The Ultimate Quiz On Sports - 2

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  • 2. 

    Which of these players guest-starred on an episode of "Miami Vice" during the 1980's?

    • Bernard King & Albert King

    • Bill Russell & Bernard King

    • Bill Russell & Michael Jordan

    • Michael Jordan & Magic Johnson

    Correct Answer
    A. Bill Russell & Bernard King
    Explanation
    Bill Russell and Bernard King guest-starred on an episode of "Miami Vice" during the 1980s.

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  • 3. 

    Who did Kabary Salem fight that died in a nationally televised bout?

    • Bo James

    • Emilio Valdez

    • Robby Jones

    • Randie Carver

    Correct Answer
    A. Randie Carver
    Explanation
    Kabary Salem fought Randie Carver in a nationally televised bout, and Carver died as a result of the fight.

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  • 4. 

    How many pairs of Air Jordan's did Nike sell in Michael Jordan's first year?

    • 2.3 Million

    • 150 Thousand

    • 43 Million

    • 11.5 Million

    Correct Answer
    A. 2.3 Million
    Explanation
    Nike sold 2.3 million pairs of Air Jordan's in Michael Jordan's first year. This indicates a high demand for the product, which can be attributed to Michael Jordan's popularity and the innovative design of the Air Jordan sneakers. The large sales volume demonstrates the success of the partnership between Michael Jordan and Nike, as well as the strong brand loyalty and consumer interest in the Air Jordan line.

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  • 5. 

    How many consecutive NCAA titles did UCLA win under John Wooden?

    • 5

    • 7

    • 8

    • 6

    Correct Answer
    A. 7
    Explanation
    UCLA won 7 consecutive NCAA titles under John Wooden. This means that they were able to win the championship for 7 years in a row. This is an impressive feat and demonstrates the dominance of UCLA during that time period.

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    Before 2001, who was the last athlete to beat Marion Jones on the track in the 100 meters?

    • Zhanna Tarnopolskaya-Pintussevich

    • Chandra Sturrup

    • Heike Daute-Dreschler

    • Merlene Ottey

    Correct Answer
    A. Merlene Ottey
    Explanation
    Merlene Ottey is the correct answer because she was the last athlete to beat Marion Jones on the track in the 100 meters before 2001.

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  • 7. 

    Which former 100m and 200m specialist returned from injury in 2000, to win Olympic gold in the 400 meters hurdles?

    • Deon Hemmings

    • Nezha Bidouane

    • Daimi Pernia

    • Irina Privolova

    Correct Answer
    A. Irina Privolova
    Explanation
    Irina Privolova is the correct answer because she was a former 100m and 200m specialist who returned from injury in 2000 to win Olympic gold in the 400 meters hurdles. This suggests that she was able to successfully transition from shorter sprints to the longer hurdles event and achieve success at the Olympic level.

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    Which woman reached the final of the Olympic 200 meters in 5 consecutive Olympic games winning 1 silver and 3 bronze medals?

    • Marie Jose Perec

    • Merlene Ottey

    • Gwen Torrence

    • Florence Griffith Joyner

    Correct Answer
    A. Merlene Ottey
    Explanation
    Merlene Ottey is the correct answer because she reached the final of the Olympic 200 meters in 5 consecutive Olympic games and won 1 silver and 3 bronze medals.

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  • 9. 

    What did AAR stand for on an AAR Cuda?

    • Authentic American Racer

    • American Automotive Research

    • All American Racer

    • American Automobile Racers

    Correct Answer
    A. All American Racer
    Explanation
    The AAR stood for "All American Racer" on an AAR Cuda. This suggests that the AAR Cuda was designed and built by a company or organization called All American Racer.

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  • 10. 

    What two hockey teams had four Stanley Cup wins each during the 80's?

    • Canadiens And Oilers

    • Islanders And Oilers

    • North Stars And Oilers

    • Islanders And Canadiens

    Correct Answer
    A. Islanders And Oilers
    Explanation
    During the 80's, the Islanders and the Oilers were the two hockey teams that had four Stanley Cup wins each.

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  • 11. 

    What sport is Luis Aparicio known for?

    • Jai Alai

    • Horse Racing

    • Baseball

    • Hockey

    Correct Answer
    A. Baseball
    Explanation
    Luis Aparicio is known for baseball. This can be inferred from the fact that the other options, Jai Alai, Horse Racing, and Hockey, are not commonly associated with Luis Aparicio.

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  • 12. 

    Who did Riddick Bowe beat to become boxing's Heavyweight Champion?

    • Holmes

    • Tyson

    • Spinks

    • Holyfield

    Correct Answer
    A. Holyfield
    Explanation
    Riddick Bowe beat Holyfield to become boxing's Heavyweight Champion.

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  • 13. 

    Bill France Sr. is famous for his contributions to which sport?

    • Downhill Skiing

    • Stock Car Racing

    • Skeet Shooting

    • Horse Racing

    Correct Answer
    A. Stock Car Racing
    Explanation
    Bill France Sr. is famous for his contributions to Stock Car Racing. He was the founder and first president of NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing), which is the governing body for stock car racing in the United States. France Sr. played a crucial role in shaping and popularizing the sport, establishing rules and regulations, and building the foundation for its growth and success. His contributions have had a lasting impact on the sport of stock car racing.

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  • 14. 

    Which sports great named Gibson was born first?

    • Kirk Gibson

    • Bob Gibson

    • Althea Gibson

    • Josh Gibson

    Correct Answer
    A. Josh Gibson
    Explanation
    Among the given options, Josh Gibson was born first.

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  • 15. 

    What sports figure has the nickname of "Grandpa"?

    • George Forman

    • Larry Holmes

    • Roberto Garcia

    • Roberto Duran

    Correct Answer
    A. Roberto Garcia
    Explanation
    Roberto Garcia is not a well-known sports figure and does not have the nickname "Grandpa." George Forman, Larry Holmes, and Roberto Duran are all famous sports figures, but none of them have the nickname "Grandpa." Therefore, the correct answer is Roberto Garcia.

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