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A Year in Sports [2] Trivia Quiz

Another all multiple choice quiz for you to select that year that these events happened in Sports. There is a little hint for everyone. Have fun! :-)

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Nightmare

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
248,728

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. This year began with the Denver Broncos winning their first of two consecutive Super Bowls. France beat Brazil 3-0 in the World Cup. Mark McGwire broke Roger Maris' season record of 61 home runs. Also, Kentucky defeated Utah 78-69 for the NCAA Basketball Championship. Which year did all this take place? Hint

1980

1965

1949

1998

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Question 2 of 10

2. Giacomo won the Kentucky Derby in this year. The White Sox won their third World Series in franchise history. Texas was the NCAA Football Champions in the season also. Nikolay Valuev also ended this year as the WBA Heavyweight Champion. Which year was this? Hint

2005

1968

1987

1946

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Question 3 of 10

3. Steffi Graf defeated Martina Navratilova at Wimbledon. Los Angeles thrived as their Dodgers and Lakers were league champions in their sport, while the Denver Broncos lost their second consecutive Super Bowl. Willie Stargell took the solo honor of being inducted into baseball's Hall of Fame. Which year did this all happen? Hint

2003

1988

1970

1957

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Boston Celtics won their eighth consecutive NBA Championship in this year. The Orioles skunked the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series. Kauai King won the Kentucky Derby. Also in the year, Notre Dame and Michigan State were NCAA Football co-champions. Which year was this? Hint

1987

1966

1945

1930

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Question 5 of 10

5. The NFL Chicago Bears were undefeated in this season. The NCAA Basketball Championship saw Stanford beat Dartmouth 53-38. Toronto defeated Detroit for the Stanley Cup. Also, in his sixth consecutive year, Joe Louis was the heavyweight boxing champion. What year was this? Hint

1942

1927

1959

1980

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Question 6 of 10

6. The baseball world mourned as Babe Ruth died. In the last Basketball Association of America championship before becoming the NBA, the Philadelphia Warriors beat the Baltimore Bullets. Citation won the Kentucky Derby. The USA took top honors with the most Olympic medals in London. Which year was this? Hint

1968

1948

1928

1908

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Question 7 of 10

7. In this year, track and field stars John Carlos and Tommie Smith were banned from the Olympics for their gestures during the medals ceremony. Denny McLain won 31 games for the Detroit Tigers. The Packers beat the Raiders in the Super Bowl. Which year was this? Hint

1984

1926

1952

1968

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Question 8 of 10

8. The year started off with the trial of O.J. Simpson in January. Graf beat Vicario, 4-6, 6-1, and 7-5 for the Wimbledon title. Nebraska was the NCAA Football Champions with their 12-0 record. The Atlanta Braves won their only World Series in five appearances in the decade. Which year did all this happen? Hint

1959

1981

1995

1972

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Question 9 of 10

9. Along with baseball's first season MVP award handed out in this year, the Philadelphia Athletics were the World Series champions. Jack Johnson was the heavyweight champion. The Stanley Cup winners were the Ottawa Senators. Meridian won the Kentucky Derby, and John McDermott became the youngest golfer ever to win the United States Open Championship. What year was this? Hint

1933

1911

1973

1952

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Question 10 of 10

10. In this year, the Kansas City Chiefs won their first Super Bowl. In tennis at Wimbledon, John Newcombe was victorious over Ken Rosewall. Brazil beat Italy 4-1 in the World Cup. Jimmy Ellis was the new WBA heavyweight champion. Finally, Dust Commander won the Kentucky Derby. Which year did all this take place? Hint

1991

1970

1958

1939

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: 1998

Because McGwire began his career in 1986, 1998 was the only option. The Broncos beat the Packers in Super Bowl XXXII, 31-24. As a Cardinal, McGwire broke Maris' record set in 1961.

Answer: 2005

The White Sox ended their World Series drought since 1917 by defeating the Houston Astros, four games to none. Nikolay Valuev took the boxing title from John Ruiz on December 17.

Answer: 1988

Graf beat Navratilova 5-7, 6-2, and 6-1 for the tennis title. The Dodgers beat the Athletics and the Lakers defeated the Pistons. The Broncos lost to the Redskins in Super Bowl XII.

Answer: 1966

The Orioles and Jim Palmer beat the Dodgers four games to none. Frank Robinson also won the Triple Crown for Baltimore. Both Notre Dame and Michigan State ended the season with 9-0-1 records. The Celtics defeated the Lakers for the NBA Championship.

Answer: 1942

After going 10-1 in 1941 under George Halas, the Bears went 11-0 in 1942. Louis won the heavyweight crown on June 22, 1937, from James Braddock and kept the crown until 1949, when he lost to Ezzard Charles. The Cardinals also won the World Series against the Yankees in 1942.

Answer: 1948

After retiring in 1935 as a Boston Brave, the great Yankee, Babe Ruth, died in New York at the age of 53. The Warriors had won the only two BAA Championships held.

Answer: 1968

It was only the second Super Bowl played, and Green Bay won it, 33-14. McLain and the Tigers went on to win the World Series and saw Mickey Lolich as the series MVP. Carlos and Smith raised their fist during the Mexico City Olympic medals ceremony, and it was taken as a racial gesture.

Answer: 1995

The Braves won the series over the Indians. They appeared in the series in 1991, '92, '95, '96, and 1999. In addition to Nebraska, UCLA were the NCAA Basketball Champions.

Answer: 1911

Ty Cobb of the Tigers and Frank Schulte of the Cubs were the first to receive baseball's MVP. In 1911, Jack Johnson was also boxing's heavyweight champion. In 1911, John McDermott was 19 years, 10 months, and 14 days old when he won the Open.

Answer: 1970

Newcombe beat Rosewall 5-7, 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, and 6-1 for the tennis title. Joe Frazier was the WBC holder until he fought Ellis for the universal title and lost. In Super Bowl IV, the Chiefs beat the Vikings 24-7.

Source: Author Nightmare

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