Sports Trivia Questions — page 23
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- 1101.
In the 1970s this professional soccer team played their home games at Yankee Stadium.
- AThe Nets
- BMilan A.C.
- CThe Cosmos
- DThe Kicks
Answer: The Cosmos - 1102.
This NFL defensive back, called Night Train, began his career in 1952 and led the league in interceptions as a rookie. He was elected to the Professional Football Hall of Fame in 1974.
- ABobby Layne
- BDick Lane
- CDick Patton
- DRonnie Lott
Answer: Dick Lane - 1103.
Is professional wrestler Gregory Shane Helms known by the ring name Shane Helms?
- ANo
- BYes
Answer: No - 1104.
This great defensive back played from 1964-1977 for the Dallas Cowboys after a great career at Oregon. He was selected to the Pro Bowl 10 times.
- AChuck Healey
- BHerb Adderley
- CDeion Sanders
- DMel Renfro
Answer: Mel Renfro - 1105.
Which of these happened for the first time in 1913?
- ABaseball fans were allowed to keep foul balls.
- BThe baseball catcher wore a chest protector for the first time.
- CThe baseball catcher wore a face mask for the first time.
- DBaseball fans were allowed onto the field after the game.
Answer: Baseball fans were allowed to keep foul balls. - 1106.
During the mens 200m sprint at the Beijing Olympic Games, the second and third athletes were disqualified. What for?
- AFor running outside of their tracks
- BFor their public support of Tibet
- CFor doping
- DFor false-start
Answer: For running outside of their tracks - 1107.
In what 2005 bowl game did LSU defeat Miami?
- ARose bowl
- BCotton bowl
- CPeach bowl
- DOutback bowl
Answer: Peach bowl - 1108.
During a fight, Muhammad Ali kept asking this boxer, What is my name?.
- AFloyd Patterson
- BZora Folley
- CErnie Terrell
- DClevland Williams
Answer: Ernie Terrell - 1109.
What is the first Major League baseball franchise to lose more than 9,000 games?
- AChicago Cubs
- BBrooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers
- CCincinnati Reds
- DPhiladelphia Phillies
Answer: Philadelphia Phillies - 1110.
Which country did Kabaddi, a contact sport involving tackling, originate from?
- ACambodia
- BIndia
- CTurkey
- DAustralia
Answer: India - 1111.
Who was the wrestler that knocked Lilian Garcia off the ring apron during the 5th edition of RAW?
- ACharlie Haas
- BKane
- CShelton Benjamin
- DJohnny Nitro
Answer: Charlie Haas - 1112.
What college did Nick Buoniconti attend?
- ANotre Dame
- BPenn State
- CMichigan
- DRutgers
Answer: Notre Dame - 1113.
Danny Granger played basketball at what college?
- ANew Mexico
- BUtah State
- CColorado State
- DWyoming
Answer: New Mexico - 1114.
Which 20-year-old first baseman made his debut for the New York Mets during the 1974 season?
- AGreg Brock
- BLou Brock
- CBrock Pemberton
- DRudy Pemberton
Answer: Brock Pemberton - 1115.
Rugby player Tim Rodber, of Northampton and England, was a member of which of the British armed forces?
- ARoyal Air Force
- BThe Army
- CRoyal Navy
- DRoyal Marines
Answer: The Army - 1116.
Arguably the most famous NBA team. Michael Jordan played for this team.
- AUtah Jazz
- BSacramento Kings
- CChicago Bulls
- DMiami Heat
Answer: Chicago Bulls - 1117.
What was the first womens title change at SummerSlam?
- AFabulous Moohlah Vs Wendi Richter
- BTrish Stratus Vs Lita
- CMelina Vs Mickie James
- DAlundra Blayze Vs Bertha Faye
Answer: Alundra Blayze Vs Bertha Faye - 1118.
What is George Herman Ruths nickname?
- AMagic
- BOh Yeah
- CBabe
- DThe Splendid Splinter
Answer: Babe - 1119.
Who was the 1st European-born hockey player to be drafted first overall in the NHL entry draft?
- AUlf Dahlén
- BMats Sundin
- CJari Kurri
- DJaromir Jagr
Answer: Mats Sundin - 1120.
Which player received the first MVP award of the The Philippine Basketball Association?
- ABogs Adornado
- BJoy Dionisio
- CGil Cortez
- DTony Harris
Answer: Bogs Adornado - 1121.
What MLB player won his 7th MVP Award in 2004?
- ABarry Bonds
- BStan Musial
- CRoy Campanella
- DMike Schmidt
Answer: Barry Bonds - 1122.
Long before Kevin Harvick won both million dollar events in one season, he was know as what?
- ATrucker
- BHappy
- CMoney
- DHardwin
Answer: Happy - 1123.
What was the combined record of the 1972 Dolphins regular and post season (Super Bowl included) opponents?
- A119-101-4
- B98-123-3
- C78-143-3
- D101-122-1
Answer: 98-123-3 - 1124.
Many pitchers have been great fielders. This man is the first pitcher to be involved in 94 double plays.
- AJim Kaat
- BHarvey Haddix
- CGreg Maddux
- DBobby Shantz
Answer: Greg Maddux - 1125.
Which of the following Charger players did NOT break either the National Football League (NFL) rules or the law in 2006?
- ASteve Foley
- BAntonio Cromartie
- CTerrence Kiel
- DShawne Merriman
Answer: Antonio Cromartie - 1126.
