Sports Trivia Quiz # 5
This is Sports Quiz # 5, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Sports Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Sports Question 1
Mixed US Sports Grab Bag - Who was the first driver to win seven Nascar Championships?
The correct answer is 'Richard Petty'
Dale Earnhardt also won seven, but long after King Richard.
Sports Question 2
Early Rugby League Facts - Who was the Rugby Union star who attracted all the interest by changing codes to promote Rugby League?
The correct answer is 'Dally Messenger'
Dubbed as the Father of Rugby League. Without Dally the game might not have taken off.
Sports Question 3
Jason Tyner - Before the Devil Rays, which team did Jason play for?
The correct answer is 'New York Mets'
Jason played for the Mets in 2000 in only 41 games before coming to Tampa Bay. He spent most of his time in the Norfolk and Binghamton affiliates.
Sports Question 4
NHL's Expansions - Which current NHL team is not a return to a city that previously had a NHL team?
The correct answer is 'Washington Capitals'
Minnesota previously had the North Stars ('67-'93). Atlanta previously had the Atlanta Flames ('72-'80), currently in Calgary. Pittsburgh previously had the Pittsburg Pirates ('25-'30), the Pirates then moved to Philadelphia and played 2 seasons as the Quakers before folding.
Sports Question 5
Tennis Nationalities - Where's Sonya Jeyaseelan from?
The correct answer is 'Canada'
Sports Question 6
Miscellaneous Baseball - Ted Williams was the last man to hit .400 in a season. What was his batting average that season?
The correct answer is '.406'
Ted accomplished this feat for the Boston Red Sox, the only team he ever played for.
Sports Question 7
Baseball for Dummies #95 - What player set a record for striking out 12 times in the 1980 World Series?
The correct answer is 'Willie Wilson'
The other players had already retired well before 1980. Wilson set his record with the Kansas City Royals, while going against the Philadelphia Phillies in the World Series. In the Royals' loss, he batted a mere .154. Wilson played for 19 seasons, and retired in 1994 as a Chicago Cub.
Sports Question 8
The Defuct ABA - Name the team with the worst winning percentage in a season.
The correct answer is '1974-75 Virginia Squires'
The 1974-75 Virginia Squires had a .179 team winning percentage.
Sports Question 9
Johnny Bench - In what two years did Johnny Bench win the National League MVP Award?
The correct answer is '1970 & 1972'
In 1970, he led the Major Leagues with 45 HR and 148 RBIs and his 1972, 40 HR and 125 RBIs also led the Majors. Both years Billy Williams of the Chicago Cubs was runner-up for the NL MVP. On October 24, 1999 Bench was selected to the "All Century Team".
Sports Question 10
NHL - Who am I? Pt. 2 - I am the NHLs all-time leader in penalty minutes with 3966 when I retired. I had a career high of 35 goals in 1980-81. Who am I?
The correct answer is 'Dave Williams'
Dave Williams, or "Tiger" as he was known, collected his 3966 PIMs in just 962 games. His 35-goal season came with Vancouver. He also had stops in Toronto, Detroit, Los Angeles, and Hartford.