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Michael Jordan vs Jerry Rice Trivia Quiz

Two greats in two great sports. This quiz gives you a small insight into the careers of two of American sports finest. Enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by doomed. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
doomed

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
136,842

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

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Average

Avg Score
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Question 1 of 20

1. Michael Jordan retired for the last time at the end of the 2002-2003 NBA season. How many games had he played? Hint

1,012

1,072

1,291

1,016

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Question 2 of 20

2. In which year did Jerry Rice make his NFL debut? Hint

1986

1987

1984

1985

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Question 3 of 20

3. When Michael Jordan retired in 2003. He was what number on the all-time scorers list at that point? Hint

Second

Fourth

First

Third

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Question 4 of 20

4. Which legendary quarterback threw a 25 yard touchdown pass for Rice's first NFL score?

Answer: (Two Words or just surname)

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Question 5 of 20

5. Michael Jordan was drafted by which team? Hint

New Jersey Nets

Philadelphia 76ers

Chicago Bulls

Washington Bullets/Wizards

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Question 6 of 20

6. Jerry Rice set a Super Bowl record by catching three touchdowns against Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXIV?

True

False

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Question 7 of 20

7. Which college was Jordan drafted from, and in what year? Hint

North Carolina 1984

Stanford 1984

Duke 1986

Penn State 1983

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Question 8 of 20

8. Which college was Rice drafted from? Hint

Arizona Valley State

Missouri State

Mississippi Valley State

Montana State

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Question 9 of 20

9. Michael Jordan won how many NBA World Championships? Hint

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Question 10 of 20

10. Has Jerry Rice ever been the winner of the Pro Bowl MVP?

Yes

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Question 11 of 20

11. How many All-Star games did Jordan play in? Hint

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Question 12 of 20

12. Which of the following NFL Records did Rice NOT hold. Hint

record for receiving touchdowns

record for career receptions

first player in league history to reach 30,000-yard mark rushing or receiving

record for total touchdowns

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Question 13 of 20

13. How many MVP's did Jordan win in NBA finals? Hint

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Question 14 of 20

14. How many times has Jerry Rice been NFL Player of the Year?
Hint

One time

Two times

three times

never

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Question 15 of 20

15. Which team did Jordan score 69 points against, to record his best game score? Hint

LA Lakers

Milwaukee Bucks

Cleveland Cavs

Detroit Pistons

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Question 16 of 20

16. Jerry Rice has worn three different shirt numbers during his NFL career?

True

False

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Question 17 of 20

17. Jordan won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award just once, but what year was it? Hint

1987

1990

1989

1988

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Question 18 of 20

18. How many regular season touchdowns had Rice scored for the 49ers throughout his career? Hint

176

194

185

198

19. Who said the following of Jordan? "As a basketball player Michael has had athletic ability, technical skills, the intelligence, dedication, effort and competitiveness. No player has ever had the entire package at his level". Hint

Phil Jackson

Clarence Weatherspoon

Karl Malone

Dean Smith

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Question 20 of 20

20. How many Pro Bowls did Jerry Rice win an invitation to play in? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Michael Jordan retired for the last time at the end of the 2002-2003 NBA season. How many games had he played?

Answer: 1,072

The 1,072 games comprised of 930 matches for the Bulls, and 142 for the Wizards.

2. In which year did Jerry Rice make his NFL debut?

Answer: 1985

1985 for the San Francisco 49ers.

3. When Michael Jordan retired in 2003. He was what number on the all-time scorers list at that point?

Answer: Third

Jordan finished his career with 32,292 points. He was third only to Karl Malone in second, and the great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

4. Which legendary quarterback threw a 25 yard touchdown pass for Rice's first NFL score?

Answer: Joe Montana

First career touchdown came on a 25-yard pass from Joe Montana at Atlanta in 1985.

5. Michael Jordan was drafted by which team?

Answer: Chicago Bulls

He was selected by Chicago in the first round (third overall), of the 1984 NBA Draft.

6. Jerry Rice set a Super Bowl record by catching three touchdowns against Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXIV?

Answer: True

He set the Super Bowl record with three receiving touchdowns vs. Denver, in Super Bowl XXIV on the 28th January 1990.

7. Which college was Jordan drafted from, and in what year?

Answer: North Carolina 1984

North Carolina under the coaching of Dean Smith and the skills of Jordan, won practically everything that was to be won. Smith himself was a coaching legend.

8. Which college was Rice drafted from?

Answer: Mississippi Valley State

He held practically ever college record, and broke every single reception and rushing record in college football, of which many still stand.

9. Michael Jordan won how many NBA World Championships?

Answer: 6

Jordan won 6 NBA Championships, earned 5 MVP awards, and was selected to 13 All-Star games.

10. Has Jerry Rice ever been the winner of the Pro Bowl MVP?

Answer: Yes

1995 saw his only MVP award for a Pro Bowl. When you consider he took part in 13, it seems that despite all his records, he did not quite achieve what perhaps he deserved.

11. How many All-Star games did Jordan play in?

Answer: 13

13 times in the following years. All NBA Rookie Team: 1985.
All NBA First Team: 1987, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 96, 97, 98.
All NBA Defensive First Team: 1988, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 96, 97, 98.

12. Which of the following NFL Records did Rice NOT hold.

Answer: first player in league history to reach 30,000-yard mark rushing or receiving

No player is likely to reach 30,000 yards rushing or receiving, but he did become first player to reach 20,000 yards.

13. How many MVP's did Jordan win in NBA finals?

Answer: 6

NBA Finals MVP: 1991, 92, 93, 96, 97, 98 . He won all six MVP's in all six Finals he played.

14. How many times has Jerry Rice been NFL Player of the Year?

Answer: Two times

1990 and 1997, were the two occasions Rice had won the prestigious award.

15. Which team did Jordan score 69 points against, to record his best game score?

Answer: Cleveland Cavs

69 points @ Cleveland Cavs on 28th March 1990.

16. Jerry Rice has worn three different shirt numbers during his NFL career?

Answer: False

Number 80 has always been regarded 'the' shirt, and for sure will be retired to the hall of fame. He had worn only the one number, number 80.

17. Jordan won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award just once, but what year was it?

Answer: 1988

Of all the awards he could of won, he managed just one Defensive Player of the Year award.

18. How many regular season touchdowns had Rice scored for the 49ers throughout his career?

Answer: 176

176 touchdowns in total, 1985 (3), 1986 (15), 1987 (22), 1988 (9), 1989 (17), 1990 (13), 1991 (14), 1992 (10), 1993 (15), 1994 (13), 1995 (15), 1996 (8), 1997 (1), 1998 (9), 1999 (5), and 2000 (7).

Answer: Dean Smith

Former UNC Coach Dean Smith said the statement of Jordan. Smith was voted ACC Coach of the Year eight times - 1967, 1968, 1969, 1971, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1988 and 1993. In 36 seasons at Carolina, Smith's teams had an all-time record of 879-254. His teams won more games than those of any other college coach in the 20th century.

20. How many Pro Bowls did Jerry Rice win an invitation to play in?

Answer: 13

He made the final game of the season every year between 1986 and 1996, and also had a part to play in the 2000 and amazingly 2003 Pro Bowls. Quite frankly an amazing player and a legend.

Source: Author doomed

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