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2011 in Sports Trivia Quiz

This quiz highlights some of the most memorable moments in sports in 2011.

A multiple-choice quiz by Jbreeder. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
Jbreeder

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
345,729

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
7 / 15

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461

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Question 1 of 15

1. Quite a few individual milestones occured in the 2011 MLB season. Which was not one of them? Hint

Jim Leyland wins his 1500th career game as a manager

Francisco Cordero saves his 300th career game

Mark Texiera hits his 300th career home run and reaches the 1000 R.B.I. mark in the same season

Ichiro Suzuki reaches the 200-hit plateau for the 11th straight season

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Question 2 of 15

2. What did Carolina Panthers rookie QB Cam Newton accomplish in his very first NFL game? Hint

He became the first rookie to throw for 400+ yards in his first career game

He had a perfect passer rating of 158.3

He scored a passing, rushing and receiving touchdown

He broke the record for the most rushing touchdowns by a rookie QB

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Question 3 of 15

3. Who was awarded the Calder Trophy in 2011 as the NHL's top rookie? Hint

Jordan Eberle

Tyler Ennis

Jeff Skinner

Michael Grabner

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Question 4 of 15

4. Which of the following was not a new rule change instated in the NFL in 2011? Hint

Kickoff coverage teams will only get 5 yards of run-up before the kick instead of 15 yards

The no-hit with helmet rule

The surface of the entire field must be a league-approved shade of green

All scoring plays will reviewed by the replay officials

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Question 5 of 15

5. Which NBA player acted as the voice for the player's union during the NBA lockout? Hint

Derek Fisher

Steve Nash

Kevin Garnett

Chauncey Billups

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Question 6 of 15

6. What did Philadelphia Eagles backup QB Vince Young refer to his team as during a televised interview before the start of the 2011 NFL season? Hint

The Birds Of Prey

The Greatest Show On Turf

The New Kids On The Block

Dream Team

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Question 7 of 15

7. What occurred at Citizens Bank Park on May 1, 2011 causing an interruption during the nationally televised game between the New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies? Hint

Lightening had struck just behind first base

Drunken fans ran onto the field

A bench clearing brawl ensued after a Met's pitcher threw a pitch at head of a Phillies batter

News broke about the murder of Osama Bin Laden by U.S. ground forces

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Question 8 of 15

8. What did Albert Pujols fail to do for the first time in his career? Hint

Lead his team in home runs

End the season with a slugging percentage of over .500

End the season with at least a .300 batting average and drive in at least 100 runs

Score at least 100 runs in a season

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Question 9 of 15

9. Which of the Miami Heat's Big Three was criticized for "disappearing" in the fourth quarter in the 2011 NBA finals against the Dallas Mavericks? Hint

All of them

Dwayne Wade

LeBron James

Chris Bosh

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Question 10 of 15

10. Which MLB slugger was arrested in February 2011 on drunk driving charges? Hint

Prince Fielder

Ryan Howard

Miguel Cabrera

Josh Hamilton

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Question 11 of 15

11. Who won the men's Wimbledon tennis championship in 2011? Hint

Novak Djokovic

Rafael Nadal

Roger Federer

Juan Mart�n Del Potro

12. The Boston Red Sox seemed to be a sure shot to make the playoffs until they blew a huge lead over Tampa Bay in the standings by posting a record of 7 wins and 20 losses in September. On the last day of the season the two teams found themselves in a tie for a wild-card spot. Tampa Bay beat the Yankees while Boston, who controlled their own destiny, blew a 3-2 ninth inning lead to Baltimore causing the Red Sox to miss the playoffs. What is this series of events known as? Hint

The September Implosion

The Red Sox Debacle

The Collapse

The Boston Choke Party

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Question 13 of 15

13. Which of these athletes did not retire from his sport in 2011? Hint

Manny Ramirez

Mike Modano

Brett Favre

Junior Seau

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Question 14 of 15

14. Which of the following duos was named Sports Illustrated 2011 sportsman/sportswoman of the year? Hint

Dirk Nowitzki and Caroline Wozniacki

Aaron Rodgers and Danica Patrick

Mike Krzyzewski and Pat Summitt

Mark Cuban and Li Na

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Question 15 of 15

15. What was unique about the 2011 NHL All-Star game? Hint

The players for each team were selected by their respective captains

The NHL All-Stars played against the Finnish national team

It was played outdoors

The game was played under Olympic ice hockey rules

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Quite a few individual milestones occured in the 2011 MLB season. Which was not one of them?

