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USA Sports Death in 2000 Trivia Quiz

All of the deaths, from tragedies to sickness, all the great people involved in Sports people's death in 2001.

A multiple-choice quiz by willowtree22770. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
willowtree22770

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
57,868

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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444

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Question 1 of 10

1. When ___
_____ died at the age of 81, he passed away deeply involved with the Detroit Red Wings. He was a former general manager, coach, broadcaster, and Hall of Fame player. Who's name fills into the blank? Hint

Philip Burke

Bobby Orr

Bill Bowerman

Sid Abel

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Question 2 of 10

2. _____
_____ died during the qualifying at New Hampshire International Raceway at the age of 30. He was replacing Joe Nemechek in the #42 car for team SABCO. At the time of his death he had one top five finish. Which NASCAR driver's name fills the blank? Hint

Kenny Irwin

Todd Bodine

Dale Earnhardt Sr.

Adam Petty

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which world class bull rider was killed after being stepped on by a bull in Albuquerque, NM? Hint

Richard O'Sullivan

Sonny Weinsfeld

Glen Keeley

Percy McRae

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Question 4 of 10

4. Name the legendary football coach who coached for the New York Giants but most noteably the Dallas Cowboys.

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname ... this guy was known for his fedora hat)

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Question 5 of 10

5. After killing his wife in a domestic dispute, former Carolina Panther Fred Lane shot himself?

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. What NFL team did the late Derrick Thomas play for? Hint

Kansas City Chiefs

Arizona Cardinals

Oakland Raiders

Seattle Seahawks

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Question 7 of 10

7. Name the Chicago Bear who died at 45 of liver disease. He was the NFL's all-time leading rusher.

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname ... nickname was Sweetness)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which Petty died at the age of 86 in 2000? Hint

Lee Petty

Kyle Petty

Richard Petty

Adam Petty

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which former NY Yankee manager died in 2000? Hint

Joe McCarthy

Bob Lemon

Casey Stengel

Billy Martin

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which pitcher pitched the ball that Cleveland's Vic Wertz drove 460 feet, which was eventually caught over the shoulder by Willie Mays?(the catch) Hint

Vida Blue

Donald Liddle

Jim Wilson

Johnny Antonelli

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When ___ _____ died at the age of 81, he passed away deeply involved with the Detroit Red Wings. He was a former general manager, coach, broadcaster, and Hall of Fame player. Who's name fills into the blank?

Answer: Sid Abel

Abel left Detroit in 1952 and was player-coach in Chicago for two seasons. He returned to Detroit and broadcast games before coaching the team that was so good to him from 1597-1970.

2. _____ _____ died during the qualifying at New Hampshire International Raceway at the age of 30. He was replacing Joe Nemechek in the #42 car for team SABCO. At the time of his death he had one top five finish. Which NASCAR driver's name fills the blank?

Answer: Kenny Irwin

Irwin was also the Craftsman Truck Series rookie of the year in 1997.

3. Which world class bull rider was killed after being stepped on by a bull in Albuquerque, NM?

Answer: Glen Keeley

He died of abdominal injuries while undergoing surgery. He had been ninth on the Professional Bull Rider's rankings at the time of his death.

4. Name the legendary football coach who coached for the New York Giants but most noteably the Dallas Cowboys.

Answer: Tom Landry

He was a college star at Texas in his day. While coaching, he had Mike Ditka and Dan Reeves as assistants. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1990.

5. After killing his wife in a domestic dispute, former Carolina Panther Fred Lane shot himself?

Answer: False

His wife killed Fred during the domestic dispute. Fred Lane is still the all-time leader in rushing for Carolina.

6. What NFL team did the late Derrick Thomas play for?

Answer: Kansas City Chiefs

Thomas was an All-American at Alabama where he set a career record 52 sacks. On Jan 23 he was in a car wreck that left him paralyzed from the chest down.

7. Name the Chicago Bear who died at 45 of liver disease. He was the NFL's all-time leading rusher.

Answer: Walter Payton

There are too many records to be mentioned that the legendary Walter Payton broke. He was truly special.

8. Which Petty died at the age of 86 in 2000?

Answer: Lee Petty

Lee Petty was stock car's first superstar of 1940s and 50s.

9. Which former NY Yankee manager died in 2000?

Answer: Bob Lemon

Lemon was a great right-handed pitcher with the Cleveland Indians. He won 20 games 7 times during his pitching career. He remained on the Yankees by being a scout until the time of his death.

10. Which pitcher pitched the ball that Cleveland's Vic Wertz drove 460 feet, which was eventually caught over the shoulder by Willie Mays?(the catch)

Answer: Donald Liddle

Liddle was a Major League pitcher with Milwaukee, NY Giants, and St. Louis.

Source: Author willowtree22770

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