Answer: James "Buster" Douglas
In his first defense of the title, Douglas lost in the 3rd round to Evander Holyfield and retired from boxing. Don't feel too sorry for him, though - he reportedly took home millions in the Holyfield bout.
From Quiz: 1990s All-American Sports
Answer: 6
Cincinnati Reds: 1990, Minnesota Twins: 1991, Toronto Blue Jays: 1992 and 1993, Atlanta Braves: 1995, New York Yankees: 1996, 1998 and 1999, Florida Marlins: 1997. There was no world series in 1994 because of a labor dispute.
From Quiz: Championships 1990-1999
Answer: Charismatic
Charismatic won the first two races in the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing. Charismatic came up just short in winning the Belmont stakes. Charismatic suffered a career-ending leg injury at the end of this race ending the horse's shot at the 1999 Triple Crown.
From Quiz: 1990s Sports
Answer: Colorado Rockies and Florida Marlins
From Quiz: Sports in the 1990s
Answer: Buster Douglas
Douglas knocked out Tyson in the 10th round of their Tokyo fight
From Quiz: Sporting Events in 1990
Answer: 4
Detroit Pistons: 1990, Chicago Bulls: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, and 1998, Houston Rockets: 1994 and 1995, San Antonio Spurs: 1999.
From Quiz: Championships 1990-1999
Answer: Pat Falloon
The 1991 NHL Draft was held on June 22, 1991, at the Memorial Auditorium in Buffalo, New York. The Quebec Nordiques drafted Eric Lindros with the first pick. With the second pick, the San Jose Sharks drafted Pat Falloon. Falloon played nine seasons for five different NHL teams.
From Quiz: 1990s Sports
Answer: 1994
On September 14, 1994, after a 34 day player's strike with no hope of resolution, the owners cancelled the rest of the season and the post-season.
From Quiz: Sports in the 1990s
Answer: Dave Stewart and Fernando Valenzuela
Each of those was credited with no-hitters in 1990. Andy Hawkins was the 9th pitcher, and the only one to lose his no-hitter.
From Quiz: Sporting Events in 1990
Answer: Midori Ito
Kristi Yamaguchi won the Olympic title at the '92 Games with Nancy Kerrigan placing 3rd and Tonya Harding 4th. When Ito failed to bring home the Gold, she made a public apology to the people of Japan. She and Yamaguchi were the first Asian women to win Olympic figure skating medals. Linda Fratianne won the silver medal for the US in 1980 Olympics. East German Katarina Witt was the gold medalist at both the '84 and '88 Games. Oksana Baiul narrowly bested Kerrigan to win the gold in '94.
From Quiz: 1990s All-American Sports
Answer: 6
San Francisco 49ers: 1990 and 1995, New York Giants: 1991, Washington Redskins: 1992, Dallas Cowboys: 1993, 1994, and 1996, Green Bay Packers: 1997, Denver Broncos: 1998 and 1999.
From Quiz: Championships 1990-1999
Answer: Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors drafted Vince Carter with the fifth pick in the 1998 NBA Draft. Vince Carter was immediately traded to the Toronto Raptors for Antawn Jamison. Vince Carter won NBA Rookie of the Year during the 1998-1999 NBA season. Vinc Carter was inducted Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2024.
From Quiz: 1990s Sports
Answer: Vancouver Grizzlies and Toronto Raptors
From Quiz: Sports in the 1990s
Answer: Hank Gathers
From Quiz: Sporting Events in 1990
Answer: Objection by NFL players that Arizona did not observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Though chosen in 1990 to host the 1993 Super Bowl, the NFL Players Association voted to boycott Arizona when that state's voters failed to approve the holiday recognizing Dr. King. In a subsequent election, Arizona voters adopted the holiday and the NFL awarded Super Bowl XXX (1996) to Tempe.
From Quiz: 1990s All-American Sports
Answer: 8
Edmonton Oilers: 1990, Pittsburgh Penguins: 1991 and 1992, Montreal Canadiens: 1993, New York Rangers: 1994, New Jersey Devils: 1995, Colorado Avalanche: 1996, Detroit Red Wings: 1997 and 1998, Dallas Stars: 1999.
From Quiz: Championships 1990-1999
Answer: Chicago Blackhawks
From 1990 through 1992, Dominik Hasek backed up Ed Belfour with the Chicago Blackhawks. Hasek only played twenty-five games for the Blackhawks. Dominik Hasek was traded to the Buffalo Sabres on August 7, 1992. Hasek also played for the Detroit Red Wings and Ottawa Senators.
From Quiz: 1990s Sports
Answer: 1997
Interleague baseball also started in 1997.
From Quiz: Sports in the 1990s
Answer: Denver Broncos
From Quiz: Sporting Events in 1990
Answer: Elle MacPherson
MacPherson graced the cover of SI's swimsuit edition with solo appearances in 1986-1988, as well as the trio picture referenced in the question and also in a 2006 group cover shot with fellow former SI models Hunter, Veronica Varekova, Rebecca Romijn, Daniela Pestova, Elsa Benitez, Carolyn Murphy, and Yamila Diaz.
From Quiz: 1990s All-American Sports
Answer: 10
Colorado Buffaloes: 1990 (split), Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets: 1990 (split), Washington Huskies: 1991 (split), Miami Hurricanes: 1991 (split), Alabama Crimson Tide: 1992, Florida State Seminoles: 1993 and 1999, Nebraska Cornhuskers: 1994, 1995 and 1997 (split 1997), Florida Gators: 1996. Michigan Wolverines: 1997 (split), Tennessee Volunteers: 1998.
