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Michigan Championship Teams Trivia Quiz

The state of Michigan has a great sports heritage, and these are just a few questions about some of the greatest teams in Michigan, both pro and college.

A multiple-choice quiz by brnwshd85. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
brnwshd85

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
166,410

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
372

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Question 1 of 10

1. What team did the Michigan State Spartans men's basketball team beat in the final game of the 2000 Final Four to win the National Championship? Hint

North Carolina

Kentucky

Wisconsin

Florida

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Question 2 of 10

2. What 1984 Detroit Tigers' pitcher won the AL Cy Young award? Hint

Willie Hernandez

Dan Petry

Jack Morris

Dave Rozema

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Detroit Pistons won back-to-back world championships in 1988-89 and 1989-90. Who did the Pistons beat to win their second championship? Hint

Los Angeles Lakers

San Antonio Spurs

Houston Rockets

Portland Trailblazers

4. The Detroit Lions have never even been to a Super Bowl Game in the 20th century, let alone win one. But they have won a couple of NFL championships. When was the last time that the Detroit Lions won an NFL championship in the 20th century? Hint

1963

1949

1953

1957

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1997, the University of Michigan Wolverines' football team was 12-0, but had to share the National Championship with what team? Hint

Oklahoma

Florida State

Nebraska

Miami

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Red Wings have won the Stanley Cup 3 times in seven years (2002, 1998, 1997). Which three teams did they beat in each Final Series? Hint

Carolina Hurricanes, Washington Capitals, Philadelphia Flyers

Washington Capitals, Philadelphia Flyers, New Jersey Devils

New Jersey Devils, Philadelphis Flyers, Buffalo Sabres

Carolina Hurricanes, New Jersey Devils, Buffalo Sabres

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Question 7 of 10

7. What Michigan University won back-to-back Division II football national championships in 2002 and 2003? Hint

Saginaw Valley State University

Grand Valley State University

Northern Michigan

Ferris State

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Question 8 of 10

8. What Michigan University's hockey team won the first ever NCAA championship in 1948? Hint

Michigan State University

University of Michigan

Lake Superior State University

Northern Michigan University

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Question 9 of 10

9. What four years did the Tigers win the World Series in the 20th century? Hint

1908, 1945, 1969, 1984

1984, 2001, 2002, 2003

1915, 1935, 1962, 1984

1935, 1945, 1968, 1984

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Question 10 of 10

10. When was the last time the Michigan State Football team won at least a portion of the national championship? Hint

1965

They have never won a national championship.

1952

1966

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What team did the Michigan State Spartans men's basketball team beat in the final game of the 2000 Final Four to win the National Championship?

Answer: Florida

North Carolina lost to Florida in the semi-final of the final four that year, and Wisconsin lost to Michigan State. Kentucky went home early that year when they lost to Syracuse in the second round.

2. What 1984 Detroit Tigers' pitcher won the AL Cy Young award?

Answer: Willie Hernandez

Willie had 32 saves in 33 attempts, and lead the league in games pitched with 80. Dan Quisenberry of the Kansas City Royals also had an excellent season with 44 saves and finished 2nd in the voting.

3. The Detroit Pistons won back-to-back world championships in 1988-89 and 1989-90. Who did the Pistons beat to win their second championship?

Answer: Portland Trailblazers

One of the most memorable moments of this series was when Vinnie "The Microwave" Johnson, hit the game winning and series clinching shot in the fifth game with 0:0.7 seconds left in the game.

Answer: 1957

The Lions were 8-4 that year and beat the Cleveland Browns 59-14 in the championship game. Since then the Lions have been to the NFC championship game once, in 1991-1992 when they lost to the Washington Redskins, the eventual Super Bowl champs, 41-10.

5. In 1997, the University of Michigan Wolverines' football team was 12-0, but had to share the National Championship with what team?

Answer: Nebraska

It was the fall-out after this split National Championship that brought about the worthless Bowl Championship Series (BCS).

6. The Red Wings have won the Stanley Cup 3 times in seven years (2002, 1998, 1997). Which three teams did they beat in each Final Series?

Answer: Carolina Hurricanes, Washington Capitals, Philadelphia Flyers

The Red Wings most recent Championship in 2002 was against the Carolina Hurricanes which is owned by Peter Karmanos, a native of Detroit.

7. What Michigan University won back-to-back Division II football national championships in 2002 and 2003?

Answer: Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley State University (GVSU) is located west of Grand Rapids in the small town of Allendale. Central Michigan (2003 in Division I) and Northern Michigan are the only other Universities in the State to win a Division II national championship.

8. What Michigan University's hockey team won the first ever NCAA championship in 1948?

Answer: University of Michigan

They beat Dartmouth 8-4 on March 20, 1948. They also won in 1951, 1952, 1953, 1955, 1956, 1964, 1996, and 1998.

9. What four years did the Tigers win the World Series in the 20th century?

Answer: 1935, 1945, 1968, 1984

Although it may seem like an eternity since the Tigers had a winning record let alone a championship team. In the 20th century, they last won in 1984 when they beat the Padres in 5 games.

10. When was the last time the Michigan State Football team won at least a portion of the national championship?

Answer: 1966

They were co-champions that year with Ara Parseghian's Fighting Irish of Notre Dame.

Source: Author brnwshd85

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