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Never Say Never Again Trivia Quiz

Based on the title of the James Bond movie "Never Say Never Again" this quiz is about famous sporting comebacks.

A multiple-choice quiz by harryofarabia. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
harryofarabia

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
355,684

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In November 1968 TV company NBC ended coverage of the Oakland Raiders and the New York Jets football match early, although very near the end of a close and exciting game, to broadcast the scheduled programme to the outrage of many viewers. The Raiders scored 2 touchdowns in the last minute to win the game. How is this incident remembered? Hint

The Gong Show

Superbowl IV

The Heidi Game

Suicide Sunday

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which famous footballer, who played for both Manchester United and Manchester City, scored six goals in an FA Cup tie in 1961 but still ended up on the losing side? Hint

Robin Van Persil

Ronaldozie

Denis Law

Mike Winterwasp

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the boxer who retired from the ring in 1977 only to return to become the oldest heavyweight champion, reclaiming the title by defeating Michael Moorer at the age of 45 in 1994? Hint

George Foreman

Joe Frazier

Mohammed Ali

Sonny Liston

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Question 4 of 10

4. Sean Connery as James Bond came out of retirement in the film "Never Say Never Again". But which Scottish junior football team did he turn out for in the 1950s? Hint

Bonnyrigg Rose

Glasgow Gladiolus

Paisley Pansy

Motherwell Marigold

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Question 5 of 10

5. Following retirment from singles competitions in 1994, tennis legend Martina Navratilova returned to Wimbledon in 2003 and won the Mixed Doubles title with which partner? Hint

Jim Pugh

Andy Murray

Leander Paes

Max Mirnji

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which Formula One racing driver returned to the track to win the Drivers World Championship the year after suffering horrific burns in a crash at the Nurburgring in 1976? Hint

Juan Fangio

Ayrton Senna

Stirling Moss

Niki Lauda

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which snooker player came from behind to win the 1985 World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield UK? Hint

Joe Davis

Steve Davis

Dennis Taylor

Fred Davis

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which Major League Baseball team rallied from 12-0 down in the fourth inning to eventually beat the Seattle Mariners 15-14 in 2001? Hint

Cleveland Indians

Florida Marlins

Chicago Cubs

Milwaukee Brewers

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which famous racehorse came from 30 lengths behind to win the Grand National Steeplechase in 1973? Hint

Red Rum

Tingle Creek

Ubedizzy

Tree Tangle

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which National Hockey League team overcame a 5-0 deficit to the Edmonton Oilers, in the third game of a best of five division semi-final playoff, in 1982 to win 6-5 in overtime? Hint

Los Angeles Kings

Philadelphia Flyers

Detroit Red Wings

Dallas Stars

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: The Heidi Game

A great comeback by the Oakland Raiders was missed by viewers as NBC switched to the scheduled film "Heidi". This incident helped to ensure that future TV coverage of sporting events would be shown to completion.

2. Which famous footballer, who played for both Manchester United and Manchester City, scored six goals in an FA Cup tie in 1961 but still ended up on the losing side?

Answer: Denis Law

Scottish born Denis Law was a prolific goalscorer. While playing for Manchester City in an FA Cup tie against Luton Town in 1961 Law scored six goals. However, the match was abandoned with 20 minuted remaining. Luton won the replay 3-1.

3. Who was the boxer who retired from the ring in 1977 only to return to become the oldest heavyweight champion, reclaiming the title by defeating Michael Moorer at the age of 45 in 1994?

Answer: George Foreman

George Foreman first became world heavyweight champion in 1974 when he defeated Joe Frazier. Foreman emulated Mohammed Ali (1960 Rome) and Joe Frazier (1964 Tokyo) by winning gold for USA at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City.

4. Sean Connery as James Bond came out of retirement in the film "Never Say Never Again". But which Scottish junior football team did he turn out for in the 1950s?

Answer: Bonnyrigg Rose

According to the Scottish Junior Football Association, Sean Connery played for Bonnyrigg Rose, near Edinburgh, for two seasons. He was remembered "most for his dress-sense and entourage of doey-eyed local girls" than for his football skills. In "Never Say Never Again" (1983), James Bond comes out of retirement to save the world from a nuclear disaster; he had retired from the Bond series in 1971.

5. Following retirment from singles competitions in 1994, tennis legend Martina Navratilova returned to Wimbledon in 2003 and won the Mixed Doubles title with which partner?

Answer: Leander Paes

Czechoslovakian born Martina Navratilova won 18 Grand Slam Singles tournaments during her career. She also won 31 Grand Slam Doubles and 10 Grand Slam Mixed Doubles finals before finally retiring from tennis in 2006 aged 49.

6. Which Formula One racing driver returned to the track to win the Drivers World Championship the year after suffering horrific burns in a crash at the Nurburgring in 1976?

Answer: Niki Lauda

Niki Lauda returned to the track within six weeks of the crash despite being heavily bandaged. Although he failed to maintain his lead, losing the Drivers World Championship in 1976 by a single point, he continued racing winning the championship the following year and again in 1984.

7. Which snooker player came from behind to win the 1985 World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield UK?

Answer: Dennis Taylor

Dennis Taylor was playing in his second final having lost in 1979 to Terry Griffiths. In the 1985 final he faced defending champion Steve Davis. He came back from 8-0 to level the final at 17-17. When he potted the black ball to win the decisive 35th frame, it was the only time in the entire final that he had been ahead.
Joe and Fred Davis were brothers who were prolific snooker and billiards players and are still the only two players to have held both the World Snooker and World Billiards titles.

8. Which Major League Baseball team rallied from 12-0 down in the fourth inning to eventually beat the Seattle Mariners 15-14 in 2001?

Answer: Cleveland Indians

The Cleveland Indians rallied with 3,4 and 5 runs in the 7th, 8th and 9th innings respectively to force extra innings. A Jolbert Cabrera RBI in the bottom of the 11th innining off a broken bat allowed Kenny Lofton to score the decisive run.

9. Which famous racehorse came from 30 lengths behind to win the Grand National Steeplechase in 1973?

Answer: Red Rum

Red Rum famously won the Grand National on three occasions in 1973, 1974 and 1977; and also coming second in 1975 and 1976. Red Rum is warmly remembered by horse racing fans and he is buried under the winning post at Aintree (in Liverpool, England) , the site of his most famous victories.

10. Which National Hockey League team overcame a 5-0 deficit to the Edmonton Oilers, in the third game of a best of five division semi-final playoff, in 1982 to win 6-5 in overtime?

Answer: Los Angeles Kings

The Los Angeles Kings took a 2-1 advantage in the best of five series thanks to a Daryl Evans goal in overtime. The win has been dubbed the "Miracle of Manchester" because the Kings home stadium was located in Manchester Boulevard part of Route 42 in Los Angeles, California at the time. Hovever, following all the excitement, the Kings were eliminated in the next round by the Vancouver Canucks.

Source: Author harryofarabia

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