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Sportsman of the Year | 10 Question Sports Multiple Choice Quiz

"Sports Illustrated" awards and some "Sportsman of the Year" awards. How many can you identify?

A multiple-choice quiz by Sarah606. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Sarah606

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
123,077

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
783

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was "Sports Illustrated's" first "Sportsman of the Year" in 1954? Hint

Roger Bannister

Stan Musial

Johnny Podres

Bobby Morrow

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Question 2 of 10

2. Sandy Koufax won the award in 1965?

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who won "Sportsman of the Year" in 1970? Hint

Billie Jean King

Tom Seaver

Lee Trevino

Bobby Orr

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1979, Willie Stargell shared the award with Terry Bradshaw?

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1984, Kareem Abdul-Jabar won the "Sportsman of the Year" award?

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1987, Sports Illustrated gave the Sportsman of the Year to "Athletes Who Care"?

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. What NFL quarterback won "Sportsman of the Year" in 1990?

Answer: (Two words or just surname)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Tiger Woods has won the award more than one time?

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. What two athletes shared the "Sportsman of the Year" honor in 1998? Hint

Terrell Davis and John Elway

Michael Jordan and John Elway

Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen

Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 2001, Curt Schilling and Randy Johnson shared the award. What team did they play for together in 2001?

Answer: (One or two words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was "Sports Illustrated's" first "Sportsman of the Year" in 1954?

Answer: Roger Bannister

Roger Bannister was the first person in recorded history to have run the mile in under four minutes. He did this on May 6, 1954, at the age of 25. He later went on to become a neurologist.

2. Sandy Koufax won the award in 1965?

Answer: True

Sandy Koufax won his second Cy Young award in 1965 with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

3. Who won "Sportsman of the Year" in 1970?

Answer: Bobby Orr

Tom Seaver won the award in 1969, Lee Trevino won the honor in 1971, and Billie Jean King shared the award with John Wooden in 1972. Orr was a hockey player.

4. In 1979, Willie Stargell shared the award with Terry Bradshaw?

Answer: True

Terry Bradshaw was the quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Willie "Pops" Stargell was the first baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

5. In 1984, Kareem Abdul-Jabar won the "Sportsman of the Year" award?

Answer: False

Kareem Abdul-Jabar won in 1985. In 1984, track star Edwin Moses, and gymnast Mary Lou Retton shared the award.

6. In 1987, Sports Illustrated gave the Sportsman of the Year to "Athletes Who Care"?

Answer: True

This list included Bob Bourne, Judi Brown King, Kip Kieno, Dale Murphy, Chip Rives, Patty Sheehan, Rory Sparrow and Reggie Williams.

7. What NFL quarterback won "Sportsman of the Year" in 1990?

Answer: Joe Montana

1990 was Joe Montana's last year with the San Francisco 49ers.

8. Tiger Woods has won the award more than one time?

Answer: True

Golfer Tiger Woods won in 1996 and 2000.

9. What two athletes shared the "Sportsman of the Year" honor in 1998?

Answer: Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa

Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals, and Sammy Sosa of Chicago Cubs, gave us the amazing home run race of 1998.

10. In 2001, Curt Schilling and Randy Johnson shared the award. What team did they play for together in 2001?

Answer: Arizona Diamondbacks

Two veteran pitchers who led their team to win the World Series.

Source: Author Sarah606

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