Sports Trivia Questions — page 45
2,501 trivia questions with answers, all ages. Multiple-choice trivia with answers, sorted by topic and level. Reveal the answers below, pick one at random, or present them full-screen.
- 2201.
This baseball commissioner played a vital role in convincing the Chicago Cubs to install lights at the Wrigley Field stadium instead of reimbursing the league for lost night games.
- APeter V. Ueberroth
- BBud Selig
- CA. Bartlett Giamatti
- DFay T. Vincent
Answer: Peter V. Ueberroth - 2202.
What does a red flag signal during athletic events that involve a jump?
- AThe result is not valid because the athlete bounced off pass the measure bar.
- BThe athlete is disqualified.
- CThe result is valid.
- DThe result is not valid because there was too strong back wind.
Answer: The result is not valid because the athlete bounced off pass the measure bar. - 2203.
How many different Figure Skating World Champions in the mens division were there from 1995 to 2005?
- A5
- B8
- C9
- D10
Answer: 5 - 2204.
Lynn Swann was a wide receiver for which N.F.L. team?
- AColts
- BSteelers
- CBengals
- DDolphins
Answer: Steelers - 2205.
Who of the following never played quarterback for Alabama Crimson Tide?
- AArchie Manning
- BBart Starr
- CKenny Stabler
- DJoe Namath
Answer: Archie Manning - 2206.
This shortstop had a great year in 1962 winning his second consecutive Gold Glove, the NL MVP Award, and hitting a homerun both rightly and lefty in one game.
- ADick Groat
- BErnie Banks
- CMaury Wills
- DAlvin Dark
Answer: Maury Wills - 2207.
The motto of the oldest established National Hockey League franchise, The Montreal Canadiens is: To you from failing hands we throw the torch. Be yours to hold it high.
- AYes
- BNo
Answer: Yes - 2208.
Who was the first male athlete to win the decathlon and pentathlon at Olympics Games?
- AMichael Johnson
- BJim Thorpe
- CRafer Johnson
- DRay Ewry
Answer: Jim Thorpe - 2209.
This quarterback won the 1996 Heisman Trophy.
- AArchie Manning
- BPeyton Manning
- CEli Manning
- DDanny Wuerffel
Answer: Danny Wuerffel - 2210.
Which of these cyclists has the most Tour De France wins?
- AEddie Merckx
- BJacques Anquetil
- CLance Armstrong
- DBernard Hinault
Answer: Lance Armstrong - 2211.
Which one of the following Sun Belt Conference Member schools is not paired up correctly with its mascot?
- ANew Orleans - Privateers
- BMiddle Tennessee State - Blue Raiders
- CWestern Kentucky - Hilltoppers
- DArkansas State - Red Wolves
Answer: Arkansas State - Red Wolves - 2212.
This Hall of Famer played for The Philadelphia Athletics from 1925 to 1935.
- ARoger Breece
- BJimmie Foxx
- CClay Jointer
- DConnie Mack
Answer: Jimmie Foxx - 2213.
This player from Alabama University was the Championship MVP in 1968.
- AMax McGee
- BPaul Horning
- CBart Starr
- DDarryl LaMonica
Answer: Bart Starr - 2214.
Babe Ruth had many nicknames such as The Babe, The Bambino, The Sultan of Swat. Can you pick out another one of his nicknames?
- AThe Colossus of Clout
- BThe Clout Master
- CThe Wizard of Clout
- DThe Strongman of Clout
Answer: The Colossus of Clout - 2215.
The putting green refers to this.
- AThe area around sand traps
- BThe area around the actual hole
- CThe area where the ball is first hit (starting position)
- DThe area around water hazards like ponds, lakes, etc.
Answer: The area around the actual hole - 2216.
This player was the 31st selected in 2001 draft by the Golden State Warriors. He and Jamison was chossen to represent the Washington Wizards at the 2005 NBA All-Star Game.
- AVlade Divac
- BGilbert Arenas
- CBen Gordon
- DCarmelo Anthony
Answer: Gilbert Arenas - 2217.
Who was the first gymnast ever to score a perfect 10.0?
- ACathy Rigby
- BNadia Comaneci
- CShannon Miller
- DMary Lou Retton
Answer: Nadia Comaneci - 2218.
This Russian grandmaster was known for his intimidating stare. He was considered extremely good at sacrificing pieces. However, poor health caused him to never play to his full potential.
- APaul Keres
- BHarry Nelson Pillsbury
- CMikhail Tal
- DSalo Flohr
Answer: Mikhail Tal - 2219.
May 15, 1981 saw a perfect game involving the Toronto Blue Jays and the Cleveland Indians. Who was the winning pitcher?
- AJohn Denny
- BLen Barker
- CDave Stieb
- DJim Clancy
Answer: Len Barker - 2220.
When was the first goal in a NHL game scored?
- ADecember 19,1924
- BDecember 19,1917
- CDecember 19 , 1936
- DDecember 19 , 1942
Answer: December 19,1917 - 2221.
What is the weight of gloves in heavyweight bouts?
- A14 ounces
- B12 ounces
- C8 ounces
- D10 ounces
Answer: 10 ounces - 2222.
In what year did baseball catchers first started using chest protectors?
- A1895
- B1915
- C1885
- D1905
Answer: 1885 - 2223.
A go kart will go faster but handle worse, if you do which of the following?
- ACrash
- BCut a whole in the front of the go kart
- CGo down on the air pressure in the tires
- DGo up on the air pressure in the tires
Answer: Go up on the air pressure in the tires - 2224.
Which year was the third Super Bowl held?
- A1970
- B1968
- C1969
- D1971
Answer: 1969 - 2225.
He was a first round draft choice of the NFL Cardinals but he chose to play Major League Baseball. He is probably most famous for his home run in the 1988 World Series. Who is this two-sport legend?
