Sports Trivia Questions — page 20
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There is no greater honour for a professional athlete to have his number retired by the franchise for which he used to play. Prior to the 2007-2008 season, how many retired numbers were there in the Montreal Canadiens hockey team?
- A12
- B11
- C7
- D16
Answer: 11 - 952.
Whether fortunately or unfortunately, strikes and work stoppages are a fact of life in professional sports. When was the first NHL player strike?
- A1925
- B1985
- C1995
- D1955
Answer: 1925 - 953.
In the third Ashes test, Adam Gilchrist's century in the second innings became the second fastest century in any test match and the fastest in any Ashes test. How many balls did his century score off?
- A57
- B67
- C47
- D77
Answer: 57 - 954.
In 1954, this nation, widely believed to be the greatest team of all time, were stunned by West Germany in the final.
- AHungary
- BItaly
- CBrazil
- DSweden
Answer: Hungary - 955.
During the 2007/08 season, Wasps play their home matches at Adams Park. In which Buckinghamshire town is it located?
- ABletchley
- BHigh Wycombe
- CAylesbury
- DMilton Keynes
Answer: High Wycombe - 956.
Which of the following MLB teams hit the most home runs in one major league season?
- A97 Seatle Mariners
- B04 Boston Red Sox
- C76 Cincinnati Reds
- D61 New York Yankees
Answer: 97 Seatle Mariners - 957.
The first player form the University of Southern California to win the Outland Trophy (for best college lineman) became a solid left offensive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings. Who is he?
- ASam Baker
- BWinston Justice
- CShaun Cody
- DRon Yary
Answer: Ron Yary - 958.
Who was the first pitcher to earn the Triple Crown four times?
- AEd Cicotte
- BHippo Vaughan
- CGrover Cleveland Alexander
- DCy Young
Answer: Grover Cleveland Alexander - 959.
Did Travis Pastrana appear in a Disney Channel movie?
- ANo
- BYes
Answer: Yes - 960.
In which New York area does the US Open take place?
- AStaten Island
- BQueens
- CBrooklyn
- DBronx
Answer: Queens - 961.
What number did Michael Jordan wear after the return to NBA from his first retirement?
- A15
- B23
- C45
- D3
Answer: 45 - 962.
Kadima is a paddle sport in which the object is to cooperate with another person and see how many times you can hit a ball to each other without it hitting the ground. Where was this sport developed?
- AChina
- BIsrael
- CPeru
- DRussia
Answer: Israel - 963.
How many total wins did Jack Billingham have as a Reds pitcher?
- A97
- B110
- C75
- D88
Answer: 75 - 964.
What are the two years the Minnesota Twins won the World Baseball Series?
- A1987 1991
- B1986 1990
- C1988 1992
- D1980 1985
Answer: 1987 1991 - 965.
How many goals did Diego Maradona manage to score throughout his professional career, from 1976 to 1997?
- A198 goals
- B1000 goals
- C258 goals
- D564 goals
Answer: 258 goals - 966.
This chess player, originally from Armenia, was the chess champion of the world from 1985 to 2000, when he lost the title to Vladimir Kramnik. He is also known in the chess world for his numerous and titanic struggles with Anatoly Karpov.
- AAkiba Rubinstein
- BVictor Korchnoi
- CMikhail Tal
- DGarry Kasparov
Answer: Garry Kasparov - 967.
Wilt Chamberlain is a great player indeed. In a game against the Celtics he made the best rebounding effort ever. How many rebounds did he make in this famous game?
- A57
- B55
- C16
- D31
Answer: 55 - 968.
Which university did NASCAR driver Ryan Newman graduate from?
- ATexas Tech
- BNotre Dame
- CPurdue
- DIowa
Answer: Purdue - 969.
This person was one of the first great skateboarders and a video game icon.
- AJohn Walsh
- BTom Condon
- CSid Crosby
- DTony Hawk
Answer: Tony Hawk - 970.
What skateboard company switched their focus and skyrocketed to success with their clothing line in the mid eighties?
- AMad Rats
- BRector
- CVision Street Wear
- DVans
Answer: Vision Street Wear - 971.
The first world champion, Steinitz lost many games against this opening which involves the moves 1 P-K4 P-K4 2 N-KB3 N-QB3 3 B-B4 B-B4 4 P-QN4.
- AWing Gambit
- BTrompowsky Attack
- CEvans Gambit
- DBenko Gambit
Answer: Evans Gambit - 972.
Which of the following tennis players was the World number one player for the most number of consecutive weeks?
- APete Sampras (USA)
- BJimmy Connors (USA)
- CRoger Federer (Switzerland)
- DIvan Lendl (Czechoslovakia and USA)
Answer: Roger Federer (Switzerland) - 973.
On June 21, 1964, the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 6 to 0 behind a perfect game pitched by this player.
- AJim Bunning
- BDennis Bennett
- CDick Allen
- DKirk Gibson
Answer: Jim Bunning - 974.
What Arkansas Razorback coach said, The man who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely to be the one who dropped it.?
- AFrank Broyles
- BLou Holtz
- CHouston Nutt
- DTommy Nobles
Answer: Lou Holtz - 975.
Which great infielder broke the record for the most at-bats in a season in 2007?
- AJose Reyes
- BJimmy Rollins
- CPete Rose
- DMiguel Tejada
Answer: Jimmy Rollins - 976.
