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Which Sport is Mine? Trivia Quiz

An all multiple choice quiz to identify which sport these greats were known for. I hope that you enjoy it. :-)

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

Author
Nightmare

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
236,066

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
964

Question 1 of 10

1. Which USA sport was Larry Csonka made famous for? Hint

NFL Football

PBA Bowling

USSBA Billiards

Major League Baseball

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Question 2 of 10

2. Although being accused of being arrogant, I played in my sport for 21 years. My name is Reggie Jackson but my nickname was "Mr. October". Which sport did I play? Hint

Ski jumping

Soccer

Track and field

Baseball

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Question 3 of 10

3. Hi, my name is Mia Hamm. Which sport was I famous for? Hint

Tennis

Volleyball

Formula racing

Soccer

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Question 4 of 10

4. Mario Lemieux made his name famous in which sport for 17 seasons? Hint

Horse racing

Hockey

Nascar racing

UK soccer

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Question 5 of 10

5. I not only stood out because I was left-handed, but my wins and trophies spoke for themselves. My name is Earl Anthony. Which sport was I associated with? Hint

Billiards

Volleyball

Boxing

Bowling

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Question 6 of 10

6. My name is Janet Guthrie. I made history by being the first female in history to do something in my sport. Which sport was it? Hint

Women's tennis

Olympic swimming

Boxing

Auto racing

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Question 7 of 10

7. Greg Lemond was famous for which sport? Hint

Football

Cycling

Track and field

Skeet shooting

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Question 8 of 10

8. After a storied Olympic Games career, Mildred "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias, became famous for being a part of which professional sport? Hint

Beach volleyball

Golf

Tennis

Soccer

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Question 9 of 10

9. Bob Seagren was an Olympic hero in 1968, and set a world record at which sport? Hint

Pole vaulting

800m hurdles

Curling

Decathalon

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Question 10 of 10

10. Willie Shoemaker made his money and fame at which sport? Hint

Horse racing

Motorcycle racing

Golf

Boxing

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which USA sport was Larry Csonka made famous for?

Answer: NFL Football

Csonka spent eight of his 11 seasons with the Miami Dolphins. He was part of the 1972 undefeated Dolphins season, and rushed for over 1000 yards from 1971-1973 in each season. Larry was a five-time Pro Bowler. He retired in 1979.

2. Although being accused of being arrogant, I played in my sport for 21 years. My name is Reggie Jackson but my nickname was "Mr. October". Which sport did I play?

Answer: Baseball

Jackson began his career with the Kansas City Athletics, one season before the team moved to Oakland in 1968. He earned his nickname for stepping up in postseason play by hitting home runs. He once hit three home runs in a World Series game. Reggie was inducted into the baseball Hall of Fame in 1992.

3. Hi, my name is Mia Hamm. Which sport was I famous for?

Answer: Soccer

Mia Hamm jump started women's and American soccer with her play with North Carolina, winning four NCAA soccer championships, then going to the Olympics to help win the crown for the USA. She also used her name in a positive way by endorsing the bone marrow research foundation in 1999.

4. Mario Lemieux made his name famous in which sport for 17 seasons?

Answer: Hockey

Lemieux played for 17 seasons from 1984-2006 with the Pittsburgh Penguins. He became part owner of the Penguins club. Mario was the first rookie to be named the NHL all-star team MVP. Mario topped off his tremendous hockey career by being on the 2002 Olympics team.

5. I not only stood out because I was left-handed, but my wins and trophies spoke for themselves. My name is Earl Anthony. Which sport was I associated with?

Answer: Bowling

Anthony was popularly known for his crew cut hair and glasses in the bowling tours. Earl won 45 tournaments before retiring for good in 1991. He died in 2001, and was inducted into the Bowling Hall of Fame.

6. My name is Janet Guthrie. I made history by being the first female in history to do something in my sport. Which sport was it?

Answer: Auto racing

Guthrie was the first female to qualify for the prestigious Indianapolis 500 in 1977. Only six years prior, the commission finally allowed females into the pits.

7. Greg Lemond was famous for which sport?

Answer: Cycling

Lemond helped the USA cycling fans get ready for multi Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong. Lemond was a cycling king in the mid to late 1980s.

8. After a storied Olympic Games career, Mildred "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias, became famous for being a part of which professional sport?

Answer: Golf

Didrikson married a professional wrestler by the name of George Zaharias. After her Olympic endeavors as a track and field specialist, Babe became a professional golfer and won 10 majors, including the U.S. Women's Open in 1948, 1950, and 1954. She died of cancer in 1956.

9. Bob Seagren was an Olympic hero in 1968, and set a world record at which sport?

Answer: Pole vaulting

Seagren won the 1968 Gold Medal in Mexico City even with a spinal injury. A graduate of USC, he also won four NCAA titles, and six National AAU titles. He was inducted into the USA Track and Field Hall of Fame in 1986.

10. Willie Shoemaker made his money and fame at which sport?

Answer: Horse racing

Shoemaker was one of the most successful and famous jockeys in horse racing history. He won the Kentucky Derby four times, the Belmont Stakes five times, and the Preakness two times. His jockey days were over in 1990. He died at the age of 72 in 2003.

Source: Author Nightmare

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