Sports Trivia Quiz # 17
This is Sports Quiz # 17, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Sports Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Sports Question 1
World Series Futility - When the Chicago White Sox uncorked their first bottle of champagne in 2005, which team with over 120 years of history came in 11th, having won their first World Series in 1980?
The correct answer is 'Philadelphia Phillies'
Although when the White Sox won in 2005, the Chicago Cubs were sitting on their 97th year of waiting for the big one. The Phillies had once waited for 97 years from 1883-1980, before winning their first series.
Sports Question 2
Who Won When? - Who won the 1988 World Series?
The correct answer is 'Los Angeles Dodgers'
The Dodgers won 4 games to 1. The MVP of the World Series was Orel Hershiser, who won half of the games.
Sports Question 3
University of Michigan - In 1998, Michigan became the first team to average 110,000 in a season when 665,787 fans attended six home games. What was the last year Michigan averaged five figures (less than 100,000) in attendance per home game?
The correct answer is '1975'
Believe it or not, on fall Saturdays in which The University of Michigan plays home football games, Michigan Stadium ranks in the top 100 U.S. cities by population.
Sports Question 4
Racing Champions - 2003 Season - Who was the Toyota Atlantic Series Champ for 2003 (The Atlantic series is the primary feeder series to the CART Champ Car series)?
The correct answer is 'AJ Almendinger'
American AJ Almendinger is moving up to Champ Cars in 2004 with his Atlantic team, RuSport. AJ won the 2003 Atlantic title in his first year, and with a first year team.
Sports Question 5
NBA Same Names 2004-05 - Which of the following Jones' played with nine different NBA teams during his first seven seasons?
The correct answer is 'Damon Jones'
During his first seven seasons, Damon Jones played for the Nets, Celtics, Warriors, Mavericks, Grizzlies, Pistons, Kings, Bucks, and Heat.
Sports Question 6
1995 WRC Season - Who won the 1000 Lakes Rally overall?
The correct answer is 'Tommi Makinen'
Makinen dominated the event when Kankkunen crashed out on Stage 1.
Sports Question 7
Opening Group Matches - The Dutch took on Serbia & Montenegro in the stifling heat of Leipzig. But the only goal of the game came early in the first half when Arjen Robben latched onto a through ball from ______ , to smash into the net?
The correct answer is 'Robin Van Persie'
The brilliant Dutch supporters were the main attraction with their loud songs and orange shirts worn by all. The Dutch players controlled the game from the kick-off and the Serbian and Montenegrins really did not get a look in.
Arjen Robben of Chelsea slotted the only goal of the game in the 18th minute after Arsenal's Van Persie passed a deft delivery through. This game was played in Leipzig on June 11th 2006. Final score : Holland 1, Serbia & Montenegro 0.
Arjen Robben of Chelsea slotted the only goal of the game in the 18th minute after Arsenal's Van Persie passed a deft delivery through. This game was played in Leipzig on June 11th 2006. Final score : Holland 1, Serbia & Montenegro 0.
Sports Question 8
Baseball Mixtures - Who was the first New York Yankee to receive a Rookie of the Year Award?
The correct answer is 'Gil McDougald'
The Rookie of the Year Award began in 1947, long after the others listed, retired from the game. McDougald won it in 1951, by batting .306, and smacking 123 hits. This utility infielder played for 10 seasons, all with the New York club. He helped the Yankees to 8 World Series.
Sports Question 9
1970s Players By Number - Dennis Shaw, quarterback, wore what number for the Buffalo Bills?
The correct answer is '16'
Dennis played college football at San Diego State.
Sports Question 10
Belleville Midget Nationals - Kasey Kahne won the Belleville Nationals in 2000. Who finished in 2nd place that year?
The correct answer is 'Ed Carpenter'
Ed Carpenter finished in 2nd place. It was his best ever finish at the Belleville Nationals.