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Get out! All of these sports stories have errors in them? They sure do! Can you spot the errors in these sports stories? Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by triviaking162. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
triviaking162

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
356,661

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1962, an epic day happened in sports as Wilt Chamberlain scored a whopping 100 points in the Golden State Warriors' 169-147 win over the New York Knicks in Hershey, Pennsylvania. This was another great accomplishment in "The Big Dipper's" career as he beat his own record for points in a game set one year earlier in 1961.

Where is the mistake in this story? Hint

The Warriors played against the Celtics

Wilt played for the Philadelphia Warriors

The game was in New York, New York

Wilt never scored 100 points in a game

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Question 2 of 10

2. Thousands of fans cheered crazily as Bobby Thomson hit a walk-off home run off Ralph Branca to win the pennant for the New York Giants as they beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 7-6. The home run was Thomson's 32nd of the season, which capped off a 4-run Giants rally in the 9th inning, shocking the Dodgers to win the National League pennant.

Where is the mistake in this story? Hint

The Giants were facing the Yankees

The Giants scored 3 runs in the 9th inning

The Giants won the game 5-4

The home run was Thomson's 42nd of the season

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Yankees took Game 1 of the 1996 American League Championship Series, beating the Orioles 5-4 in 11 innings. But it wasn't without any controversy. In the 8th inning, with the Yankees trailing 4-3, Derek Jeter hit a long fly ball to right field. However, just as right fielder Bobby Bonilla was going to make an effort to catch the ball, Jeffrey Maier, a fan in the stands, appeared to have reached over the stands to take the ball away from Bonilla. However, umpire Rich Garcia ruled it a home run for Jeter, allowing the Yankees to tie the game and later win it in the 11th inning.

Where is the mistake in this story? Hint

Bernie Williams was the hitter

It was Game 2 of the American League Championship Series

The Yankees won in 10 innings

Tony Tarasco was the Orioles' right fielder

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 2007, the New York Giants shocked the Patriots defeating them 17-14 in Super Bowl XLI. The Giants victory stopped the Patriots perfect season, preventing them from being the first team in NFL history to go 19-0 in one season. The game will most likely be remembered for the unbelievable play in the 4th quarter. Eli Manning seemed all but sacked by the Patriots defensive line, but he was somehow able to escape and heave the ball down the field where David Tyree pinned the ball against his helmet and came down with the amazing catch. The catch kept the Giants' drive alive, and it led to the Giants' game-winning touchdown from Manning to Plaxico Burress in the final minute of the 4th quarter.

Where's the error in this story?
Hint

It was Super Bowl XLII

The Giants won the game 21-17

Amani Toomer pinned the ball against his helmet

The Giants were facing the Ravens

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Question 5 of 10

5. Hockey history was made on March 20th, 1994 as Wayne Gretzky (The Great One) reached another amazing hockey milestone. In a game against the San Jose Sharks, Wayne got his 700th career goal, cementing his name among hockey's best players. Wayne would finish the year with 38 goals and retire with an NHL record 894 goals over his amazing 21 year career.

Where is the error in this story? Hint

Wayne was playing against the Penguins

The goal was Wayne's 800th

The goal was Wayne's 600th

Wayne played in the NHL for 17 years

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1990, NBA history was made as Scott Skiles had a record 33 assists in the Magic's whopping 155-116 victory over the Denver Nuggets. Scott's 33 assists shattered the previous NBA record set by Kevin Porter, when he had 29 assists in 1978. Scott also had a great game scoring-wise, as he also scored 22 points in the game.

Where is the error in this story? Hint

Skiles was on the Milwaukee Bucks

Skiles had 30 assists

Skiles set the record in 1985

Skiles beat Bob Cousy's assists record

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Question 7 of 10

7. Baltimore fans were heartbroken when Justin Tucker missed a 32-yard field goal, securing the Patriots victory in the 2012 AFC Championship Game. The field goal would have tied the score at 23-23, which would've kept the Ravens in the game. This heartbreaking loss allowed the Patriots to advance to Super Bowl XLVI and left Ravens fans wondering "What if?" until the start of the next season.

Where is the mistake in this story? Hint

The Ravens played the Steelers

The field goal kicked was a 48-yarder

The field goal would've made the score 34-34

Billy Cundiff was the kicker

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Question 8 of 10

8. Game 6 of the 2011 World Series was one of the best in recent memory. With the Rangers one strike away from winning the championship, David Freese hit a triple just out of the reach of right fielder Josh Hamilton, allowing the Cardinals to tie the score at 7 in the bottom of the 9th. Freese's heroics didn't stop there, as in the 11th inning, Freese hit a walk-off home run, forcing a Game 7 in dramatic fashion. The Cardinals would then win Game 7, winning their 11th World Series title.

Where is the error in this story? Hint

It was the Cardinals' 8th championship

Freese hit the walk-off home run in the 13th inning

Lance Berkman hit the home run

The right fielder was Nelson Cruz

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Question 9 of 10

9. Mets fans were in a state of euphoria when their team miraculously won Game 6 of the 1986 World Series in 10 innings. After Red Sox pitcher Calvin Schiraldi threw a wild pitch allowing the tying run to score, Mookie Wilson hit a slow roller down the first base line that went through Boston first baseman Bill Buckner's legs, allowing Ray Knight to score the winning run in dramatic fashion. This Mets victory led to a Game 7, which the Mets won, allowing them to win their second World Series Championship.

