Sports Easy Trivia Quiz # 23
This is Sports Easy Quiz # 23, 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 for Dummies #96 - What was Zack Wheat's nickname?
The correct answer is 'Buck'
Zachary Davis "Buck" Wheat played ball from 1909-1927, all but one season with the Brooklyn franchise. This left-hand hitting Hall of Famer, retired with a .317 batting average.
Sports Easy Question 2
2004 Summer Transfers - Andy Griffin left Newcastle United to join Portsmouth.
The correct answer is 'True'
Griffin signed a three-year contract with Portsmouth. Portsmouth signed him on a free transfer. Andy was with Newcastle United for seven seasons, but only managed to make 90 appearances for them.
Sports Easy Question 3
Let's Let Mikey Do It - Some of my greatest seasons were overshadowed by teammate, Denny McLain. Although Denny shined in 1968, I won the World Series MVP for the Tigers. Who am I?
The correct answer is 'Mickey Lolich'
Born Michael Stephen Lolich, he saw McLain go 31-6 in the 1968 season. Lolich was no slouch, as he went 17-9. Mickey won three games, in the four games to three downing of the Cardinals in the World Series of 1968. He also batted .250 in the Series.
Sports Easy Question 4
Tennis Geography - Justine Henin and Christophe Rochus are from ________ ?
The correct answer is 'Belgium'
Christophe's brother Olivier was also an up and coming player in mid-2001. Justine reached the 2001 Wimbledon final but lost to Venus Williams.
Sports Easy Question 5
Lorne Chabot - Where is the Hall of fame located?
The correct answer is 'Toronto'
With the top 20 goaltenders, Lorne watched 19 of those be inducted before him.
Sports Easy Question 6
The History Of Team Names - This team's name was chosen because it depicts energy and an omnipresent power, and brings light to what is hoped to be the wise and magical nature of the team.
The correct answer is 'Washington Wizards'
Sports Easy Question 7
Rules and History Of Basketball - In the NBA, how long may a defensive player stand in the paint without guarding anyone?
The correct answer is '3 seconds'
The new rule to the NBA made in 2003, both defensive and offensive players have to get out of the paint every three seconds!
Sports Easy Question 8
Colleges of First Round Picks - The 14th overall pick in 1994, Yinka Dare attended which school?
The correct answer is 'George Washington'
The 14th overall pick out of George Washington in 1994. Played four seasons with the New Jersey Nets.
Sports Easy Question 9
Alliterations in Cricketers' Names! - This talented cricketer from New Zealand made his ODI debut against India and Test debut against West Indies. A talented all rounder, he has scored centuries in both forms of the game and has taken more than 75 ODI wickets. Who is he?
The correct answer is 'Scott Styris'
Scott Styris was born on 10th July 1975 in Brisbane, Australia. His full name is Scott Bernard Styris.
Sports Easy Question 10
#1 Picks of the 1990s - The 1993 draft had a bevy of talent waiting, but it was the New England Patriots who picked which quarterback number one overall?
The correct answer is 'Drew Bledsoe'
In a strange selection process, the other listed quarterbacks were the only QBs selected through seven rounds. Bledsoe came out of Washington State. He played for nine seasons as a Patriot before joining the Bills in 2002. 2006 found Drew in a Cowboy uniform. The Rams waited until the 10th pick overall to select running back Jerome Bettis.