black Bridge” is supposed to be haunted.

Thank you for taking the quiz.