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Sports By The Numbers Trivia Quiz

Here is a general look at numbers in sports, not only including, but going well beyond statistics.

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

Author
SeventyFiveBN

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
242,656

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. The number 1 was worn on the jersey of retired Hall of Fame baseball player Ozzie Smith. What was his nickname? Hint

Mr. October

The Splended Splinter

The Wizard of Oz

The Sultan of Swat

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Question 2 of 10

2. The number 2 represents which players position on the scorecard in baseball? Hint

Pitcher

Short Stop

Second Base

Catcher

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Question 3 of 10

3. The number 3 represents the number of events in a triathlon. Which of these events is not included in a contemporary triathlon? Hint

Running

Biking

Swimming

Long Jump

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Question 4 of 10

4. The number 4 represents the jersey number of NFL quarterback Brett Favre. Which NFL team drafted Brett Favre in 1991? Hint

Green Bay Packers

New York Giants

Dallas Cowboys

Atlanta Falcons

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Question 5 of 10

5. The number 5 corresponds to the number of colored rings which make up the emblem of the Olympic Games. Which colored ring represents North America? Hint

Blue

None of the rings

Red

Green

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Question 6 of 10

6. The number 6 represents the number of points received by scoring a touchdown in the NFL. In 2005, who set a new record for most touchdowns scored in one season? Hint

Don Hutson

Jerry Rice

Shaun Alexander

Emmitt Smith

7. The number 7 represents seven consecutive times any one person had won the Tour de France. What is the name of the bicyclist? (Note that these wins might not necessarily have stood the test of time) Hint

Lance Armstrong

Eddy Merckx

Jacques Anquetil

Steve Prefontaine

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Question 8 of 10

8. The number 8 is used in reference to a very common activity. What would you be doing if you were playing eight-ball? Hint

Bowling

Playing pool

Playing golf

Predicting the future

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Question 9 of 10

9. The number 9 was worn on the jersey of Mia Hamm. What sport is Mia Hamm famous for playing? Hint

Golf

Basketball

Tennis

Soccer

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Question 10 of 10

10. The number 10 represents a perfect score at an Olympic gymnastic event. Who was the first gymnast to score a perfect 10.0 at an Olympic gymnastic event? Hint

Nadia Comaneci

Shannon Miller

Yelena Davydova

Mary Lou Retton

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The number 1 was worn on the jersey of retired Hall of Fame baseball player Ozzie Smith. What was his nickname?

Answer: The Wizard of Oz

Ozzie Smith played shortstop for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1982 to 1986. He won the Gold Glove award 13 times and made the All-Star team 15 times. He was nicknamed "The Wizard of Oz" because of the combination of his athletic and acrobatic abilities on defense.

2. The number 2 represents which players position on the scorecard in baseball?

Answer: Catcher

Hall of Fame catchers include Johnny Bench, Yogi Berra, Roy Campanella, and Carlton Fisk.

3. The number 3 represents the number of events in a triathlon. Which of these events is not included in a contemporary triathlon?

Answer: Long Jump

An official triathlon involves a 2.4 mile swim, followed by a 112 mile bike ride, and a 26.2 mile marathon.

4. The number 4 represents the jersey number of NFL quarterback Brett Favre. Which NFL team drafted Brett Favre in 1991?

Answer: Atlanta Falcons

Brett Favre was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in 1991 and had only five passing attempts for the whole season, two of which were thrown for interceptions. The following year he became a starter for the Green Bay Packers and has since gone on to build a record breaking career.

5. The number 5 corresponds to the number of colored rings which make up the emblem of the Olympic Games. Which colored ring represents North America?

Answer: None of the rings

The five rings represent the five continents on Earth (excluding Antarctica and viewing North and South America as one continent), however, no continent is specifically represented by any one ring.

6. The number 6 represents the number of points received by scoring a touchdown in the NFL. In 2005, who set a new record for most touchdowns scored in one season?

Answer: Shaun Alexander

Shaun Alexander of the Seattle Seahawks set the record in 2005 with 28 touchdowns.

Answer: Lance Armstrong

Lance Armstrong won the Tour de France seven consecutive times from 1999-2005. He was stripped of all seven titles in 2012.

8. The number 8 is used in reference to a very common activity. What would you be doing if you were playing eight-ball?

Answer: Playing pool

Eight-ball is the billiards game in which 15 balls are racked in a triangle and the person to put the eight ball in one of the pockets after sinking their own seven balls is declared the winner.

9. The number 9 was worn on the jersey of Mia Hamm. What sport is Mia Hamm famous for playing?

Answer: Soccer

Before retiring, Mia Hamm was named the female FIFA World Player of the Year twice (2001 and 2002). She played for 17 years as a member of the United States women's national soccer team.

10. The number 10 represents a perfect score at an Olympic gymnastic event. Who was the first gymnast to score a perfect 10.0 at an Olympic gymnastic event?

Answer: Nadia Comaneci

Nadia Comaneci received the perfect score of 10.0 at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal for her routine on the uneven bars.

Source: Author SeventyFiveBN

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