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How much do you know about Year In Sports: 2004? | Quiz

A random sports quiz about 2004.

A multiple-choice quiz by j23burke. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
j23burke

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

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204,944

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What team did the New England Patriots defeat in Super Bowl XXXVIII in 2004? Hint

Philadelphia Eagles

Carolina Panthers

San Diego Chargers

St. Louis Rams

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 2004, which team won their first Stanley Cup in franchise history? Hint

Carolina Hurricanes

Calgary Flames

Tampa Bay Lightning

New Jersey Devils

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which team did the Boston Red Sox defeat to win the World Series? Hint

Chicago Cubs

St. Louis Cardinals

Houston Astros

Florida Marlins

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which team defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals? Hint

Detroit Pistons

Chicago Bulls

San Antonio Spurs

Philadelphia 76ers

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was NBA Rookie of the Year for the 2003-04 season? Hint

Carmelo Anthony

Lebron James

Dwayne Wade

Yao Ming

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Question 6 of 10

6. What team was leading their best of seven series 3-0 to the eventual World Series Champion, before one of the biggest collapses in sports history? Hint

Houston Astros

Florida Marlins

Detroit Tigers

New York Yankees

7. Which of the following was suspended for the entire 2003-04 season for his part in the "Malice at the Palace" (November 19th 2003 brawl between the Indiana Pacers and the Detroit Pistons and their fans)? Hint

Ben Wallace

Rasheed Wallace

Jermaine O'Neal

Ron Artest

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the New England Patriots on October 31st, ending the Patriot's 21-game winning streak. Who was the only other team to defeat New England in the 2004 season? Hint

Detroit Lions

Chicago Bears

Indianapolis Colts

Miami Dolphins

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who won their share of the National Championship by winning the Rose Bowl on January 1st? Hint

Oklahoma Sooners

USC Trojans

Miami Hurricanes

Pensacola Eagles

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who became the first person to win an NCAA National Championship and an NBA Championship as head coach? Hint

Larry Brown

Pat Riley

Phil Jackson

Isiah Thomas

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What team did the New England Patriots defeat in Super Bowl XXXVIII in 2004?

Answer: Carolina Panthers

The Patriots, led by Super Bowl MVP Tom Brady, captured their second World Championship in three years.

2. In 2004, which team won their first Stanley Cup in franchise history?

Answer: Tampa Bay Lightning

The Lightning defeated the Calgary Flames in seven games. It would be the last Stanley Cup Finals before the 2005 lockout.

3. Which team did the Boston Red Sox defeat to win the World Series?

Answer: St. Louis Cardinals

The Red Sox swept the Cards 4-0, winning their first World Series in 86 years.

4. Which team defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals?

Answer: Detroit Pistons

The Pistons used one of the best defenses in NBA history to propel them to their first NBA Championship since 1990.

5. Who was NBA Rookie of the Year for the 2003-04 season?

Answer: Lebron James

Cleveland's Lebron won the award over Denver's Carmelo Anthony in a close race.

6. What team was leading their best of seven series 3-0 to the eventual World Series Champion, before one of the biggest collapses in sports history?

Answer: New York Yankees

For the first time in Major League baseball history, a team led the best of seven series 3-0 and lost 4-3. The Red Sox defeated the Yankees in game seven at Yankee Stadium to partly smash the "Curse of the Bambino", they would finish the job later, sweeping the Cardinals and winning the series.

Answer: Ron Artest

At the brawl in Auburn Hills, Michigan, Ron Artest was the first player to run into the stands starting the madness, after a Detroit fan threw a cup at him. He then received the longest suspension in NBA history at that point.

8. The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the New England Patriots on October 31st, ending the Patriot's 21-game winning streak. Who was the only other team to defeat New England in the 2004 season?

Answer: Miami Dolphins

The Dolphins defeated the World Champions on December 20th at Monday Night Football, in a 29-28 victory in Miami. It would be the Dolphins' only bright spot to a dismal season.

9. Who won their share of the National Championship by winning the Rose Bowl on January 1st?

Answer: USC Trojans

The Trojans won their share of the National Championship by defeating the Big Ten Champion, Michigan Wolverines 28-14 in Pasadena, California. Although, clearly USC was the best team in the nation, they were forced to share the National Championship with BCS winner LSU.

10. Who became the first person to win an NCAA National Championship and an NBA Championship as head coach?

Answer: Larry Brown

Brown led the Kansas Jayhawks to the NCAA crown in 1988 and then led the Detroit Pistons to the NBA title after joining the team in 2003.

Source: Author j23burke

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