Sports Easy Trivia Quiz # 5
This is Sports Easy Quiz # 5, 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
History of the Sabres - What year did the Sabres acquire scoring ace Pat LaFontaine from the NY Islanders for Pierre Turgeon?
The correct answer is '1991'
LaFontaine's #16 is retired.
Sports Easy Question 2
A to J - Scottish Football - 'A' Which Scottish club played at Pittodrie in 2003?
The correct answer is 'Aberdeen'
Aberdeen marked their centenary in 2003.
Sports Easy Question 3
My Stomping Grounds! - I was a strong stomping fullback for the Chicago Bears in nine seasons from 1930-1943. I went to three NFL Championship games, winning one, then retiring in 1937. The Bears asked me to come back in 1943, and I helped them to another NFL Championship against the Redskins. Nobody could spell my name except for the Hall of Fame in 1963. Who am I?
The correct answer is 'Bronko Nagurski'
The others were all offensive linemen. Nagurski's college days were at Minnesota. That is where he received recognition for being a bulldozer. Bronko averaged over 4.0 yards per carry in almost every season of his career. In 1943, the war took a toll on the Bears roster, and he was asked to come back. He played tackle most of the season, then moved to fullback during a cruical game. Rushing for a tying touchdown, then setting up another one, put the Bears in another Championship game in 1943. Their victim was the Washington Redskins, 41-21.
Sports Easy Question 4
Dummies Baseball #30 - How many players were inducted into the Hall of Fame, in its first year of awarding it?
The correct answer is '5'
In 1936, the Hall opened its doors to Honus Wagner, Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Christy Mathewson, and Walter Johnson. 8 were inducted the following year, and only 3 the next.
Sports Easy Question 5
Players With Big Feat - Which of the following did Brooks Robinson accomplish?
The correct answer is 'Won 16 Gold Gloves in his career'
Brooks was a third baseman and never pitched. Robinson spent his entire 23 season career with Baltimore, from 1955-1977. His 16 Gold Gloves were all consecutive, from 1960-1975. He was also won the AL MVP in 1963. Robinson joined the Hall of Fame in 1983.
Sports Easy Question 6
NBA Coaches 2003 - Who was the coach of the Dallas Mavericks?
The correct answer is 'Don Nelson'
Don Nelson won the coach of the year award in 1983 & 1985 with Milwaukee Bucks, and in 1992 with the Golden State Warriors.
Sports Easy Question 7
A NFL Season - Which team had the best 2003 regular season record?
The correct answer is 'New England Patriots'
The Patriots finished the regular season 14-2, winning their last 14 games.
Sports Easy Question 8
Baseball Teens - 1913 was a historical season in itself. It was the first time that a pitcher won a league MVP and the Triple Crown in the same season, it being Walter Johnson. It was also the year of the Philadelphia Athletics who won the World Series. Which team did they defeat, who also lost their third consecutive World Series in 1913?
The correct answer is 'New York Giants'
The other teams listed did not exist in 1913. The Giants won 303 games in the 1911, 1912, and 1913 seasons combined. They lost to the Athletics twice, and the Red Sox from Boston. The Giants were full of future Hall of Famers in 1913 in the names of Eddie Collins, Frank Baker, Eddie Plank, Christy Mathewson, and Rube Marquard. The Giants could muster only 15 runs in the series with one win.
Sports Easy Question 9
NFL Head Coaches: 2006 - Who coached the St. Louis Rams?
The correct answer is 'Scott Linehan'
Linehan was hired from the Dolphins after the 2005 season.
Sports Easy Question 10
Colleges in Michigan - Marquette hosts this hockey powerhouse?
The correct answer is 'Northern Michigan'
Northern Michigan won the National Championship in hockey 8-7 over Boston University in 1991 in 3 overtimes.