Sports Trivia Questions — page 41
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- 2001.
This underrated player recorded the very first quadruple-double in NBA history.
- AJason Kidd
- BJohn Stockton
- CMichael Jordan
- DNate Thurmond
Answer: Nate Thurmond - 2002.
Who was the first center to lead the NBA in assists for a season?
- ABill Walton
- BWilt Chamberlain
- CKareem Abdul-Jabbar
- DWillis Reed
Answer: Wilt Chamberlain - 2003.
Which country was the first to beat the US basketball Dream Team at the Olympic Games?
- AArgentina
- BPuerto Rico
- CSoviet Union
- DSpain
Answer: Puerto Rico - 2004.
Who was the British professional wrestler Shirley Crabtree better known as?
- AGiant Haystacks
- BMasambula
- CBig Daddy
- DKendo Nagasaki
Answer: Big Daddy - 2005.
This former Houston Rocket, who retired in 2002, set an NBA record for blocks in a career.
- ABill Russel
- BDavid Robinson
- CHakeem Olajuwon
- DWilt Chamberlain
Answer: Hakeem Olajuwon - 2006.
What are the colors of the Southern California Trojans football team?
- ARed and blue
- BCardinal and white
- CCardinal and gold
- DGold and white
Answer: Cardinal and gold - 2007.
How many medals did the Gymnastics US team get in the 2004 Olympic Games?
- A5
- B9
- C18
- D0
Answer: 9 - 2008.
A stimpmeter measures the speed of a ball over what surface?
- ACricket Outfield
- BPinball Table
- CGolf Putting Green
- DFootball Pitch
Answer: Golf Putting Green - 2009.
The Washington Senators of 1960 left for which one of these cities?
- AMilwaukee
- BMinneapolis
- CDetroit
- DChicago
Answer: Minneapolis - 2010.
This famous actor/singer owned the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1940s.
- ABob Hope
- BFrank Sinatra
- CDean Martin
- DBing Crosby
Answer: Bing Crosby - 2011.
In 1983 John McEnroe won Wimbledon for the 2nd time. Who was McEnroes opponent on that occasion ?
- APat Cash
- BChris Curren
- CJimmy Connors
- DChris Lewis
Answer: Chris Lewis - 2012.
When the New Jersey Devils won the Stanley Cup in 2003, where did goaltender, Martin Brodeur take the Cup?
- Ato the bathroom
- Bto a movie theatre
- Cto a car show
- Dto a diner
Answer: to a movie theatre - 2013.
In 2005, Michelle Kwan won her 9th US title, tying the record set by what other American female skater?
- AKristi Yamaguchi
- BDorothy Hamill
- CMaribel Vinson Owen
- DCarol Heiss
Answer: Maribel Vinson Owen - 2014.
This player was a feared homerun hitter during his major league playing career. He started his major league career in Milwaukee Braves and ended it in Milwaukee Brewers.
- ABarry Bonds
- BBabe Ruth
- CHank Aaron
- DWillie Mays
Answer: Hank Aaron - 2015.
Georgi Asparuhov, Magdalena Maleeva, Dan Kolov and Tanya Bogomilova are all great athletes from this nation.
- ARomania
- BSerbia
- CHungary
- DBulgaria
Answer: Bulgaria - 2016.
What talented NHL player, future Hall of Famer, held the record for longest-serving captain in 2007?
- ASteve Yzerman
- BMario Lemuiex
- CGordie Howe
- DWayne Gretzky
Answer: Steve Yzerman - 2017.
Joe Tinker (shortstop), John Evers (second baseman), and Frank Chance (first baseman) were the two from the famous double play combination for the Cubs. Who was the third baseman?
- AHarry Steinfeldt
- BRon Santo
- CHack Wilson
- DRogers Hornsby
Answer: Harry Steinfeldt - 2018.
What was the nickname of pitcher Mordecai Brown?
- AThree Finger
- BOne Finger
- CTwo Finger
- DFive Finger
Answer: Three Finger - 2019.
Which famous soccer player was born under the name Luis Nazario de Lima in a suburb of Rio de Janeiro?
- AKaka
- BRivaldo
- CRonaldo
- DRonaldhino
Answer: Ronaldo - 2020.
Who is the shortest player in the history of NBA?
- ATyronne Bogues
- BEddie Griffin
- CSpud Webb
- DLarry Bird
Answer: Tyronne Bogues - 2021.
This box-office heavyweight has portrayed numerous athlete-heroes in his movie career, but in real life his favorite competitive sport is auto racing.
- ATom Cruise
- BPaul Newman
- CRobert Redford
- DWoody Allen
Answer: Paul Newman - 2022.
Which old timer struck out a total of 4 times in 1920 while playing with the Indians?
- AJimmy Foxx
- BDon Mattingly
- CBilly Martin
- DJoe Sewell
Answer: Joe Sewell - 2023.
Who was the President of Entertainment and Sports Programming Network (ESPN) in 2008?
- APeter Ubberofft
- BPhil Knight
- CJim Collins
- DGeorge Bodenheimer
Answer: George Bodenheimer - 2024.
The last National Leaguer to win the Triple Crown in the 20th century had the nickname Ducky. What was his last name?
- AMedwick
- BHornsby
- CDuffy
- DKlein
Answer: Medwick - 2025.