Games 4 and 5 of the 2004 American League Championship Series were dramatic extra-inning victories for the Red Sox. How many total innings were played in those two games?
- A25
- B26
- C23
- D24
Answer: 26 - 1127.
Which SEC member is not in the SEC East Division?
- AFlorida
- BTennessee
- CAuburn
- DSouth Carolina
Answer: Auburn - 1128.
Who was the first Major Leaguer to hit a grand slam home run in a Major League All-Star game?
- AFred Lynn
- BJimmy Piersall
- CRoberto Clemente
- DJackie Robinson
Answer: Fred Lynn - 1129.
On May 17, 1998 the Yankees won a perfect game 4-0 over the Twins. Who was the wining pitcher?
- ADavid Cone
- BDavid Wells
- CAl Leiter
- DJimmy Keys
Answer: David Wells - 1130.
The Olympic Flame was introduced in 1928 and carrying it in a relay in the lead-up to each game began in 1936. Where in Greece is the flame lit at the start of the relay?
- AAthens
- BOlympus
- CRhodes
- DOlympia
Answer: Olympia - 1131.
Who was the first NFL kicker to finish the regular season with a 100% success rate on field goals and extra points?
- AJerry Rice
- BTrey Vickrey
- CSteve Young
- DGary Anderson
Answer: Gary Anderson - 1132.
Which Hungarian soccer player was known throughout his career as The Galloping Major and later with Real Madrid as "Little Cannon?
- ATrifon Ivanov
- BLukas Podolski
- CVictor Valdes
- DFerenc Puskas
Answer: Ferenc Puskas - 1133.
Which was the first U.S. college to win back-to-back NCAA basketball championships?
- AUCLA
- BDuke
- COklahoma AM
- DNorth Carolina
Answer: Oklahoma AM - 1134.
This team, with head coach Tom Osborne, won the most NCAA football championships in the 1990s.
- AFlorida State
- BNebraska
- CTennessee
- DFlorida
Answer: Nebraska - 1135.
Find the correct statement about Yankee Stadium.
- AYankee Stadium was the first three-tiered sports facility.
- BYankee Stadium was always an exclusively baseball field.
- CYankee Stadiums original name was The New York Yankee Baseball Field.
- DThe New York Yankees have always played their regular season games at Yankee Stadium.
Answer: Yankee Stadium was the first three-tiered sports facility. - 1136.
Which team did the 2006 Chargers shut out on the road on Monday night by the score of 27-0?
- ATennessee Titans
- BPittsburgh Steelers
- CKansas City Chiefs
- DOakland Raiders
Answer: Oakland Raiders - 1137.
When did Mean Joe Greenes Coke commercial first air on TV?
- AOctober 1980
- BOctober 1979
- CSeptember 1979
- DSeptember 1980
Answer: October 1979 - 1138.
What is the top European club competition in mens basketball?
- AEuroleague
- BNBA
- CChampions League
- DULEB Cup
Answer: Euroleague - 1139.
Which of these schools is NOT one of the original members of the Atlantic Coast Conference?
- ANorth Carolina
- BDuke
- CBoston
- DClemson
Answer: Boston - 1140.
Which female pole vaulter was first to clear 5m?
- AYelena Isinbayeva (Russia)
- BStacy Dragila (USA)
- CSvetlana Feofanova (Russia)
- DJennifer Stuczynski (USA)
Answer: Yelena Isinbayeva (Russia) - 1141.
This player, nicknamed Mr. Cub, spent nineteen seasons in the Windy City with the Chicago Cubs.
- ARyne Sandberg
- BSammy Sosa
- CFerguson Jenkins
- DErnie Banks
Answer: Ernie Banks - 1142.
History was made in 1988 when this man became the first skater to land a retified quadruple in competition.
- AJosef Sobavcek
- BBrian Boitano
- CScott Hamilton
- DKurt Browning
Answer: Kurt Browning - 1143.
At WM 23, what was the stipulation of the Battle of the Billionaires?
- ALoser gets humiliated big time, anywhere
- BLoser gos homeless for 2 weeks
- CLoser gets head shaved bald
- DLoser gets limo blown up
Answer: Loser gets head shaved bald - 1144.
What college basketball team did Billy King, general manager of the Philadelphia 76ers, play for?
- AGeorgetown
- BAlabama
- CDuke
- DUCLA
Answer: Duke - 1145.
Who said Driving a race car is like dancing with a chain saw.?
- AJeff Gordon
- BCale Yarborough
- CRichard Petty
- DBrian Vickers
Answer: Cale Yarborough - 1146.
Which of the following sports is not part of the triathlon?
- AHorse-Riding
- BRunning
- CCycling
- DSwimming
Answer: Horse-Riding - 1147.
Which Dodger pitcher was named the 1963 World Series most valuable player?
- ASandy Koufax
- BJerry Reuss
- CJohnny Podres
- DDon Drysdale
Answer: Sandy Koufax - 1148.
Which of these former basketball players has the most NCAA Championship wins and NBA Championship wins combined?
- ABill Russell
- BMichael Jordan
- CKareem Abdul Jabbar
- DSam Jones
Answer: Bill Russell - 1149.
Where was the first organized soccer team formed?
- AMunich, Germany
- BSheffield, England
- CMilan, Italy
- DMadrid, Spain
Answer: Sheffield, England - 1150.
In 2009, New York Rangers defenseman Michal Rozsíval switched to this number.
- A19
- B3
- C33
- D76
Answer: 33
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