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Mixed US Sports Grab Bag Trivia Quiz

This one is for the general sports lover. If you are an ESPN addict, this is your quiz! 15 general sports questions that aren't impossible, and aren't pushover's either. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by brian50. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
brian50

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
19,278

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
2407

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 15

1. Which NCAA Division I basketball team won back-to-back titles in the 2000s decade (2000-2009)? Hint

Duke

North Carolina

Florida

Kentucky

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Question 2 of 15

2. Who was the MVP of Super Bowl XX? Hint

Richard Dent

Walter Payton

William 'Refridgerator'Perry

Jim McMahon

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Question 3 of 15

3. When were the first 'Modern' Olympic games held? Hint

1912

1904

1896

1880

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Question 4 of 15

4. Who holds the Major League record for most career at bats? Hint

Pete Rose

Eddie Murray

Hank Aaron

Stan Musual

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Question 5 of 15

5. What is the team nickname for the University of Richmond VA? Hint

Rockets

Rebels

Colonials

Spiders

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Question 6 of 15

6. Who was the first driver to win seven Nascar Championships? Hint

Richard Petty

Cale Yarborough

Dale Earnhardt

Jeff Gordon

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Question 7 of 15

7. Who as the first player to be awarded the N.L. MVP in consecutive seasons, while playing for 2 different teams? Hint

Barry Bonds

Pete Rose

Larry Walker

Andre Dawson

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Question 8 of 15

8. What is the nickname of the Toronto CFL franchise? Hint

Eskimos

Tiger-Cats

Roughriders

Argonauts

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Question 9 of 15

9. Who is the all time leading scorer in men's NCAA Basketball history? Hint

Lew Alcindor

Oscar Robinson

Magic Johnson

Pete Maravich

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Question 10 of 15

10. Who was the first New York Knick to be named the MVP of the NBA? Hint

Walt Frazier

Willis Reed

Patrick Ewing

Bernard King

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Question 11 of 15

11. Prior to the merger of the AFL and NFL, what team was the last to win the American Football League Championhip, in 1965? Hint

Houston Oilers

Los Angeles Chargers

New York Titans

Buffalo Bills

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Question 12 of 15

12. Dating back to 1961, what NHL team had the longest Stanley Cup drought at the end of the 20th century? Hint

Boston Bruins

Chicago Blackhawks

Los Angeles Kings

Carolina Hurricanes (Whalers)

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Question 13 of 15

13. What team was the first to have ten Rookie Of The Year award winners? Hint

Dodgers

Pirates

Giants

Cardinals

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Question 14 of 15

14. What team won the first Rose Bowl? Hint

Notre Dame

USC

Stanford

Michigan

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Question 15 of 15

15. How much does an Olympic Shot Put weigh? Hint

12lb

10lbs

5lb, 5oz

16lbs

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which NCAA Division I basketball team won back-to-back titles in the 2000s decade (2000-2009)?

Answer: Florida

Florida were back-to-back champions in 2006 and 2007.
North Carolina were champions in 2005 and 2009.

2. Who was the MVP of Super Bowl XX?

Answer: Richard Dent

'Sweetness' and 'The Punky QB' were good, but Richard Dent took home the hardware.

3. When were the first 'Modern' Olympic games held?

Answer: 1896

Held in Athens, Greece.

4. Who holds the Major League record for most career at bats?

Answer: Pete Rose

The Vegas odds are 3-1 against him getting into the Hall Of Fame.

5. What is the team nickname for the University of Richmond VA?

Answer: Spiders

One of my favorite nicknames.

6. Who was the first driver to win seven Nascar Championships?

Answer: Richard Petty

Dale Earnhardt also won seven, but long after King Richard.

7. Who as the first player to be awarded the N.L. MVP in consecutive seasons, while playing for 2 different teams?

Answer: Barry Bonds

Pittsburgh in 1992, San Fran in 1993.

8. What is the nickname of the Toronto CFL franchise?

Answer: Argonauts

Toronto Argonauts were founded in October 1873.

9. Who is the all time leading scorer in men's NCAA Basketball history?

Answer: Pete Maravich

Pistol Pete scored 3,667 career points.

10. Who was the first New York Knick to be named the MVP of the NBA?

Answer: Willis Reed

11. Prior to the merger of the AFL and NFL, what team was the last to win the American Football League Championhip, in 1965?

Answer: Buffalo Bills

They won it in 1965, and spent decades chasing another championship.

12. Dating back to 1961, what NHL team had the longest Stanley Cup drought at the end of the 20th century?

Answer: Chicago Blackhawks

Where are you, Stan Mikita?

13. What team was the first to have ten Rookie Of The Year award winners?

Answer: Dodgers

The first Jackie Robinson in 1947, the inaugural year of this award. The 10th was Fernando Valenzuela in 1981.

14. What team won the first Rose Bowl?

Answer: Michigan

Held in 1902, the next Rose Bowl didn't take place until 1916.

15. How much does an Olympic Shot Put weigh?

Answer: 16lbs

A tough one. If you got this right without guessing, you watch way too much ESPN!

Source: Author brian50

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