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Sports Nicknames Test | USA by Player

Sports has given us some of the greatest, most colorful nicknames in American history. Can you identify the real names behind the nicknames?

A multiple-choice quiz by husker1980. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
husker1980

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
239,199

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
1259

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Question 1 of 10

1. In NASCAR, who was known as "The Intimidator"? Hint

Dale Jarrett

Dale Earnhardt Sr.

Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Dick Trickle

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which Major League baseball pitcher was known as "Goose"? Hint

Rich Gossage

Nolan Ryan

Dennis Eckersley

Vida Blue

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who in the NFL was known simply as "Sweetness"? Hint

Walter Payton

Kenny Stabler

Dick Butkus

Barry Sanders

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the receiver of "The Immaculate Reception"? Hint

Lynn Swann

Terry Bradshaw

John Stallworth

Franco Harris

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who in the NFL was known as "The Snake"? Hint

Ken Norton Jr.

Daryl Lamonica

Dave Casper

Ken Stabler

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following two boxers were known as "Sugar Ray"? Hint

Ray Jones and Ray Robinson

Ray Rhodes and Ray Leonard

Ray Robinson and Ray Leonard

Ray Liotta and Ray Crenshaw

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was known as "Broadway Joe"? Hint

Joe Namath

Joe Greene

Joe Theisman

Joe Gordon

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Question 8 of 10

8. In hockey, who was known as "The Great One"? Hint

Bobby Orr

Wayne Gretzky

Mario Lemieux

Ed Belfour

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the NBA's "Dr. J"? Hint

James Worthy

Julius Erving

Michael Jordan

Earvin Johnson

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Question 10 of 10

10. This baseball legend was known as "The Sultan of Swat". Hint

Reggie Jackson

Ted Williams

George Ruth

Yogi Berra

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In NASCAR, who was known as "The Intimidator"?

Answer: Dale Earnhardt Sr.

Earnhardt, who died in February 2001 in a race at Daytona, was rumored to be able to "see the air". He won 7 Winston Cup championships during his career.

2. Which Major League baseball pitcher was known as "Goose"?

Answer: Rich Gossage

The Goose was known for his fu-manchu mustache. He played for 22 seasons and retired in 1994.

3. Who in the NFL was known simply as "Sweetness"?

Answer: Walter Payton

Walter's nickname was derived from his unique combination of power and elusiveness; and his kindness and generosity. He was the feature back during the Bears 1985 Super Bowl championship.

4. Who was the receiver of "The Immaculate Reception"?

Answer: Franco Harris

The reception occurred on December 23, 1972, and was thrown by Terry Bradshaw.

5. Who in the NFL was known as "The Snake"?

Answer: Ken Stabler

Kenny Stabler played most of his career during the '70s with the Oakland Raiders under coach John Madden, but few people remember he ended his career with the New Orleans Saints.

6. Which of the following two boxers were known as "Sugar Ray"?

Answer: Ray Robinson and Ray Leonard

Both men are known as pound for pound the sweetest who ever put on the gloves.

7. Who was known as "Broadway Joe"?

Answer: Joe Namath

Namath graduated from Alabama in 1964 and played in the NFL from '65-'77. He boldly guaranteed a win in the 1969 Super Bowl.

8. In hockey, who was known as "The Great One"?

Answer: Wayne Gretzky

Gretzky is the consensus-decision as the greatest player of all time. He played from 1978 to 1999 and led the Edmonton Oilers to four Stanley Cups in 5 years.

9. Who was the NBA's "Dr. J"?

Answer: Julius Erving

Erving's career was spent with the Philadelphia 76'ers. Erving played from '71-'87 in the ABA and NBA.

10. This baseball legend was known as "The Sultan of Swat".

Answer: George Ruth

Ruth had lots of nicknames, including "The Babe, The Colossus of Clout, the Bambino and others. Ruth played from 1914 to 1935 (1914-1919 with the Boston Red Sox, 1920-1934 New York Yankees and 1935 Boston Braves).

Source: Author husker1980

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