1990s Sports Trivia Quiz

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.

Answer: Czech Republic

The 1998 Winter Olympic Games were held in Nagano, Japan. The Czech Republic defeated Russia in the God Medal match. The Czech Republic's goalie, Dominik Hasek, shut out the Russians in this match.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Answer: Barcelona, Spain

The 1992 Summer Olympics were contested from July 25 to August 9, 1992. Barcelona, Spain served as the host city for these games. The host country, Spain, won 22 medals in the 1992 Summer Olympics.

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.