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2016 In USA Sports Trivia Quiz

This quiz highlights some of the most memorable moments in North American sports 2016.

A multiple-choice quiz by Jbreed44. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Jbreed44

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
385,427

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
246

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Question 1 of 10

1. In Super Bowl 50, which of the following feats did Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning NOT accomplish? Hint

He became the first quarterback to win the Super Bowl for 2 different teams

He became the oldest quarterback to win a Super Bowl

He became the first player to win the Super Bowl in his last career game

The win gave him 200 combined career wins between the regular season and postseason

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Chicago Cubs lifted the infamous "Billy Goat Curse" by playing in the World Series after a 71-year drought. The Cleveland Indians also made it to the World Series with a curse of their own surrounding them. What was the curse known as? Hint

The Curse of Harvey Kuenn

The Tribal Curse

The Curse of Tommy John

The Curse Of Rocky Colavito

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who did outfielder Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels Of Anaheim join in 2016, as the to become the second player to finish top 2 in the Most Valuable Player award voting in 5 straight years? Hint

Mike Schmidt

Albert Pujols

Barry Bonds

Derek Jeter

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Cleveland Cavaliers became the first team in NBA history to do what in the NBA Finals? Hint

The first team to win each of its games by more than 10 points

The first team to come back from a 3-1 series deficit to win the NBA Finals

The first team to win all of its games on the road

The first team to win all four of its games after trailing at halftime

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Question 5 of 10

5. During a locker room interview, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers made a rather bold statement in regards to his and the team's struggles and the possibility of not making the playoffs. What was this statement? Hint

"Don't count us out just yet"

"Relax"

"I think we can run the table"

"It's not over until it's over"

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these was NOT one of the milestones reached by a player in the 2016 MLB season?

Hint

Ichiro Suzuki reached 4000 hits in his MLB career

John Lackey became the 16th pitcher to beat all 30 Major League baseball teams

Jonathan Papelbon recorded his 350th career save

Kris Bryant became the first player in the modern era to hit 3 home runs and 2 doubles in one game

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who made the game-winning shot at the buzzer for the Villanova Wildcats to earn them the 2016 NCAA Men's Basketball Championshship? Hint

Tim Delaney

Phil Booth

Daniel Ochefu

Kris Jenkins

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which record did Dallas Cowboys rookie quarterback Dak Prescott break in 2016? Hint

Highest passer rating ever for a rookie quarterback

Most rushing touchdowns by a rookie quarterback

Most single season wins by a rookie quarterback

Team record for passing yards in a season

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Question 9 of 10

9. After the tragic death of Miami Marlins pitcher Jos� Fernandez, the scheduled game between the Marlins and the New York Mets was postponed and played the following day. How did the Marlins players pay tribute to their fallen teammate during the game? Hint

They wore armbands bearing his initials

At the beginning of each inning they would gather around the mound mometarily before taking their positions on the field

They wore shoes bearing the colors of the Cuban national flag

They wore his number 16 on their jerseys

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the "Sports Illustrated" Sportsperson Of The Year? Hint

Michael Phelps

Serena Williams

Mike Trout

LeBron James

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In Super Bowl 50, which of the following feats did Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning NOT accomplish?

Answer: He became the first player to win the Super Bowl in his last career game

February 2016 saw Peyton Manning's second Super Bowl win. Manning announced his retirement a month later.

Answer: The Curse Of Rocky Colavito

"The Curse of Rocky Colavito" had supposedly prevented the Cleveland Indians from winning a World Series since Colavito allegedly placed the curse on the Cleveland Indians after they traded him to the Detroit Tigers for Harvey Kuenn.
The Cubbies won the World Series 4-3. Their previous appearance in a World Series was 1945 (and their previous win was in 1908).

Answer: Barry Bonds

Mike Trout won his second MVP award in 2016.
Barry Bonds was MVP and in 2000 was 2nd behind Jeff Kent and then won four straight 2001-02-03-04.

4. The Cleveland Cavaliers became the first team in NBA history to do what in the NBA Finals?

Answer: The first team to come back from a 3-1 series deficit to win the NBA Finals

The Cleveland Cavaliers, founded in 1970, won three straight games after being down 3 games to 1 against the Golden State Warriors to win their first NBA title. LeBron James was the finals MVP.

Answer: "I think we can run the table"

After Aaron Rodgers made this statement the Green Bay Packers went on to win the rest of their regualr season games and subsequently make the playoffs. This wasn't the first time Aaron Rodgers would display confidence in himself and his team. After a slow start to the 2014, Rodgers told the panicking Packers fans to "Relax".

6. Which of these was NOT one of the milestones reached by a player in the 2016 MLB season?

Answer: Ichiro Suzuki reached 4000 hits in his MLB career

Ichiro Suzuki recorded his 3000th MLB hit. In the same season Suzuki would also record his 4,256th professional career hit, which included 1,278 hits during his playing time in Japan, to unofficially surpass Pete Rose's all time hits record.

7. Who made the game-winning shot at the buzzer for the Villanova Wildcats to earn them the 2016 NCAA Men's Basketball Championshship?

Answer: Kris Jenkins

With the game tied, Villanova forward Kris Jenkins hit a three-point shot at the buzzer to earn his team the 2016 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship against North Carolina. It was their second championship (their first was in 1985).

8. Which record did Dallas Cowboys rookie quarterback Dak Prescott break in 2016?

Answer: Highest passer rating ever for a rookie quarterback

Rookie quarterback Dak Prescott was named the Dallas Cowboy's starting quarterback for the beginning of the season after the Cowboys regular starter Tony Romo went down with an injury. Because of his stellar play, Prescott earned starting job for the remainder of the season despite Romo returning from injury. Prescott's 104.9 passer rating was one the many records he broke in his rookie season.

Answer: They wore his number 16 on their jerseys

Jose Fernandez died in a boating accident off of Miami Beach, Florida on September 25, 2016.

10. Who was the "Sports Illustrated" Sportsperson Of The Year?

Answer: LeBron James

LeBron James' most notable achievements in 2016, helping him to earn this annual award, were leading his Cleveland Cavaliers team to their first ever NBA title victory and being named the NBA Finals MVP. James was presented with the award for the second time in his career in 2016.

Source: Author Jbreed44

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