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Professional Sports in Ohio Trivia Quiz

This is a simple quiz on the professional sports teams based in Ohio.

A multiple-choice quiz by Sarah606. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Sarah606

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
161,689

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
925

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the name of Cincinnati team that joined the AFL in 1968? Hint

Bengals

Browns

Reds

Indians

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Cleveland Cavaliers joined the ________ in 1970? Hint

WNBA

NBA

MLB

NHL

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Question 3 of 10

3. Did Columbus, Ohio, have a NHL team in 2004?

Yes

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which Ohio team was coached by Butch Davis in 2003?

Answer: ( One or Two Words)

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Cincinnati Reds, formed in 1876, play _________ . Hint

football

basketball

hockey

baseball

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Columbus team that was an inaugural member of MLS in 1996 was Columbus _______ . Hint

Burn

Rockers

Fire

Crew

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Cleveland Cavaliers had the first round draft pick in 2003. What local high school student did they take with their pick?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname ... or just first name!)

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1996, the owner of the Cleveland Browns moved them to another city and gave them a new name. They became the ________ . Hint

Jacksonville Jaguars

Baltimore Ravens

Tennessee Titans

Carolina Panthers

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which real Ohio team was used as the focus of the 1989 movie "Major League"?

Answer: (City and nickname or just nickname)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Did either of the Ohio NFL teams make it to the playoffs for the 2003-04 season?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the name of Cincinnati team that joined the AFL in 1968?

Answer: Bengals

The Cincinnati Bengals became a team in 1937, but folded in 1941. They reformed in 1968 and joined the AFL then merged, with the rest of the AFL, into the National Football League in 1970.

2. The Cleveland Cavaliers joined the ________ in 1970?

Answer: NBA

The Cleveland Cavaliers joined the National Basketball Association in 1970. Cleveland's WNBA team was the Rockers, a foundation member of the WNBA when it started in 1997. The team folded in 2003.

3. Did Columbus, Ohio, have a NHL team in 2004?

Answer: Yes

The Columbus Blue Jackets played in Nationwide Arena.

4. Which Ohio team was coached by Butch Davis in 2003?

Answer: Cleveland Browns

2003 was Butch Davis' third season as head coach of the Cleveland Browns. He was named the Brown's 10th head coach on Jan. 30, 2001, according to the Browns' website. Before 2001, he spent six years coaching at the University of Miami in Florida.

5. The Cincinnati Reds, formed in 1876, play _________ .

Answer: baseball

The Cincinnati Reds' rich baseball history goes all the way back to 1876, when a team called the Cincinnati Red Stockings played in the NL. They became the Cincinnati Reds in 1890.

6. The Columbus team that was an inaugural member of MLS in 1996 was Columbus _______ .

Answer: Crew

The Columbus Crew played Major League Soccer. The Cleveland Rockers were one of the original 8 franchises when the WNBA was formed in 1997.

7. The Cleveland Cavaliers had the first round draft pick in 2003. What local high school student did they take with their pick?

Answer: LeBron James

LeBron James was a highly touted high school player who went to school in Ohio. Born December 30, 1984, he was only 18 years old when he was drafted.

8. In 1996, the owner of the Cleveland Browns moved them to another city and gave them a new name. They became the ________ .

Answer: Baltimore Ravens

On November 6, 1995, the Cleveland Browns announced their intention to move to Baltimore for the 1996 season. The NFL approved their move on February 9, 1996. Cleveland fans were devestated when owner Art Model moved the team to Baltimore.

9. Which real Ohio team was used as the focus of the 1989 movie "Major League"?

Answer: Cleveland Indians

"Major League" (1989) was a comedy about a former showgirl inheriting the Cleveland Indians, and the team she puts together in hopes that they will come in last place so she can move the team to Miami.

10. Did either of the Ohio NFL teams make it to the playoffs for the 2003-04 season?

Answer: No

The Cincinnati Bengals came close with an 8-8 season. They finished second in their division behind the Baltimore Ravens. The Cleveland Browns brought up the rear in the AFC North with a 5-11 record in 2003.

Source: Author Sarah606

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