Sports Trivia Questions — page 36
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- 1751.
The EHF Champions League is a major competition in this sport.
- AVolleyball
- BBasketball
- CFootball
- DHandball
Answer: Handball - 1752.
Who became the first wrestler to win a gold medal in three different Olympics?
- AChris Taylor
- BDan Gable
- CDan Saunderson
- DAleksandr Medved
Answer: Aleksandr Medved - 1753.
Which of these players have never won the Super Bowl MVP?
- AJake Scott
- BDan Marino
- CRichard Dent
- DChuck Howley
Answer: Dan Marino - 1754.
Who was the first college coach of a five-man basketball team?
- AAdolph Rupp
- BJoe Fulks
- CDuke Maas
- DAmos Alonzo Stagg
Answer: Amos Alonzo Stagg - 1755.
The AHL affiliate team of the Boston Bruins is named what?
- AHartford Bruins
- BNew Haven Bruins
- CProvidence Bruins
- DCambridge Bruins
Answer: Providence Bruins - 1756.
Which NBA player won Most Valuable Player for the 1999-2000 season?
- AShaquille O'Neal
- BAllen Iverson
- CKobe Bryant
- DPaul Pierce
Answer: Shaquille O'Neal - 1757.
The NCAA started seeding mens basketball teams in 1979 and 2008 marked the first time when all #1 seeds made it to the Final Four. Name the teams that made it.
- AKansas, North Carolina, Duke, Memphis
- BKentucky, North Carolina, UCLA, Memphis
- CKansas, North Carolina, UCLA, UNLV
- DKansas, North Carolina, UCLA, Memphis
Answer: Kansas, North Carolina, UCLA, Memphis - 1758.
Who won the first NBA slam dunk contest in 1984?
- ALarry Nance
- BMichael Jordan
- CJulius Erving
- DDominique Wilkins
Answer: Larry Nance - 1759.
Football player Diego Maradona was born on October 30, 1960 in this country.
- AArgentina
- BBrazil
- CColombia
- DPortugal
Answer: Argentina - 1760.
In 1936, the NFL instituted the first ever draft of college players. Who was the first player ever drafted into the NFL?
- AWoody Strode
- BRed Grange
- CJay Berwanger
- DGeorge Halas
Answer: Jay Berwanger - 1761.
Henry Aaron hit home run number 715 off of which Dodger pitcher?
- ADon Sutton
- BAl Downing
- CDon Drysdale
- DSandy Koufax
Answer: Al Downing - 1762.
What rank did Spain achieve on the Medal table in the Summer Olympics in 1992?
- A8th
- B10th
- C6th
- D4th
Answer: 6th - 1763.
Who was the only undefeated boxing heavyweight champ, later killed in an airplane accident?
- ALeon Spinks
- BRocky Marciano
- CFloyd Patterson
- DEzzard Charles
Answer: Rocky Marciano - 1764.
Why was The Green Monster at Fenway Park was originally built?
- ATo make getting home runs harder.
- BTo display advertisements.
- CTo provide extra seating.
- DTo prevent viewing games from outside the park.
Answer: To prevent viewing games from outside the park. - 1765.
Who was the Mets manager in 1969?
- AGil Hodges
- BCasey Stengel
- CYogi Berra
- DGeorge Steinbrenner
Answer: Gil Hodges - 1766.
Former Minnesota Viking and New York Giant quarterback Fran Tarkenton played for what SEC team?
- AGeorgia Bulldogs
- BLSU Tigers
- CFlorida Gators
- DTennessee Vols
Answer: Georgia Bulldogs - 1767.
He played 1st base for the 1983 Phillies and wore uniform #14.
- ATony Perez
- BPete Rose
- CJuan Samuel
- DJoe Lefebvre
Answer: Pete Rose - 1768.
What was the fist US title change at SummerSlam?
- AJohn Cena Vs Carlito
- BChris Benoit Vs Orlando Jordan
- CChris Benoit Vs Chris Jericho
- DJohn Cena Vs Booker T
Answer: Chris Benoit Vs Orlando Jordan - 1769.
Who did the Toronto Blue Jays pick in their first ever expansion draft?
- ABob Bailor
- BRon Fairly
- CDoug Ault
- DJerry Johnson
Answer: Bob Bailor - 1770.
In 1983, N.C. State had to win the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament to be included in the National Collegiate Athletic Association field. What three teams did they defeat to win the tournament?
- AVirginia, Duke, and Maryland
- BWake Forest, North Carolina, and Virginia
- CWake Forest, Georgia Tech, and Duke
- DDuke, South Carolina, and North Carolina
Answer: Wake Forest, North Carolina, and Virginia - 1771.
These two colleges played in the first intercollegiate nine-person baseball game.
- ACincinnati University and The University of Akron
- BRutgers University and Princeton University
- CUniversity of Pittsburgh and Youngstown State University
- DFordham University and St. Francis Xavier University.
Answer: Fordham University and St. Francis Xavier University. - 1772.
For many years NFL placekickers would line-up directly in front of where the ball was placed. This changed when soccer style placekickers entered the league. These two Hungarian-born brothers were the most significant of the early placekickers.
- AThe Gogolaks
- BThe Blandas
- CThe Grammaticas
- DThe Guys
Answer: The Gogolaks - 1773.
William G. Morgan, Flo Hyman, Dimitar Zlatanov, Bernie Holtzman, and Karch Kiraly are in a Hall of Fame in this city.
- AMexico City
- BMt. Holyoke, Massachusetts
- CMoscow
- DCharleston, South Carolina
Answer: Mt. Holyoke, Massachusetts - 1774.
What number did Carlton Fisk, who was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2000, wear when he played for the Chicago White Sox?
