Sports Trivia Quiz # 21
This is Sports Quiz # 21, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Sports Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Sports Question 1
Big Feat Players - Which of the following set a rookie record for hitting safely in 34 consecutive games?
The correct answer is 'Benito Santiago'
Playing in only 17 games in his first season in 1986, the catcher did not play in enough games to qualify for rookie records. In 1987, he won the NL Rookie of the Year award, in part for his a 34-game hitting streak. 2005 saw him in his 20th season, that one as a Pittsburgh Pirate.
Sports Question 2
All About Fly Rods - If you can "crack-a-whip", than you can cast a fly rod.
The correct answer is 'False'
Cracking-the-whip is the worst way to cast the fly rod, you will make air-knotts in your leaders and snap off the fly, plus it's not good for the fly rod.
A smooth stroke by raising and lowering the shoulder and elbow is best, bending at the wrist only will cause the whip to crack.
A smooth stroke by raising and lowering the shoulder and elbow is best, bending at the wrist only will cause the whip to crack.
Sports Question 3
Blacks in Baseball - Who was the first black player to win a batting title in the Major Leagues?
The correct answer is 'Jackie Robinson'
After joining the Dodgers in 1947 and winning the Rookie of the Year award, Jackie won the NL batting crown with a .342 average, helping him receive the MVP honors in 1949. Willie Mays duplicated Robinson's feats by being the Rookie of the Year in 1951, then winning his only batting title and first MVP in 1954.
Sports Question 4
1990 Pittsburgh Pirates - Which number was relief pitcher Bob Kipper?
The correct answer is '16'
He always seemed to give up a big home run. He was known locally as "Homerun" Kipper.
Sports Question 5
Nascar History - Who holds the record for the most poles in a single season?
The correct answer is 'Bobby Isaac'
Bobby Isaac won 20 poles in 1969.
Sports Question 6
University of Michigan - Wolverines - Michigan Stadium is listed at 107,501. What is the significance of the 107,501st seat?
The correct answer is 'Herbert O. Crisler's seat'
Herbert O. Crisler's seat. An honor to Fritz Crisler, who was the AD at the time the stadium seating capacity reached 101,001.
Sports Question 7
Pepsi Cup 2005 - India Vs South Africa - Who won the first match?
The correct answer is 'South Africa'
South Africa won the match by 5 wickets at 48.5 overs.
Kallis scores a unbeaten 68 and take South Africa to the victory.
But Yuvraj Singh is the man of the match for his outstanding 100.
Kallis scores a unbeaten 68 and take South Africa to the victory.
But Yuvraj Singh is the man of the match for his outstanding 100.
Sports Question 8
Steve Prefontaine - What record did Pre hold in the 20th century for under 19?
The correct answer is '5000'
Sports Question 9
Iverson Mania - What is the title of Allen Iverson's unreleased CD?
The correct answer is 'Misunderstood'
Iverson decided not to release his CD, due to the critics take on it, and how he thought it would affect his team going into the finals in 2001 against the Lakers.
Sports Question 10
Toronto Maple Leafs - Mats Sundin was the Toronto Maple Leafs first ever European captain?
The correct answer is 'True'
Mats Sundin was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1993, where he was announced captain and has been the captain ever since.