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Cryptic USA Sports People Trivia Quiz

A cryptic brain teaser that is a real challenge. Sit back, and just think about them. Have fun. :-)

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

Author
Nightmare

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
251,270

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
274

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1. This NFL Hall of Fame quarterback could drink a cup of coffee in a northern central state.

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2. This American League Hall of Fame pitcher could drive his Taurus down the streets of a racially divided city.

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3. This NBA Hall of Famer would carry extra fuel in special cans when traveling from New York to Los Angeles.

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4. This former Sacramento Kings star and 2007 LA Clipper, sounded like he was good at shoveling holes while auctioning very expensive items off.

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5. This Nascar driver is a silver fish.

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6. This NCAA basketball coach would not wear short socks during the day, or even while wearing armor in the 1950s and '60s.

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7. This heavyweight boxer would sing into this while tying his first-born up with rope.

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8. This 2007 Boston Celtic took surveys with holes in his ears.

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9. This baseball Hall of Famer would make money for his leg joint, and put the money away for safekeeping.

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Question 10 of 10

10. This new 2007 NFL coach would stand in water while buying stock in major electronics.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This NFL Hall of Fame quarterback could drink a cup of coffee in a northern central state.

Answer: Joe Montana

Montana was an eight-time Pro Bowler. He played 14 of his 16 seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, then his final two as a Kansas City Chief. He retired in 1994.

2. This American League Hall of Fame pitcher could drive his Taurus down the streets of a racially divided city.

Answer: Whitey Ford

All Whitey's 16 seasons were as a Yankee pitcher. He won the 1961 Cy Young award, and went to 11 World Series.

3. This NBA Hall of Famer would carry extra fuel in special cans when traveling from New York to Los Angeles.

Answer: Jerry West

Jerry West is on the NBA logo. He took the Lakers to many NBA Championships in the 1960s. His nickname is Zeke from Cabin Creek, hailing from West Virginia.

4. This former Sacramento Kings star and 2007 LA Clipper, sounded like he was good at shoveling holes while auctioning very expensive items off.

Answer: Doug Christie

Christie began his NBA career in 1993 with the Lakers, then moved to the Knicks, Raptors, Kings, and was with Dallas in 2006.

5. This Nascar driver is a silver fish.

Answer: Sterling Marlin

Sterling is the son of former Nascar driver CooCoo Marlin. Sterling was involved in the crash that took the life of Dale Earnhardt, and he blamed for it by many ignorant people. His family rebounded from it to still be a driver to be reckoned with in the Nextel Cup.

6. This NCAA basketball coach would not wear short socks during the day, or even while wearing armor in the 1950s and '60s.

Answer: Bobby Knight

Knight was the coach of Indiana for many seasons, then fired by the school's administration for bringing the school poor publicity. He joined Texas Tech, then broke the record for most wins as a head coach in 2007.

7. This heavyweight boxer would sing into this while tying his first-born up with rope.

Answer: Mike Tyson

Tyson was first known as the most aggressive heavyweight boxing champion until some out-of-ring ventures tarnished his reputation. Later in his career, he bit off a portion of Evander Holyfield's ear in a title match.

8. This 2007 Boston Celtic took surveys with holes in his ears.

Answer: Paul Pierce

Drafted from the University of Kansas, Paul was in his ninth NBA season in 2007 with Boston. He had maintained a 20 ppg average in his first nine seasons.

9. This baseball Hall of Famer would make money for his leg joint, and put the money away for safekeeping.

Answer: Ernie Banks

Nicknamed Mr. Cub, Ernie won the NL MVP in 1958 and 1959. He played his entire career as a Cub for 19 seasons, then retired in 1971 with 512 home runs.

10. This new 2007 NFL coach would stand in water while buying stock in major electronics.

Answer: Wade Phillips

Wade is the son of former NFL head coach Bum Phillips. Wade was named the Dallas Cowboys head coach after the departure of Bill Parcells.

Source: Author Nightmare

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