Sports Easy Trivia Quiz # 15
This is Sports Easy Quiz # 15, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Sports Easy Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Sports Easy Question 1
Baseball - Who was the youngest player to hit 40+ homers, and 40+ stolen bases in one season?
The correct answer is 'Alex Rodriguez'
Alex is one of the top shortstops for the Seattle Mariners.
Sports Easy Question 2
What the H? - I began my career as a Minnesota Twin centerfielder in 1997. In 2004, I had my fourth consecutive 20+ home run season, and won my fourth consecutive Gold Glove. Who am I?
The correct answer is 'Torii Hunter'
Hunter was the Twins' first round 20th pick in the draft.
Sports Easy Question 3
10Q - On October 14, 1976, which Yankee hit only the second walk-off home run in Major League history to win a postseason series?
The correct answer is 'Chris Chambliss'
Chris Chambliss’ ninth-inning home run off Mark Littell in game five of the ALCS vs. the Kansas City Royals, gave the Yankees their 30th pennant.
Sports Easy Question 4
Dummies Baseball #91 - The Houston Astrodome hosted the first indoor all-star game in 1968. Which National Leaguer drove in the winning run?
The correct answer is 'Willie McCovey'
The others were all American League players. McCovey was in his third of six career all-star games. His grounding into a double-play watched the game's only run score, and the first all-star game resulting in a 1-0 finish.
Sports Easy Question 5
College Nicknames - What is the nickname of the University of Massachussetts?
The correct answer is 'Minutemen'
Sports Easy Question 6
Baseball For Dummies? You Judge - Like the great Sandy Koufax, it took a few seasons before I came around in the Majors. Also like Koufax, I pitched a perfect game, the 18th thrown in the history of the Major Leagues. In 2002, I won my fifth Cy Young Award, pitching for Arizona. Who am I?
The correct answer is 'Randy Johnson'
Johnson won his first Cy as a Mariner in 1995, his eighth season, going 18-2. Four consecutive Cy's were won as a Diamondback from 1999-2002, including the Triple Crown in 2002. The former USC star was drafted by Montreal in the second round of the 1985 draft.
Sports Easy Question 7
Canucks Numbers 2002-03 Season - What number is Mattias Ohlund?
The correct answer is '2'
Mattias had a serious knee injury which he sustained early in the 2002/2003 season.
Sports Easy Question 8
Division I College Nicknames: Pt 2 - University of Mississippi uses what nickname?
The correct answer is 'Rebels'
University of Mississippi was established in 1848. Their colors are cardinal and navy blue. They are located in Oxford, Mississippi.
Sports Easy Question 9
Barry Bonds - In which of the following seasons did Barry join the 50-50 club, hitting 50 or more home runs, and stealing 50 bases in the season?
The correct answer is 'He never did it'
Bonds hit 33 home runs in 1990 with the Pirates, and also stole 33 bases. When he smacked 73 in 2001, he stole only 13 bags. Barry continued to slow down, as he stole only 9 bases in 2002.
Sports Easy Question 10
Nebraska Football - How many years was Tom Osborne the Head Coach at Nebraska?
The correct answer is '25'
Tom Osborne retired after the 1997 season with an awesome record of 254-49-3, and was later a Nebraska Congressman.