Detroit Sports Quiz

1. Isiah Thomas and this NBA All Star famously kissed cheeks at half court before the start of a 1988 playoff game.

Muggsy Bogues

Michael Jordan

Magic Johnson

Larry Bird

The moment happened before tip-off of Game 1 of the 1988 NBA Finals.

Explanation

The moment happened before tip-off of Game 1 of the 1988 NBA Finals.

2. This retired Detroit Pistons player was nicknamed "The Microwave".

Vinnie Johnson

Joe Dumars

Bob Lanier

Kelly Tripucka

Vinnie Johnson got the nickname because he was a sixth man that would come in cold from the bench, quickly heat up and deliver in the clutch.

Explanation

Vinnie Johnson got the nickname because he was a sixth man that would come in cold from the bench, quickly heat up and deliver in the clutch.

3. Detroit was named the City of Champions in the 1930s for a series of successes in their franchises. Which of the Detroit sports franchises did not win a championship in the 1930s?

Detroit Red Wings

Detroit Tigers

Detroit Pistons

Detroit Lions

The Detroit Pistons didn’t even move to Detroit until 1957. All other Detroit teams won at least one championship in the 1930s. Detroit Lions: 1935 Detroit Red Wings: 1936, 1937 Detroit Tigers: 1935

Explanation

The Detroit Pistons didn’t even move to Detroit until 1957. All other Detroit teams won at least one championship in the 1930s. Detroit Lions: 1935 Detroit Red Wings: 1936, 1937 Detroit Tigers: 1935

4. What years did the Red Wings win back to back Stanley Cups?

1995, 1996

1996, 1997

1997, 1998

2007, 2008

The Red Wings defeated the Flyers in 1997 and the Capitals in 1998.

Explanation

The Red Wings defeated the Flyers in 1997 and the Capitals in 1998.

5. What Lions running back was the first to rush for 200 yards in a single game?

Barry Sanders

Doak Walker

Steve Owens

Bob Hoernschemeyer

6. The Detroit Tigers won the World Series in 1984. Who was the MVP of the Series?

Lance Parrish

Willie Hernández

Chet Lemon

Alan Trammell

7. Which Red Wings player has the most total goals scored in their career as a Detroit Red Wings player?

Gordie Howe

Sergei Fedorov

Alex Delvecchio

Steve Yzerman

Gordie Howe scored a total of 786 goals as a Detroit Red Wings player.

Explanation

Gordie Howe scored a total of 786 goals as a Detroit Red Wings player.

8. How many World Series have the Detroit Tigers won?

3

4

5

6

1935, 1945, 1968, and 1984

Explanation

1935, 1945, 1968, and 1984

9. What year did the Detroit Tigers begin playing baseball in the American League?

1895

1901

1910

1921

10. Prior to the team's relocation in 1934, the Detroit Lions, formally known as the Spartans played in what city?

Columbus, Ohio

Lexington, Kentucky

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Portsmouth, Ohio

The Portsmouth Spartans were founded in 1929 and joined the NFL in 1930.

Explanation

The Portsmouth Spartans were founded in 1929 and joined the NFL in 1930.

11. How many Stanley Cups have the Red Wings won?

10

11

12

13

1936, 1937, 1943, 1950, 1952, 1954, 1955, 1997, 1998, 2002, 2008

Explanation

1936, 1937, 1943, 1950, 1952, 1954, 1955, 1997, 1998, 2002, 2008

12. Only three players in MLB history have ever hit three home runs on opening day. One of them did it as a Detroit Tiger. Who was he?

Heinie Manush

Dmitri Young

Jim Northrup

Tony Clark

13. What is the longest home winning streak in Detroit Tigers history?

13

15

17

24

The Detroit Tigers won 17 straight games at home in 1909.

Explanation

The Detroit Tigers won 17 straight games at home in 1909.

14. What Pistons player has the most all time three pointers made?

Lindsey Hunter

Chauncey Billups

Joe Dumars

Rasheed Wallace

Top 4: Joe Dumars 990, Chauncey Billups 890, Lindsey Hunter 793, Rasheed Wallace 581

Explanation

Top 4: Joe Dumars 990, Chauncey Billups 890, Lindsey Hunter 793, Rasheed Wallace 581

15. What year did the Detroit Lions host their first Thanksgiving Day Game?

1934

1949

1957

1976

1934 was also the first year the Lions organization played in Detroit

Explanation

1934 was also the first year the Lions organization played in Detroit

16. Former Detroit Lions players with retired numbers include #7 Dutch Clark, #20 Barry Sanders, #22 Bobby Layne, #37 Doak Walker, #56 Joe Schmidt, and #85 Chuck Huges. Of these players, which one is not in the NFL Hall of Fame?

Dutch Clark

Chuck Hughes

Doak Walker

Joe Schmidt

Chuck Hughes is known for being the only NFL player, to date, to die on the field during a game.

Explanation

Chuck Hughes is known for being the only NFL player, to date, to die on the field during a game.

17. Which Detroit Pistons player has won the most Defensive Player of the Year awards?

Bill Laimbeer

Dennis Rodman

M.L. Carr

Ben Wallace

Ben Wallace won the award four times – 2002, 2003, 2005 and 2006

Explanation

Ben Wallace won the award four times – 2002, 2003, 2005 and 2006

18. Prior to joining Fox Sports Detroit, Mario Impemba spent seven seasons as the radio voice for which major league team?

Royals

Rockies

Indians

Angels

19. What was the name of the original mascot for the Detroit Red Wings franchise?

Cougars

Falcons

Eagles

Wild Cats

20. Everyone knows about the Detroit Red Wings longest postseason appearance streak of 25 seasons, but how long was their longest postseason appearance drought?

3 seasons

5 seasons

7 seasons

9 seasons

The 7 season postseason drought occurred from 1970-71 through 1976-77

Explanation

The 7 season postseason drought occurred from 1970-71 through 1976-77

21. While the Lions have never won a Super Bowl, how many league championships have the Lions won (pre-1970s AFL-NFL merger)?

1

2

3

4

1935, 1952, 1953, 1957

Explanation

1935, 1952, 1953, 1957

22. What team did the Red Wings defeat in the Western Conference Finals during their 2008 Stanley Cup Run?

LA Kings

Nashville Predators

Colorado Avalanche

Dallas Stars

Detroit won the series against the Stars 4-2 to advance to the Stanley Cup

Explanation

Detroit won the series against the Stars 4-2 to advance to the Stanley Cup

23. Who is the Detroit Pistons all-time leader in rebounds?

Dennis Rodman

Bill Laimbeer

Bob Lanier

Ben Wallace

Bill Laimbeer has an all time leading 9,430 rebounds, 1367 more than second place Bob Lanier.

Explanation

Bill Laimbeer has an all time leading 9,430 rebounds, 1367 more than second place Bob Lanier.

24. Who won the Stanley Cup as a player, coach and GM?

Scotty Bowman

Bobby Kromm

Bill Gadsby

Jack Adams

Jack Adams played for Toronto and Ottawa, then was Wings coach/GM.

Explanation

Jack Adams played for Toronto and Ottawa, then was Wings coach/GM.

25. What Detroit Tiger holds the record for the most RBIs as a rookie?

Dale Alexander

Willie Horton

Rudy York

Hank Greenberg