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St. Louis Sports Trivia Quiz

Here are some odd St. Louis sports trivia questions. These questions encompass a variety of sports teams and players in St. Louis history. If you grew up in St. Louis, this quiz will test your true knowledge of your hometown sports!

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

Author
MacyTheCAT

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
322,624

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
288

Last 3 plays: Guest 165 (4/10), Guest 166 (0/10), Guest 23 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1986, although it was a foul ball, who was the player that hit a baseball out of Busch Stadium that still made headlines? Hint

Tito Landrum

Mike Laga

Jack Clark

Alan Knicely

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Question 2 of 10

2. On January 26, 1995, the St. Louis Blues played their first game at the Kiel Center (subsequently called the Scottrade Center). Who scored the first Blues' goal in their new building? Hint

Craig Johnson

Al MacInnis

Brett Hull

Brian Noonan

3. On December 16, 1984, the St. Louis Cardinals football team played the Washington Redskins at RFK Stadium, for a critical season ending game to determine the NFC East title. With the Cardinals trailing by 2 points with time winding down, the Cardinals sent out this kicker to attempt a last second 51-yard field goal, which he promptly missed. Who was the kicker? Hint

Steve Little

Neil O'Donoghue

Jim Bakken

John Lee

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Question 4 of 10

4. In January 2000, the St. Louis Rams won the Super Bowl. Interestingly, one player missed the Super Bowl parade celebration through the streets of St. Louis because he claimed that he overslept. Who was this player?

Hint

Marshall Faulk

Kurt Warner

Isaac Bruce

Torry Holt

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1945, an amazing story occurred in St. Louis baseball history. The St. Louis Browns had an outfielder who only had one arm. He played in 77 games in that season with the Browns. Who was this player? Hint

Pete Gray

Milt Byrnes

Eddie Gaedel

Frank Mancuso

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which St. Louis Cardinal was at one time in his career traded for Pete Rose? Hint

David Green

Willie Mcgee

Tom Lawless

Roger Freed

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Question 7 of 10

7. In the early 1990s, a group of investors attempted to bring an NFL expansion franchise to St. Louis. Eventually, the deal fell apart and the NFL awarded expansion teams to other cities. What would have been the name of the proposed expansion team for St. Louis? Hint

St. Louis Stars

St. Louis Steamers

St. Louis Stallions

St. Louis Aces

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the Blues' first choice in the 1983 NHL entry draft? Hint

Doug Gilmour

Brian Sutter

Nobody

Joe Mullen

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1979, this St. Louis Cardinal was selected as a reserve to the MLB All-Star game. However, feeling that he was snubbed as a starter for the game, he refused to go claiming, " If I ain't startin', I ain't departin' ". Who was this? Hint

Garry Templeton

Ted Simmons

Lou Brock

Keith Hernandez

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1978, St. Louis native Leon Spinks defeated Muhammad Ali to win the World Heavyweight boxing title. After the fight, Ali claimed that Spinks cheated during the fight. What did Ali accuse Spinks of doing? Hint

Having a substance on his gloves

Taking drugs between rounds

Hitting him below the belt

Paying off the judges

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1986, although it was a foul ball, who was the player that hit a baseball out of Busch Stadium that still made headlines?

Answer: Mike Laga

Mike Laga had only a nine-season career, but will always be remembered for his famous foul ball blast as a Cardinal. It was the only ball ever hit out of the stadium during a game. The crowd gave him a standing ovation.

2. On January 26, 1995, the St. Louis Blues played their first game at the Kiel Center (subsequently called the Scottrade Center). Who scored the first Blues' goal in their new building?

Answer: Craig Johnson

Although Brett Hull scored twice in the game, it was Craig Johnson who got the honors of scoring the first goal in the building.

Answer: Neil O'Donoghue

It was one of the most famous plays in St. Louis football history. Neil O'Donoghue missed the field goal and the Cardinals missed the playoffs. It added to a long history of failures of the St. Louis football Cardinals.

Answer: Isaac Bruce

It was Isaac Bruce who missed the once in a lifetime chance to celebrate the Super Bowl parade because he slept in. He led the Rams in the regular season with 77 catches for 1165 yards.

Answer: Pete Gray

Pete Gray was an inspiration to many and will always have a special place in St. Louis sports history. World War II had taken many men away from the game opening up a chance for Pete Gray to play. Gray batted .218 and had 51 hits in his only season.

6. Which St. Louis Cardinal was at one time in his career traded for Pete Rose?

Answer: Tom Lawless

In 1984, Tom Lawless was traded by the Reds to Montreal for Pete Rose. This was the one and only time Pete Rose was traded. A year later in 1985, Tom would join the Cardinals and served as a utility player.

Answer: St. Louis Stallions

A troubled attempt by investors failed to meet NFL leaders expectations. However, St. Louis lured the Los Angeles Rams to the city in 1995.

8. Who was the Blues' first choice in the 1983 NHL entry draft?

Answer: Nobody

In one the most bizarre events in NHL history, the St. Louis Blues did not participate in the 1983 draft. In a major dispute with the NHL over the sale and relocation of the team, owners (Ralston Purina) boycotted the draft and refused to participate. The team was eventually sold and the Blues remained in St. Louis.

Answer: Garry Templeton

Garry Templeton had a solid but controversial career in St. Louis. He will always be known as the player who was traded for Ozzie Smith and for his famous All-Star quote.

Answer: Taking drugs between rounds

Ali claimed that Spinks was given drugs in a little black bottle by his trainers between rounds. It was never proven and the controversy faded away along with Spinks career.

Source: Author MacyTheCAT

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