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New Orleans Sports Teams Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz composed up of random trivia about sports and sports teams in and around New Orleans. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by horsediva911. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
horsediva911

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
283,928

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
354

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the name of New Orleans NFL football team? Hint

Giants

Saints

Voodoo

Rebels

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Question 2 of 10

2. What team did Byron Scott head coach? Hint

New Orleans Zephyrs

New Orleans Saints

New Orleans Hornets

New Orleans Voodoo

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the 2006 mascot of the New Orleans Zephyrs? Hint

Beaver

Ground Hog

Zephyr

Nutria

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which major sporting event is held in New Orleans every year? Hint

Sugar Bowl

BCS Championship

Capital One Bowl

Superbowl

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Question 5 of 10

5. How long is the Crescent City Classic? Hint

10K

15K

20K

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which school plays in the Bayou Classic? Hint

LSU

Southeastern

Tulane

Grambling State

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the name of the arena where the New Orleans Saints played in 2007? Hint

Death Valley

New Orleans Arena

New Orleans Superdome

Louisiana Superdome

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which famous horse racing track is in New Orleans? Hint

Fair Grounds

Delta Downs

Churchill Downs

Evangeline Downs

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the first New Orleans Saints head coach? Hint

Hank Stram

Tom Fears

Mike Ditka

Jim Mora

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the Saints first mascot? Hint

Charlie the Saint

Drew, a fleur de lise

Bob the Football

Gumbo the St. Bernard

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of New Orleans NFL football team?

Answer: Saints

The Saints first started in 1967. Their symbol is a fleur de lys (fluer de lis).

2. What team did Byron Scott head coach?

Answer: New Orleans Hornets

Byron Scott was appointed head coach of the NBA Hornets on May 28, 2004. He first coached for the New Jersey Nets.

3. What was the 2006 mascot of the New Orleans Zephyrs?

Answer: Nutria

The nutria's name is Boudreaux. Boudreaux is a common Louisiana name. The Zephyrs are New Orleans Minor League baseball team.

4. Which major sporting event is held in New Orleans every year?

Answer: Sugar Bowl

The Sugar Bowl was started in 1935. Is is one of the biggest bowl games. The hometown team is LSU.

5. How long is the Crescent City Classic?

Answer: 10K

The Crescent City Classic always take place Easter Weekend. It is a very competitive run in which professionals run alongside those running for fun.

6. Which school plays in the Bayou Classic?

Answer: Grambling State

The Bayou Bowl is between Grambling State and Southern University. It is held the last Saturday of November.

7. What is the name of the arena where the New Orleans Saints played in 2007?

Answer: Louisiana Superdome

The Louisiana Superdome was built in 1975. During Hurricane Katrina it was used as a shelter.

8. Which famous horse racing track is in New Orleans?

Answer: Fair Grounds

The New Orleans Fair Grounds is the third oldest continually operating thoroughbred track in the USA.

9. Who was the first New Orleans Saints head coach?

Answer: Tom Fears

Tom Fears led the Saints to an 8-8 record the first season ever. Tom Fears led the Saints from 1967 to 1970.

10. Who was the Saints first mascot?

Answer: Gumbo the St. Bernard

Gumbo, the Saints first mascot, is 7 feet tall. He was given to the Saints by the Louisiana Restaurant Association.

Source: Author horsediva911

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