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Do you think you're a well-rounded sports fan? All of you true sports fans should enjoy and be challenged by this beauty. Make sure you have a bucket of popcorn and plenty of brain cells to waste. Good luck!

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

Author
katopotato

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
87,090

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
12 / 25

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Question 1 of 25

1. The Miami Dolphins pulled off a perfect 17-0 record in 1972. Who did they defeat in the Superbowl? Hint

Minnesota Vikings

Washington Redskins

Dallas Cowboys

Green Bay Packers

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Question 2 of 25

2. In 1980 George Brett flirted with the elusive .400 season. What was his final batting average that year? Hint

.390

.391

.387

.394

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Question 3 of 25

3. Which of these basketball superstars didn't win the NBA's Most Valuable Player Award in three consecutive seasons? Hint

Larry Bird

Michael Jordan

Wilt Chamberlain

Bill Russell

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Question 4 of 25

4. What runningback set a single-game Superbowl record by rushing for 204 yards in Superbowl XXII? Hint

Marcus Allen

Timmy Smith

Roger Craig

Otis Anderson

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Question 5 of 25

5. Which closer set a record for the most saves in a single season, when he recorded 57? Hint

Lee Smith

Dennis Eckersley

Bobby Thigpen

Rod Beck

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Question 6 of 25

6. From the 23 drafts from 1980 to 2002, which NCAA College/University had the most players selected in the first round of the NBA Draft? Hint

Kentucky

Duke

North Carolina

Michigan

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Question 7 of 25

7. What Major League pitcher recorded the first 'perfect game' in the World Series? Hint

Don Larsen

Jim Bunning

Warren Spahn

Don Drysdale

8. Lake Placid was the stage for 'The Miracle on Ice' in 1980 where the U.S. Hockey Team shocked the world by defeating the Soviet Union on their way to a gold medal. What was the score of that game? Hint

1 - 0

3 - 2

2 - 1

4 - 3

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Question 9 of 25

9. What former Major League player set the record with 6 'Grand Slam' home runs in one season, eclipsing the previous record of 5 in a season held by both Jim Gentile and Ernie Banks? Hint

Dave Kingman

Albert Belle

Kirk Gibson

Don Mattingly

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Question 10 of 25

10. At the age of 18 years, 2 months, and 11 days, this basketball star became the youngest player to ever play in an NBA game? Hint

Kevin Garnett

Kobe Bryant

Darryl Dawkins

Tracy McGrady

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Question 11 of 25

11. Where did Hall of Fame runningback Walter Payton attend college? Hint

Louisiana State

Mississippi Valley State

Jackson State

Grambling

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Question 12 of 25

12. What was the last Canadian-based team to win the Stanley Cup in the 1990's? Hint

Edmonton Oilers

Toronto Maple Leafs

Calgary Flames

Montreal Canadiens

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Question 13 of 25

13. Which of these Major League players collected exactly 3,000 career hits? Hint

Roberto Clemente

Lou Brock

Wade Boggs

Dave Winfield

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Question 14 of 25

14. What team did Hall of Fame runningback Franco Harris play for in his final NFL season? Hint

Pittsburgh Steelers

Los Angeles Rams

Kansas City Chiefs

Seattle Seahawks

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Question 15 of 25

15. From 1985 to 2001 three of these NBA teams produced 2 Rookie-of-the-Year winners. Which team didn't? Hint

Golden State Warriors

Toronto Raptors

Orlando Magic

Charlotte Hornets

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Question 16 of 25

16. Jarome Iginla of the Calgary Flames won the NHL scoring title (Art Ross Trophy) in 2001-02. Prior to that, who was the last player other than Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, or Jaromir Jagr who won the Art Ross for leading the NHL in points? Hint

Denis Savard

Bryan Trottier

Marcel Dionne

Steve Yzerman

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Question 17 of 25

17. Which of these quarterbacks set a San Francisco 49er single-season record for most completions with 355, and yards passing with 4278? Hint

Joe Montana

Elvis Grbac

Steve Young

Jeff Garcia

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Question 18 of 25

18. Which New York Yankee did not win a World Series MVP in the 90's? Hint

John Wetteland

Scott Brosius

Orlando Hernandez

Mariano Rivera

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Question 19 of 25

19. What number did Michael Jordan wear when he came out of his first retirement to play for the Chicago Bulls in the 1994-95 season? Hint

