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Remember When? [1] Trivia Quiz

The first in a series of five quizzes to see if you remember when or what with USA sports. I hope that you have fun with them. :-)

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

Author
Nightmare

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
233,155

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
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Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Question 1 of 10

1. Remember when the great Babe Ruth dominated the diamond in Major League baseball? When did the Babe retire from the big leagues? Hint

1904

1957

1935

1920

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the early days of professional basketball, this Minneapolis Laker team had the first real big man that dominated the court. The team moved to Los Angeles after his retirement. Who was this center that was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1959? Hint

Dave Bing

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

George Mikan

Moses Malone

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Question 3 of 10

3. Danny Almonte got his Bronx team disqualified for being two years over the age limit in the Little League World Series. When did this happen? Hint

2001

1980

1993

1967

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Question 4 of 10

4. Two major football leagues joined together for the ultimate game in the first Super Bowl. Along with the Green Bay Packers, who was the other team? Hint

St. Louis Cardinals

Kansas City Chiefs

Los Angeles Rams

Detroit Lions

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the Mexico City Olympic Games, USA runners John Carlos and Tommie Smith were sent home after being on the podium with their heads bowed and fists raised. In which year did this occur? Hint

1952

1988

1968

1936

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Question 6 of 10

6. Baseball's Philadelphia Phillies began their franchise in 1883 in the National League. In which year did they win their first World Series? Hint

1889

1980

1929

1953

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Question 7 of 10

7. The U.S. Open golf tournament began in 1895, long before the greats of Tiger Woods, Arnold Palmer, Ben Hogan, amongst others who graced the greens. Who was the first native-born American winner in 1911? Hint

John J. McDermott

Lord Byron Ohms

Bobby Jones

Martin W. Winston II

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy was named after the first NHL player died as a result of an on-ice injury. Which year did the accident happen to this Minnesota North Star? Hint

1917

1991

1968

1949

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Question 9 of 10

9. The University of Southern California won a NCAA football championship in 2004. What was the nickname of the school? Hint

Trojans

Bears

Bruins

Seals

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Question 10 of 10

10. Dan Marino of the Miami Dolphins set a NFL record for throwing 48 touchdown passes in one season. In which year did he accomplish this feat? Hint

1934

1984

2001

1968

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Remember when the great Babe Ruth dominated the diamond in Major League baseball? When did the Babe retire from the big leagues?

Answer: 1935

After playing for the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees of the American League, Ruth went to the Boston Braves of the National League in his final season in 1935. He died in 1948.

Answer: George Mikan

The others had not begun their careers yet for at least another 10 seasons. In his rookie season in 1949, George took his Lakers in the BAA to the championship over the Washington Capitals. In 1950, the Lakers joined the NBA, and Mikan helped the Lakers to more championships in 1950, 1952, and 1953.

3. Danny Almonte got his Bronx team disqualified for being two years over the age limit in the Little League World Series. When did this happen?

Answer: 2001

Almonte, who was discovered to be 14, made national news when his team was disqualified for him being older than the 12-year-old limit. Danny pitched for the Rolando Paulino All-Stars from the Bronx, New York.

4. Two major football leagues joined together for the ultimate game in the first Super Bowl. Along with the Green Bay Packers, who was the other team?

Answer: Kansas City Chiefs

In the first Super Bowl ever played on January 15, 1967, Bart Starr and company defeated the Chiefs 35-10, to show the AFL their supposed inferiority.

5. In the Mexico City Olympic Games, USA runners John Carlos and Tommie Smith were sent home after being on the podium with their heads bowed and fists raised. In which year did this occur?

Answer: 1968

Carlos won a Gold Medal in the 200 meters, breaking Smith's record. Their gesture was in support of the black power movement.

6. Baseball's Philadelphia Phillies began their franchise in 1883 in the National League. In which year did they win their first World Series?

Answer: 1980

The Philadelphia franchise began as the Quakers, then changed their name in 1890 to the Phillies. Their first World Series appearance occurred in 1915 in a loss to the Boston Red Sox. 1950 saw their second appearance, but in a loss to the Yankees. In 1980, they had it all with the names of Mike Schmidt and Steve Carlton, and put it all together under the management of Dallas Green.

Answer: John J. McDermott

McDermott was the first in 1911, then did an encore by winning it in 1912 also. In 1913, the media had a field day when a 20-year amateur, Francis Ouimet, won the tournament which boosted the sport in the country.

8. The Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy was named after the first NHL player died as a result of an on-ice injury. Which year did the accident happen to this Minnesota North Star?

Answer: 1968

The North Stars had just contracted Masterton for their first season in 1967-68. It has still been undetermined as to what happened in the accident, whether he was tripped or tripped himself, but did indeed hit the back of his head on the ice and later died.

9. The University of Southern California won a NCAA football championship in 2004. What was the nickname of the school?

Answer: Trojans

Behind Reggie Bush, the Trojans tried to repeat in 2005, but were halted by Vince Young and the Texas Longhorns 41-38, in the Rose Bowl of Pasadena.

10. Dan Marino of the Miami Dolphins set a NFL record for throwing 48 touchdown passes in one season. In which year did he accomplish this feat?

Answer: 1984

Marino played his entire career in Miami from 1983-1999. Wide receiver Mark Clayton caught 18 of those 48 touchdown passes. Although finishing the season with a 14-2 record, the Dolphins lost the Super Bowl to the San Francisco 49ers, 38-16.

Source: Author Nightmare

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