Stacked Odds Trivia Quiz

Answer: 1980

The American team was consisted of amateurs and college players. They were not expected to advance out of the group stage, however they defeated the Russians 4-3 who at the time were a world power in hockey. This game is widely regarded as one of the biggest upsets in USA sports history. It is popularity known as the "Miracle on Ice".

Answer: Japan

South Africa has long dominated rugby (along with New Zealand). South Africa was looking to become the first nation to win the Rugby World Cup for a third time. Japan was the 13th ranked country in the world. Japan's victory was very highly improbable

Answer: New York Giants

The Giants led by Eli Manning shocked the Patriots who were trying to become the second team after the 1972 Dolphins, who finished 17-0, to finish with a perfect record. The Giants victory was aided by a miracle catch from a relative unknown, David Tyree. That catch was Tyree's last catch as an NFL player.

Answer: Villanova

The eighth Se eded Villanova team shocked the number one seeded Hoyas with a final score of 66-64. Villanova remains the lowest seed to win the NCAA March Madness tournament. This game is often cited as one of the biggest upsets in college basketball history.

Answer: N.C. State

N.C. State won by last second dunk off a missed 3 point shot. Video of Jimmy V running around the court looking for someone to celebrate with is an iconic image in college basketball. Jim Valvano later died of cancer in 1993 and is also known for giving a famous speech at the ESPYs

Answer: New York Jets

The heavily underdog Jets won the game with a score of 16-7. The Jets were also the first AFL team to win the superbowl, as this game was played before the AFL-NFL merger. Joe Namath became a celebrity figure after his bold prediction.

Answer: New York Yankees

The Red Sox hadn't won the World Series in 86 years.The Red Sox would later go on and defeat the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series, ending the "Curse of the Bambino." This "curse" came as a result from the Red Sox's ill-fated trade of Babe Ruth to the Yankees in 1920.

Answer: Mike Tyson

Mike Tyson was the undefeated, undisputed heavyweight champ of the world at that time. Mike Tyson would later regain his heavyweight title. Buster Douglas would never win another major fight in his career and would retire in 1999.

Answer: Robin Sodering

Prior to this loss, Rafael Nadal had never once lost in the French Open, and he had won the previous 4 French Opens. Rafael Nadal would go on to win the next 5 French Opens after this loss as well. Robin Soderling would go on to reach the final where he was defeated by Roger Federer, who completed the career grand slam with his victory.

Answer: New York Yankees

Led by pitchers Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling, the Diamondbacks reached the World Series. This series featured two extra inning games and many late game changes. Luis Gonzalez hit a walkoff single against Mariano Rivera to win the World Series. This is considered one of the best World Series of all-time.