Sports Trivia Questions — page 13
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This defensive back played for San Francisco from 1961-1976. He was All-Pro four times. His brother was a great decathlon athlete and one of Robert Kennedy's bodyguards.
- AElroy O'Brien
- BDallas Thompson
- CJimmy Johnson
- DRod Woodson
Answer: Jimmy Johnson - 602.
This great golfer never won the PGA Championship, though he came close a couple of times.
- ADave Marr
- BLanny Wadkins
- CGreg Norman
- DNick Price
Answer: Greg Norman - 603.
Karate had a major influence on what other country also known for its martial art?
- AThailand
- BRussia
- CKorea
- DIndia
Answer: Korea - 604.
Who was the first Little League baseball player to become US President?
- ABill Clinton
- BLyndon B. Johnson
- CGerald Ford
- DGeorge W. Bush
Answer: George W. Bush - 605.
Which of these Hall of Famers played first base for the Detroit Tigers?
- AHank Greenberg
- BAl Kaline
- CDenny McLain
- DAlan Trammel
Answer: Hank Greenberg - 606.
Who had the most touchdown passes in a season before Payton Manning set a new record?
- AMichael Vick
- BDauntee Coulpper
- CSteve Macnair
- DDan Marino
Answer: Dan Marino - 607.
Three of these MLB players have hit at least 400 home runs in one single decade. Who does not belong to the group?
- AMark McGwire
- BBabe Ruth
- CJimmie Fox
- DTed Williams
Answer: Ted Williams - 608.
What NFL football team has a lightening bolt logo?
- ASt. Louis Rams
- BAtlanta Falcons
- CSan Diego Chargers
- DNew York Giants
Answer: San Diego Chargers - 609.
In what year did Marcus Allen from the Southern California Trojans win the Heisman award?
- A1981
- B1978
- C1988
- D1971
Answer: 1981 - 610.
Which of these former MLB players has the most career RBIs?
- AHank Aaron
- BBabe Ruth
- CBrad Wilkerson
- DLou Gehrig
Answer: Hank Aaron - 611.
Is it true that in racquetball, the kill shot is a legal shot that is hit low on the front wall and bounces twice before it reaches the service line?
- ANo
- BYes
Answer: Yes - 612.
This Venezuelan was a great fielding shortstop for the White Sox. On White Sox he teamed with Nellie Fox to form a great fielding duo. Who was this famous #11?
- AChico Carrasquel
- BLuis Aparicio
- CChico Fernandez
- DFelix Lopez
Answer: Luis Aparicio - 613.
Which of these former gymnasts won the most medals in the Olympics?
- AShannon Miller (USA)
- BLarissa Latynina (Russia)
- COlga Korbut (Soviet Union)
- DNadia Comaneci (Romania)
Answer: Larissa Latynina (Russia) - 614.
Despite losing the 1950 World series in four straight games, this baseball team was nicknamed The Whiz Kids.
- ACubs
- BPhillies
- CDodgers
- DBraves
Answer: Phillies - 615.
This player was the first catcher in the history of professional baseball to play close to the batter.
- ACharles Zimmer
- BWillard Hershberger
- CNat Hicks
- DLarry McLean
Answer: Charles Zimmer - 616.
Before he won the world welterweight boxing championship, and long before he had any acting experience, Brooklyns Mark Breland was tapped to debut in this military-school drama.
- AThe Lords of Flatbush
- BTaps
- CLords of Dogtown
- DThe Lords of Discipline
Answer: The Lords of Discipline - 617.
Which of these nicknames was given to Pete Rose?
- APistol Pete
- BCharlie Hustle
- CRamblin Rose
- DThorny
Answer: Charlie Hustle - 618.
What is the capacity of the Twickenham Stadium?
- A67,000
- B75,000
- C82,000
- D97,000
Answer: 82,000 - 619.
Is Dale Earnhardt Jr. an only child?
- ANo
- BYes
Answer: No - 620.
How many horses are allowed to run in the Kentucky Derby?
- A18
- BUnlimited number
- C15
- D20
Answer: 20 - 621.
What is the first European football team for which Diego Maradona played professionally?
- AReal Madrid
- BBarcelona
- CNapoli
- DSevilla
Answer: Barcelona - 622.
United is an American professional soccer club located in this city.
- ADallas
- BChicago
- CWashington DC
- DBoston
Answer: Washington DC - 623.
What is the nickname of Northampton town's rugby union club?
- AWasps
- BHarlequins
- CSaints
- DSaracens
Answer: Saints - 624.
Where did The Detroit Red Wings play their home games during the Original Six NHL era?
- AThe Palace
- BThe Olympia
- CThe Gardens
- DThe Silver Dome
Answer: The Olympia - 625.
Which of these is a Hungarian soccer club?
- AFC Sopron
- BSCR Altach
- CFC Ashdod
- DFC Haka
Answer: FC Sopron - 626.
Patty Berg was quite a fine golfer. She won the first US Womans Open in 1946. What significant accomplishment did she make in 1959?
- AShe won the event and the tennis Grand Slam.
- BShe won the event left-handed.
- CShe wore a very revealing outfit.
