Sports Trivia

16

In which sport do people compete for the America's Cup?

16

a. Jose Canseco was born in which country? b. Was he ever voted MVP in the American League?

20

Identify three major league baseball team names (regardless of cities), that have played most frequently in the World Series.

5

For which two NBA teams did Lou Alcindor/Kareem Abdul Jabbar play?

6

One of the more unusual Olympic events is the biathlon. Which two athletic endeavors make up the Biathlon?

15

Which three baseball players hit the most home runs at Candlestick Park?

9

Every year both the Associated Press and Sports Illustrated choose their "athlete of the year." These athletes can come from any sport: golf, tennis, swimming, football, etc. However, in 1980, both the Associated Press and Sports Illustrated chose not an

20

The person who spent the longest time in a New York baseball uniform, played for the New York Giants for 22 years from the 1920's to 1940's. Who is he?

7

The first college football game took place in 1869, between two colleges in New Jersey. Which two teams played this first game?

2

What is the name of the position in the game of cricket which corresponds to "pitcher" in the game of baseball?

7

Born in 1964, this speed skater was the first American woman to win five gold medals in Olympic competition. Who is she?

1

Where did each of these people play their college basketball? a. Michael Jordan b. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar although under a different name c. Magic Johnson

6

Can you name a sport in which the winner is usually, but not always, decided by score, and neither the players nor the fans know what the score is until they are finished playing it?

17

The term Alpine skiing refers to downhill skiing. The term Nordic skiing refers to what?

3

On March 2, 1962, the all time record for points scored in a single NBA basketball game was set, when what great athlete scored how many points?