Where is the error in this story? Hint

Kevin Mitchell scored the winning run

Bob Stanley was the Red Sox pitcher

Darryl Strawberry was the hitter

This occurred in the 1987 World Series

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Chicago Blackhawks won their 4th Stanley Cup Championship in 2010 by defeating the Philadelphia Flyers in six games. Game 6 was arguably the best game of the series. With the Flyers on the brink of elimination, they scored a goal in the 3rd period to tie the game at 3. The game then went into overtime, where Brian Campbell scored the series-winning goal for the Blackhawks, allowing them to take the 2010 Stanley Cup.

Where is the mistake in this story? Hint

The series was in 2004 (not 2010)

It was the Blackhawks' 3rd Stanley Cup Championship

Patrick Kane scored the winning goal for the Blackhawks

The Blackhawks were playing against the Rangers

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Answer: Wilt played for the Philadelphia Warriors

In 1962, the Warriors were located in Philadelphia, not in California. Only about 4,000 people witnessed Wilt's amazing accomplishment. Wilt had an amazing NBA career. Over his career, Wilt averaged statistics that would be unheard of in today's NBA. In 1961, Wilt averaged a whopping 50.4 points per game and 25.7 rebounds per game!

Answer: The Giants won the game 5-4

Thomson's famous home run is now called "The Shot Heard Round the World". The game is also famous for its broadcast, when Giants play-by-play announcer Russ Hodges famously shouted "THE GIANTS WIN THE PENNANT!" multiple times after Thomson's home run.

The home run allowed the Giants to move on to the 1951 World Series to face the New York Yankees. The Yankees would end up winning the series in 6 games, which at the time was their third straight World Series title.

Answer: Tony Tarasco was the Orioles' right fielder

Bobby Bonilla started in right field for the Orioles, but was replaced by Tarasco late in the game. The Yankees would later win Game 1 on a Bernie Williams walk-off home run. In the end, the Yankees ended up taking the 1996 ALCS in 5 games. The Yankees would later end up winning the World Series, defeating the Atlanta Braves in 6 games.

Answer: It was Super Bowl XLII

Super Bowl XLI featured the Chicago Bears and the Indianapolis Colts. Super Bowl XLII is seen by many as one of the greatest upsets in sports history, as the wild-card Giants defeated the then-undefeated Patriots. At the time, it was the Giants' third Super Bowl victory. The MVP of Super Bowl XLII was Eli Manning.

Answer: The goal was Wayne's 800th

Wayne scored his 700th goal three years earlier in 1991. By the end of his career, Wayne set many NHL records and is seen by many as the greatest hockey player of all time. Wayne retired with an NHL record 1,963 career assists. In the 1981-82 season, Wayne scored a whopping 92 goals, a record that still stands today.

Answer: Skiles had 30 assists

Scott is one of only 11 players to ever have 25 or more assists in a game. Scott went to Michigan State University and was selected in the first round of the 1986 NBA Draft. Scott played for five teams in his 10-year NBA career. After his playing career, Scott went into coaching. From 1999 to 2013, he coached the Suns, Bulls, and Bucks. Scott won the Most Improved Player Award in 1991.

Answer: Billy Cundiff was the kicker

Justin Tucker wasn't a member of the Ravens during the 2011-12 season. He became the Ravens kicker during the 2012-2013 season. The Ravens' loss was more heartbreaking because they had a shot to win the game before Cundiff missed the field goal. With under a minute left, Ravens receiver Lee Evans dropped what could've been a game-winning touchdown pass. Lee's drop forced the Ravens to settle for a field goal (which Cundiff missed). Following the game, the Patriots would lose to the Giants 21-17 in Super Bowl XLVI.

Answer: The right fielder was Nelson Cruz

Josh Hamilton started in left field for the Rangers in Game 6. The Rangers were one out away from winning the World Series many times in Game 6 only to have to the Cardinals foil their plans. After Freese tied the game in the 9th, Josh Hamilton hit a home run to give the Rangers the lead.

But the Cardinals would not stop fighting. They tied the game in the 10th and won the game in the 11th on Freese's home run. After the series, Freese deservedly won the World Series MVP award.

Answer: Bob Stanley was the Red Sox pitcher

Calvin Schiraldi was the pitcher who pitched before Bob Stanley. After the Red Sox lost the series to the Mets, Bill Buckner was made a scapegoat by Red Sox fans for his Game 6 error. Buckner's error continued the Red Sox's infamous "Curse of the Bambino", which wasn't broken until the Red Sox won the World Series in 2004.

Answer: Patrick Kane scored the winning goal for the Blackhawks

Campbell got an assist on Kane's goal, but didn't actually score the goal. Kane was the first player to score a Stanley Cup-winning goal in overtime since Jason Arnott scored the series-winning goal for the New Jersey Devils in 2000. The 2010 Stanley Cup championship was the Blackhawks' first championship since the 1960-61 season (when they defeated the Detroit Red Wings).

Source: Author triviaking162

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