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Brain of Sport 1980: The Grand Final

on BBC Radio 2

Derek Heyes, from Horwich, near Bolton, David Johnson from St Helens, and Arthur Palfreyman from Matlock are the three contestants from over 700 original entries, who have fought their way to the final. This week they compete for the title Brain of Sport 1980. Questionmaster Peter Jones
(Recorded at the Broome Manor Golf Club, Swindon)

1: Which County cricket team has three pears on its County emblem?
2: Willie Carson rode three classic winners in 1980. Which jockey achieved the same treble in 1976?
3: He was top scorer in Division Two in the seasons of 58, 59 and 60. Who is he?

Find out if your answers match up to the Brain of Sport 1980: 7.2 pm

Answers:
1: Worcestershire
2: Yves Saint-Martin
3: Brian Clough

Contributors

Questionmaster:
Peter Jones
Contestant:
Derek Heyes
Contestant:
David Johnson
Contestant:
Arthur Palfreyman
Referee:
Chris Rhys
Producer:
Richard Maddock

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