- ABo Jackson
- BGene Conley
- CKirk Gibson
- DDeion Sanders
Answer: Kirk Gibson - 2226.
This former professional wrestler introduced the Undertaker to the WWF at the 1990 Survivor Series.
- ACaptain Lou Albano
- BPaul Bearer
- CSlick
- DTed Million Dollar Man Dibiase
Answer: Ted Million Dollar Man Dibiase - 2227.
In 1972 RB Larry Csonka rushed 213 times for how many yards?
- A1,117
- B1,178
- C2,143
- D1,098
Answer: 1,117 - 2228.
Which two wrestlers helped Yokozuna retain the WWE Championship in the first ever casket match.
- AKane and Big Show
- BMatt and Jeff Hardy
- CVince and Shane McMahon
- DJeff Jarrett and Diesel
Answer: Jeff Jarrett and Diesel - 2229.
Which darts player has won the most World Championship titles?
- ARaymond van Barneveld
- BEric Bristow
- CMichael van Gerwen
- DPhil Taylor
Answer: Phil Taylor - 2230.
In the fourth test, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne snared his 700th wicket, the first bowler in Test history to do so. Who did he bowl out?
- AChris Read
- BAndrew Flintoff
- CAndrew Strauss
- DPaul Collingwod
Answer: Andrew Strauss - 2231.
Which player of the the St. Louis Cardinals set a major league record by hitting two grand slams in a single inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers?
- AKen Boyer
- BTerry Pendleton
- CMike Shannon
- DFernando Tatis
Answer: Fernando Tatis - 2232.
This man has the record achievement of over 14,000 Major League at-bats.
- ACal Ripken, Jr.
- BMinnie Minoso
- CCarl Yastrzemski
- DPete Rose
Answer: Pete Rose - 2233.
Which Formula One driver was nicknamed 'The Professor'?
- AEmerson Fittipaldi
- BNiki Lauda
- CAlain Prost
- DAyrton Senna
Answer: Alain Prost - 2234.
This chess player, famous for his Anti-Semitism and his reclusiveness, became the first American to win the official world chess championship.
- AFrank Marshall
- BBobby Fischer
- CPaul Morphy
- DWilliam Steinitz
Answer: Bobby Fischer - 2235.
What Hall of Fame coach was with the Tigers from 1958-1970?
- AAndy Reid
- BDon Faurot
- CDon Shula
- DDan Devine
Answer: Dan Devine - 2236.
Which ski jumper was badly injured in a training session in 2002, but recovered in a month to win 2 gold medals at the Salt Lake City Olympics?
- ASimon Ammann
- BMatti Hautamaeki
- CSven Hannavald
- DAdam Małysz
Answer: Simon Ammann - 2237.
What is the real first name of golf champion Tiger Woods?
- AEwan
- BEldrick
- CEdwin
- DEdward
Answer: Eldrick - 2238.
After Ted Williams retired from play, he went on to manage what major league team?
- AMinnesota Twins
- BSan Diego Padres
- CSan Fransisco Giants
- DWashington Senators
Answer: Washington Senators - 2239.
What number did Ralph Kiner, who was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1975, wear when he played for the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 40s and 50s?
- A4
- B11
- C7
- D3
Answer: 4 - 2240.
To which Notre Dame legend is the following quote attributed? "I've found that prayers work best when you have big players."
- AFrank Leahy
- BJesse Harper
- CAra Parseghian
- DKnute Rockne
Answer: Knute Rockne - 2241.
The first 20 games of the Tiger/ Jayhawk rivalry were played off campus in Kansas City or in St Joesph. The Tigers hosted the first game on campus in 1911. What is significant about this game?
- AThe game was played at Rollins field.
- BThere was a riot after the game.
- Ca 3 to 3 tie
- DIt was the first Homecoming game in the country.
Answer: It was the first Homecoming game in the country. - 2242.
This chess opening involves no pawn moves beyond the third rank.
- AThe British Defense
- BThe Hamster Defense
- CThe Hedgehog Defense
- DThe Squirrel Defense
Answer: The Hedgehog Defense - 2243.
Who is the first coach to win four Super Bowls?
- ABill Parcells
- BChuck Noll
- CDon Shula
- DBill Walsh
Answer: Chuck Noll - 2244.
What type of sport is Popinjay, also known as Popingo?
- AShooting
- BBoard sport
- CCombat sport
- DGymnastics
Answer: Shooting - 2245.
This man, born in 1963 in New york, is the inventor of the ollie, a skateboarding move.
- AAlan Gelfand
- BNatas Kapas
- CTommy Guerro
- DMike McGill
Answer: Alan Gelfand - 2246.
Which of the following is not true about Gilbert Arenas?
- AHe has a large tent in his house converted to a low oxygen level similar to that of Colorado.
- BHis middle name is not Jay.
- CHe officially owns Team Final Boss, a professional Halo 2 gaming team.
- DHe has mentored a D.C. boy who lost his family in a fire at age 10.
Answer: His middle name is not Jay. - 2247.
Which of these is considered the most common foul in timed roping rodeo events?
- AImproper equipment
- BBreaking the barrier
- CImproper roping
- DAnimal abuse
Answer: Breaking the barrier - 2248.
Lawrence Taylor played his entire career for which team?
- APackers
- BGiants
- CRaiders
- DChargers
Answer: Giants - 2249.
Did the Flying Hawaiian hit a home run in the 2008 game against the Milwaukee Brewers?
- AYes
- BNo
Answer: Yes - 2250.
This sport, whereby the player navigates the playing field on horseback, is the national game of Argentina.
- AHapkido
- BPato
- CParkour
- DKosho
Answer: Pato
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