Answer: Ichiro Suzuki reaches the 200-hit plateau for the 11th straight season

Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki fell 16 hits short of 200. It was the first time Ichiro failed to accumulate 200 hits in a season since debuting in the MLB in 2001.

2. What did Carolina Panthers rookie QB Cam Newton accomplish in his very first NFL game?

Answer: He became the first rookie to throw for 400+ yards in his first career game

Newton broke the rookie record for the most passing yards on opening day previously held by Peyton Manning.

3. Who was awarded the Calder Trophy in 2011 as the NHL's top rookie?

Answer: Jeff Skinner

Carolina Hurricane's forward Jeff Skinner led all rookies in scoring with 63 points.

4. Which of the following was not a new rule change instated in the NFL in 2011?

Answer: The no-hit with helmet rule

The no-hit with helmet rule was actually instated in the 1970s but severely enforced in 2011 because of the growing concern over player safety.

5. Which NBA player acted as the voice for the player's union during the NBA lockout?

Answer: Derek Fisher

At one point during the long 149 day lockout, some called into question Fisher's loyalty to the players union as they believed Fisher had privately cut a deal with the NBA management.

6. What did Philadelphia Eagles backup QB Vince Young refer to his team as during a televised interview before the start of the 2011 NFL season?

Answer: Dream Team

The "Dream Team" tag comes with many high expectations. The Eagles, who as a team looked strong on paper, failed to live up to those expectations after they ended the season with a disappointing 8-8 record and missing the playoffs as a result.

7. What occurred at Citizens Bank Park on May 1, 2011 causing an interruption during the nationally televised game between the New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies?

Answer: News broke about the murder of Osama Bin Laden by U.S. ground forces

As soon as the fans in attendance learned of the news about Bin Laden's murder, loud USA chants broke out throughout the stadium. The players on the field and in the dugouts had no idea what was happening at first.

8. What did Albert Pujols fail to do for the first time in his career?

Answer: End the season with at least a .300 batting average and drive in at least 100 runs

Pujols, who played for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2011, came up one percentage point and one R.B.I. short of accomplishing the feat for the 11th straight year.

9. Which of the Miami Heat's Big Three was criticized for "disappearing" in the fourth quarter in the 2011 NBA finals against the Dallas Mavericks?

Answer: LeBron James

LeBron James scored only 11 fourth quarter points in the first five games of the finals.

10. Which MLB slugger was arrested in February 2011 on drunk driving charges?

Answer: Miguel Cabrera

Along with the drunk driving charges, Detroit Tigers all-star first baseman Miguel Cabrera was also charged with resisting arrest.

11. Who won the men's Wimbledon tennis championship in 2011?

Answer: Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic, the number 2 seed entering the tournament, defeated number one seed Rafael Nadal 3 sets to 1.

Answer: The Collapse

The Red Sox had a healthy 9-game lead over Tampa Bay heading into the month of September. Poor pitching was the main reason for the "Collapse" as the pitching staff posted a dismal 5.84 ERA in September. Manager Terry Francona was the biggest victim of "The Collapse" as he was immediately fired.

13. Which of these athletes did not retire from his sport in 2011?

Answer: Junior Seau

Junior Seau, who played for the San Diego Chargers, Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots, retired from the NFL in 2010.

14. Which of the following duos was named Sports Illustrated 2011 sportsman/sportswoman of the year?

Answer: Mike Krzyzewski and Pat Summitt

NCAA men's basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski and NCAA women's basketball coach Pat Summitt certainly deserved to share the honor for their respective individual achievements in 2011. Krzyzewski became the winningest coach in the history of Division I men's basketball. Summitt became the all-time winningest coach in NCAA basketball history in any division, men's or women's.

15. What was unique about the 2011 NHL All-Star game?

Answer: The players for each team were selected by their respective captains

Instead of the usual Eastern Conference vs. Western Conference format in which the fans vote the players in, the teams were determined by a player draft.

Source: Author Jbreeder

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