What is the real name of professional wrestler Kelly Kelly?
- AKelly Blank
- BShannon Brooks
- CCarly Colon
- DBarbara Blank
Answer: Barbara Blank - 2026.
What year did the New Orleans Saints win the Super Bowl?
- A2011
- B2008
- C2010
- D2009
Answer: 2010 - 2027.
Which one of these lacrosse teams is paired with the correct city?
- AToronto - Nationals
- BWashington - Lizards
- CBoston - Outlaws
- DLong Island - Machine
Answer: Toronto - Nationals - 2028.
Frank Robinson had a long and successful playing career. Which team did Frank debut with on April 17, 1956?
- ACubs
- BOrioles
- CReds
- DCardinals
Answer: Reds - 2029.
What number did Major League Baseball player Pete Rose wear when he played for the Cincinnati Reds?
- A14
- B5
- C7
- D4
Answer: 14 - 2030.
Who was the first lady to perform a successful triple Axel in a figure skating competition?
- ATonya Harding
- BMidori Ito
- CNancy Kerrigan
- DOksana Baiul
Answer: Midori Ito - 2031.
Which of these teams has Jaromir Jagr not played for?
- ACalgary Flames
- BNew Jersey Devils
- CDallas Stars
- DNew York Islanders
Answer: New York Islanders - 2032.
How many points did the rookie Teemu Selanne get in the 1992-1993 season?
- A128
- B136
- C120
- D132
Answer: 132 - 2033.
Guess the nickname of Henry Louis Gehrig.
- AHank
- BSwish
- CThe Iron Horse
- DJoltin Joe
Answer: The Iron Horse - 2034.
What position is former professional baseball player, Mike Schmidt famous for playing?
- APitcher
- BSecond Base
- CCatcher
- DThird Base
Answer: Third Base - 2035.
WWE superstar Edge is the former brother-in-law of this wrestler.
- ABrian Kendrick
- BVal Venus
- CChristian
- DHardcore Holly
Answer: Val Venus - 2036.
Shane Battier appeared on the cover of what video game?
- ANBA Live 2007
- BNCAA March Madness 2002
- CNCAA March Madness 2001
- DNBA Live 2006
Answer: NCAA March Madness 2002 - 2037.
In what year did Tiger Woods win the US Open Championship held at Torrey Pines?
- A2008
- B2009
- C2007
- D2006
Answer: 2008 - 2038.
Which team captured the NHL title and the coveted Stanley Cup for the 1997-1998 season?
- ABuffalo Sabres
- BDetroit Red Wings
- CColorado Avalanche
- DWashington Capitals
Answer: Detroit Red Wings - 2039.
Which alpine skier is known as Herminator?
- ABode Miller (USA)
- BPirmin Zurbriggen (Switzerland)
- CAlberto Tomba (Italy)
- DHerman Maier (Austria)
Answer: Herman Maier (Austria) - 2040.
Who was the first NBA player to win MVP, All Star MVP, and Finals MVP in the same season?
- AMichael Jordan
- BMagic Johnson
- CWillis Reed
- DShaquille Oneal
Answer: Willis Reed - 2041.
Has Joe Girardi ever won the Manager of the Year Award?
- ANo
- BYes
Answer: Yes - 2042.
Three Alou brothers played for the Giants. What were their first names?
- AMatty, Moises, Edgardo
- BHullub, Bob, Goto
- CFelipe, Moises, Ozzie
- DFelipe, Matty, Jesus
Answer: Felipe, Matty, Jesus - 2043.
In what year was Ted Williams inducted into The Major league Baseball Hall of Fame?
- A1966
- B1965
- C1964
- D1967
Answer: 1965 - 2044.
This point guard played for Philadelphia in the NBA after his college career at West Texas State. Over his 15 seasons, he averaged close to 7 assists per game, a great accomplishment for such a long career. After he retired as a player, he became Philadelphias head coach. Who is he?
- AAvery Johnson
- BGeorge Karl
- CMaurice Cheeks
- DMike Donleavy
Answer: Maurice Cheeks - 2045.
Shane Battier had his number retired at Duke. What was his number?
- A23
- B31
- C1
- D5
Answer: 31 - 2046.
Who was Eddie Eagan?
- AEddie The Eagle was a British skier who won a silver medal at the 1984 Olympic Games.
- BThe first person to win gold in the Winter Olympic Games and in the Summer Olympic Games
- CThe first American to win an Olympic medal
- DThe first President of the International Olympic Committee
Answer: The first person to win gold in the Winter Olympic Games and in the Summer Olympic Games - 2047.
Edson Arantes do Nascimento is the full name of which legendary football player?
- ARonaldinho
- BZico
- CRomário
- DPelé
Answer: Pelé - 2048.
Who was the winning pitcher in game five of the 1969 World Series, clinching the Series for the Mets?
- ATom Seaver
- BJerry Koosman
- CTug McGraw
- DGary Gentry
Answer: Jerry Koosman - 2049.
Which of these female tennis players has held the longest winning streak?
- ASteffi Graf
- BMartina Navratilova
- CMargaret Court
- DChris Evert
Answer: Martina Navratilova - 2050.
How did boxer James J. Braddock get most of his money?
- AFrom Joe Louis
- BAppearance fees
- CShipping
- DBoxing
Answer: From Joe Louis
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