Sports Trivia Quiz # 12
This is Sports Quiz # 12, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Sports Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Sports Question 1
Hockey Teaser - Which NHL players scored at least 600 goals while playing for one team?
The correct answer is 'Bobby Hull'
Bobby Hull scored 604 goals while playing for the Chicago Blackhawks.
Sports Question 2
NCAA Football Records - What college kicker set a record of 135 points, for the most points scored in a season by a kicker ... for kicking?
The correct answer is 'Martin Gramatica'
In 1998 Mike scored 135 points by kicking 22 field goals and 69 PATs.
Sports Question 3
Seasoned Pork Rinds VI - I was a Miami Hurricane in college. In the NFL, I was the 1985 Rookie of the Year. I played my entire career with the Bengals for seven seasons. In 1991, a neck injury finished my career after catching 59 passes in the season. Who am I?
The correct answer is 'Eddie Brown'
The others listed retired long before the 1980s. Brown had 363 receptions in his seven seasons. 1998 was his finest season, gaining 1273 yards with 24 yards per catch. Eddie's only Super Bowl appearance was after this '88 season, losing to the 49ers, 20-16.
Sports Question 4
Sunderland: The Premiership Years - In their return to Nationwide for 2003/04, Sunderland finished where on the table?
The correct answer is '3rd'
It was a good season for the Black Cats in their first season back in Nationwide, but once again it was filled with heartbreak at seasons end. Crystal Palace knocked them out of the playoffs and then went on to promotion. But Sunderland were again a club with confidence and approach the 2004/05 season with high ambitions.
Sports Question 5
2003 NCAA Men's Final Four - In the 2003 Men's Championship game, Syracuse won but was outscored in the second half. How many points did each team score in the second half?
The correct answer is 'Syracuse 28, Kansas 36'
Kansas did outscore Syracuse in the second half despite abysmal free-throw shooting.
Sports Question 6
Tom Seaver - How many wins did Tom Seaver have in his career
The correct answer is '311'
Tom Seaver was 311-205 in his career.
Sports Question 7
Detroit Red Wings - How many points did Gordie Howe get in his career with the Detroit Red Wings from 1946 to 1970?
The correct answer is '1809'
He had 801 goals and 1049 assists.
Sports Question 8
Nightmare Baseball XV - What 20th Century pitcher holds the record for the highest ERA while winning 20 games in the same season?
The correct answer is 'Bobo Newsom'
Bobo Newsom went 20-16 for the St.Louis Browns in 1938 for the record ERA of 5.08. Jim Merritt was second in this undesirable stat in 1970 with the Cincinnati Reds with an ERA of 4.08. Lew Burdette of the Milwaukee Braves in 1959 was 21-15 with a 4.07 ERA.
Sports Question 9
Sports Injuries: Part 1 - Which superstar was injured by a coyote bite?
The correct answer is 'Nolan Ryan'
He missed one start for the Astros.
Sports Question 10
Cricket - All about Australia A - In which season did Australia A play in the World Series Cup?
The correct answer is '1994/95'
Australia A joined Australia, England and Zimbabwe for the series. Matches involving Australia A were not classed as official One Day Internationals.