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Sporting Basics Trivia Quiz

This quiz is a foray into a sporting potpourri. It should provide some questions from each sport, along with some nice memories.

A multiple-choice quiz by Rissil. Estimated time: 8 mins.

Author
Rissil

Time
8 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
94,235

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
7 / 15

Plays
501

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 15

1. Who wore the number 31 for the Cubs in 1990? Hint

Ferguson Jenkins

Rick Wilkins

Rick Sutcliffe

Greg Maddux

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Question 2 of 15

2. These two players starred in a Denny's commercial together, touting the rice pilaf. Hint

Sammy Sosa and Tony Gwynn

Mo Vaughn and Randy Johnson

Larry Walker and Greg Vaughn

Mike Mordecai and Mike Bielecki

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Question 3 of 15

3. This former Illinois kicker was drafted by the Cincinatti Bengals in 2000. Hint

Neil Rackers

John Secada

Martin Gramatica

Steve Fitts

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Question 4 of 15

4. How many sacks did Brian Urlacher have in his rookie campaign? Hint

4.5

11.5

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Question 5 of 15

5. Which New Zealand boat beat the U.S. in the America's cup in 1995? Hint

Auckland Rudder

Kiwi Asea

Black Magic

Wellington Waver

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Question 6 of 15

6. Which renowned bald headed kicker for the Raiders, was reported to boot an 80-yd FG in H.S.?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

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Question 7 of 15

7. Which Cardinal shortstop became a Hall of Famer, and wore the number 1?

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Question 8 of 15

8. Who won his only major at the U.S. Open, held at Shinnecock Hills?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

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Question 9 of 15

9. Which Major League pitcher set a record for the most consecutive regular season shutout innings?

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Question 10 of 15

10. Which Oregon running back shared his name with a Canadian Province (homonym)?

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Question 11 of 15

11. What 'John' won the MVP for the Yankees in the World Series in 1996.

Answer: ( Two words ,or just surname)

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Question 12 of 15

12. Which of these NFL players was nicknamed the 'Bus'? Hint

Marshall Faulk

Jerome Bettis

Dorsey Levins

Marcus Allen

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Question 13 of 15

13. Who was the Commissioner of Baseball when Pete Rose was banned for life? Hint

A. Bartlett Giamatti

Connie Comisky

Greg Pinchbeck

Stan Landis

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Question 14 of 15

14. Who was the National League Rookie of the Year in 1988?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

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Question 15 of 15

15. To which College did Daunte Culpepper lend his quarterbacking skills?

Answer: (One or two words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who wore the number 31 for the Cubs in 1990?

Answer: Greg Maddux

He also has won 4 Cy Young awards, his first came while he was a Cub.

2. These two players starred in a Denny's commercial together, touting the rice pilaf.

Answer: Sammy Sosa and Tony Gwynn

This commercial was filmed in 1998, and featured a nice voice dub for Sammy.

3. This former Illinois kicker was drafted by the Cincinatti Bengals in 2000.

Answer: Neil Rackers

He was also notorious for eating at La Salsa burritos.

4. How many sacks did Brian Urlacher have in his rookie campaign?

Answer: 8

This went along with his 6 in 2001, while the Bears improved from their 6-10, 2000 record, to a stellar 13-3, 2001 season.

5. Which New Zealand boat beat the U.S. in the America's cup in 1995?

Answer: Black Magic

6. Which renowned bald headed kicker for the Raiders, was reported to boot an 80-yd FG in H.S.?

Answer: Sebastian Janikowski

He played H.S. football in Florida, and has had many problems since.

7. Which Cardinal shortstop became a Hall of Famer, and wore the number 1?

Answer: Ozzie Smith

The Wizard of 'Oz' earned many Gold Gloves.

8. Who won his only major at the U.S. Open, held at Shinnecock Hills?

Answer: Corey Pavin

The Bulldog was his nickname.

9. Which Major League pitcher set a record for the most consecutive regular season shutout innings?

Answer: Orel Hershiser

Took the record from Don Drysdale by going 59 innings.

10. Which Oregon running back shared his name with a Canadian Province (homonym)?

Answer: Onterrio Smith

He was a darkhorse for the Heisman.

11. What 'John' won the MVP for the Yankees in the World Series in 1996.

Answer: John Wetteland

Also wore the same hat for the entire season. Without getting a decision, he saved 4 games in the Series, and helped beat the Braves.

12. Which of these NFL players was nicknamed the 'Bus'?

Answer: Jerome Bettis

Notre Dame attendee, and has helped the Steelers to many wins.

13. Who was the Commissioner of Baseball when Pete Rose was banned for life?

Answer: A. Bartlett Giamatti

Controversial doesn't even begin to explain, but in time, let's hope that Pete gets in the Hall.

14. Who was the National League Rookie of the Year in 1988?

Answer: Chris Sabo

He beat Mark Grace for the awards.

15. To which College did Daunte Culpepper lend his quarterbacking skills?

Answer: Central Florida

The Multi-Talented quarterback is one of the league's best who played for the Vikings in 2002.

Source: Author Rissil

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