- A15
- B72
- C13
- D27
Answer: 72 - 1775.
Who was the first player to hit a home run in a World Series game?
- AHonus Wagner
- BJim Sebring
- CJim Bagby
- DHome Run Baker
Answer: Jim Sebring - 1776.
Who is the founder of the group that owns Gillette Stadium, the New England Revolution, Rand-Whitney Container Corp, and the New England Patriots?
- AArthur Blank
- BBarton Parelli
- CRobert Kraft
- DArn Tellem
Answer: Robert Kraft - 1777.
Pilates coordinates your movements with which of the following?
- Ayour balance
- Byour partners movements
- Cyour strength
- Dyour breathing
Answer: your breathing - 1778.
Kbach Kun Boran and Kbach Kun Dambong Veng are associated with which country?
- AVietnam
- BThailand
- CMyanmar (Burma)
- DCambodia
Answer: Cambodia - 1779.
Which of these NFL quarterbacks retired in 2009 as the record holder for most passing yards gained in a career?
- ABrett Farve
- BDan Marino
- CFran Tarkenton
- DSammy Baugh
Answer: Brett Farve - 1780.
This great kicker was a Danish soccer star as a teenager. He was a visiting high school student in Indianapolis when he kicked a field goal, just to try it. This led to a scholarship to Michigan State and a fine Pro career.
- AMorten Andersen
- BJan Stenerud
- CJay Feely
- DGary Anderson
Answer: Morten Andersen - 1781.
Before they were the Detroit Pistons, the Pistons played in this city.
- AGary, Indiana
- BLouisville, Kentucky
- CCincinnati, Ohio
- DFt. Wayne, Indiana
Answer: Ft. Wayne, Indiana - 1782.
Which of these teams won the UEFA Champions League trophy after trailing 0:3 at half-time during the final match?
- AAC Milan
- BBayern Munich
- CReal Madrid
- DLiverpool
Answer: Liverpool - 1783.
Where was the first ever US Masters Golf tournament played?
- ABethpage
- BOutside the US
- CAugusta National
- DPebble Beach
Answer: Augusta National - 1784.
Which goaltender has the nickname King Henrik?
- AHenrik Lundqvist
- BHenrik Suave
- CHenrik Nittymaki
- DHenrik Park
Answer: Henrik Lundqvist - 1785.
Several Major Leaguers have had multiple 50-plus home run seasons. Which player listed below has NOT accomplished this feat at least 3 times?
- ABabe Ruth
- BBarry Bonds
- CMark McGwire
- DAlex Rodriguez
Answer: Barry Bonds - 1786.
Who led the 2004 Red Sox regular season in number of stolen bases?
- APokey Reese
- BJason Varitek
- CMark Bellhorn
- DJohnny Damon
Answer: Johnny Damon - 1787.
In which city did a 2002 figure skating judging scandal result in the awarding of two Olympic gold medals?
- ALillehammer
- BCalgary
- CSalt Lake City
- DInnsbruck
Answer: Salt Lake City - 1788.
Which is the nickname of North Carolina and of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?
- AHoyas
- BTar Heels
- CBuckeyes
- DBruins
Answer: Tar Heels - 1789.
The production of the worlds first commercially available bicycles began in what year?
- A1493
- B1867
- C1973
- D1843
Answer: 1867 - 1790.
Who purchased the Dallas Cowboys in 1989?
- ALawrence Tisch
- BJerry Jones
- CWellington Mara
- DPeter Angelos
Answer: Jerry Jones - 1791.
What NFL football team had the second to worst record in 2007?
- ASt. Louis Rams
- BGreen Bay Packers
- CThe Tennessee Titans
- DAtlanta Falcons
Answer: St. Louis Rams - 1792.
Gilbert Arenas was drafted into the NBA by what team?
- AThe Washington Wizards
- BThe Golden State Warriors
- CThe Indianapolis Jets
- DThe Orlando Magic
Answer: The Golden State Warriors - 1793.
He was the first World Series Most Valuable Player.
- ASandy Amoros
- BJohnny Podres
- CDon Larsen
- DYogi Berra
Answer: Johnny Podres - 1794.
Which team had Manuel Francisco dos Santos, the legendary Garrincha, playing for them for 45 minutes in a game against the Fluminense/RJ in the 1960s.
- AMirassol/SP
- BPrincesa Solimoes/AM
- CBotafogo/RJ
- DFortaleza/CE
Answer: Fortaleza/CE - 1795.
The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000) is a popular Hollywood production, depicting the story of a fictional golf player who had lost his swing and found it again. Who played his role?
- ADustin Hoffman
- BWill Smith
- CBrad Pitt
- DMatt Damon
Answer: Matt Damon - 1796.
Where is the PRCA Wrangler National Finals Rodeo held ?
- AMissouri
- BTexas
- CWyoming
- DNevada
Answer: Nevada - 1797.
Which of these bascetball players scored 100 points in one college game?
- ARod Thorn
- BKareem Abdul Jabbar
- CFrank Selvey
- DWilt Chamberlain
Answer: Frank Selvey - 1798.
Baseball commissioners have been lawyers, governors, lieutenants and successful businessmen. Which one of these received a doctorate?
- AA. Bartlett Giamatti
- BA.B. Happy Chandler
- CBud Selig
- DPeter V. Ueberroth
Answer: A. Bartlett Giamatti - 1799.
Who was the starting quarterback for LSU in their 2005 bowl game?
- ACraig Davis
- BMatt Flynn
- CJeremy Bunting
- DJaMarcus Russell
Answer: Matt Flynn - 1800.
The first National Hockey League team in the USA was from this city.
- AFargo
- BBuffalo
- CDetroit
- DBoston
Answer: Boston
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