Who did Utah play in the Sugar Bowl the second time they broke the BCS?
- ALouisville
- BMichigan
- COregon
- DAlabama
Answer: Alabama - 977.
What year did Thurman Munson win the Rookie of the Year Award?
- A1968
- B1970
- C1972
- D1965
Answer: 1970 - 978.
This 2005 LSU recruit insisted that he was 100 percent committed to Texas, but on National Signing Day he signed with LSU.
- AJeremy Bunting
- BAntonio Robinson
- CRyan Perrilloux
- DDwayne Bowe
Answer: Ryan Perrilloux - 979.
This former Finnish ski jumper is one of the best in the history of the sport with his five Olympic medals (four Golds), nine World championships medals (five Golds) and 22 Finnish championships medals (13 Golds).
- AAdam Małysz
- BMatti Nykänen
- CJens Wessflog
- DJanne Ahonen
Answer: Matti Nykänen - 980.
In 2005 the Indianapolis Colts won their first 13 games and appeared ready to challenge the 1972 Miami Dolphins record, but then lost their next 2 games. Which 1998 team also won their first 13 games but lost their next 2?
- AGreen Bay Packers
- BDallas Cowboys
- CNew York Jets
- DDenver Broncos
Answer: Denver Broncos - 981.
In 1984, the New York Jets began playing their home games in this state.
- ANew York
- BGeorgia
- CNew Jersey
- DPennsylvania
Answer: New Jersey - 982.
In 1958, Ted Williams signed an extension with the Boston Red Sox to make him the highest paid player in Major League Baseball at the time. How much was it for?
- A$135,000
- B$527,000
- C$73,000
- D$206,000
Answer: $135,000 - 983.
When did the Pittsburgh Pirates win the World Series?
- A1961
- B1962
- C1960
- D1963
Answer: 1960 - 984.
What team did the Minnesota Vikings lose to in Super Bowl VIII?
- APittsburgh Steelers
- BDallas Cowboys
- CMiami Dolphins
- DGreen Bay Packers
Answer: Miami Dolphins - 985.
He grew up in a suburb of Pittsburgh. In 2002 he became the owner of the Dallas Mavericks.
- AJeff Urban
- BGeorge Pyne
- CMark Cuban
- DPeter Uberroth
Answer: Mark Cuban - 986.
What award did NASCAR driver Ryan Newman win in 2003?
- AMost popular driver
- BWinston cup
- CRookie of the Year
- DSPEED Channel American Driver of the Year
Answer: SPEED Channel American Driver of the Year - 987.
This second baseman was in the middle of the Tinker to _______ to Chance double play combination.
- ABill Mazeroski
- BNap Lajoie
- CFrank Grant
- DJohnny Evers
Answer: Johnny Evers - 988.
On June 22, 1938 a famous boxing match was held in Yakee Stadium. Who lost?
- AMax Baer
- BMax Schmelling
- CJoe Louis
- DJack Demosey
Answer: Max Schmelling - 989.
Which University of Alabama coach said, I make my practices real hard because if a player is a quitter, I want him to quit in practice, not in a game.?
- AMike Shula
- BBear Bryant
- CRay Perkins
- DGene Stallings
Answer: Bear Bryant - 990.
This great Ultimate Fighting champion played Gaft in the pilot episode of Blade: The Series.
- AChuck Lidell
- BRich Franklin
- CTito Sanchez
- DMatt Hughes
Answer: Chuck Lidell - 991.
Which year did Jenson Button won his first ever Formula One World Drivers' Championship?
- A2010
- B2009
- C2006
- D2007
Answer: 2009 - 992.
What is the full name of the footballer "Cristiano Ronaldo"?
- ACristiano Luis Armando Ronaldo
- BCristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro
- CCristiano Armando Diego Ronaldo
- DCristiano Ronaldo los Santos Diego
Answer: Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro - 993.
What year was the NFL Players Association formed?
- A1956
- B1964
- C1972
- D1945
Answer: 1956 - 994.
This practitioner of pocket billiards, called the Magician, is famous for winning many of the most prestigious nine-ball tournaments.
- AJuan Dela Cruz
- BDyango Bustamante
- CEfren Bata Reyes
- DAlex Pagulayan
Answer: Efren Bata Reyes - 995.
What team did Kobe Bryant get drafted by in 1996?
- ASuns
- BHornets
- CLA Lakers
- DNets
Answer: Hornets - 996.
Which of these sports is not a form of basketball?
- APenague
- BKorfball
- CNetball
- DRezball
Answer: Penague - 997.
Approximately how many people claimed to regularly practice Pilates in the United States according to a 2008 survey?
- A10,000,000
- B500,000
- C12,000
- D3,500,000
Answer: 3,500,000 - 998.
Which team won Super Bowl XXXII?
- ASeahawks
- BPackers
- CSteelers
- DBroncos
Answer: Broncos - 999.
In what season did the Montreal Canadiens win their first Stanley Cup?
- A1916-1918
- B1917-1918
- C1915-1916
- D1919-1920
Answer: 1915-1916 - 1000.
What NFL safety made this witty remark? "Most football teams are temperamental. That's 90% temper and 10% mental."
- APhil Simms
- BShannon Sharpe
- CDoug Plank
- DRon Jaworski
Answer: Doug Plank
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