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1.

In what season did Boston Celtic Bob Cousy retire?
- A.
  
  1963-64
- B.
  
  1962-63
- C.
  
  1961-62
- D.
  
  1968-69
Correct Answer
B. 1962-63

Explanation
Bob Cousy retired in the 1962-63 season.

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2.

What two teams named the Wizards did Wilt Chamberlain play for?
- A.
  
  Philadelphia/ San Francisco
- B.
  
  Philadelphia/Washington
- C.
  
  San Francisco/Golden State
- D.
  
  Philadelphia/Golden State
Correct Answer
A. Philadelphia/ San Francisco

Explanation
Wilt Chamberlain played for two teams named the Wizards, which were the Philadelphia and San Francisco teams.

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3.

In what year was Wilt Chamberlain named Rookie of the Year?
- A.
  
  1959
- B.
  
  1961
- C.
  
  1960
- D.
  
  1968
Correct Answer
C. 1960

Explanation
Wilt Chamberlain was named Rookie of the Year in 1960. This is evident from the given options where 1960 is the only year listed.

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4.

What NBA star once averaged 50 points in a season and in what season?
- A.
  
  Michael Jordan 1992-93
- B.
  
  Wilt Chamberlain 1963-64
- C.
  
  Wilt Chamberlain 1961-62
- D.
  
  Michael Jordan 1997-98
Correct Answer
C. Wilt Chamberlain 1961-62

Explanation
In the 1961-62 NBA season, Wilt Chamberlain averaged 50 points per game. This was an incredible achievement and still stands as the highest scoring average in a single season in NBA history. Chamberlain was known for his scoring prowess and dominance on the court, and this season was a prime example of his abilities.

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5.

Who was featured on the cover of the January 10, 2005 "Sports Illustrated" with the headline "55-19"?
- A.
  
  Matt Leinart
- B.
  
  Danny Manning
- C.
  
  Tedy Bruschi
- D.
  
  Mario Lemieux
Correct Answer
A. Matt Leinart

Explanation
Matt Leinart was featured on the cover of the January 10, 2005 "Sports Illustrated" with the headline "55-19" because he was the quarterback for the University of Southern California (USC) at the time. The headline refers to the score of the 2005 Orange Bowl, where USC defeated the University of Oklahoma 55-19 to win the national championship. The cover likely highlighted Leinart's performance in the game, as he threw for five touchdowns and was named the game's Most Valuable Player.

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6.

Whose photo was on the cover of the January 24, 2005 "Sports Illustrated" with the headline "Defense"?
- A.
  
  Tedy Bruschi
- B.
  
  Tim Duncan And Ben Wallace
- C.
  
  Sugar Ray Leonard
- D.
  
  Sean May
Correct Answer
A. Tedy Bruschi

Explanation
Tedy Bruschi's photo was on the cover of the January 24, 2005 "Sports Illustrated" with the headline "Defense".

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7.

Who was the headline "Mind Game" about on the "Sports Illustrated" cover on February 7, 2005?
- A.
  
  Tom Brady
- B.
  
  Allen Iverson
- C.
  
  Dee Brown
- D.
  
  Chris Sabo
Correct Answer
A. Tom Brady

Explanation
The correct answer is Tom Brady. "Mind Game" was the headline on the "Sports Illustrated" cover on February 7, 2005, and it was about Tom Brady.

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8.

Whose photo was on the cover of the March 7, 2005 "Sports Illustrated" with the headline "It's March!"?
- A.
  
  Matt Leinart
- B.
  
  Larry Bird
- C.
  
  Dee Brown
- D.
  
  Larry Walker
Correct Answer
C. Dee Brown

Explanation
The correct answer is Dee Brown. Dee Brown's photo was on the cover of the March 7, 2005 "Sports Illustrated" with the headline "It's March!" This suggests that Dee Brown was likely a prominent figure in the sports world during that time, possibly due to his achievements or performance in a specific sport.

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9.

Who was the headline "Return to Glory" about on the "Sports Illustrated" cover on April 11, 2005?
- A.
  
  Roger Clemens
- B.
  
  Sean May
- C.
  
  Phil Mickelson
- D.
  
  Carolina Panther Rod Gardner
Correct Answer
B. Sean May

Explanation
The headline "Return to Glory" on the "Sports Illustrated" cover on April 11, 2005 was about Sean May.

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10.

Who was the headline "Body Work" about on the "Sports Illustrated" cover on May 9 , 2005?
- A.
  
  Carolina Panther Rod Gardner
- B.
  
  Larry Walker
- C.
  
  Ben Wallace
- D.
  
