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Quiz about Gone But Not Forgotten
Quiz about Gone But Not Forgotten

Gone, But Not Forgotten Trivia Quiz

Over the years the NFL, NBA, and NHL have faced competition from upstart leagues. In each of the following 10 questions you will be shown 4 team names. All you have to do is identify what defunct league those four teams played in.

A multiple-choice quiz by bomber1013. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
bomber1013
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
3,293
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. What defunct sports league do these teams have in common? Buffalo Bills - Baltimore Colts - Miami Seahawks - New York Yankees? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. What defunct league do these teams have in common? Carolina Cougars - Minnesota Pipers - Virginia Squires - Oakland Oaks? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. What defunct league do these teams have in common? Calgary Broncos - Dayton Aeros - Miami Screaming Eagles - San Francisco Sharks? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. This league had: Boston Patriots - New York Titans - Dallas Texans - Los Angeles Chargers? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. This league had: Birmingham Americans - Chicago Wind - Detroit Wheels - Jacksonville Express? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. This league had: Chicago Fire - Jacksonville Sharks - Portland Thunder - Birmingham Vulcans? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. These teams played in: Arizona Wranglers - Michigan Panthers - Philadelphia Stars - Jacksonville Bulls? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. These teams played in: Richmond Rage - Atlanta Glory - Portland Power - Columbus Quest? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. These teams were in: Racine Bells - Grand Rapids Chicks - South Bend Blue Sox - Kenosha Comets? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. Indiana Pacers - San Antonio Spurs - New York Nets - Denver Nuggets. These teams were in the: Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What defunct sports league do these teams have in common? Buffalo Bills - Baltimore Colts - Miami Seahawks - New York Yankees?

Answer: All American Football Conference (AAFC)

 The AAFC merged with the NFL starting in 1950. The Cleveland Browns, San Francisco 49ers, Baltimore Colts, and New York Yankees joined the older league.
2. What defunct league do these teams have in common? Carolina Cougars - Minnesota Pipers - Virginia Squires - Oakland Oaks?

Answer: American Basketball Association

 The ABA merged with NBA after the 1976 season.
3. What defunct league do these teams have in common? Calgary Broncos - Dayton Aeros - Miami Screaming Eagles - San Francisco Sharks?

Answer: World Hockey Association

 If you got this one, you know your defunct sports leagues. All four teams were charter members of the WHA, but for one reason or another, none of them ever played a game.
4. This league had: Boston Patriots - New York Titans - Dallas Texans - Los Angeles Chargers?

Answer: American Football League

 The AFL is probably the most successful merger in modern sports. All 10 of the AFL teams were merged into the NFL. The league was designated the American Football Conference, and Cleveland, San Francisco, and Baltimore were shifted from the National side of the league to the American side.
5. This league had: Birmingham Americans - Chicago Wind - Detroit Wheels - Jacksonville Express?

Answer: World Football League

 The WFL folded in 1975 after struggling for more than 2 years financially.
6. This league had: Chicago Fire - Jacksonville Sharks - Portland Thunder - Birmingham Vulcans?

Answer: World Football League

 This is the WFL again. Teams changed names a lot during those 2 years.
7. These teams played in: Arizona Wranglers - Michigan Panthers - Philadelphia Stars - Jacksonville Bulls?

Answer: United States Football League

 You didn't really think I would use the WFL three times in row, did you?
8. These teams played in: Richmond Rage - Atlanta Glory - Portland Power - Columbus Quest?

Answer: American Basketball League

 This is a recently defunct league. Although the ABL managed to get started before the WNBA, financial woes forced the league to fold in 1998.
9. These teams were in: Racine Bells - Grand Rapids Chicks - South Bend Blue Sox - Kenosha Comets?

Answer: All American Girls Professional Baseball League

 As portrayed in the movie 'A League of Their Own', it's the AAGPBL.
10. Indiana Pacers - San Antonio Spurs - New York Nets - Denver Nuggets. These teams were in the:

Answer: American Basketball Association

 All 4 teams continue to play today in the NBA.
Source: Author bomber1013

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