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Mixed Sports USA Trivia Quiz

A mixed sports quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by rlstyles. Estimated time: 2 mins.

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Author
rlstyles

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
133,557

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. To his fans and foes, fiery college basketball coach Bob Knight is also known by what nickname? Hint

The Major

The General

The Gipper

Mad Dog

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Question 2 of 10

2. In karate, the two opponents traditionally face each other and do what before each match? Hint

exchange numbers

shake hands

bow

jump

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Question 3 of 10

3. According to legend, why is basketball star Karl Malone nicknamed "The Mailman"? Hint

He always rings twice

He doesn't play on Sunday

He always delivers

He mails it in

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following NFL franchises has never been based in Los Angeles? Hint

Chargers

49ers

Rams

Raiders

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the nickname of Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Hunter? Hint

Blue Moon

Catfish

Starchy

Spunky

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the nickname of Dizzy Dean's brother Paul? Hint

Izzy

Paulie

Crazy

Daffy

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the common name of the area where sports reporters report news during an athletic event? Hint

Concessions Stand

Press Pen

Press Box

Press Stand

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Question 8 of 10

8. In hockey, what term best describes the situation in which the player with the puck goes one-on-one with the goalie? Hint

Breakaway

Free for All

Face Off

Slap Shot

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the NBA, which of these infractions results in at least one automatic free throw? Hint

Technical Foul

Over and Back

3 second violation

Goal Tending

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Question 10 of 10

10. In golf, what term describes a situation in which one group of golfers passes in front of another group? Hint

Play Through

Rushing By

Cutting In

Embarrasing

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. To his fans and foes, fiery college basketball coach Bob Knight is also known by what nickname?

Answer: The General

Robert Knight was born on Oct. 25, 1940 in Orville, Ohio.

2. In karate, the two opponents traditionally face each other and do what before each match?

Answer: bow

Karate opponents bow to show respect for each other.

3. According to legend, why is basketball star Karl Malone nicknamed "The Mailman"?

Answer: He always delivers

Position: F. Born: 07/24/63. Height: 6-9 / 2,06. Weight: 256 lbs. / 116,1 kg. College: Louisiana Tech '86.

4. Which of the following NFL franchises has never been based in Los Angeles?

Answer: 49ers

The 49ers have always been based in San Francisco.

5. What is the nickname of Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Hunter?

Answer: Catfish

Full Name: James Augustus Hunter. Birthdate: April 8, 1946. Hertford, North Carolina. Hall of Fame Induction: 1987. Career Record: 224-166. Career ERA: 3.26. Career Strikeouts: 2,012

6. What was the nickname of Dizzy Dean's brother Paul?

Answer: Daffy

Paul joined his brother Dizzy on the Cardinal team.
Paul was dubbed "Daffy" by sportswriters but he was actually shy and rather serious. RHP 1934-41, 43 Cardinals , Giants, Browns.

7. What is the common name of the area where sports reporters report news during an athletic event?

Answer: Press Box

Most every stadium from high schools to professional stadiums have a press box.

8. In hockey, what term best describes the situation in which the player with the puck goes one-on-one with the goalie?

Answer: Breakaway

An offensive rush in which the attacking player breaks in alone on the goaltender.

9. In the NBA, which of these infractions results in at least one automatic free throw?

Answer: Technical Foul

Technical Fouls or Ts:
Procedural violations and misconduct that officials believe are detrimental to the game; penalized by a single free-throw opportunity to the non-offending team (2 free-throws and possession in college).

10. In golf, what term describes a situation in which one group of golfers passes in front of another group?

Answer: Play Through

Play Through:
A situation in which a faster group is permitted to play a hole on which a slower group is playing. The slower group typically stands out of the way of the faster group, who is said to have "played through."

Source: Author rlstyles

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