Sports Trivia

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Two of the most famous cathedrals in the world are St. Paul's in London, and St. Peter's in Rome. Which architect designed the former, and which person designed the dome at St. Peter's Cathedral in the Vatican City?

12

Which three golfers, all born in 1912, are credited with making the game into the popular pastime it is today?

1

This baseball player was voted MVP in the National League in 1961, the MVP in the American League in 1966, and then went on to manage teams in both the National and American Leagues. Who was he?

16

Which two NFL teams met in Super Bowl XXX on January 28, 1996, and what was the score?

15

This marial art has existed for 2,000 years, but was never an olympic medal event until the Sydney Olympics, in the year 2000. Generally speaking, Korean athletes excel at this sport. What is it?

11

Between 1988 and 1992, three Oakland A's won the Most Valuable Player award in the American League. Who were they?

10

Name three major sports figures with the same name as a fruit, vegetable or flower.

5

In which sport, whose name you might have a hard time pronouncing, does the ball move the fastest?

1

What team in the National Football League was named after an 1845 poem by Edgar Allan Poe?

5

On Feb. 25, 1964, brash, overconfident phenomenon Cassius Clay gained his first heavyweight boxing title when he knocked out which champion?

12

As a way of showing team support, Green Bay Packer fans wear which Wisconsin-made product on their heads?

2

Which female runner lost her chance to win a gold medal at the Los Angeles Olympics of 1984, when she fell down during the 3,000 meter race?

5

In a full-sized baseball field, is the pitcher's rubber located closer to 2nd base, or home plate, or exactly halfway between?

15

In 1908, what was the name of the first black boxer to win the world heavyweight boxing championship?

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This person is considered one of the greatest athletes of all time. She participated in track and field, basketball, baseball, tennis, javelin, and swimming. She won two gold medals in the 1932 olympics, and numerous golf tournaments in the 1940's and 50'