The Ultimate Sports Trivia: Knowledge Quiz

15 Questions | By Thames | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 215

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The ultimate sports trivia: knowledge quiz. There are a lot of sporting activities that people take part in, and some of them require extreme lifestyle changes and workouts as well. If you are a major sports fan, you are expected to have information on different types of sports, some of the rules associated with them as well as notable players. This quiz will test your knowledge, do give it a shot!

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1.

Which sport is Elston Howard famous for?
- A.
  
  Basketball
- B.
  
  Football
- C.
  
  Baseball
- D.
  
  Ice Skating
2.

Who scored the United States' only goal at the 1998 World Cup in France?
- A.
  
  Cobi Jones
- B.
  
  Eric Wynalda
- C.
  
  Brian McBride
- D.
  
  Claudio Reyna
3.

Which soccer term is defined as "a British term for soccer field"?
- A.
  
  Trailing
- B.
  
  Pitch
- C.
  
  Penalty Spot
- D.
  
  Draw
4.

In bowling, "curve" is best defined as?
- A.
  
  Spin On The Ball And The Movement Of The Pins Caused By That Spin
- B.
  
  A Ball That Has A Big, Slow Break
- C.
  
  Ball That Leaves The Lane And Travels Down The Gutter
- D.
  
  Pins Added To A Bowler's Score To Help Equalize Competition
5.

In soccer, "center" is best defined as what?
- A.
  
  The Player Positioned Directly In Front Of The Goal
- B.
  
  A Pass From A Player Located Near The Sideline Towards The Middle Of The Field
- C.
  
  A Team That Plays In A League
- D.
  
  A Player Who Advances The Ball While Controlling It With His Feet
6.

Which baseball star is known for this fact, "right fielder who hit over 40 home runs three years in a row for Texas"?
- A.
  
  Juan Gonzalez
- B.
  
  Steve Young
- C.
  
  Doug Collins
- D.
  
  Dave Debusschere
7.

Who was the first BMX rider to do a double back flip on dirt?
- A.
  
  Cory Nastazio
- B.
  
  Stephan Murray
- C.
  
  Todd Lyons
- D.
  
  Ryan Nyquist
8.

Which team did Dan Marino beat with the famous "Clock Play"?
- A.
  
  New England Patriots
- B.
  
  L.A. Raiders
- C.
  
  Dallas Cowboys
- D.
  
  New York Jets
9.

What is the correct term for an arrow's feathers?
- A.
  
  Vanes
- B.
  
  Wings
- C.
  
  Fletchings
- D.
  
  Feathers
10.

What is the correct term for an arrow point?
- A.
  
  Point
- B.
  
  Pile
- C.
  
  Nib
- D.
  
  Dart
11.

Who was the first baseball player to make a one million dollar a year salary?
- A.
  
  Joe Dimaggio
- B.
  
  Reggie Jackson
- C.
  
  Tom Folly
- D.
  
  Nolan Ryan
12.

What is Derek Jeter's middle name?
- A.
  
  Sanderson
- B.
  
  Anthony
- C.
  
  Alexander
- D.
  
  Michael
13.

Which defensive tackle was the Associated Press Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1994?
- A.
  
  Mike Croel
- B.
  
  Derrick Thomas
- C.
  
  Peter Boulware
- D.
  
  Tim Bowens
14.

In 1978, this running back was the Associated Press Offensive Rookie of the Year?
- A.
  
  Eric Dickerson
- B.
  
  Mike Thomas
- C.
  
  Earl Campbell
- D.
  
  Tony Dorsett
15.

What team won the 1983, 1991 and 1993 NFC Central Division Championships?
- A.
  
  Miami Dolphins
- B.
  
  Detroid Lions
- C.
  
  Dallas Cowboys
- D.
  
  Chicago Bears