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Question 20 of 25

20. What is the correct order that the following quarterbacks were selected in the first round of the 'QB rich' 1983 NFL Draft? Hint

Dan Marino, John Elway, Todd Blackledge, and Jim Kelly

John Elway, Dan Marino, Todd Blackledge, and Jim Kelly

John Elway, Todd Blackledge, Jim Kelly, and Dan Marino

Jim Kelly, Dan Marino, John Elway, and Todd Blackledge

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Question 21 of 25

21. Joe Dimaggio set a Major League record with a hit in 56 consecutive games. What player tied Willie Keeler for 2nd all-time with a 44-game hitting streak? Hint

Pete Rose

George Sisler

Ty Cobb

Paul Molitor

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Question 22 of 25

22. What NBA team originally drafted Kobe Bryant? Hint

Charlotte Hornets

Milwaukee Bucks

Los Angeles Lakers

Atlanta Hawks

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Question 23 of 25

23. Which of these former Major League pitchers played the most seasons? Hint

Phil Niekro

Charlie Hough

Tommy John

Nolan Ryan

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Question 24 of 25

24. In 1995, which receiver set a NFL record for most receptions in a single season? Hint

Herman Moore

Cris Carter

Jerry Rice

Isaac Bruce

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Question 25 of 25

25. Ichiro Suzuki played for what Japanese professional baseball team? Hint

Yakult Swallows

Orix Blue Wave

Yomiuri Giants

Chunichi Dragons

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Miami Dolphins pulled off a perfect 17-0 record in 1972. Who did they defeat in the Superbowl?

Answer: Washington Redskins

They defeated the Redskins 14-7 in Superbowl XII.

2. In 1980 George Brett flirted with the elusive .400 season. What was his final batting average that year?

Answer: .390

Brett was as high as .407 in the last month of the season before dipping to .390.

3. Which of these basketball superstars didn't win the NBA's Most Valuable Player Award in three consecutive seasons?

Answer: Michael Jordan

Bill Russell won the award in 1961-62-63, Wilt Chamberlain in 1966-67-68, and Larry Bird in 1984-85-86. Jordan won the award 5 times in 1988, 1991-92, 1996, and 1998.

4. What runningback set a single-game Superbowl record by rushing for 204 yards in Superbowl XXII?

Answer: Timmy Smith

Smith rushed for 204 yards on 22 carries and scored 2 touchdowns against the Denver Broncos.

5. Which closer set a record for the most saves in a single season, when he recorded 57?

Answer: Bobby Thigpen

Thigpen recorded 57 saves for the Chicago White Sox in the 1990 season.

6. From the 23 drafts from 1980 to 2002, which NCAA College/University had the most players selected in the first round of the NBA Draft?

Answer: North Carolina

North Carolina has had 20 players go in the first round, Duke was second with 16, Michigan had 14, and Kentucky 13.

7. What Major League pitcher recorded the first 'perfect game' in the World Series?

Answer: Don Larsen

On October 8th, 1956, Larsen pitched a perfect game to guide the New York Yankees to a 2-0 win over the Brooklyn Dodgers in game 5 of the World Series. The Yankees went on the win the series 4-3.

Answer: 4 - 3

Mike Eruzione scored the winning goal halfway through the third period en route to a 4-3 victory for the Americans.

9. What former Major League player set the record with 6 'Grand Slam' home runs in one season, eclipsing the previous record of 5 in a season held by both Jim Gentile and Ernie Banks?

Answer: Don Mattingly

Mattingly set the record with the Yankees in 1987. Ernie Banks set the record of 5 in 1955 and Jim Gentile tied it in 1961.

10. At the age of 18 years, 2 months, and 11 days, this basketball star became the youngest player to ever play in an NBA game?

Answer: Kobe Bryant

On November 3rd, 1996, Kobe Bryant entered a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves to set the record.

11. Where did Hall of Fame runningback Walter Payton attend college?

Answer: Jackson State

'Sweetness' graduated from Jackson State in 1975.

