Detroit Sports Quiz
See how well you know the Detroit Tigers, Red Wings, Pistons and Lions.
- 1.
What year did the Detroit Tigers begin playing baseball in the American League?
- A.
1895
- B.
1901
- C.
1910
- D.
1921
Correct Answer
B. 1901 -
- 2.
How many World Series have the Detroit Tigers won?
- A.
3
- B.
4
- C.
5
- D.
6
Correct Answer
B. 4Explanation
1935, 1945, 1968, and 1984Rate this question:
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- 3.
What Detroit Tiger holds the record for the most RBIs as a rookie?
- A.
Dale Alexander
- B.
Willie Horton
- C.
Rudy York
- D.
Hank Greenberg
Correct Answer
A. Dale Alexander -
- 4.
Prior to joining Fox Sports Detroit, Mario Impemba spent seven seasons as the radio voice for which major league team?
- A.
Royals
- B.
Rockies
- C.
Indians
- D.
Angels
Correct Answer
D. Angels -
- 5.
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?
- A.
Heinie Manush
- B.
Dmitri Young
- C.
Jim Northrup
- D.
Tony Clark
Correct Answer
B. Dmitri Young -
- 6.
What is the longest home winning streak in Detroit Tigers history?
- A.
13
- B.
15
- C.
17
- D.
24
Correct Answer
C. 17Explanation
The Detroit Tigers won 17 straight games at home in 1909.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which Red Wings player has the most total goals scored in their career as a Detroit Red Wings player?
- A.
Gordie Howe
- B.
Sergei Fedorov
- C.
Alex Delvecchio
- D.
Steve Yzerman
Correct Answer
A. Gordie HoweExplanation
Gordie Howe scored a total of 786 goals as a Detroit Red Wings player.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Everyone knows about the Detroit Red Wings longest postseason appearance streak of 25 seasons, but how long was their longest postseason appearance drought?
- A.
3 seasons
- B.
5 seasons
- C.
7 seasons
- D.
9 seasons
Correct Answer
C. 7 seasonsExplanation
The 7 season postseason drought occurred from 1970-71 through 1976-77Rate this question:
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- 9.
Who won the Stanley Cup as a player, coach and GM?
- A.
Scotty Bowman
- B.
Bobby Kromm
- C.
Bill Gadsby
- D.
Jack Adams
Correct Answer
D. Jack AdamsExplanation
Jack Adams played for Toronto and Ottawa, then was Wings coach/GM.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What team did the Red Wings defeat in the Western Conference Finals during their 2008 Stanley Cup Run?
- A.
LA Kings
- B.
Nashville Predators
- C.
Colorado Avalanche
- D.
Dallas Stars
Correct Answer
D. Dallas StarsExplanation
Detroit won the series against the Stars 4-2 to advance to the Stanley CupRate this question:
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- 11.
How many Stanley Cups have the Red Wings won?
- A.
10
- B.
11
- C.
12
- D.
13
Correct Answer
B. 11Explanation
1936, 1937, 1943, 1950, 1952, 1954, 1955, 1997, 1998, 2002, 2008Rate this question:
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- 12.
What years did the Red Wings win back to back Stanley Cups?
- A.
1995, 1996
- B.
1996, 1997
- C.
1997, 1998
- D.
2007, 2008
Correct Answer
C. 1997, 1998Explanation
The Red Wings defeated the Flyers in 1997 and the Capitals in 1998.Rate this question:
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- 13.
What was the name of the original mascot for the Detroit Red Wings franchise?
- A.
Cougars
- B.
Falcons
- C.
Eagles
- D.
Wild Cats
Correct Answer
A. Cougars -
- 14.
Which Detroit Pistons player has won the most Defensive Player of the Year awards?
- A.
Bill Laimbeer
- B.
Dennis Rodman
- C.
M.L. Carr
- D.
Ben Wallace
Correct Answer
D. Ben WallaceExplanation
Ben Wallace won the award four times – 2002, 2003, 2005 and 2006Rate this question:
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- 15.
This retired Detroit Pistons player was nicknamed "The Microwave".
- A.
Vinnie Johnson
- B.
Joe Dumars
- C.
Bob Lanier
- D.
Kelly Tripucka
Correct Answer
A. Vinnie JohnsonExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Who is the Detroit Pistons all-time leader in rebounds?
- A.
Dennis Rodman
- B.
Bill Laimbeer
- C.
Bob Lanier
- D.
Ben Wallace
Correct Answer
B. Bill LaimbeerExplanation
Bill Laimbeer has an all time leading 9,430 rebounds, 1367 more than second place Bob Lanier.Rate this question:
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- 17.
What Pistons player has the most all time three pointers made?
- A.
Lindsey Hunter
- B.
Chauncey Billups
- C.
Joe Dumars
- D.
Rasheed Wallace
Correct Answer
C. Joe DumarsExplanation
Top 4: Joe Dumars 990, Chauncey Billups 890, Lindsey Hunter 793, Rasheed Wallace 581Rate this question:
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- 18.
Isiah Thomas and this NBA All Star famously kissed cheeks at half court before the start of a 1988 playoff game.
- A.
Muggsy Bogues
- B.
Michael Jordan
- C.
Magic Johnson
- D.
Larry Bird
Correct Answer
C. Magic JohnsonExplanation
The moment happened before tip-off of Game 1 of the 1988 NBA Finals.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Prior to the team's relocation in 1934, the Detroit Lions, formally known as the Spartans played in what city?
- A.
Columbus, Ohio
- B.
Lexington, Kentucky
- C.
Fort Wayne, Indiana
- D.
Portsmouth, Ohio
Correct Answer
D. Portsmouth, OhioExplanation
The Portsmouth Spartans were founded in 1929 and joined the NFL in 1930.Rate this question:
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- 20.
What Lions running back was the first to rush for 200 yards in a single game?
- A.
Barry Sanders
- B.
Doak Walker
- C.
Steve Owens
- D.
Bob Hoernschemeyer
Correct Answer
A. Barry Sanders -
- 21.
While the Lions have never won a Super Bowl, how many league championships have the Lions won (pre-1970s AFL-NFL merger)?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
Correct Answer
D. 4Explanation
1935, 1952, 1953, 1957Rate this question:
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- 22.
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?
- A.
Dutch Clark
- B.
Chuck Hughes
- C.
Doak Walker
- D.
Joe Schmidt
Correct Answer
B. Chuck HughesExplanation
Chuck Hughes is known for being the only NFL player, to date, to die on the field during a game.Rate this question:
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- 23.
What year did the Detroit Lions host their first Thanksgiving Day Game?
- A.
1934
- B.
1949
- C.
1957
- D.
1976
Correct Answer
A. 1934Explanation
1934 was also the first year the Lions organization played in DetroitRate this question:
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- 24.
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?
- A.
Detroit Red Wings
- B.
Detroit Tigers
- C.
Detroit Pistons
- D.
Detroit Lions
Correct Answer
C. Detroit PistonsExplanation
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: 1935Rate this question:
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- 25.
The Detroit Tigers won the World Series in 1984. Who was the MVP of the Series?
- A.
Lance Parrish
- B.
Willie Hernández
- C.
Chet Lemon
- D.
Alan Trammell
Correct Answer
D. Alan Trammell -
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