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Quiz about General US Sports
Quiz about General US Sports

General U.S. Sports Trivia Quiz


I'll give you some info about a team or a player, and you give me either the team name or the player name.

A multiple-choice quiz by sport_man_15. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
sport_man_15
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
169,713
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
2172
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Question 1 of 10
1. This is a baseball team who has been located in three major cities in its history. This team moved to an Eastern city in the 1960s. They were majorly successful during the 1990s, yet had only won one World Series in the '90s. What team is this? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. This golfer took the PGA tour by storm in 1997, when he became the first African-American to win the Masters. He became the first golfer since the early 1900s to hold all four major titles at the same time. Name this golfer. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This 19-year old phenom was the youngest person to reach 1,000 points in the NBA. He beat out fellow rookie Carmello Anthony and superstar Kobe Bryant on this list. He was the number 1 pick in the 2003 NBA draft. Who is this star? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This former Michigan quarterback terrorized opposing defensive backs before being drafted by the New England Patriots, to be Drew Bledsoe's heir apparent. In the season when he won his first Super Bowl, he didn't even start the year as the number 1 starter, but came in when Bledsoe was injured. Who was this star QB? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. This hockey team is one of the original 6 six NHL teams. They had won Lord Stanley's Cup an amazing 10 times in franchise history, and have the tradition of throwing octopi on the ice. Name this team. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. This pitcher played for 4 different teams in his career. He set records for most career strikeouts and no-hitters. Name this man, who although was one of the best pitchers of all time, he never won a Cy Young award. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. This National League team had won the most World Series titles of all NL teams. With such a storied history and famous players such as Lou Brock, Stan Musial, and Dizzy Dean, this team had stayed in its original city, yet has changed its name numerous times, from the Browns to the Perfectos to ____________ ? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In the quarterback rich draft of 1983, which of these noteable quarterbacks was not taken in that draft? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which of these playes never hit 500 home runs in his career? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Who pitched the first perfect game in World Series history? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This is a baseball team who has been located in three major cities in its history. This team moved to an Eastern city in the 1960s. They were majorly successful during the 1990s, yet had only won one World Series in the '90s. What team is this?

Answer: Atlanta Braves

They play in the National League East. Division champs for most of the 1990s. They won the World Series in 1995.

Boston Braves 1911-1952
Milwaukee Braves 1953-1965
Atlanta Braves 1966-
2. This golfer took the PGA tour by storm in 1997, when he became the first African-American to win the Masters. He became the first golfer since the early 1900s to hold all four major titles at the same time. Name this golfer.

Answer: Tiger Woods

Best golfer since 1997. By winning the 2001 US Open, British Open, PGA Championship, and winning the 2002 Masters, he achieved the feat of holding all four majors at one time.
3. This 19-year old phenom was the youngest person to reach 1,000 points in the NBA. He beat out fellow rookie Carmello Anthony and superstar Kobe Bryant on this list. He was the number 1 pick in the 2003 NBA draft. Who is this star?

Answer: LeBron James

He was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers.
4. This former Michigan quarterback terrorized opposing defensive backs before being drafted by the New England Patriots, to be Drew Bledsoe's heir apparent. In the season when he won his first Super Bowl, he didn't even start the year as the number 1 starter, but came in when Bledsoe was injured. Who was this star QB?

Answer: Tom Brady

26 years old and had won 2 Super Bowls and 2 Super Bowl MVP's.
5. This hockey team is one of the original 6 six NHL teams. They had won Lord Stanley's Cup an amazing 10 times in franchise history, and have the tradition of throwing octopi on the ice. Name this team.

Answer: Detroit Red Wings

One of the best teams to begin the 21st century.
6. This pitcher played for 4 different teams in his career. He set records for most career strikeouts and no-hitters. Name this man, who although was one of the best pitchers of all time, he never won a Cy Young award.

Answer: Nolan Ryan

Ryan played for the Mets, Angels, Astros, and Rangers, in his career. He ended up with 5,714 strikeouts and threw 7 no-hitters.
7. This National League team had won the most World Series titles of all NL teams. With such a storied history and famous players such as Lou Brock, Stan Musial, and Dizzy Dean, this team had stayed in its original city, yet has changed its name numerous times, from the Browns to the Perfectos to ____________ ?

Answer: St. Louis Cardinals

The Cards have won 9 World Series. The Giants have won 8, the Dodgers 7, and the Mets 2.
8. In the quarterback rich draft of 1983, which of these noteable quarterbacks was not taken in that draft?

Answer: Joe Montana

Montana was drafted from Notre Dame after the 1979 season.
9. Which of these playes never hit 500 home runs in his career?

Answer: Stan Musial

Musial ended his career with 475 home runs, while Mathews finished with 512, Ott with 511, and Murray with 504.
10. Who pitched the first perfect game in World Series history?

Answer: Don Larsen

Larsen did this in 1956 while playing for the Yankees.
Source: Author sport_man_15

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