Sports World Records: Trivia Facts Quiz

15 Questions | By Thames | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 543

Questions

Settings

Sports World Records: Trivia Facts Quiz - Quiz

How much do you know about all the Sports World Records made to this date? Do you know that Joplin and Saint Louis engaged in a 112-hour marathon basketball match with two-hour rotations for four straight days and hold the world record for it till now? Do you know who scored the fastest goal in a hockey game, scored in under two seconds? This quiz will help you identify some of the spectacular records held and those who made them possible.

Questions and Answers

1.

In the 2010-2011 season, which team set the NBA record for most consecutive losses in a row with 26?
- A.
  
  Utah Jazz
- B.
  
  Memphis Grizzlies
- C.
  
  Toronto Raptors
- D.
  
  Cleveland Cavaliers
2.

In 2010, the All-Star Game hosted the largest attendance ever in an NBA game in which city?
- A.
  
  New York
- B.
  
  Dallas
- C.
  
  Los Angeles
- D.
  
  Las Vegas
3.

In 1988, who set the FBS college football record for most rushing yards in a season with 2,628?
- A.
  
  Eric Dickerson
- B.
  
  Eddie George
- C.
  
  Barry Sanders
- D.
  
  Ron Dayne
4.

In 2008, which West Virginia quarterback set the FBS college football record for most rushing yards in a career with 4,480?
- A.
  
  Pat White
- B.
  
  Michael Vick
- C.
  
  Geno Smith
- D.
  
  Marcus Vick
5.

In 1974 and 1975, which running back became the only college football player ever to win the Heisman trophy twice?
- A.
  
  Eric Dickerson
- B.
  
  Jim Brown
- C.
  
  Walter Payton
- D.
  
  Archie Griffin
6.

In 1985, which entered the NBA and became the tallest player ever to play in the league at 7 feet 7 inches?
- A.
  
  Kevin Garnett
- B.
  
  Manute Bol
- C.
  
  Shaquille O'Neal
- D.
  
  Shawn Bradley
7.

In 1987, which player enter the league at 5 feet 3 inches tall and became the shortest player ever to play in the NBA?
- A.
  
  Muggsy Bogues
- B.
  
  Spud Webb
- C.
  
  Chris Paul
- D.
  
  Manute Bol
8.

Which player became the third player to hit three home runs in a World Series game in October of 2011?
- A.
  
  Josh Hamilton
- B.
  
  Matt Halladay
- C.
  
  Mike Napoli
- D.
  
  Albert Pujols
9.

Which 1970's Yankees player hit three home runs in a World Series game?
- A.
  
  Reggie Jacksons
- B.
  
  Ted Williams
- C.
  
  Bernie William
- D.
  
  Joe Pepitone
10.

In 1941, which Yankee player set the record for the longest hit streak with 56 games?
- A.
  
  Ted Williams
- B.
  
  Joe DiMaggio
- C.
  
  Babe Ruth
- D.
  
  Mickey Mantle
11.

Which player averaged a triple-double in the 1961-1962 basketball season?
- A.
  
  Wilt Chamberlain
- B.
  
  Oscar Robertson
- C.
  
  Bob Cousy
- D.
  
  Bill Russell
12.

Which "great one" finished his career with a record 894 goals in 1999?
- A.
  
  Chris Chelios
- B.
  
  Wayne Gretzky
- C.
  
  Brett Hull
- D.
  
  Jaromir Jagr
13.

Which 1972 NFL team set a record by winning all of their games?
- A.
  
  Miami Dolphins
- B.
  
  Pittsburgh Steelers
- C.
  
  New England Patriots
- D.
  
  Oakland Raiders
14.

Who set the record for most home runs in a season in 2001 with 73 homers?
- A.
  
  Barry Bonds
- B.
  
  Mark McGuire
- C.
  
  Sammy Sosa
- D.
  
  Ken Griffey Jr.
15.

Which player set the American League record in 1961 for most home runs in a season by hitting 61?
- A.
  
  Ken Griffey
- B.
  
  Ted Williams
- C.
  
  Roger Maris
- D.
  
  Bobby Bonds