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Which Sport Did They Play? Trivia Quiz

In this quiz, I will give you a former athlete, and you can tell me what sport they played! Some of these questions might be tough, so get ready! (Note: some questions are US-specific.)

A multiple-choice quiz by aaron_h3. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
aaron_h3

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
259,606

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
5253

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Question 1 of 10

1. What sport did Michael Jordan play professionally the longest? Hint

Hockey

Basketball

Tennis

Football

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Question 2 of 10

2. What sport did Dan Marino play? Hint

Football

Soccer

Baseball

Golf

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Question 3 of 10

3. What sport did Mickey Mantle play? Hint

Football

Baseball

Basketball

BMX

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Question 4 of 10

4. What sport did Jack Nicklaus play? Hint

Baseball

Golf

Skiing

Tennis

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Question 5 of 10

5. What sport did Earvin Johnson play? Hint

Basketball

Hockey

Baseball

Soccer

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Question 6 of 10

6. What sport did Cy Young play? Hint

Basketball

Baseball

Football

Hockey

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Question 7 of 10

7. What sport did Steffi Graf play? Hint

Basketball

Tennis

Field Hockey

Softball

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Question 8 of 10

8. What sport did Henry Aaron play? Hint

Basketball

Snowboarding

Football

Baseball

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Question 9 of 10

9. What sport did Arnold Palmer play? Hint

Baseball

Basketball

Soccer

Golf

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Question 10 of 10

10. What sport did Jim Brown play? Hint

Football

Basketball

Baseball

Hockey

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What sport did Michael Jordan play professionally the longest?

Answer: Basketball

Michael Jordan was one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He spent most of his career with the Chicago Bulls in the 1990s.

2. What sport did Dan Marino play?

Answer: Football

Dan Marino is considered one of the best football players in history who never won a Super Bowl. He played for the Miami Dolphins his entire career.

3. What sport did Mickey Mantle play?

Answer: Baseball

Mickey Mantle played for the New York Yankees his entire career, in the 50's and 60's. Mickey was a career .298 hitter and had over 500 home runs.

4. What sport did Jack Nicklaus play?

Answer: Golf

Nicknamed the Golden Bear, Jack Nicklaus is one of the more famous golfers in history. Nicklaus played from 1961 to the late 1980s, and again in the early 1990s.

5. What sport did Earvin Johnson play?

Answer: Basketball

Earvin "Magic" Johnson went to Michigan State University and played for the LA Lakers for the entirety of his career. Magic won the NBA MVP 3 times, and won the NBA Finals MVP 3 times as well. Magic made 12 All Star appearances in his lifetime.

6. What sport did Cy Young play?

Answer: Baseball

Cy Young was a great pitcher in the late 1800s and early 1900s. He has more wins than any other pitcher in history, and every year the Cy Young award is given to the best pitcher of each league.

7. What sport did Steffi Graf play?

Answer: Tennis

Steffi Graf was one of the best female tennis players in the world when she played. Steffi won 22 Grand Slam titles, more than any tennis player at the time.

8. What sport did Henry Aaron play?

Answer: Baseball

Henry "Hammerin' Hank" Aaron hit 755 home runs in his career, yet he never had a single season where he hit more than 40. Hank played for the Milwaukee Braves, Atlanta Braves, and Milwaukee Brewers in his career, which began in 1954 and ended in 1976.

9. What sport did Arnold Palmer play?

Answer: Golf

Arnold Palmer was another great golfer. His nickname was "The King." His rivalry with Jack Nicklaus in the 1960s was what made golf a popular spectator sport.

10. What sport did Jim Brown play?

Answer: Football

Jim Brown played with the Cleveland Browns for his entire 9-year career. When he retired, Jim had the records for most yards both in a single season and in a career. Jim Brown is widely regarded as one of the best running backs of all time.

Source: Author aaron_h3

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