Sports Trivia Questions — page 38
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- 1851.
Which Brazilian team signed a contract with soccer legend Edson Arantes do Nascimento, Pelé, when he was just 15 years old?
- AVasco/RJ
- BSanto Andre/SP
- CSantos/SP
- DSport/PE
Answer: Santos/SP - 1852.
In the 2004 Brazilian championship season, this player broke the record for most goals in a single season.
- APele
- BEdmundo
- CRoberto Dinamite
- DWashington
Answer: Washington - 1853.
Touchdown! A Conestoga wagon pulled by two white ponies named Sooner and Boomer race around Owen Field. Who has scored a touchdown?
- AUniversity of Colorado
- BUniversity of Oklahoma
- CTexas A M
- DSanford
Answer: University of Oklahoma - 1854.
When was the first Daytona 500 held?
- A1946
- B1949
- C1955
- D1959
Answer: 1959 - 1855.
Who was the last shortstop to start for the Baltimore Orioles before Cal Ripken stepped in and played 2,632 consecutive games?
- ARazor Shines
- BFloyd Rayford
- CJose Uribe
- DBoots Day
Answer: Floyd Rayford - 1856.
Paul and Morgan Hamm made history in 2000 for which of these?
- ABeing the youngest people ever to compete in the Olympics
- BBeing the first set of twins to compete for USA in Gymnastics
- CBeing the first brothers ever to compete together in the Olympics
- DThey did not make history in 2000, as did not start competing until 2001
Answer: Being the first set of twins to compete for USA in Gymnastics - 1857.
This was the first U.S. college to win the NCAA basketball championship in both the mens and womens divisions in the same season.
- ARutgers
- BNorth Carolina
- CTennessee
- DConnecticut
Answer: Connecticut - 1858.
In 1992, after 20 years of isolation, Bobby Fischer re-emerged to play a match against this player in Yugoslavia.
- ABerlitz
- BKasparov
- CSpassky
- DKarpov
Answer: Spassky - 1859.
Football player Edison Arantes do Nascimento, known as Pele, was nicknamed after which of the following?
- AA hurricane
- BA football player
- CA cartoon character
- DA meal
Answer: A football player - 1860.
Major League players at this position were the first to hit over 37,000 home runs.
- ACenter Field
- BRight Field
- CLeft field
- DFirst base
Answer: First base - 1861.
How many countries were represented by athletes of Chinese origin at the 2008 Olympic Games table tennis competitions?
- A13
- B2
- C7
- D21
Answer: 21 - 1862.
This center went to the ABA directly out of high school. He later played 21 seasons in the NBA. He played on a team with high scorer Rick Barry and later with Barry's son, Jon. Who is this player?
- ADarryl Dawkins
- BMoses Malone
- CNate Thurmond
- DRobert Parish
Answer: Moses Malone - 1863.
Where was the Cricket World Cup inaugurated?
- AEngland
- BIreland
- CAustralia
- DWest Indies
Answer: England - 1864.
The 1986-87 NFC Championship game was at Giants Stadium in a cold, blustery evening with a mean, swirling wind. The Giants won 17-0 over which division rival?
- APhiladelphia Eagles
- BWashington Redskins
- CDallas Cowboys
- DBuffalo Bills
Answer: Washington Redskins - 1865.
This person, who coached at Michigan State from 1954-1972, said Football is not a contact sport - it is a collision sport. Dancing is a contact sport.
- AWayne Hardin
- BJerry Doak Walker
- CDuffy Daugherty
- DBo Shembechler
Answer: Duffy Daugherty - 1866.
This center fielder for the 1983 Phillies was nicknamed Secretary of Defense and wore uniform #31.
- AAlejandro Sanches
- BGreg Gross
- CGarry Maddox
- DBob Molinaro
Answer: Garry Maddox - 1867.
Which championship game was called The Greatest Game Ever Played and was the first championship game to go into overtime?
- AThe 1990 Championship Game
- BThe 1974 Championship Game
- CThe 1958 Championship Game
- DThe 1983 Championship Game
Answer: The 1958 Championship Game - 1868.
Which pay-per-view of the World Wrestling Federation was named The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia?
- AKing of the Ring
- BArmageddon
- CJudgement Day
- DNo Way Out
Answer: Judgement Day - 1869.
Looking to expand the alternatives for Bike to Work Day, Jeff Obst coined the phrase B-BOP (Bike, Bus, Or carPool) Day. In what year was this campaign initiated?
- A1991
- B1989
- C1996
- D1973
Answer: 1991 - 1870.
What two teams played in the 1989 World Series?
- AAs vs. Dodgers
- BTwins vs. Cardinals
- CAs vs. Giants
- DAs vs. Reds
Answer: As vs. Giants - 1871.
In theory, a foursome should get around all 18 holes of a golf course in how many hours?
- A7 hours
- B2 hours
- C4 hours
- D6 hours
Answer: 4 hours - 1872.
What former football player from the University of Southern California was a first round draft choice of the New York Jets but caused so much turmoil that the Jets soon traded him?
- ADwayne Jarrett
- BTerrell Owens
- CKeyshawn Johnson
- DRandy Moss
Answer: Keyshawn Johnson - 1873.
Who had the longest hitting streak until 1941?
- AWillie Keeler
- BTy Cobb
- CGeorge Sisler
- DPete Rose
Answer: Willie Keeler - 1874.
Which team won the most FA cups during the 1909-2005 period?
- ALiverpool
- BArsenal
- CTottenham Hotspur
- DManchester United
Answer: Manchester United - 1875.
Which of the following New York Rangers retired after the 2008-09 season?
- AJaromir Jagr
- BMarkus Naslund
- CWade Redden
- DBrendan Shanhan
Answer: Markus Naslund - 1876.
