Sports Trivia Questions — page 28
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In NASCAR Nextel Cup Racing there is no event more exciting than the season opener the Daytona 500, held at Daytona International Speedway every February. What trophy is the winner of the Daytona 500 awarded?
- AWinston Cup
- BThe Harley J. Earl Trophy
- CNextel Cup
- DThe Daytona Florida Trophy
Answer: The Harley J. Earl Trophy - 1352.
Which of these players was nicknamed The Fridge?
- AJared Allen
- BArt Monk
- CManute Bol
- DWilliam Perry
Answer: William Perry - 1353.
Eddie Feigner, Cat Osterman, and Lisa Fernandez became well known for practicing this sport.
- AGolf
- BBilliards
- CCanopying
- DSoftball
Answer: Softball - 1354.
Where did Ben Wallace, signed by the Chicago Bulls in 2006, play college basketball?
- AVirginia Commonwealth
- BIona
- CUNC-Wilmington
- DVirginia Union
Answer: Virginia Union - 1355.
In what type of environment is the sport called parkour most often practiced?
- AIn urban areas
- BIn swimming pools
- CIn an open bare field
- DIn a gym
Answer: In urban areas - 1356.
What is the name of the professional wrestling tag team consisting of The Undertaker and Kane?
- AThe Brothers of Damage
- BThe Brothers of Death
- CThe Brothers of Destruction
- DThe Brothers of Pain
Answer: The Brothers of Destruction - 1357.
Many Spanish sport clubs are named Real. What does it mean in Spanish?
- ARoyal
- BSport
- CReal
- DSoccer
Answer: Royal - 1358.
This Joe roamed the outfield during the Oakland As heyday of the early 1970s.
- AMorgan
- BRudi
- CCarter
- DGirardi
Answer: Rudi - 1359.
What NBA team is known for their cowbells?
- ASacramento Kings
- BAtlanta Hawks
- CPortland Trail Blazers
- DSan Antonio Spurs
Answer: Sacramento Kings - 1360.
What sportswriter specializing in golf remarked: The bell that tolls for all in boxing is the cash register.?
- ADon King
- BSusan Waldman
- CBob Arum
- DBob Verdi
Answer: Bob Verdi - 1361.
What type of paint is used in most .68 calibre paintballs?
- AAcrylic paints
- BLatex
- CAnti-climb paint
- DWatercolors
Answer: Latex - 1362.
David Wells pitched a perfect game for the New York Yankees on May 17, 1998. What team was the loser?
- AMinnesota Twins
- BTexas Rangers
- CCalifornia Angels
- DBaltimore Orioles
Answer: Minnesota Twins - 1363.
Nap Lajoie was the first American League hitter to win the Triple Crown. For which team did he win it?
- AThe Philadelphia Athletics
- BThe Kansas City Athletics
- CThe St. Louis Browns
- DThe Oakland Athletics
Answer: The Philadelphia Athletics - 1364.
During which season was the number of teams in the English Premiership reduced to 20?
- A1997-98
- B1992-93
- C1993-94
- D1995-96
Answer: 1995-96 - 1365.
What is the nickname of Ryan Newman, the winner of the 50th annual Daytona 500, who also has a degree in vehicle structure engineering from Purdue University?
- AFlyin Ryan
- BJune Bug
- CRayne Man
- DRocket Man
Answer: Rocket Man - 1366.
Which of these wrestlers was a member of the professional wrestling stable the Four Horsemen only for three weeks?
- ALex Lugar
- BPaul Roma
- CSid Vicious
- DCurt Henning
Answer: Curt Henning - 1367.
Which basketball league was the first to institute a three-point shot?
- AABA
- BNCAA
- CNBA
- DABL
Answer: NCAA - 1368.
What slang term is applied to a batsmans score of 0 in cricket?
- ADuck
- BGoose
- CTurkey
- DQuail
Answer: Duck - 1369.
Which country was represented by the highest number of athletes at the Olympic Games of 2008?
- AUSA
- BRussia
- CIndia
- DChina
Answer: China - 1370.
Where did the Atlanta Braves team originate?
- AThey were always in Atlanta
- BBoston
- CSacramento
- DMilwaukee
Answer: Boston - 1371.
This player, nicknamed The Big Dipper, Goliath and Mr.100, became the 1972 NBA Finals MVP.
- AWilt Chamberlain
- BBill Walton
- CKareem Abdul-Jabbar
- DJoJo White
Answer: Wilt Chamberlain - 1372.
Dick Butkus was a great middle linebacker for which team?
- ARavens
- BSteelers
- CRedskins
- DBears
Answer: Bears - 1373.
What was the nickname of the Minnesota Vikings' defensive line in the late 1960s?
- Athe Berserks
- Bthe Purple People Eaters
- Cthe Purple Swarm
- DThey didn't have a nickname.
Answer: the Purple People Eaters - 1374.
In what sport does Fanny Chmelar compete for Germany?
- ASwimming
- BSkiing
- CGymnastics
- DShowjumping
Answer: Skiing - 1375.
This Baseball Hall of Famer is known as The Splendid Splinter.