From Quiz: Championships 1990-1999
Answer: Japan
On February 11, 1990, Mike Tyson defended his WBC, WBA, and IBF undisputed Heavyweight Championship against Buster Douglas in Tokyo, Japan. Tyson was a 42 to 1 favorite over Douglas. Douglas knocked out Tyson in the tenth round for the historic upset.
From Quiz: 1990s Sports
Answer: Oriole Park at Camden Yards
From Quiz: Sports in the 1990s
Answer: Shoal Creek
Founder Hall Thompson said that no blacks should be permitted to join the club. Starting in 1995, the PGA requires that all all clubs desiring to play host of the PGA Championship must be open to all minorities.
From Quiz: Sporting Events in 1990
Answer: Howard Cosell
Cosell was one of the original commentators on Monday Night Football along with Meredith and Keith Jackson. He announced Lennon's death during the live broadcast of the Dolphins-Patriots game on December 8, 1980. Cosell resigned from "MNF" before the 1984-85 season after he was vilified for his comment the previous season about running back Alvin Garrett, who he referred to as a "little monkey". His public criticism of professional boxing is credited with leading to reforms that protected the health of the fighters.
From Quiz: 1990s All-American Sports
Answer: 8
UNLV Runnin' Rebels: 1990, Duke Blue Devils: 1991, 1992, North Carolina Tar Heels: 1993, Arkansas Razorbacks: 1994, UCLA Bruins: 1995, Kentucky Wildcats: 1996 and 1998, Arizona Wildcats: 1997, Connecticut Huskies: 1999.
From Quiz: Championships 1990-1999
Answer: Scott Norwood
Super Bowl XXV was contested between the Buffalo Bills and the New York Giants. The game was held in Tampa Bay, Florida on January 27, 1991. Buffalo Bills placekicker Scott Norwood attempted a game winning 47-yard field goal. The failed attempt went wide right of the goalpost. The Giants won the game by a score of 20-19. It was the first of four consecutive losses by the Bills in the Super Bowl.
From Quiz: 1990s Sports
Answer: 1995
From Quiz: Sports in the 1990s
Answer: Susan Butcher
From Quiz: Sporting Events in 1990
Answer: Comets
The Houston Comets won the first four WNBA titles. Since then, the LA Sparks have won the last two.
From Quiz: Championships 1990-1999
Answer: Pat Borders
The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Atlanta Braves to win the 1992 World Series. The Blue Jays were the first Canadia team to win the World Series. Catcher Pat Borders on the 1992 World Series MVP due to his .450 batting average in the series.
From Quiz: 1990s Sports
Answer: Nebraska
Nebraska finished first in the polls in 1994 and 1995 and shared with Michigan in 1997.
From Quiz: Sports in the 1990s
Answer: Cameroon
Cameroon was a 500 to one shot to win the tournament. It was the first time a black African nation won a game in the World Cup and was one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history. Cameroon won 1-0.
From Quiz: Sporting Events in 1990
Answer: The Masters
Woods didn't win another of these four major tournaments until 1999. His unique ethnic make-up is 1/4 black, 1/4 Thai, 1/4 Chinese, 1/8 white and 1/8 American-Indian. In a 1997 appearance on "Oprah", Woods referred to himself as "Cablinasian", a combination of Caucasian, Black, (American) Indian, and Asian.
From Quiz: 1990s All-American Sports
Answer: 21
In baseball, the Blue Jays and Marlins were both first-time champs. The NBA's Bulls, Rockets and Spurs all won their first titles during this stretch. In football, only the Broncos were first-time champs. The Penguins, Devils, Avalanche and Stars all hoisted Lord Stanley's Cup for the first time. Colorado, Washington, Florida State, Florida and Tennessee all won their first NCAA football titles. UNLV, Duke, Arkansas, Arizona and Connecticut were all winners of the big dance for the first time (some of many years of coming very close). And, of course, the Comets didn't even exist before winning their first title in 1997.
From Quiz: Championships 1990-1999
Answer: Tiger Woods
The 2001 Masters Golf Tournament was held at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. The tournament was competed on April 5-8, 2001. Tiger Woods won his second Masters championship at this event with a 16 under par total score. David Duval came in second place at this tournament.
From Quiz: 1990s Sports
Answer: false
1991 saw the introduction of the first black driver to qualify, Willy T. Ribbs. The first female driver to qualify was Janet Guthrie in 1977.
From Quiz: Sports in the 1990s
Answer: Female reporters in locker rooms
Several New England Patriots players made sexual comments while Olson was interviewing a player in the locker room.
From Quiz: Sporting Events in 1990
Answer: Cal Ripken's streak of playing consecutive games ended
Ripken voluntarily pulled himself from the Oriole's lineup prior to the last home game of the 1998 season. He stated he wanted to end the streak on his own terms and not have any postseason speculation about his playing status. His consecutive starts numbered 2632, besting previous record holder Lou Gehrig by 502 games.
From Quiz: 1990s All-American Sports
Answer: Texas
No other state won in as many different sports. Between the Cowboys, Rockets, Spurs, Stars, and Comets, Texas managed to collect 10 different titles from 1990 to 1999. The next closest state was Illinois with 6, and they all came from one team, the Chicago Bulls.
From Quiz: Championships 1990-1999
