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Mixture of U.S. Sports Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz to see how much you know about different sports.

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

Author
yeehaw

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
38,101

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1225

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In 2000, who broke Walter Payton's single game NFL rushing record? Hint

Walter Payton

O.J. Simpson

Earl Cambell

Corey Dillon

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Question 2 of 10

2. What year did the Seattle Sonics win their only NBA title? Hint

1984

1973

1979

1977

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many games did it take Roger Maris to hit 61 homeruns in 1961? Hint

154

155

160

162

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who won the Heisman Trophy in 1966? Hint

Steve Spurrier

Jim Brown

Paul Hornung

Bob Griese

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Question 5 of 10

5. Superbowl I to XXXV: what team played in most of those thirty-five Super Bowls? Hint

San Fransisco 49ers

Buffalo Bills

Pittsburgh Steelers

Dallas Cowboys

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Question 6 of 10

6. What number did Mickey Mantle wear after his rookie year? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the MVP in Super Bowl 30 between Dallas and Pittsburgh?

Answer: (Two Words .. or just surname)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who is the all-time points leader in the NHL? Hint

Rocket Richard

Gordie Howe

Wayne Gretzky

Bobby Hull

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who won the 1990 NBA championship? Hint

Bulls

Pistons

Lakers

Celtics

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who were the Cardinals playing when McGwire hit number 62? Hint

New York Mets

Houston Astros

Chicago Cubs

Cincinatti Reds

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 2000, who broke Walter Payton's single game NFL rushing record?

Answer: Corey Dillon

Dillon broke the record with 278 yards this past year, the original record by Payton was 275 yards. Dillon's record has since been broken.

2. What year did the Seattle Sonics win their only NBA title?

Answer: 1979

3. How many games did it take Roger Maris to hit 61 homeruns in 1961?

Answer: 162

He got number 61 on the last game of the year at Yankee Stadium, when Boston were in town. He broke Babe Ruth's record of 60 HRs set in 1927 when the season comprised 154 games.

4. Who won the Heisman Trophy in 1966?

Answer: Steve Spurrier

He now coachs the Gators, and does very well.

5. Superbowl I to XXXV: what team played in most of those thirty-five Super Bowls?

Answer: Dallas Cowboys

Dallas has played in 8 of those 35 Super Bowls, winning 5 or them.

6. What number did Mickey Mantle wear after his rookie year?

Answer: 7

He wore number 6 in his first year as a Yankee then, after playing in the minors, changed it to number 7 when he returned.

7. Who was the MVP in Super Bowl 30 between Dallas and Pittsburgh?

Answer: Larry Brown

He had 2 interceptions late in the game to seal the deal for Dallas.

8. Who is the all-time points leader in the NHL?

Answer: Wayne Gretzky

'The Great One' man he was something else

9. Who won the 1990 NBA championship?

Answer: Pistons

They won back-to-back championships in 1989-90. They were a tough group.

10. Who were the Cardinals playing when McGwire hit number 62?

Answer: Chicago Cubs

I sadly missed the homerun live but saw it on many a replay later that night, man that was awesome!

Source: Author yeehaw

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