Sports Trivia

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1995's Athlete of the Year was Cal Ripken, who broke the record for playing in the most consecutive baseball games. This record was previously held by which person, and in which numbered game did Cal break this record?

16

In July, 1994, the World Cup of Soccer was held in the United States. The final three games of this tournament were held in which stadium?

7

In soccer football and in hockey: what is the meaning of the term "hat trick"?

13

How many NBA teams are located in California? (4)

17

This sport, invented in the USA in 1895, is played in every country of the world, indoors or out, by men or women, with various number of players on a side. It became an official Olympic sport in 1964. What is it?

7

With which NFL team did Steve Young play in 1985-86 before moving to the San Francisco 49'ers?

7

Most sports fans agree that the four greatest are the Irish, French, English, and Kentucky. The greatest what?

14

In 1968, this person became the first professional golfer to top $1 million in career earnings. Who was he?

13

Which European tennis star, in 1988, became only the 3rd woman ever to win the Grand Slam of tennis?

18

Name four baseball players whose faces have been displayed on U.S. postage stamps.

15

This major league baseball player played on 10 teams which won the World Series, was voted MVP 3 times during the 1950's, and managed both the Yankees and Mets to pennants. Who was he?

12

After Cassius Clay changed his name to Muhammad Ali, he defended his heavyweight boxing title for the first time in May, 1965, against which opponent?

11

Jesse Owen's world record in which sporting event stood from 1935 until 1960?

14

Which of these things found in the Olympics moves the fastest? Ice hockey puck, bobsled, luge, or speed skier?

12

In which three consecutive years did the Oakland A's play in the World Series, and who were their opponents?