Sports Trivia Quiz # 39
This is Sports Quiz # 39, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Sports Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Sports Question 1
Wayne Rooney - How many goals did Wayne score in his first season?
The correct answer is 'six'
Wayne also assisted four goals in his first season.
Sports Question 2
Division III Football - What D-III coach is on the verge of breaking Eddie Robinson's record for career wins?
The correct answer is 'John Gagliardi - St. John's'
Gagliardi has D-III's "Heisman" named for him.
Sports Question 3
The NL Champs Phillies - Who was the 1983 Phillies catcher?
The correct answer is 'Bo Diaz'
Bo hit 15 homers in 1983.
Sports Question 4
Formula 1: 2004 - How many teams were driving on the superior Bridgestone tyres?
The correct answer is '4'
Ferrari, Sauber, Jordan, and Minardi, all used the Bridgestone tyres which dominated in dry and wet conditions in 2004. Whereas the Michelin tyres performed better when cold, and also on drying tracks as was shown at the Brazilian GP when Juan Pablo Montoya won.
Sports Question 5
1934 FIFA World Cup - Who were the eventual winners in the 1934 World Cup?
The correct answer is 'Italy'
Italy bombed their way through USA, Spain (albeit after a replay), Austria and eventually Czechoslavakia in the final (after extra-time). Brazil failed to progress past the First Round when they lost 3-1 to Spain in Genoa. Germany lost out 3-1 to Czechoslovakia in the semi-final in Rome, but defeated Austria 3-2 in Naples to get third-place. The final in Rome ended 2-1 to Italy over Czechoslovakia after extra-time.
Sports Question 6
Baseball Firsts - The first stadium where the National League won the All-Star game in an American League site?
The correct answer is 'Comiskey Park'
Losing 8 consecutive games in A.L.parks,the N.L. won 4-3 in 14 innings in 1950.
Sports Question 7
Manchester United 1902-1911 - 1902: What division were Manchester United playing in this season?
The correct answer is '2nd Division'
When Newton Heath became Manchester United the club was languishing in the 2nd Division. It would be another three years before the club gained promotion to the 1st division.
Sports Question 8
College of the Stars - John Unitas attended what college?
The correct answer is 'Louisville'
John was actually cut by the Pittsburgh Steelers before joining the Baltimore Colts.
Sports Question 9
Richard Petty - Who was the crew chief for Petty Enterprises during the 1998 season?
The correct answer is 'Robbie Loomis'
Sports Question 10
Shawn Marion - How many points did Shawn score in the 04-05 season opener?
The correct answer is '10'
Shawn scored 10 pts, nine rebs, and two assists, in 25 minutes of play.