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The wide world of Detroit sports.

A multiple-choice quiz by joemc37. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
joemc37

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
240,198

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

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294

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Question 1 of 10

1. How many Detroit Tigers won gold glove awards in 1984? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the head coach of the Detroit Lions during their 1957 championship season? Hint

Monte Clark

George Wilson

Gus Henderson

Buddy Parker

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Question 3 of 10

3. Where did the Fort Wayne (Detroit) Pistons play their home games during their first season in the NBL? Hint

Bishop Dwenger High School

North Side High School

Elmhurst High School

South Side High School

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many total penalty minutes did the Detroit Red Wings have in the 1985-86 season? Hint

1741

2393

932

1940

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many times did Joe Dumars make the NBA All-Defensive first team? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the NFC defensive player of the month in November 1998? Hint

Ryan McNeil

Robert Porcher

Stephen Boyd

Bryant Westbrook

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who scored the most goals for the Detroit Red Wings during the 1974-75 season? Hint

Frank Mahovlich

Marcel Dionne

Danny Grant

Mickey Redmond

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who led the Detroit Lions with 1,627 return yards during the 1996 season? Hint

Desmond Howard

Terry Fair

Mel Gray

Glyn Milburn

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many times was Jim Leyland selected as the Manager of the Year in the Florida State League? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many points did Detroit Piston Darko Milicic score during the 2003-04 playoff campaign? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many Detroit Tigers won gold glove awards in 1984?

Answer: 3

The dynamic double-play duo of Alan Trammell and Lou Whitaker, along with Lance Parrish.

2. Who was the head coach of the Detroit Lions during their 1957 championship season?

Answer: George Wilson

One of the greatest comebacks in NFL history was under Wilson's watch. The Lions trailed the 49ers by 20 points in the 3rd quarter of the 1957 Western Conference playoff game. In brave fashion, the Lions scored 24 unanswered points to beat the 49ers 31-27.

3. Where did the Fort Wayne (Detroit) Pistons play their home games during their first season in the NBL?

Answer: North Side High School

Imagine playing in a gym as a professional? Thankfully, Zollner moved them to Detroit in 1957.

4. How many total penalty minutes did the Detroit Red Wings have in the 1985-86 season?

Answer: 2393

Oddly enough, the Wings missed the playoffs that year. It seems that more penalty minutes doesn't equate to more victories.

5. How many times did Joe Dumars make the NBA All-Defensive first team?

Answer: 4

Joe made the team every season from 1989-1993, except when he made the second team in the 1990-91 season.

6. Who was the NFC defensive player of the month in November 1998?

Answer: Stephen Boyd

Stephen Boyd retired after just seven years with the Lions due to injuries.

7. Who scored the most goals for the Detroit Red Wings during the 1974-75 season?

Answer: Danny Grant

Grant scored 50 goals that season while Marcel Dionne only recorded 47.

8. Who led the Detroit Lions with 1,627 return yards during the 1996 season?

Answer: Glyn Milburn

Although only a starter on special teams for 2 years, Milburn recorded the most yards in a season by a Lions return-man.

9. How many times was Jim Leyland selected as the Manager of the Year in the Florida State League?

Answer: 2

He was selected in 1977 and 1978 while managing the Tigers in minor league organizations.

10. How many points did Detroit Piston Darko Milicic score during the 2003-04 playoff campaign?

Answer: 1

That postseason Darko played in 8 games, missed all 4 of his shots, and went 1 for 4 on the free throw line.

Source: Author joemc37

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