12. What was the last Canadian-based team to win the Stanley Cup in the 1990's?

Answer: Montreal Canadiens

The Canadiens defeated the L.A. Kings 4 games to 1, to take home the cup in 1993.

13. Which of these Major League players collected exactly 3,000 career hits?

Answer: Roberto Clemente

The talented Puerto Rican was tragically killed in an airplane crash on Dec 31, 1972. The plane was en route to Nicaragua, carrying supplies for earthquake victims.

14. What team did Hall of Fame runningback Franco Harris play for in his final NFL season?

Answer: Seattle Seahawks

Harris rushed for 170 yards in 68 carries (and a career worst 2.5 yards per carry) for the Seahawks in the 1984 season.

15. From 1985 to 2001 three of these NBA teams produced 2 Rookie-of-the-Year winners. Which team didn't?

Answer: Charlotte Hornets

The Hornets only had Larry Johnson in 1992. The Warriors had Mitch Richmond ('89) and Chris Webber ('94), the Magic had Shaquille O'Neil ('93) and Mike Miller ('01), and the Raptors had Damon Stoudamire ('96) and Vince Carter ('99).

Answer: Marcel Dionne

Dionne won the scoring title with 137 points in the 1979-80 season (he tied with Wayne Gretzky). When players are tied for total points in one season the player with more goals wins the trophy. Dionne outscored Wayne Gretzky 53-51. In 1995, Jagr outscored Lindros 32-29. The wins by Gretzky, Lemieux and Jagr were:

1980-81 to 1986-87: Wayne Gretzky.
1987-88 and 1988-89: Mario Lemieux.
1989-90 and 1990-91: Wayne Gretzky.
1991-92 and 1992-93: Mario Lemieux.
1993-94: Wayne Gretzky.
1994-95: Jaromir Jagr.
1995-96 and 1996-97: Mario Lemieux.
1997-98 to 2000-01: Jaromir Jagr.

17. Which of these quarterbacks set a San Francisco 49er single-season record for most completions with 355, and yards passing with 4278?

Answer: Jeff Garcia

Surprisingly, Garcia's 355 completions and 4278 passing yards which he compiled in the 2000-01 season are both team records.

18. Which New York Yankee did not win a World Series MVP in the 90's?

Answer: Orlando Hernandez

Although Hernandez is 9-2 with a 2.48 ERA in the post-season, he never won the MVP award in the 90's.

19. What number did Michael Jordan wear when he came out of his first retirement to play for the Chicago Bulls in the 1994-95 season?

Answer: 45

Jordan returned from a brief stint with professional baseball, and played the Bulls final 17 games. Their record after his return was 13-4.

20. What is the correct order that the following quarterbacks were selected in the first round of the 'QB rich' 1983 NFL Draft?

Answer: John Elway, Todd Blackledge, Jim Kelly, and Dan Marino

Elway was the number 1 overall pick by the Colts, Blackledge was 7th, Kelly 14th, and Marino 27th. Tony Eason and Ken O'Brien also went in the first round that year.

21. Joe Dimaggio set a Major League record with a hit in 56 consecutive games. What player tied Willie Keeler for 2nd all-time with a 44-game hitting streak?

Answer: Pete Rose

'Charlie Hustle' accomplished the feat in 1978 to tie Keeler's mark set way back in 1897.

22. What NBA team originally drafted Kobe Bryant?

Answer: Charlotte Hornets

The Hornets drafted Bryant 13th overall in the first round of the 1996 NBA draft. He was then dealt to the Lakers for Vlade Divac before the season started.

23. Which of these former Major League pitchers played the most seasons?

Answer: Nolan Ryan

Ryan played 27 seasons, with four teams (NY Mets, California Angels, Houston Astros, and Texas Rangers) from 1966 to 1993. John played for 26 seasons, Hough played 25, and Niekro 24.

24. In 1995, which receiver set a NFL record for most receptions in a single season?

Answer: Herman Moore

Moore hauled in 123 receptions for the Detroit Lions during the 1995 season. Carter and Rice both had 122 receptions in that same year.

25. Ichiro Suzuki played for what Japanese professional baseball team?

Answer: Orix Blue Wave

Suzuki played 9 seasons and won 7 consecutive batting titles before coming to America to play for the Seattle Mariners.

Source: Author katopotato

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