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I Finished My Career Where? Trivia Quiz

Many players have long careers with one team, but finish up somewhere else, sometimes successfully and some times not so much. This quiz focuses on NBA, MLB, and NFL.

A multiple-choice quiz by fifthavenue91. Estimated time: 5 mins.

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fifthavenue91

Time
5 mins

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Multiple Choice

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314,420

Updated
Jul 23 22

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Question 1 of 10

1. Broadway Joe Namath is associated with the New York Jets and guaranteed a win in Super Bowl III. Where did Broadway Joe finish his career? Hint

New York Giants

New York Jets

New England Patriots

Los Angeles Rams

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Question 2 of 10

2. Wade Boggs was well known as a third baseman breaking in the league, and spending his entire career in the American League East. Where did this Hall of Fame and 3000-hit club member end his career? Hint

Boston Red Sox

Tampa Bay Devil Rays

New York Yankees

Baltimore Orioles

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Question 3 of 10

3. Tom Seaver won 3 Cy Young awards with the New York Mets. With what team did Tom Seaver take the mound for his last regular season Major League start? Hint

Boston Red Sox

Cincinnati Reds

New York Mets

Chicago White Sox

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Question 4 of 10

4. Dominique Wilkins made it to the NBA Hall of Fame, and is most closely associated with the Atlanta Hawks. With what team did the "Human Highlight Film" play his last NBA game? Hint

San Antonio Spurs

Orlando Magic

Atlanta Hawks

Boston Celtics

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Question 5 of 10

5. Before becoming notorious for non-football related activities, O.J. Simpson was the star running back for the Buffalo Bills. With what NFL team did O.J. Simpson finish his playing career? Hint

Buffalo Bills

Los Angeles Rams

Seattle Seahawks

San Francisco 49ers

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Question 6 of 10

6. Part of the big three in Boston along with Larry Bird and Kevin McHale, Robert Parish is probably best known for his time in Boston. With what team did "The Chief" finish his NBA career? Hint

Golden State Warriors

Charlotte Hornets

Boston Celtics

Chicago Bulls

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Question 7 of 10

7. Steve Carlton was most noted as the ace of the Philadelphia Phillies for many years. Carlton won a World Series and 4 NL Cy Young awards while a Phillie. With what team did this Hall of Famer play his last Major League game? Hint

Cleveland Indians

St. Louis Cardinals

Minnesota Twins

Philadelphia Phillies

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Question 8 of 10

8. Bo Jackson was a dual sports star playing in both the NFL and MLB, and in fact was named to the All-Star and Pro Bowl games in both leagues. With what team did he play his last MLB game, before his career was ended prematurely by injuries? Hint

Kansas City Royals

Detroit Tigers

California Angels

Chicago White Sox

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Question 9 of 10

9. Lew Alcindor won an NBA Championship with the 1971 Milwaukee Bucks, but went on to win 5 more with a different team. Where did the Hall of Famer, formerly known as Lew Alcindor, finish his NBA career? Hint

Chicago Bulls

Los Angeles Lakers

Detroit Pistons

San Antonio Spurs

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Question 10 of 10

10. Johnny Unitas spent 17 years as the quarterback for the Baltimore Colts. He won a Super Bowl and 2 NFL Championships as a Colt. With what team did Johnny U. play his last NFL game? Hint

New Orleans Saints

Baltimore Colts

San Diego Chargers

Dallas Cowboys

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Broadway Joe Namath is associated with the New York Jets and guaranteed a win in Super Bowl III. Where did Broadway Joe finish his career?

Answer: Los Angeles Rams

Namath played for the Jets from 1965-1976, but finished up his career with the LA Rams in 1977. He started the first four games, but did not play again. Namath is a member of the NFL Hall of Fame.

Answer: Tampa Bay Devil Rays

Boggs had his most personal success with the Boston Red Sox, playing 11 years in Beantown and racking up Rookie of the Year and 8 All-Star appearances. He then went to the rival Yankees, picking up 4 All-Star appearances, a couple of Gold Gloves, and a World Series ring. Boggs played the last two years of his career with the Rays, hitting a home run for his 3000th hit. Boggs was still hitting well up until an injury ended his career.

He batted .280 and .301 in his two seasons with the Rays. Wade Boggs' #12 is retired by the Rays.

3. Tom Seaver won 3 Cy Young awards with the New York Mets. With what team did Tom Seaver take the mound for his last regular season Major League start?

Answer: Boston Red Sox

The Red Sox picked up Seaver in a trade with the Chicago White Sox in June 1986. Seaver went 5-7 with a 3.80 ERA down the stretch. He won his 300th game as a member of the White Sox in 1985. Seaver did not pitch in the playoffs in his final season of 1986 due to an injury.

4. Dominique Wilkins made it to the NBA Hall of Fame, and is most closely associated with the Atlanta Hawks. With what team did the "Human Highlight Film" play his last NBA game?

Answer: Orlando Magic

Wilkins played for all four teams listed. He also played in Europe during the latter part of his career. His last NBA action came in 1999 with the Orlando Magic.

5. Before becoming notorious for non-football related activities, O.J. Simpson was the star running back for the Buffalo Bills. With what NFL team did O.J. Simpson finish his playing career?

Answer: San Francisco 49ers

After 9 years of being the face of the Buffalo Bills, Pro Football Hall of Famer O.J. Simpson played his final two years as a member of the 49ers. He put up numbers that were respectable, but not close to what he did in his prime.

6. Part of the big three in Boston along with Larry Bird and Kevin McHale, Robert Parish is probably best known for his time in Boston. With what team did "The Chief" finish his NBA career?

Answer: Chicago Bulls

The Hall of Famer has #00 retired by the Boston Celtics, but he finished his career as a Chicago Bull, where he won his 4th NBA title at age 43. He played one season for the Bulls in a limited role. He played for all 4 teams listed. He was traded by the Golden State Warriors along with the #3 overall pick in the 1980 NBA draft, to the Celtics for the #1 overall pick in the 1980 NBA Draft.

The Celtics selected Kevin McHale with the #3 Pick. The Warriors chose Joe Barry Carroll. Parish and McHale are both in the Hall of Fame. Carroll had a respectable career, but nothing close to Parish and McHale.

Answer: Minnesota Twins

Carlton was traded by the Indians to the Twins in 1987. Carlton was not effective with the Twins, but did receive a third World Series ring (his first was with the '67 Cardinals, his second with the '80 Phillies) when the Twins won the series. He pitched for the Twins briefly in 1988 when he made his last Major League start.

Answer: California Angels

Jackson's football career ended when he was injured in 1991 as a Raider. He came back to play MLB in 1993 and 1994. He finished his career as a California Angel.

Answer: Los Angeles Lakers

After the championship season with the Bucks, Alcindor changed his name to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and won 5 more titles with the Lakers.

10. Johnny Unitas spent 17 years as the quarterback for the Baltimore Colts. He won a Super Bowl and 2 NFL Championships as a Colt. With what team did Johnny U. play his last NFL game?

Answer: San Diego Chargers

Unitas was traded to the San Diego Chargers in 1973 where he finished his playing career in a limited role.

Source: Author fifthavenue91

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