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Stacked Odds Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about some of the most famous upsets in sports history.

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

Author
CoachLamb

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
378,431

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
316

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Question 1 of 10

1. What year did the USA's men's national hockey team defeat the USSR in the Olympics? Hint

1984

1988

1976

1980

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which nation upset South Africa in the 2015 Rugby World Cup? Hint

Australia

China

Japan

South Korea

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 2007,the New England Patriots were attempting to become the first 19-0 team in NFL history. However, they were upset in the super bowl by which team? Hint

Philadelphia Eagles

Arizona Cardinals

Green Bay Packers

New York Giants

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1985, top seeded Georgetown Hoyas, led by Patrick Ewing, were on the way to their second straight college basketball title when they were upset by which team in the finals? Hint

Kentucky

Villanova

Louisville

Marquette

5. In 1983, Coach Jimmy V was seen running around the floor celebrating after his team upset Houston in the title game of the March Madness college basketball tournament. What team did Coach V lead to victory? Hint

UNC

Connecticut

Stanford

N.C. State

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Question 6 of 10

6. Joe Namath famously guaranteed before Super Bowl III that he would lead his team to victory. What team did he play for? Hint

Baltimore Colts

New York Jets

Kansas City Chiefs

Green Bay Packers

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 2004, The Boston Red Sox were down 0-3 in the ALCS against their bitter rivals. Which team did they eventually beat by winning 4 straight games? Hint

Tampa Bay Rays

Baltimore Orioles

New York Yankees

Toronto Blue Jays

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1990, Buster Douglas was a 42-1 shot in winning the heavyweight title. However, he won by knocking out which famous boxer? Hint

George Foreman

Mike Tyson

Muhammad Ali

George Frazier

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 2009, Rafael Nadal was unstoppable, especially at Roland Garros, home of the French Open. However he was upset in the fourth round by which tennis player? Hint

Andy Roddick

Robin Sodering

David Ferrer

Novak Djokovic

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Question 10 of 10

10. In only their fourth season as an MLB team, the Arizona Diamondbacks won the World Series in a walkoff hit in game 7. Which team did they defeat? Hint

St. Louis Cardinals

Baltimore Orioles

Boston Red Sox

New York Yankees

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What year did the USA's men's national hockey team defeat the USSR in the Olympics?

Answer: 1980

The American team was consisted of amateurs and college players. They were not expected to advance out of the group stage, however they defeated the Russians 4-3 who at the time were a world power in hockey. This game is widely regarded as one of the biggest upsets in USA sports history. It is popularity known as the "Miracle on Ice".

2. Which nation upset South Africa in the 2015 Rugby World Cup?

Answer: Japan

South Africa has long dominated rugby (along with New Zealand). South Africa was looking to become the first nation to win the Rugby World Cup for a third time. Japan was the 13th ranked country in the world. Japan's victory was very highly improbable

3. In 2007,the New England Patriots were attempting to become the first 19-0 team in NFL history. However, they were upset in the super bowl by which team?

Answer: New York Giants

The Giants led by Eli Manning shocked the Patriots who were trying to become the second team after the 1972 Dolphins, who finished 17-0, to finish with a perfect record. The Giants victory was aided by a miracle catch from a relative unknown, David Tyree. That catch was Tyree's last catch as an NFL player.

4. In 1985, top seeded Georgetown Hoyas, led by Patrick Ewing, were on the way to their second straight college basketball title when they were upset by which team in the finals?

Answer: Villanova

The eighth Se eded Villanova team shocked the number one seeded Hoyas with a final score of 66-64. Villanova remains the lowest seed to win the NCAA March Madness tournament. This game is often cited as one of the biggest upsets in college basketball history.

Answer: N.C. State

N.C. State won by last second dunk off a missed 3 point shot. Video of Jimmy V running around the court looking for someone to celebrate with is an iconic image in college basketball. Jim Valvano later died of cancer in 1993 and is also known for giving a famous speech at the ESPYs

6. Joe Namath famously guaranteed before Super Bowl III that he would lead his team to victory. What team did he play for?

Answer: New York Jets

The heavily underdog Jets won the game with a score of 16-7. The Jets were also the first AFL team to win the superbowl, as this game was played before the AFL-NFL merger. Joe Namath became a celebrity figure after his bold prediction.

7. In 2004, The Boston Red Sox were down 0-3 in the ALCS against their bitter rivals. Which team did they eventually beat by winning 4 straight games?

Answer: New York Yankees

The Red Sox hadn't won the World Series in 86 years.The Red Sox would later go on and defeat the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series, ending the "Curse of the Bambino." This "curse" came as a result from the Red Sox's ill-fated trade of Babe Ruth to the Yankees in 1920.

8. In 1990, Buster Douglas was a 42-1 shot in winning the heavyweight title. However, he won by knocking out which famous boxer?

Answer: Mike Tyson

Mike Tyson was the undefeated, undisputed heavyweight champ of the world at that time. Mike Tyson would later regain his heavyweight title. Buster Douglas would never win another major fight in his career and would retire in 1999.

9. In 2009, Rafael Nadal was unstoppable, especially at Roland Garros, home of the French Open. However he was upset in the fourth round by which tennis player?

Answer: Robin Sodering

Prior to this loss, Rafael Nadal had never once lost in the French Open, and he had won the previous 4 French Opens. Rafael Nadal would go on to win the next 5 French Opens after this loss as well. Robin Soderling would go on to reach the final where he was defeated by Roger Federer, who completed the career grand slam with his victory.

10. In only their fourth season as an MLB team, the Arizona Diamondbacks won the World Series in a walkoff hit in game 7. Which team did they defeat?

Answer: New York Yankees

Led by pitchers Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling, the Diamondbacks reached the World Series. This series featured two extra inning games and many late game changes. Luis Gonzalez hit a walkoff single against Mariano Rivera to win the World Series. This is considered one of the best World Series of all-time.

Source: Author CoachLamb

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