- DShe scored a hole-in-one.
Answer: She scored a hole-in-one. - 627.
Which team won Super Bowl III in 1969?
- ABrowns
- BJets
- CColts
- DPackers
Answer: Jets - 628.
George Herman Ruth, better known as the Babe, usually played this position.
- ACenter Field
- BCatcher
- CRight Field
- DLeft Field
Answer: Right Field - 629.
What number did American football quarterback Joe Montana wear when he played for the college team Notre Dame?
- A12
- B18
- C16
- D3
Answer: 3 - 630.
What is The Undertakers streak at WrestleMania (prior to WrestleMania 24)?
- A15-0
- B16-1
- C16-0
- D15-1
Answer: 15-0 - 631.
During which season did Arsenal become Englands Champion for the first time?
- A1930-31
- B1942-43
- C1970-71
- D1932-33
Answer: 1930-31 - 632.
Which American university has chosen the spider as its official mascot?
- ABoston College
- BUniversity of Rhode Island
- CUniversity of Richmond
- DValipariaso
Answer: University of Richmond - 633.
This former Harford Whaler and Carolina Hurricane had his number retired on January 28, 2006. Who is he?
- AMario Lemieux
- BSteve Yzerman
- CRon Francis
- DChris Pronger
Answer: Ron Francis - 634.
Before becoming head coach of the University of Alabama football team, Paul Bear Bryant was head coach of three other university teams. Name the team which he did not coach.
- AKentucky
- BTexas Tech
- CTexas AM
- DMaryland
Answer: Texas Tech - 635.
This man was the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1969 through 1991.
- AChuck Knoll
- BChuck Noll
- CChuck Nocks
- DChuck Knoks
Answer: Chuck Noll - 636.
Where was Yogi Berra born?
- AMontclair, New Jersey
- BSt. Louis, Missouri
- CBrooklyn, New York
- DMilan, Italy
Answer: St. Louis, Missouri - 637.
Prior to becoming a pro wrestler this man played for various professional European basketball teams. When his career ended due to injury he enlisted in the 202nd Military Police Company in Germany and served in a NATO facility for two years.
- AKevin Nash
- BBarry Windham
- CDavey Boy Smith
- DWilliam Regal
Answer: Kevin Nash - 638.
These were the first two first basemen to win the Triple Crown.
- ALou Gehrig and Ty Cobb
- BLou Gehrig and Carl Yastremski
- CJimmy Foxx and Lou Gehrig
- DJimmy Foxx and Ty Cobb
Answer: Jimmy Foxx and Lou Gehrig - 639.
Why does a diving mask cover the nose?
- ATo prevent mask squeeze
- BTo increase your visibility
- CTo allow you to breathe through your nose
- DTo keep water from going up your nose
Answer: To prevent mask squeeze - 640.
After USC lost 51-0 to Notre Dame, his postgame message to his team was: All those who need showers, take them.
- AJohn McKay
- BPete Carroll
- CJohn Wooden
- DHoward Jones
Answer: John McKay - 641.
What trophie did Chelsea win in 2000?
- AUEFA Cup
- BPremiership Cup
- CLeague Cup
- DFA Cup
Answer: FA Cup - 642.
In the 1958 season, the Brooklyn Dodgers moved to what city?
- ATampa
- BNashville
- CChicago
- DLos Angeles
Answer: Los Angeles - 643.
The Detroit Tigers won the World Series in which of the following years?
- A1971
- B1984
- C1983
- D1972
Answer: 1984 - 644.
The racquetball term avoidable hinder refers to which of the following?
- AIllegal placement of a foot before or during the serve
- BInterference, not necessarily intentional
- CIntimidating the opponent by playing too close
- DServe that hits the ceiling
Answer: Interference, not necessarily intentional - 645.
Margo Dydek broke the record for the tallest player to ever play in the WNBA. How tall is she?
- A69 (2.05 m)
- B72 (2.18 m)
- C74 (2.23 m)
- D67 (2.00 m)
Answer: 72 (2.18 m) - 646.
How many times did Bob Gibson win a Golden Glove Award?
- A7
- B8
- C9
- D6
Answer: 9 - 647.
Who won the 1984 World Series MVP award ?
- AWillie Hernandez
- BAlan Trammell
- CKirk Gibson
- DHoward Johnson
Answer: Alan Trammell - 648.
This place kicker, who would later play for the NFL Chicago Bears, kicked a 60 yard game-winning field goal against the Clemson Tigers in 1984.
- ARex Robinson
- BVan Tiffen
- CAl Del Greco
- DKevin Butler
Answer: Kevin Butler - 649.
London football clubs usually bear the name of the district their stadium is located in. Which of these teams is not based in London?
- AFulham
- BChelsea
- CTottenham
- DAston Villa
Answer: Aston Villa - 650.
In 1968, Catfish Hunter pitched a perfect game for the Oakland Athletics, beating the Minnesota Twins 4 to 0. What is Catfishs real name?
- ACatfish Hunter is his real name
- BJames Augustus Hunter
- CJohn Henry Hunter
- DJulian Catfish Hunter
Answer: James Augustus Hunter
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