Are You A Sport Nerd

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Sports have the power to unite people all over the world as they come forward to show their love for the game. How big of a sports nerd do you think you are? Take up the quiz below and see if you know all there is to know about the different games in existence.

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1.

What is the only city that all of it sports teams have the same colors?
- A.
  
  Pittsburgh (Black and Gold)
- B.
  
  Philadelphia (Red and White)
- C.
  
  Chicago (Navy and Orange)
- D.
  
  New York (Blue and White)
Correct Answer
A. Pittsburgh (Black and Gold)

Explanation
The Steelers, Pirates, and Penguins all share the colors black and gold.

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2.

In 1910, what weird rule was in the NFL?
- A.
  
  10 yards penalty for touching the opponent.
- B.
  
  Loss of time out because the coach called the QB to the sideline to talk
- C.
  
  15 yards because of and incomplete pass
- D.
  
  20 yards for touching the opponent's QB
Correct Answer
C. 15 yards because of and incomplete pass

Explanation
This rule was quickly removed at the end of the season.

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3.

What basketball great never fouled out of a game?
- A.
  
  Michael Jordan
- B.
  
  Wilt Chamberlain
- C.
  
  Larry Bird
- D.
  
  Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Correct Answer
B. Wilt Chamberlain

Explanation
On average Wilt Chamberlain committed 2 fouls a game in his entire NBA career.

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4.

What are three consecutive strikes in bowling called?
- A.
  
  Chicken
- B.
  
  Ham bone
- C.
  
  Turkey
- D.
  
  Lamb
Correct Answer
C. Turkey

Explanation
Three consecutive strikes are called a Turkey

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5.

Who was the first person to hit a golf ball on the moon?
- A.
  
  Neil Armstrong
- B.
  
  Tiger Woods
- C.
  
  Buzz Aldrin
- D.
  
  Alan Shepard
Correct Answer
D. Alan Shepard

Explanation
Alan Shepard is not only the first but also the only man to hit a golf ball on the moon.

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6.

How far is the pitchers rubber to home plate?
- A.
  
  80' 5"
- B.
  
  60' 6"
- C.
  
  75' 7"
- D.
  
  50' 5"
Correct Answer
B. 60' 6"

Explanation
The pitching rubber is 60 ft 6 in from home plate.

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7.

Who won the first Rose Bowl?
- A.
  
  Michigan
- B.
  
  Stanford
- C.
  
  Syracuse
- D.
  
  Penn St.
Correct Answer
A. Michigan

Explanation
Michigan won the first ever Rose Bowl over Stanford, 49-0.

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8.

Who were the first players to be inducted to the Baseball Hall of Fame?
- A.
  
  Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson & Walter Johnson
- B.
  
  Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth,Cy Young, Yogi Berra & Walter Johnson
- C.
  
  Joe DiMaggio, Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Yogi Berra & Honus Wagner
- D.
  
  Morris Madden, Joe DiMaggio, Hank Aaron, Cy Young & Babe Ruth
Correct Answer
A. Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson & Walter Johnson

Explanation
Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Mattewson & Walter Johnson are the first class of the Baseball Hall of Fame. They were inducted in 1936.

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9.

Where was the Olympic games held when it was in the United States for the first time?
- A.
  
  Salt Lake City
- B.
  
  St. Louis
- C.
  
  Lake Placid
- D.
  
  Los Angeles
Correct Answer
B. St. Louis

Explanation
St. Louis in 1904. Only 13 countries showed up.

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10.

Who has scored the most touchdowns in a Super Bowl game?
- A.
  
  Bart Star
- B.
  
  Jerry Rice
- C.
  
  Brett Favre
- D.
  
  Barry Sanders
Correct Answer
B. Jerry Rice

Explanation
Jerry Rice has 7 Super Bowl touchdowns.

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