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Great Moments in Sport Trivia Quiz

Great Moments in Baseball and Football: here are some questions about some key moments in pro baseball and football.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
robert362

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
15,465

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
812

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1967, the Red Sox made it to the World Series. Their key pitcher was _________ ? Hint

Mickey Lolich

Jim Lonborg

Dave McNally

Mike Cuellar

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Question 2 of 10

2. In a memorable playoff game between Miami and San Diego in January 1982, the Chargers raced to 24-0 lead at the end of the first quarter. The Dolphins, however, made an incredible comeback to tie the game 38-38 and take it into overtime. Who was their quarterback? Hint

Dan Marino

David Woodley

Bob Griese

Don Strock

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Question 3 of 10

3. In another overtime playoff game, Miami's drive to a championship was saved when the field goal kicker for the K.C. Chiefs missed a field goal that would have won the game. Who was the kicker? Hint

Jan Stenerud

George Blanda

Don Chandler

Lou Groza

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Question 4 of 10

4. In the early 60s, the Pirates defeated the Yankees in the World Series in 7 games. The seventh game was decided by a last inning home run by which hitter? Hint

Bill Virdon

Smoky Burgess

Bill Mazeroski

Johnny Callison

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Amazin' Mets of 69 stunned everyone by defeating the Orioles in the World Series. One of the key plays for the Mets was an outstanding diving catch in right field by which player? Hint

Tommy Agee

Ron Swoboda

Rod Kanehl

Jim Hickman

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Question 6 of 10

6. Joe Montana led the 49ers to a Super Bowl win against the Bengals by leading a last minute touchdown drive. Who caught the winning TD pass? Hint

Dwight Clark

Jerry Rice

John Taylor

Roger Craig

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Question 7 of 10

7. In Super Bowl I, this Packer turned out to be an improbable hero that day. Who is he? Hint

George Sauer

Max McGee

Lance Alworth

Garry Garrison

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Question 8 of 10

8. The 1962 World Series went to seven games, with the final game ending with a 1-0 score. Who pitched that game for the winners? Hint

Whitey Ford

Jack Sanford

Ralph Terry

Billy Pierce

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Question 9 of 10

9. Super Bowl XIII: Pittsburgh defeated Dallas 35-31 in one of the very best Super Bowls. A key play occurred when a Cowboy reserve tight end dropped a potential touchdown pass in the end zone, forcing Dallas to settle for a field goal. Who was the tight end? Hint

Jacques McKinnon

Mike Ditka

Willie Frazier

Jackie Smith

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Question 10 of 10

10. The 1954 Cleveland Indians won 111 games - but were swept in the World Series in four games. Who defeated them? Hint

Dodgers

Giants

Cardinals

Reds

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1967, the Red Sox made it to the World Series. Their key pitcher was _________ ?

Answer: Jim Lonborg

Lonborg had a great year

Answer: Don Strock

Strock was superb.

3. In another overtime playoff game, Miami's drive to a championship was saved when the field goal kicker for the K.C. Chiefs missed a field goal that would have won the game. Who was the kicker?

Answer: Jan Stenerud

I guess it was meant to be.

4. In the early 60s, the Pirates defeated the Yankees in the World Series in 7 games. The seventh game was decided by a last inning home run by which hitter?

Answer: Bill Mazeroski

It was Maz - not a power hitter

5. The Amazin' Mets of 69 stunned everyone by defeating the Orioles in the World Series. One of the key plays for the Mets was an outstanding diving catch in right field by which player?

Answer: Ron Swoboda

Rocky - of all people.

6. Joe Montana led the 49ers to a Super Bowl win against the Bengals by leading a last minute touchdown drive. Who caught the winning TD pass?

Answer: John Taylor

This time it was Taylor.

7. In Super Bowl I, this Packer turned out to be an improbable hero that day. Who is he?

Answer: Max McGee

Max came through in the clutch.

8. The 1962 World Series went to seven games, with the final game ending with a 1-0 score. Who pitched that game for the winners?

Answer: Ralph Terry

It was Terry beating Sanford. The run scored on a double {play;} the game ended with McCovey's line drive to Richardson.

Answer: Jackie Smith

It was a tough ending for a fine career.

10. The 1954 Cleveland Indians won 111 games - but were swept in the World Series in four games. Who defeated them?

Answer: Giants

Willie Mays, the Vic Wertz catch, Dusty Rhodes, etc.

Source: Author robert362

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