Sports Trivia Questions — page 31
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Which of these men is not associated with NASCAR?
- AEric Grubman
- BBrian France
- CDale Earnhardt, Jr.
- DJack Roush
Answer: Eric Grubman - 1502.
How many saves did Brad Lidge finish the regular 2008 season with?
- A39
- B41
- C37
- D45
Answer: 41 - 1503.
This Florida State University center became a star NBA player after his pro coach sent him to play in NYCs Rucker Tournament. His unconventional behavior included sleeping on park benches. Who is this former cab driver?
- AGeorge Mikan
- BDave Cowens
- CNate Thurmond
- DSwede Holbrook
Answer: Dave Cowens - 1504.
Did Nolan Ryan ever pitched for the New York Mets?
- AYes
- BNo
Answer: Yes - 1505.
Who did Muhammad Ali fight against in his come-back match in 1970?
- AJerry Quarry
- BOscar Bonavena
- CZora Folley
- DJimmy Ellis
Answer: Jerry Quarry - 1506.
What was the first tag team title change at SummerSlam?
- AAndre The Giant And Haku Vs Legion of Doom
- BAndre The Giant and Haku Vs Demolition
- CDemolition Vs The Hart Foundation
- DHart Foundation Vs Legion of Doom
Answer: Demolition Vs The Hart Foundation - 1507.
Kajukenbo is not a computer game. What statement best suits this form of martial art?
- AIt originated on the territory of Hawaii, USA
- BIt was developed by Morihei Ueshiba.
- CIt is the art of espionage.
- DIt means Way of the Sword.
Answer: It originated on the territory of Hawaii, USA - 1508.
Hockey player Wayne Gretzky was born in what Canadian province?
- AQuebec
- BAlberta
- COntario
- DBritish Columbia
Answer: Ontario - 1509.
Joe Girardi caught a perfect game on July 18, 1999. Who was the winning pitcher?
- ADavid Cone
- BAl Leiter
- CDavid Wells
- DJimmy Keys
Answer: David Cone - 1510.
This quarterback played his college ball at Louisville and his pro ball for Philadelphia. In a game against the Bears, he scored 15 points.
- ALou Groza
- BAdam Vinatierri
- CDavid Akers
- DGeorge Blanda
Answer: David Akers - 1511.
Which of these soccer teams cannot play in the Italian Championship Serie A?
- AFiorentina
- BLazio
- CGetafe CF
- DReggina
Answer: Getafe CF - 1512.
Larry Bird wore which Boston Celtics number that was retired February 4, 1993?
- A23
- B10
- C33
- D12
Answer: 33 - 1513.
Stanley Matthews won his first Ever FA Trophy while on this team.
- ABlackburn
- BBlackpool
- CBolton
- DFulham
Answer: Blackpool - 1514.
Who was the winning pitcher in game six of the 1995 World Series, 1-0 victory over the Cleveland Indians?
- ATom Glavine
- BSteve Avery
- CGreg Maddux
- DJohn Smoltz
Answer: Tom Glavine - 1515.
Barry Bonds hit the headlines since he became a rookie for which of these teams?
- APirates
- BGiants
- CMets
- DAstros
Answer: Pirates - 1516.
When was the first Little League World Series played?
- A1939
- B1947
- C1952
- D1971
Answer: 1947 - 1517.
Why did baseball player Derek Jeter acquire the nickname Mr. November?
- AThat is his bats nickname.
- BHis uniform number is 11.
- CHe loves Thanksgiving.
- DHe hit a game-winning homer in the first World Series game ever played in November.
Answer: He hit a game-winning homer in the first World Series game ever played in November. - 1518.
Who was the first female driver at the Indianapolis 500?
- AWanda Montgomery
- BLyn St. James
- CSally Rider
- DJanet Guthrie
Answer: Janet Guthrie - 1519.
What is the length of a cricket pitch?
- A22 yards
- B1/2 furlong
- C100 feet
- D25 metres
Answer: 22 yards - 1520.
The Minnesota Twins have produced four American League MVPs--Zoilo Versalles (1965), Harmon Killebrew (1969) and Rod Carew (1977) are three of them. Name the fourth.
- AFrank Viola
- BJustin Morneau
- CKirby Puckett
- DTony Oliva
Answer: Justin Morneau - 1521.
Known as Charlie Hustle, this player played with Cincinnati, Montreal, and Philadelphia.
- ATony Perez
- BPete Rose
- CHank Aaron
- DGary Templeton
Answer: Pete Rose - 1522.
The White Horse Final took place on this date.
- A28 April 1923
- B4 May 1924
- C4 April 1924
- D28 April 1924
Answer: 28 April 1923 - 1523.
Bocce, a sport that developed into its present form in Italy, is classified as what type of sports activity?
- AWinter sport
- BTarget sport
- CStrength sport
- DCombat sport
Answer: Target sport - 1524.
This Olympic great was one of Robert F. Kennedys personal bodyguards.
- ARay Ewry
- BRafer Johnson
- CRosey Grier
- DAl Oerter
Answer: Rafer Johnson - 1525.
In 1982, Spain hosted the FIFA World Cup for the first time. How many cities in Spain hosted this world tournament?
- A14
- B8
- C10
- D12
Answer: 14 - 1526.
In the 100 m butterfly at the 2008 Olympic Games, Michael Phelps beat Milorad Čavić by this much.
- A1/100th of a second
- B1/10th of a second
- C2/10ths of a second
- D2/100ths of a second
Answer: 1/100th of a second - 1527.