  Alex Rodriguez
Correct Answer
C. Ben Wallace

Explanation
The correct answer is Ben Wallace. The question asks about the person who was featured on the "Sports Illustrated" cover on May 9, 2005, with the headline "Body Work." Out of the given options, Ben Wallace is the only person who fits this description.

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11.

Who was featured on the cover of the May 23, 2005 "Sports Illustrated" with the headline "Shootout"?
- A.
  
  Nomar Garciaparra
- B.
  
  Steve Nash
- C.
  
  Phil Mickelson
- D.
  
  Larry Walker
Correct Answer
B. Steve Nash

Explanation
Steve Nash was featured on the cover of the May 23, 2005 "Sports Illustrated" with the headline "Shootout". This suggests that the cover story was about Nash and his basketball skills, possibly highlighting his ability to score or his performance in a high-scoring game.

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Who was the headline "End Game" about on the "Sports Illustrated" cover on June 27, 2005?
- A.
  
  Donavan McNabb
- B.
  
  1972 Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
- C.
  
  Danny Manning
- D.
  
  Tim Duncan And Ben Wallace
Correct Answer
D. Tim Duncan And Ben Wallace

Explanation
The correct answer is Tim Duncan and Ben Wallace. The question asks about the headline "End Game" on the "Sports Illustrated" cover on June 27, 2005. Tim Duncan and Ben Wallace were both professional basketball players known for their defensive skills. The headline "End Game" likely refers to their ability to dominate and control the game defensively, making it difficult for opponents to score.

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13.

Whose photo was on the cover of the January 26, 2004 "Sports Illustrated" with the headline "The Secret Is Out"?
- A.
  
  Carolina Panther Rod Gardner
- B.
  
  Sugar Ray Leonard
- C.
  
  Derek Jeter And Johnny Damon
- D.
  
  Jerry Rice
Correct Answer
A. Carolina Panther Rod Gardner

Explanation
The correct answer is Carolina Panther Rod Gardner because the question specifically asks for the person whose photo was on the cover of the January 26, 2004 "Sports Illustrated" magazine with the headline "The Secret Is Out". Therefore, it can be inferred that Rod Gardner was the one featured on the cover of that particular issue.

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14.

Who was the headline "What A Rush!" about on the "Sports Illustrated" cover on January 19, 2004?
- A.
  
  LeBron James
- B.
  
  Matt Leinart
- C.
  
  Donavan McNabb
- D.
  
  Tedy Bruschi
Correct Answer
C. Donavan McNabb

Explanation
The headline "What A Rush!" on the "Sports Illustrated" cover on January 19, 2004 was about Donavan McNabb.

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15.

Who was featured on the cover of the February 23, 2004 "Sports Illustrated" with the headline "Texas Two-Step"?
- A.
  
  Alex Rodriguez
- B.
  
  Derek Jeter And Johnny Damon
- C.
  
  Sean May
- D.
  
  Steve Nash
Correct Answer
A. Alex Rodriguez

Explanation
Alex Rodriguez was featured on the cover of the February 23, 2004 "Sports Illustrated" with the headline "Texas Two-Step" because he was a prominent baseball player at the time and had recently joined the Texas Rangers. The headline likely referred to his move to Texas and the anticipation surrounding his performance for the team.

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Sports Quiz Question - 3

In what season did Boston Celtic Bob Cousy retire?

What two teams named the Wizards did Wilt Chamberlain play for?

In what year was Wilt Chamberlain named Rookie of the Year?

What NBA star once averaged 50 points in a season and in what season?

Who was featured on the cover of the January 10, 2005 "Sports Illustrated" with the headline "55-19"?

Whose photo was on the cover of the January 24, 2005 "Sports Illustrated" with the headline "Defense"?

Who was the headline "Mind Game" about on the "Sports Illustrated" cover on February 7, 2005?

Whose photo was on the cover of the March 7, 2005 "Sports Illustrated" with the headline "It's March!"?

Who was the headline "Return to Glory" about on the "Sports Illustrated" cover on April 11, 2005?

Who was the headline "Body Work" about on the "Sports Illustrated" cover on May 9 , 2005?

Who was featured on the cover of the May 23, 2005 "Sports Illustrated" with the headline "Shootout"?

Who was the headline "End Game" about on the "Sports Illustrated" cover on June 27, 2005?

Whose photo was on the cover of the January 26, 2004 "Sports Illustrated" with the headline "The Secret Is Out"?

Who was the headline "What A Rush!" about on the "Sports Illustrated" cover on January 19, 2004?

Who was featured on the cover of the February 23, 2004 "Sports Illustrated" with the headline "Texas Two-Step"?