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Quiz about Sports Nicknames
Quiz about Sports Nicknames

Sports Nicknames Test | USA by Player


Sports has given us some of the greatest, most colorful nicknames in American history. Can you identify the real names behind the nicknames?

A multiple-choice quiz by husker1980. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Author
husker1980
Time
2 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
239,199
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
1258
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Question 1 of 10
1. In NASCAR, who was known as "The Intimidator"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which Major League baseball pitcher was known as "Goose"? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Who in the NFL was known simply as "Sweetness"? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Who was the receiver of "The Immaculate Reception"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Who in the NFL was known as "The Snake"? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of the following two boxers were known as "Sugar Ray"? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Who was known as "Broadway Joe"? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In hockey, who was known as "The Great One"? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Who was the NBA's "Dr. J"? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. This baseball legend was known as "The Sultan of Swat". Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In NASCAR, who was known as "The Intimidator"?

Answer: Dale Earnhardt Sr.

Earnhardt, who died in February 2001 in a race at Daytona, was rumored to be able to "see the air". He won 7 Winston Cup championships during his career.
2. Which Major League baseball pitcher was known as "Goose"?

Answer: Rich Gossage

The Goose was known for his fu-manchu mustache. He played for 22 seasons and retired in 1994.
3. Who in the NFL was known simply as "Sweetness"?

Answer: Walter Payton

Walter's nickname was derived from his unique combination of power and elusiveness; and his kindness and generosity. He was the feature back during the Bears 1985 Super Bowl championship.
4. Who was the receiver of "The Immaculate Reception"?

Answer: Franco Harris

The reception occurred on December 23, 1972, and was thrown by Terry Bradshaw.
5. Who in the NFL was known as "The Snake"?

Answer: Ken Stabler

Kenny Stabler played most of his career during the '70s with the Oakland Raiders under coach John Madden, but few people remember he ended his career with the New Orleans Saints.
6. Which of the following two boxers were known as "Sugar Ray"?

Answer: Ray Robinson and Ray Leonard

Both men are known as pound for pound the sweetest who ever put on the gloves.
7. Who was known as "Broadway Joe"?

Answer: Joe Namath

Namath graduated from Alabama in 1964 and played in the NFL from '65-'77. He boldly guaranteed a win in the 1969 Super Bowl.
8. In hockey, who was known as "The Great One"?

Answer: Wayne Gretzky

Gretzky is the consensus-decision as the greatest player of all time. He played from 1978 to 1999 and led the Edmonton Oilers to four Stanley Cups in 5 years.
9. Who was the NBA's "Dr. J"?

Answer: Julius Erving

Erving's career was spent with the Philadelphia 76'ers. Erving played from '71-'87 in the ABA and NBA.
10. This baseball legend was known as "The Sultan of Swat".

Answer: George Ruth

Ruth had lots of nicknames, including "The Babe, The Colossus of Clout, the Bambino and others. Ruth played from 1914 to 1935 (1914-1919 with the Boston Red Sox, 1920-1934 New York Yankees and 1935 Boston Braves).
Source: Author husker1980

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