What position did Shane Battier play at Duke?
- ACenter
- BPower Forward
- CSmall Forward
- DPoint Guard
Answer: Small Forward - 1528.
During his first participation in Wimbledon, McEnroe was defeated in the semi finals by this player.
- AVitas Gerulatis
- BArthur Ashe
- CBjorn Borg
- DJimmy Connors
Answer: Jimmy Connors - 1529.
The Dynamo is an MLS team based in this city.
- ACleveland
- BHouston
- CPortland
- DDallas
Answer: Houston - 1530.
When was the first ice dance competition held at the World Championships?
- A1952
- B1975
- C1896
- D1901
Answer: 1952 - 1531.
Detroit is the capital of the US automotive industry. The Detroit basketball team is named after what car parts?
- APistons
- BWheels
- CCylinders
- DBrakes
Answer: Pistons - 1532.
Which team was Shane Battier traded to in 2006?
- ABoston Celtics
- BNew Orleans Hornets
- CAtlanta Hawks
- DHouston Rockets
Answer: Houston Rockets - 1533.
What is the home stadium of the New York Mets?
- AFenway Park
- BShea Stadium
- CYankee Stadium
- DWrigley Field
Answer: Shea Stadium - 1534.
In 1990, the Toronto Blue Jays traded Tony Frenandez and Fred McGriff to San Diego for whom?
- ARoberto Alomar and Duane Ward
- BJoe Carter and Duane Ward
- CJoe Carter and Roberto Alomar
- DJoe Carter and Sandy Alomar
Answer: Joe Carter and Roberto Alomar - 1535.
Jason Williams, nicknamed White Chocolate, played college basketball at the University of Florida in 1998. What school did Williams play for before he transferred to Florida?
- AMarshall
- BCincinnati
- CWest Virginia
- DWestern Kentucky
Answer: Marshall - 1536.
Mark Bellhorn hit a home run from each side of the plate in a single inning. Who is the other switch hitter to have accomplished this feat?
- AChipper Jones
- BCarlos Baerga
- CRuben Sierra
- DJorge Posada
Answer: Carlos Baerga - 1537.
What year did the Pittsburgh Penguins win their first Stanley Cup?
- A1991
- B1990
- C1992
- D1989
Answer: 1991 - 1538.
Tracy Chapman's song "Fast Car" became an international hit when she performed it at the 70th Birthday Tribute to this famous man.
- APaul Newman
- BPaul Simon
- CNelson Mandela
- DRichard Petty, Sr.
Answer: Nelson Mandela - 1539.
Which of the following statements about the position of the catcher in baseball is true?
- AEvery team is required to have at least three catchers on their roster.
- BThere is no limit on the maximum size for a catchers mitt.
- CThe catcher almost always bats last or next to last.
- DThe catcher is the only player in professional sports who is in foul territory before each play.
Answer: The catcher is the only player in professional sports who is in foul territory before each play. - 1540.
Which of the following schools was not a charter member of the Sun Belt Conference when the conference was formed in 1976?
- AUniversity of South Florida
- BUniversity of South Alabama
- CUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham
- DJacksonville University
Answer: University of Alabama at Birmingham - 1541.
Where was the St. Louis Cardinal pitcher Chris Carpenter born?
- AExeter, New Hampshire
- BChicago, Illinois
- CSaint Louis, Missouri
- DOmaha, Nebraska
Answer: Exeter, New Hampshire - 1542.
Eight ball, a popular type of pool in United States and United Kingdom, is played with this number of balls (excluding the cue ball).
- AFifteen
- BEight
- CNine
- DSixteen
Answer: Fifteen - 1543.
Which player broke the dead lock with only 2 minutes left of extra time in the Germany v Italy 2006 World Cup semi final?
- AAlberto Gilardino
- BAlessandro Delpiero
- CLuca Toni
- DFabio Grosso
Answer: Fabio Grosso - 1544.
Guess the nickname of Henry Aaron, who played with the Braves and Brewers.
- AHit em Where They Aint Hank
- BBustem Hank
- CHammerin Hank
- DSluggen Hank
Answer: Hammerin Hank - 1545.
Frank Robinson won the Rookie of the Year Award while playing with which team?
- ACleveland Indians
- BBaltimore Orioles
- CCIncinnati Reds
- DHouson Colt 45s
Answer: CIncinnati Reds - 1546.
Former NBA player Michael Jordan won his second Olympic gold medal in what year?
- A1996
- B1992
- C1984
- D1988
Answer: 1992 - 1547.
In butterfly swimming, how must the athlete finish the race to have a valid result?
- ABy touching the pools ending wall with both hands simultaneously
- BBy touching the pools ending wall with with one hand only
- CBy stepping out of the pool
- DBy touching the pools ending wall with his/her feet
Answer: By touching the pools ending wall with both hands simultaneously - 1548.
Which statement describes best the University of Southern California?
- AIt is a private school located in Palo Alto, California.
- BIt is a state school located in Westwood, California
- CIt is a state school located in Los Angeles, California.
- DIt is a private school located in Los Angeles, California.
Answer: It is a private school located in Los Angeles, California. - 1549.
What national team won the first UEFA Nations League?
- ANetherlands
- BSwitzerland
- CEngland
- DPortugal
Answer: Portugal - 1550.
In 1957, a large crowd came to hear this man speak at Yankee Stadium.
- APope John XXIII
- BBilly Graham
- CPope John Paul II
- DL.Ron Hubbard
Answer: Billy Graham
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