Sports Trivia Questions — page 29
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- 1401.
In which of the following events are men and women allowed to compete together?
- ABreakaway Roping
- BCalf Roping
- CTeam Roping
- DSteer Roping
Answer: Team Roping - 1402.
In 1986, the North Carolina State University Football team defeated the highly ranked South Carolina team on a miracle Hail Mary pass. Which receiver caught that pass?
- ADanny Peebles
- BNasrallah Worthen
- CTorry Holt
- DHaywood Jeffries
Answer: Danny Peebles - 1403.
Where was Michael Fred Phelps born and raised?
- AWashington D.C.
- BBaltimore, Md
- CSilver Spring, Md
- DBethesda, Md
Answer: Baltimore, Md - 1404.
What former North Carolina State coach was buried in a cemetery overlooking the highway so he could see his boys off to play?
- ANorman Sloan
- BJim Valvano
- CEverett Case
- DPress Maravich
Answer: Everett Case - 1405.
What 1968 Olympic citys altitude was responsible for many track and field records being broken because of the rarefied air?
- ARome
- BHelsinki
- CDenver
- DMexico City
Answer: Mexico City - 1406.
On January 19, 2000, Jordan returned to the NBA not as a player, but as part owner and President of Basketball Operations of which team?
- AThe Washington Wizards
- BThe Chicago Bulls
- CThe Indiana Pacers
- DThe Los Angeles Clippers
Answer: The Washington Wizards - 1407.
What team did Ozzie Smith play for before joining the St. Louis Cardinals in 1982?
- ASan Diego Padres
- BOakland As
- CNew York Mets
- DLA Dodgers
Answer: San Diego Padres - 1408.
What was the name of the colourful celebration, conducted by the of the offensive players of the St. Louis Rams in the end zone, after scoring a touchdown?
- AThe Bob and Weave
- BThe Ram Wiggle
- CThe Circle Jerk
- DThe Bounce
Answer: The Bob and Weave - 1409.
This former NFL player, nicknamed Mad Stork, stood 67 and weighed 220 lbs. He began his playing career with the Baltimore Colts in 1969 – 1970.
- AGino Marchetti
- BTed Hendricks
- CLarry Little
- DEd Jones
Answer: Ted Hendricks - 1410.
Who was the first NHL goalie to get a shutout?
- ARoger Stanley
- BGeorges Vezina
- CGump Worsley
- DCharlie Broadieaux
Answer: Georges Vezina - 1411.
This college basketball coach won seven straight National Championships between 1967 and 1973. Four times his teams went 30 - 0 and, during a stretch between 1971 and 1974, his team won 88 straight games. He was known as The Wizard of Westwood.
- ALarry Brown
- BDean Smith
- CJohn Wooden
- DBobby Knight
Answer: John Wooden - 1412.
How many pitchers threw perfect games in the 20th century?
- A14
- B15
- C10
- D8
Answer: 14 - 1413.
Who was the first professional golfer to win all four professional major championships, known as a Career Grand Slam?
- AGene Sarazen
- BBobby Jones
- CJack Nicklaus
- DBen Hogan
Answer: Gene Sarazen - 1414.
What country hosted the 2000 Summer Olympics, also known as the Games of the New Millennium, and officially called the Games of the XXVII Olympiad?
- AGreece
- BAustralia
- CChina
- DUnited States
Answer: Australia - 1415.
He is the first baseball player to strike out at least 2,597 times.
- AReggie Jackson
- BBabe Ruth
- CWillie Stargell
- DHank Aaron
Answer: Reggie Jackson - 1416.
What is part of the result calculation in ski-jumping?
- ADistance and style
- BStyle only
- CDistance, but if the jumpers jumped the same distance, style is taken into account
- DDistance only
Answer: Distance and style - 1417.
This second baseman was part of the New York Yankees murderers row.
- ATony Lazzeri
- BRod Carew
- CJoe Morgan
- DJackie Robinson
Answer: Tony Lazzeri - 1418.
What type of pitcher was Bob Gibson?
- AStarting righthander
- BRighthanded reliever
- CLefthanded reliever
- DStarting lefthander
Answer: Starting righthander - 1419.
Which of these teams won three Super Bowls during the 1990s?
- APittsburgh Steelers
- BDallas Cowboys
- CSan Francisco 49ers
- DDenver Broncos
Answer: Dallas Cowboys - 1420.
Golf originated in this country.
- AIreland
- BScotland
- CEngland
- DWales
Answer: Scotland - 1421.
In what country did Joseph Pilates develop the exercise system Pilates?
- AUSA
- BGreece
- CGermany
- DSwitzerland
Answer: Germany - 1422.
What year did England host and win the World Cup?
- A1974
- B1966
- C1958
- D1962
Answer: 1966 - 1423.
Which of the following players scored 76 goals in his rookie season?
- ABrett Hull
- BJagomir Jagr
- CWayne Gretzky
- DTeemu Selänne
Answer: Teemu Selänne - 1424.
"That's a winner!" is a quote by what famous announcer of the St. Louis Cardinals?
- ASammy Sosa
- BJoe Morgan
- CJoe Buck
- DJack Buck
Answer: Jack Buck - 1425.
Who became the fastest man by setting a world record of 9.69s at the 2008 Olympics 100m run?
- AUsain Bolt (Jamaica)
- BWalter Dix (USA)
- CAsafa Powell (Jamaica)
- DRichard Thompson (Trinidad Tobago)
Answer: Usain Bolt (Jamaica) - 1426.
