The Ultimate Quiz On Sports - 2

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1. What sports figure has the nickname of "Grandpa"?

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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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2. What was the first year of the International Scout?

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The correct answer is 1962. This is the first year of the International Scout, which was a popular off-road vehicle produced by International Harvester. It was introduced as a competitor to the Jeep and was known for its versatility and ruggedness. The International Scout quickly gained popularity and became an iconic vehicle in the off-road community.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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10. What did AAR stand for on an AAR Cuda?

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

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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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12. What sport is Luis Aparicio known for?

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

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Riddick Bowe beat Holyfield to become boxing's Heavyweight Champion.

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

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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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15. Which sports great named Gibson was born first?

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Among the given options, Josh Gibson was born first.

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What sports figure has the nickname of "Grandpa"?
What was the first year of the International Scout?
Which of these players guest-starred on an episode of "Miami Vice"...
Who did Kabary Salem fight that died in a nationally televised bout?
How many pairs of Air Jordan's did Nike sell in Michael Jordan's first...
How many consecutive NCAA titles did UCLA win under John Wooden?
Before 2001, who was the last athlete to beat Marion Jones on the...
Which former 100m and 200m specialist returned from injury in 2000, to...
Which woman reached the final of the Olympic 200 meters in 5...
What did AAR stand for on an AAR Cuda?
What two hockey teams had four Stanley Cup wins each during the 80's?
What sport is Luis Aparicio known for?
Who did Riddick Bowe beat to become boxing's Heavyweight Champion?
Bill France Sr. is famous for his contributions to which sport?
Which sports great named Gibson was born first?
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