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10 Difficult Questions about USA Sports Mixed

All multiple choice about a mix of USA sports. Good luck.

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

Author
Helo_King

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
303,228

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
609

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which city was Super Bowl XLII played in early 2008? Hint

Houston

Phoenix

New Orleans

Seattle

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is not a normal part of a recreational inline skate? Hint

Heel Brake

Boot

Toe Brake

Wheels

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many regular season wins did the Philadelphia Phillies have in 2008? Hint

100

4. In Game 5 of the 2006 NBA Finals, who accidentally called timeout after Dwyane Wade's second free throw in the final seconds of the game, costing the Mavericks the game and eventually the series? Hint

Jason Terry

Josh Howard

Jerry Stackhouse

Dirk Nowitzki

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which team won the Stanley Cup in the 1960-61 season? Hint

Boston Bruins

Detroit Red Wings

Chicago Black Hawks

Philadelphia Flyers

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Question 6 of 10

6. Baseball's Frank Viola pitched the only one-hitter of his career with which team? Hint

Reds

Twins

Red Sox

Mets

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Question 7 of 10

7. In amateur wrestling, how many points is an escape worth? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Dwyane Wade was originally drafted by which NBA team in 2003? Hint

Seattle Sonics

Los Angeles Clippers

Milwaukee Bucks

Miami Heat

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which starting pitcher on the 2008 Phillies had the most wins? Hint

Cole Hamels

Kyle Kendrick

Brett Myers

Jamie Moyer

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who set a Major League Baseball record for hitting 18 World Series home runs in his career? Hint

Reggie Jackson

Lou Gehrig

Mark McGwire

Mickey Mantle

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which city was Super Bowl XLII played in early 2008?

Answer: Phoenix

The big game was between Eli Manning and his New York Giants against the perfect season New England Patriots. The Giants and Plaxico Burress spoiled the Patriots' hopes by hauling in the winning touchdown with 35 seconds to go in the game.

2. What is not a normal part of a recreational inline skate?

Answer: Toe Brake

Unlike ice and quad skates, inline skates use a heel brake to stop.

3. How many regular season wins did the Philadelphia Phillies have in 2008?

Answer: 92

For the second consecutive season, the Phils clinched the NL East on the final weekend of the season. They finished 3 games ahead of the second place Mets and had the second best record in the National League, behind the Cubs.

Answer: Josh Howard

Coach Johnson had his hands in timeout formation but he wanted it after the second free throw Dwyane Wade shot. It was Dallas' last timeout and they were down 105-104. If they would have had the timeout, they would have got to take it out at half court, but they had to take it the full length of the court to try and win.

5. Which team won the Stanley Cup in the 1960-61 season?

Answer: Chicago Black Hawks

The Black Hawks defeated the Detroit Red Wings four games to two. This included the game six clincher of 5-1 to win their third Stanley Cup.

6. Baseball's Frank Viola pitched the only one-hitter of his career with which team?

Answer: Red Sox

He threw it 1992. Frank threw eight of his 15 seasons with the Twins, but his one-hitter was with the Red Sox.

7. In amateur wrestling, how many points is an escape worth?

Answer: 1

When your opponent has taken you down to the mat and is in full control of you, then you stand up and out of his reach, it is called an escape You get one point for this.

8. Dwyane Wade was originally drafted by which NBA team in 2003?

Answer: Miami Heat

Wade was the fifth overall pick behind LeBron James, Darko Milicic, Carmelo Anthony, and Chris Bosh. Wade was drafted out of Marquette University.

9. Which starting pitcher on the 2008 Phillies had the most wins?

Answer: Jamie Moyer

At age 45, Jamie Moyer led the Phillies with wins, going 16-7. Although Hamels was one of the most dominating pitchers in the season, he only had 14 wins. Kendrick was 11-9 and Myers went 10-13.

10. Who set a Major League Baseball record for hitting 18 World Series home runs in his career?

Answer: Mickey Mantle

Mantle played his entire Yankee career from 1951-1968. He played in 12 World Series with the Yankees and went home with seven titles. Mickey hit three home runs in a World Series, three times in his career.

Source: Author Helo_King

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