Georgetown Universitys mascot is a bulldog. What is its nickname?
- AWildcats
- BHoyas
- CPanthers
- DHuskies
Answer: Hoyas - 1877.
The Cardinals beat the Mets to gain entry into the 2006 World Series. What made Mookie Wilson, a former Mets star, so happy?
- APreston Wilson, his nephew and stepson, plays for the Cardinals.
- BPreston Wilson, his stepson, plays for the Cardinals.
- CMookie lives in St. Louis.
- DPreston Wilson, his nephew, plays for the Cardinals.
Answer: Preston Wilson, his nephew and stepson, plays for the Cardinals. - 1878.
He was the first player to win the Major League Triple Crown. He led both leagues in all three categories.
- ALou Gehrig
- BRogers Hornsby
- CTy Cobb
- DYogi Berra
Answer: Ty Cobb - 1879.
How did Lawrence Peter Berra get the nickname Yogi?
- AHe looked like a character in a movie.
- BIt was the name of a popular cartoon character.
- CIt is short for an affectionate Italian expression.
- DHe licked yogurt.
Answer: He looked like a character in a movie. - 1880.
A variation of which of these sports is called Killer?
- APool
- BWindsurfing
- CKickboxing
- DAerobatics
Answer: Pool - 1881.
Which of these 2004 Red Sox stars was not a first-round draft pick?
- ANomar Garciaparra
- BDavid Ortiz
- CManny Ramirez
- DJason Varitek
Answer: David Ortiz - 1882.
Which country produced football players such as Cafu, Roberto Carlos and Pelé?
- ABrazil
- BSpain
- CArgentina
- DPortugal
Answer: Brazil - 1883.
In the video, Searching for Animal Chin of successful skate team Bones Brigade, who was Animal Chin?
- AStacy Peralta
- BTony Hawk
- CThe master of skateboarding
- DLance Mountain
Answer: The master of skateboarding - 1884.
Derek Jeter was selected by the Yankees 6th overall in the 1992 draft. The first pick went to the Houston Astros, but they drafted this player instead.
- APaul Shuey
- BPhil Nevin
- CBrad Lidge
- DJohnny Damon
Answer: Phil Nevin - 1885.
From 1962-1968, this baseball team was known by the nickname, The Lovable Losers, but in 1969 a miracle happened and they won the World Series.
- AThe Mets
- BThe Pirates
- CThe Reds
- DThe Giants
Answer: The Mets - 1886.
As a freshman, Herschel Walker headed toward stardom when he ran completely over a linebacker from the University of Tennessee to score a touchdown. This linebacker picked himself up from the turf and went on to be a star defensive player with the Dallas Cowboys. Who is this defensive player?
- ACharlie Waters
- BBill Bates
- CBrian Bosworth
- DCornelius Bennett
Answer: Bill Bates - 1887.
Which player "kung-fu kicked" a Crystal Palace fan in January 1995?
- ADavid Seamen
- BAshley Cole
- CMark Hughes
- DEric Cantona
Answer: Eric Cantona - 1888.
Since the beginning of the NCAA Mens Basketball tournament until 2009, what team had the most tournament appearances without ever having gone to the Championship game?
- AMissouri
- BYale
- CTexas Tech
- DBYU
Answer: BYU - 1889.
As of 2007, which team has been the winner of the most World Series of baseball?
- ACubs
- BBulls
- CIts a Tie
- DWhite Sox
Answer: White Sox - 1890.
This Major Leaguer was the college roommate of the great wide receiver Lynn Swann.
- AAaron Boone
- BFred Lynn
- CRandy Flores
- DTom Seaver
Answer: Fred Lynn - 1891.
Which WWE star has used the ring names Vampiro Americano, Death Mask and Johnny Hawk?
- ABret Hart
- BJBL
- CHHH
- DCena
Answer: JBL - 1892.
Who won the first event in the first modern Olympics in 1896?
- AJim Thorpe
- BPierre de Coubertin
- CRafer Johnson
- DJames B. Connolly
Answer: James B. Connolly - 1893.
Who was the first NBA player to play 1192 consecutive games?
- AA.C. Green
- BCalvin Murphy
- CWalt Bellamy
- DBob Lanier
Answer: A.C. Green - 1894.
Which slugger from the Chicago Cubs had the most career Home Runs playing for his team?
- ABilly Willams
- BErnie Banks
- CRon Santo
- DSammy Sosa
Answer: Sammy Sosa - 1895.
Dale Ellis set a record for the most minutes in a game. How many minutes did he play against the Milwaukee Bucks on November 9 1989?
- A69
- B96
- C54
- D57
Answer: 69 - 1896.
Which college football team set the record for most consecutive wins, eventually losing to Notre Dame?
- AArmy
- BUSC
- COklahoma
- DNebraska
Answer: Oklahoma - 1897.
The Dodger starting infield for the 1965 season set this record.
- AIt was the first time an infield was made up of four players none of whom were born in the USA.
- BIt was the first time all four infielders stole at least 20 bases each.
- CIt was the first time a complete infield was composed of switch hitters.
- DIt was the first infield composed of players all of whom became Hall of Famers.
Answer: It was the first time a complete infield was composed of switch hitters. - 1898.
Name the soccer team which is not based in Romania?
- ACFR Cluj
- BFC Arges
- CGloria Bistrita
- DPolitehnica Chisinau
Answer: Politehnica Chisinau - 1899.
The majors for men are this many in number.
- A5
- B6
- C4
- D7
Answer: 4 - 1900.
What player quarterbacked the Missouri Tigers in the 1997 Holiday Bowl?
- AChase Daniel
- BBrad Smith
- CCorby Jones
- DBrad Perry
Answer: Corby Jones
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