- AJohnny Bench
- BJoe DiMaggio
- CTed Williams
- DHank Aaron
Answer: Ted Williams - 1376.
Can players change their balls during the game?
- ANo
- BYes
Answer: Yes - 1377.
This Grand Slam winner won her first out of a total of seven Ladies singles Wimbledon titles in 1988.
- AJana Novotna
- BSteffi Graf
- CChris Evert
- DMartina Navratilova
Answer: Steffi Graf - 1378.
This agent has represented Yao Ming, Tracy McGrady, T.J. Ford, Ben Wallace, Jordan Farmar and Jermaine ONeal.
- ALeigh Steinberg
- BArn Tellum
- CTom Condon
- DLeMarcus Perkins
Answer: Arn Tellum - 1379.
In what year did the Chicago Cubs win their first World Series?
- A1932
- B1908
- C1945
- D1907
Answer: 1907 - 1380.
What name was given to the tactic that Muhammad Ali used to defeat George Foreman?
- AHope and Pray
- BRope a Dope
- CRun and Hide
- DRope and Hope
Answer: Rope a Dope - 1381.
This two-time MVP player, known as The Mailman, was selected in 1996 as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History.
- ALarry Bird
- BBill Cartright
- CKarl Malone
- DBernard King
Answer: Karl Malone - 1382.
In 1990, this commissioner banned New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner from baseball for life.
- AFay T. Vincent
- BBud Selig
- CA. Bartlett Giamatti
- DBowie Kuhn
Answer: Fay T. Vincent - 1383.
Which boxers shared the boxing heavyweight crown in 1978 ?
- AAli and Norton
- BAli, Spinks and Holmes
- CNorton, Spinks, Holmes and Dokes
- DAli, Norton, Spinks, Holmes and Ali
Answer: Ali, Norton, Spinks, Holmes and Ali - 1384.
The biggest race of 2006, the Daytona 500, was won by what racer?
- ATony Stewart
- BJimmie Johnson
- CJeff Burton
- DJeff Gordon
Answer: Jimmie Johnson - 1385.
Who was the first Houston Astros player ever to win the Rookie of the Year Award?
- ABrad Ausmus
- BLance Berkman
- CJeff Bagwell
- DCraig Biggio
Answer: Jeff Bagwell - 1386.
What city hosted the Olympics in 1994, only two years after the previous games were held?
- AAlbertville
- BBarcelona
- CLillehammer
- DAtlanta
Answer: Lillehammer - 1387.
Dale Earnhardts death led to more safety features added to race cars to improve a drivers chance to escape harm. Which one was not a safety feature added as a result of his death?
- ARestrictor Plates
- BSAFFR Barrier
- CRoof and Hatch Escape
- DHead and Neck Restraints HANS
Answer: Restrictor Plates - 1388.
Has Travis Pastrana ever jumped out of a plane?
- ANo
- BYes
Answer: Yes - 1389.
The first number retired by the Montreal Canadiens on November 2, 1932 belonged to Howie Morenz. What number did he wear?
- A9
- B10
- C4
- D7
Answer: 7 - 1390.
Whitey Ford was a successful Major League Baseball player, who played in what position?
- APitcher
- BCatcher
- CShortstop
- DFirst Base
Answer: Pitcher - 1391.
Kart racing, a sport that originated in the 1950s in the United States, was created and popularised in which of these professional fields?
- AMilitary mechanicians
- BMilitary air forces
- CMilitary medics
- DInfantry
Answer: Military air forces - 1392.
How many players are allowed on the ice during an ice hockey game?
- A6
- B5
- C12
- D10
Answer: 12 - 1393.
Who scored a hat-trick when United trashed Southampton 6-1 i the 2001 premiership?
- ARyan Giggs
- BRuud Van Nistelrooy
- CPaul Scholes
- DAndy Cole
Answer: Ruud Van Nistelrooy - 1394.
What were the original team colors of the Pittsburgh Penguins?
- Agold and white
- BThey have always worn black and gold.
- Cblack and gold
- Dblue and white
Answer: blue and white - 1395.
Which of these jersey numbers has Shaquille O'Neal never worn?
- A33
- B32
- C35
- D36
Answer: 35 - 1396.
Who was the first Commissioner of Major League Baseball?
- ALt. Gen. William D. Eckert
- BA.B. Happy Chandler
- CBowie Kent Kuhn
- DKenesaw Mountain Landis
Answer: Kenesaw Mountain Landis - 1397.
When did Phil Rizzuto play for the Yankees?
- A1929-1945
- B1937-1950
- C1947-1962
- D1941-1953
Answer: 1941-1953 - 1398.
While Sammy Sosa gained most of his fame with the Cubs, which team did he debut for?
- AWhite Sox
- BOrioles
- CRangers
- DCubs
Answer: Rangers - 1399.
This person, widely regarded as the founder of the modern Olympic Games, presented his ideas of reviving the Olympics at a 1894 congress, held in Paris.
- AFather Henri Martin Didon
- BPierre de Coubertin
- CHarold Abrahams
- DGaston Doumergue
Answer: Pierre de Coubertin - 1400.
How many Cy Young Awards did Bob Gibson win?
- A4
- B2
- C3
- D1
Answer: 2
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