What Italian football player turned out to be the first-born son of football star Diego Armando Maradona?
- ADiego Sinagra
- BDiego Christiano
- CDiego Aguero
- DDiego Anjel
Answer: Diego Sinagra - 1427.
In 1941 this NCAA Mens basketball team set the record for lowest points scored in a Championship appearance.
- ANorth Texas University
- BNorth Carolina
- CYale
- DMississippi Valley St.
Answer: North Carolina - 1428.
What type of injury put an end to Marco van Basten's career in 1995?
- AHead injury
- BBack injury
- CAnkle injury
- DKnee injury
Answer: Ankle injury - 1429.
Which quarterback did not play at the University of Georgia?
- ATodd Blackledge
- BMike Bobo
- CBuck Belue
- DFran Tarkington
Answer: Todd Blackledge - 1430.
Hammerin Hank Aaron primarily played which of these positions?
- AShortstop
- BRight Field
- CPitcher
- DSecond Base
Answer: Right Field - 1431.
In 1913, this young athlete became the first American-born golfer to win the US Open.
- AFrancis Ouimet
- BGene Sarazen
- CArnold Palmer
- DHarry Vardon
Answer: Francis Ouimet - 1432.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are the oldest team in the American Conference. What year were they formed?
- A1943
- B1933
- C1923
- D1953
Answer: 1933 - 1433.
Which country took all medals in the 100m womens sprint race at the Beijing Olympic Games?
- AUSA
- BChina
- CUK
- DJamaica
Answer: Jamaica - 1434.
Tiger Woods was undoubtedly a child prodigy. At what age did he start playing golf?
- ATwo
- BSeven
- CFour
- DFive
Answer: Two - 1435.
Which year and what grand slam did John McEnroe first claim ?
- A1979, US Open
- B1979, Australian Open
- C1978, US Open
- D1980, Wimbledon
Answer: 1979, US Open - 1436.
What is a dao?
- AForm
- BMartial art
- CSword
- DStance
Answer: Sword - 1437.
Yelena Isinbayeva has often been referred to as the tsarina of pole vault, so it was not a surprise when she won the event at the Beijing Olympics. She also set a world record, by jumping this high.
- A5.05
- B5.00
- C6.00
- D6.05
Answer: 5.05 - 1438.
Which statement about Philip Rizzutos birth is true?
- AHe was born Carlo Philip Rizzuto on 25 September, 1915 in The Bronx, N.Y.
- BHe was born Philip Francis Rizzuto on 25 September, 1916 in Hillside, New Jersey.
- CHe was born Francisco Philip Rizzuto on 25 September, 1920 in Newark, New Jersey.
- DHe was born Fiero Francis Rizzuto on 25 September, 1917 in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Answer: He was born Fiero Francis Rizzuto on 25 September, 1917 in Brooklyn, N.Y. - 1439.
In racquetball a player must win by at least how many points?
- A3
- B2
- C4
- D1
Answer: 2 - 1440.
This NHL player, known as Boom Boom, was credited with popularizing the slap shot. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1972.
- ARod Gilbert
- BBobby Hull
- CBernie Geoffrion
- DFrank Mahavolich
Answer: Bernie Geoffrion - 1441.
Which of these people has been a Commissioner of the NBA for over 24 years?
- AMarques Haynes
- BPete Rozelle
- CDavid Stern
- DRick Barry
Answer: David Stern - 1442.
What university did Bob Gibson attend?
- AUniversity of Colorado
- BUniversity of Kansas
- CCreighton University
- DUniversity of Missouri
Answer: Creighton University - 1443.
The Mets won how many regular season games en route to their postseason and title?
- A107
- B108
- C109
- D106
Answer: 108 - 1444.
What is Pilates based on?
- ABody Building and Yoga
- BYoga and Aerobics
- CAerobics and Meditation
- DYoga and Gymnastics
Answer: Yoga and Aerobics - 1445.
A thirty-six year old pitcher threw a perfect game for the Montreal Expos on July 28, 1991. Who was the wining pitcher?
- AFerguson Jenkins
- BDennis Martinez
- CAl Leiter
- DKenny Rogers
Answer: Dennis Martinez - 1446.
Who was the NBA Finals MVP in 1976?
- AJoJo White
- BRick Barry
- CBill Walton
- DWes Unseld
Answer: JoJo White - 1447.
Who was the head football coach for Utah from 1990-1998?
- AJack Cutrice
- BUrban Meyer
- CRon McBride
- DRay Nagel
Answer: Ron McBride - 1448.
How many foster homes was the Undertaker put in after his parents were killed according to a WrestleMania storyline?
- A3
- B2
- C0
- D1
Answer: 0 - 1449.
In which promotion did the Honky Tonk Man begin his career?
- AWorld Wide Wrestling Federation
- BGeorgia Championship Wrestling
- CNWA (Charlotte region)
- DMid South (Memphis region)
Answer: Mid South (Memphis region) - 1450.
Chula and Pakpao are very popular in Thailand. Which statement best describes them?
- AThey are forms of gymnastics native to Thailand.
- BThey are forms of mixed martial arts taught in Thailand and derived from Chinese style kung fu.
- CThey are forms of kick boxing developed in Thailand (Siam).
- DThey are forms of kite fighting.
Answer: They are forms of kite fighting.
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