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Same Name Game III Trivia Quiz

Every once in a while, there will be two famous people with the same name. See how many of these you can get.

A multiple-choice quiz by Sarah606. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Sarah606

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
134,058

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
3 / 5

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Question 1 of 5

1. Although they spell their first names differently; what common name do the creator of "The X-Files" and a former Minnesota Viking's wide receiver share? Hint

Jackson

Jones

Smith

Carter

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Question 2 of 5

2. This name is shared by two NFL players that are both running backs! In 2002 on played for the Indianapolis Colts and the other played for the Miami Dolphins. They both played college football in Texas. What name do they both have? Hint

Ricky Williams

Joe Hall

Brian Williams

Fred Taylor

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Question 3 of 5

3. Which name is shared by a 'shoeless' baseball player and a singer/songwriter who had a hit with "Steppin' Out"?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

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Question 4 of 5

4. At one point in the late 1980s MTV had two female personalities with the same first and last name. Do you remember their name?

Answer: ( Two words. or just surname ... one was downtown)

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Question 5 of 5

5. Which of these names is shared by baseball pitcher who has played for both New York teams, and a country singer who went on to act in some movies? Hint

Kenny Rogers

Tim McGraw

Mark McGuire

Garth Brooks

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Although they spell their first names differently; what common name do the creator of "The X-Files" and a former Minnesota Viking's wide receiver share?

Answer: Carter

Chris Carter created "The X-Files", he also produced and directed several episodes. Cris Carter was a leading receiver for the Viking's for years. He retired in 2002, but signed with the Miami Dolphins midway through the 2002-03 season.

Answer: Ricky Williams

One Ricky Williams went to the University of Texas and the other one went to Texas Tech. In 2002-03 there were actually two players named Brian Williams on the Minnesota Vikings and one Brian Williams on the Detroit Lions, but none of them were running backs. There were also multiple Steve Smiths, Marcus Bells, Ron Johnsons, David Terrells, Eddie Johnson, Brandon Moores and Chris Browns.

3. Which name is shared by a 'shoeless' baseball player and a singer/songwriter who had a hit with "Steppin' Out"?

Answer: Joe Jackson

Joe Jackson the musician wites pop music and composes classical music. Joe Jackson the baseball player was banned from the Hall of Fame for his knowledge of his team trying to throw the 1919 World Series when he played for the Chicago White Sox. The Cincinnati Reds won the 1919 world series.

4. At one point in the late 1980s MTV had two female personalities with the same first and last name. Do you remember their name?

Answer: Julie Brown

"Downtown" Julie Brown was known for her crazy wardrobe and British accent. The other Julie Brown had the show "Just Say Julie" and was in the movie "Earth Girls Are Easy".

5. Which of these names is shared by baseball pitcher who has played for both New York teams, and a country singer who went on to act in some movies?

Answer: Kenny Rogers

Kenny Rogers the singer had a huge hit with "The Gambler" and later had his own chain of chicken restaurants. He was also in the movie "Six Pack" and several made for TV movies. Kenny Rogers joined the Texas Rangers in 1989, played for Oakland and both the New York Yankees and Mets from 1996 to 1999, before returning to Texas for the 2000 season!

Source: Author Sarah606

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