Sports Easy Trivia Quiz # 4
This is Sports Easy Quiz # 4, 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
Bowling In General - If you hit a strike on the opposite side of the the sweet spot (the sweet spot is between the 1st and 3rd pin), what would that be known as a what?
The correct answer is 'Brooklyn'
Sports Easy Question 2
Baseball for Dummies No. 8 - Most home runs in a season during the 20th century: what slugger was ranked at number 2?
The correct answer is 'Sammy Sosa'
Sosa hit 66 in 1998 and was overshadowed by McGwire's 70 big ones, in the same season. Roger Maris was 3rd behind these two with 61 in 1961.
Sports Easy Question 3
Dummies Baseball #35 - Who was the first member of the 600 home run club?
The correct answer is 'Babe Ruth'
Ruth hit number 600 for the Yankees in 1931. He retired with 714 home runs. Mays hit number 600 in the tail end of the 1969 season. Aaron hit his 600th in 1971 in a Braves uniform, while Bonds got his in 2002.
Sports Easy Question 4
Dummies Baseball #30 - Who was the first pitcher in 2003, to save 40 games in the season?
The correct answer is 'John Smoltz'
None of the others listed played in 2003. Smoltz, still comfortable in the bullpen after many years as a starter, led the Braves and the Major League in saves during the season.
Sports Easy Question 5
Aberdeen Football Players - What is the name of the Scottish international defender who plays in the number 5 shirt, Russell ___________ ?
The correct answer is 'Anderson'
Aberdeen born and bred, Russell was born 25th October 1978. The 6ft Anderson made his debut against Dunfermline on 4th January 1997 when he was just 18 years old. He has played for Scotland U16, U18, U21 squads, and in 2002 he finally made his long awaited debut for the senior Scotland team.
Sports Easy Question 6
Great QBs - Which 4 time Super Bowl winner threw 273 TD in his career, and was a Pro Bowler a remarkable 8 times?
The correct answer is 'Joe Montana'
Montana completed a remarkable 63,2 % of his passes, as well as throwing for 40551 yards.
Sports Easy Question 7
NBA Tar Heels - I played on the Trailblazers, but have played on the Wizards, Nuggets, and Clippers also. I am 6-4 guard, who am I?
The correct answer is 'Jeff McInnis'
Jeff played on the Blazers, but is widely known around the league for his quickness as a former member of the Clippers.
Sports Easy Question 8
NFL Players / Florida Colleges - Which of these Super Bowl XXVII champions did NOT attend college in Florida?
The correct answer is 'Jay Novacek'
Jay Novacek, the tight end went to Wyoming. Nate Newton went to Florida A & M, Emmitt Smith went to the University of Florida, and Michael Irvin went to The University of Miami.
Sports Easy Question 9
The Quiz Editing Horse Again! - Four times in the 1970s, the Big Red Machine of Cincinnati were graced with World Series presence. In 1970, they were helmed by Pete Rose the player-manager. The lost the series to the Orioles. 1972 was another loss in the series, this time with Sparky Anderson at the helm. Then they repeated World Series victories in 1975 and 1976 against the Red Sox and Yankees, respectively. The Reds would have to wait until 1990 to win another series, this time under the reins of Lou Piniella.
The correct answer is 'Pete Rose did not manage until 1985'
Rose managed the club from mid-season 1984 to 1989. The Reds finished in second place four of those six seasons. Pete was a player-manager in three of those six seasons.
Sports Easy Question 10
Dallas Mavericks 2002-03 - What was the Mavericks' win-loss record in 2002-03?
The correct answer is '60-22'
They won a franchise record 60 games, beating the previous year's record by 3 at 57-25.