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Numbers in Sports Trivia Quiz

Any real sports enthusiast would know all about the numbers in sports. I knew these numbers off the top of my head. Do you think you can compare to me? I doubt it!

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

Author
slicknick

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
3,947

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1326

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Question 1 of 10

1. What number is worn by Detroit Red Wing Steve Yzerman? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many yards did O.J. Simpson rush for in 1973? Hint

3,002

1,819

2,003

1,900

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many yards is the length of an Arena football field? Hint

100

110

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which jersey number was the first number retired by every Major League Baseball team. Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. In what year did the Philadelphia Phillies first win the world series? Hint

1983

1980

1900

never

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the most points ever scored in one game by an NBA basketball player? Hint

100

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many games was the longest hitting streak in MLB history? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which quarterback once had a 91 yard punt? Hint

Y. A. Tittle

George Blanda

Randall Cunningham

Bernie Kosar

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many Stanley Cups did Wayne Gretzky win? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many feet was straight away center field at Veteran's stadium? Hint

410

440

399

408

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What number is worn by Detroit Red Wing Steve Yzerman?

Answer: 19

Steve Yzerman has the longest reign as captain of his team.

2. How many yards did O.J. Simpson rush for in 1973?

Answer: 2,003

3. How many yards is the length of an Arena football field?

Answer: 60

4. Which jersey number was the first number retired by every Major League Baseball team.

Answer: 42

This number was retired in honor of Jackie Robinson.

5. In what year did the Philadelphia Phillies first win the world series?

Answer: 1980

It was the first championship ever won by the Phils.

6. What is the most points ever scored in one game by an NBA basketball player?

Answer: 100

Wilt 'The Stilt' Chamberlain scored 100 points vs. the New York Knicks at Hershey Park arena.

7. How many games was the longest hitting streak in MLB history?

Answer: 56

'Joltin' Joe DiMaggio accomplished this feat in 1941.

8. Which quarterback once had a 91 yard punt?

Answer: Randall Cunningham

Randall had a 91 yard punt for the Eagles on a third down punt.

9. How many Stanley Cups did Wayne Gretzky win?

Answer: 4

1984, 1985, 1987 and 1988. He later became commissioner of the bubble boy league.

10. How many feet was straight away center field at Veteran's stadium?

Answer: 408

The Vet was demolished in March 2004.

Source: Author slicknick

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