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Sports Stew I Trivia Quiz

An all multiple choice quiz not difficult if you recognize the names in the answer options. I hope that you enjoy it. :-)

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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Author
Nightmare

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
238,192

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who led the 2005-06 Philadelphia Flyers for goals in the season? Hint

Wayne Gretzky

Simon Gagne

Steve DeBerg

Ron Cey

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 2006, who did Nascar driver Mark Martin race for? Hint

Rousch Racing

Summit Racing

United Supermarkets

Sam's Club

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which sports star did Major League baseball's Nomar Garciaparra marry in 2003? Hint

Margaret Court

Michael Spinks

Babe Didrikson

Mia Hamm

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many NFL teams were located in California at the end of the 20th century? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. Between 1966 and 1990, West Germany reached the final in five out of seven World Cups, winning twice. Only one player scored in two separate finals for them. Who was it? Hint

Paul Breitner

Jerry West

Richard Petty

Mike Singletary

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which team won the NPPL paintball championship in 2006? Hint

Brunswick

Calgary Flames

New York Wave

Team Dynasty

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following is known as the hockey 'postage stamp goal'? Hint

John Carlos' game-winnig goal in the 'Miracle on Ice' game

Wayne Gretzky's 1000th goal

Bobby Thomson's goal when he flew in the air after the goal

Peter Forsberg's 1994 Olympic shootout goal

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the first women to tryout for an NBA team and which team did she tryout for? Hint

Janet Guthrie / Lakers

Mendy Rudoph / Warriors

Billie Jean King / Celtics

Ann Meyers / Pacers

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Question 9 of 10

9. The NCAA football Florida Gators were very successful in the '90s. How many SEC titles did the Gators during the 1990s? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which tennis legend won the Australian Open Singles title five years in a row? Hint

Warren Wells

Donnie Allison

Rocky Marciano

Roy Emerson

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who led the 2005-06 Philadelphia Flyers for goals in the season?

Answer: Simon Gagne

Simon Gagne had 47 goals and 32 assists adding up to 79 points in the 2005-06 season. The Flyers won 45 games and lost 26, with 11 of those in overtime. The Flyer finished with 101 points. In 1990, Ken Hitchcock was the assistant coach for Philadelphia, later left for the Dallas Stars, then helmed the Flyers in 2005-06.

2. In 2006, who did Nascar driver Mark Martin race for?

Answer: Rousch Racing

Martin saw his 19th season with Jack Rousch Racing in 2006 with the familiar number 6 on the top of the car.

3. Which sports star did Major League baseball's Nomar Garciaparra marry in 2003?

Answer: Mia Hamm

Mia Hamm put female soccer on the map for the U.S. Few know that Nomar (his middle name) was named after his father Ramon, but spelled backwards. After attending Georgia Tech, Nomar was a first round draft pick in 1994, selected by the Red Sox.

4. How many NFL teams were located in California at the end of the 20th century?

Answer: 3

The teams were the Oakland Raiders, San Diego Chargers, and the San Francisco 49ers. The Rams were a previous California team in Los Angeles (1946-1994), before moving to St. Louis.

5. Between 1966 and 1990, West Germany reached the final in five out of seven World Cups, winning twice. Only one player scored in two separate finals for them. Who was it?

Answer: Paul Breitner

Breitner equalized from the spot in the 1974 final against the Dutch, and also scored a late consolation in the 1982 final against Italy.

6. Which team won the NPPL paintball championship in 2006?

Answer: Team Dynasty

Oliver Lang, who is known for being one of the greatest paintballers in the world, captained this Dynasty team. The tournament was held in Miami, Florida.

7. Which of the following is known as the hockey 'postage stamp goal'?

Answer: Peter Forsberg's 1994 Olympic shootout goal

Forsberg won the first Olympic gold medal for Sweden with this goal in the gold medal game. It was later made into a postage stamp.

8. Who was the first women to tryout for an NBA team and which team did she tryout for?

Answer: Ann Meyers / Pacers

Meyers was elected into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993.

9. The NCAA football Florida Gators were very successful in the '90s. How many SEC titles did the Gators during the 1990s?

Answer: 5

The Gators won in 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, and 1996.

10. Which tennis legend won the Australian Open Singles title five years in a row?

Answer: Roy Emerson

His streak of success lasted from 1963 to 1967.

Source: Author Nightmare

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