Sports Easy Trivia Quiz # 1
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Colleges Heat Players Attended - This Cleveland native attended Xavier, and after that was drafted by the Nuggets in 1999. Who is he?
The correct answer is 'James Posey'
After graduating, he played with the Nuggets, Rockets, Grizzlies, and the Heat.
Sports Easy Question 2
Baseball for Dummies #30 - In 1903, the Boston Pilgrims won the first World Series. Who did they beat?
The correct answer is 'Pittsburgh Pirates'
The Pilgrims (later to be the Red Sox), beat the Pirates 5 games to 3 in 1903. The Pirates were led by Honus Wagner and Fred Clarke. The Pilgrims were led by Jimmy Collins and Patsy Dougherty.
Sports Easy Question 3
Major Leagues for New Fans - Who joined Dennis Eckersley in baseball's Hall of Fame in 2004?
The correct answer is 'Paul Molitor'
The Hall of Fame comes after a player retires. Eckersley was a pitcher for 24 seasons, and retired in 1998. Molitor, played most of his 21 seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers, and also retired in 1998. Four times in Paul's career, he was in the top ten voting for the season MVP Award, and finished second in 1993, behind White Sox player Frank Thomas.
Sports Easy Question 4
Baseball - Which of these catchers has the most career homeruns?
The correct answer is 'Johnny Bench'
Bench hit 389 in 17 seasons, well outdoing Fisk's 376 home runs in 24 seasons.
Sports Easy Question 5
Dummies Baseball #19 - Which of the following sluggers, never hit 50 home runs in a season?
The correct answer is 'Hank Aaron'
Amazingly enough, Hammerin' Hank only reached 47 in his career. Also strange, is that he hit 44 (his jersey number with the Braves) home runs, 4 times during his career. Aaron hit 755 home runs in his career. Bonds hit 73 in 2001, McGwire hit 70 in 2001, and Mays hit 52 in 1965.
Sports Easy Question 6
Cubs Mania - Which tall player hit one of the most prodigious homers ever at Wrigley Field?
The correct answer is 'Dave Kingman'
According to a "Sports Illustrated" article, Kingman has hit at least two drives an estimated 600 feet from home plate. One of his most memorable homers was in the famous 23-22 game against the Phillies. The Phillies won the game however. Kingman had a great year with the Cubs in 1979, hitting 48 home runs while having 115 RBI's. He played for the Cubs from 1978-1980.
Sports Easy Question 7
Romanian Soccer - Which is the first Romanian team that won the UEFA Champions League trophy?
The correct answer is 'Steaua Bucharest'
In 1986, Steaua succeeded a great performance after defeating Barcelona on their own field. It was the first victory in the twentieth century for a Romanian team in the UEFA Champions League.
Sports Easy Question 8
NBA Franchise Names - They joined the NBA in 1989. Who played in Orlando?
The correct answer is 'Magic'
Magic and the Heat were from Florida.
Sports Easy Question 9
College Nicknames : Part B - Boise State University is nicknamed what?
The correct answer is 'Broncos'
The 2002 winners of the Humanitarian Bowl.
Sports Easy Question 10
Hall of Fame Catchers - I was one of the best-known catchers of the 1970s and 1980s. I played for the Boston Red Sox in 1969, and from 1971-80. I concluded my career with the Chicago White Sox from 1981-1993. I was an 11-time All-Star. Who am I?
The correct answer is 'Carlton Fisk'
Fisk was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2000. "Pudge" was well known for his longevity behind the plate. He became the first AL catcher to lead the American League in triples, getting nine three-baggers in 1972.