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What sport used the term "home run" long before baseball?*Cricket
Who was the first U.S. volleyball player to win three Olympic gold medals?*Karch Kiraly
What was the only team to win two World Series in the 1980's?*The Los Angeles Dodgers
What NFL team is known as the "ain'ts" when on a losing streak?*The New Orleans Saints
What's an NBA player deemed to be if he's received the Maurice Podoloff Trophy?*The most valuable player
What Washington Capitals goalie earned the nicknames "Ace" and "Net Detective"?*Jim Carey
What NBA team plays home games in the Alamo dome?*The San Antonio Spurs
Who graciously switched to number 77 so Phil Esposito's number 7 could be retired in Boston Garden?*Raymond Bourque
What company's logo is called the "swoosh"?*Nike's
What Rd Sox catcher's erect posture earned him the clubhouse nickname "Frankenstein"?*Carlton Fisk's
What sport did Herve Filion top with a record of 14,084 wins?*Harness racing
What team hired the NFL's first professional cheerleading squad, in 1972?*The Dallas Cowboys
What Native American language was Super Bowl XXX the first to be broadcast in?*Navajo
What nickname do boxing fans call 300-pound Eric Esch, King of the Four-Rounders?*Butterbean
What 1995 World Series team were both picketed by the American Indian Movement?*The Atlanta Braves and Cleveland Indians
What diet drink was hyped by Coca-Cola for having only only calorie, in 1963?*Tab
What comic actor scored huge sales with his Bad Golf Made Easy instructional videos?*Leslie Nielsen
What country fielded 1996 Olympic women's teams that won gold in basketball, soccer and softball?*The U.S
What Grand Slam golf tournament has the most clubhousers sipping mint juleps?*The Masters
Who is the only tennis player to have won each of the four grand slam events at least four times?*Steffi Graf
What decade saw names first appear on the backs of NFL jerseys?*The 1960's
Who was able to set NFL rushing records because of his "big but" according to Chicago Bears trainer Frank Caito?*Walter Payton
What position must college footballers play to receive the Davey O'Brien Award?*Quarterback
What disorder did Muhammad Ali develop after years of catching blows?*Parkinson's syndrome
What are the only three European countries to have won soccer's World Cup?*England, Italy, West Germany
What is  the common term for the tennis ailment "lateral humeral epicondylitis"?*Tennis Elbow
What racing competition became a best-of-nine series in 1995?*The America's Cup
Who was the first athlete to rap at a Pro Bowl musical gala in 1995?*Deion Sanders
What woman won five U.S. figure skating titles from 6 to 173, but never an Olympic gold medal?*Janet Lynn
Who was the first female jockey to win five races in one day at a New York track?*Julie Krone
What teams played in the first all-California Super Bowl?*The San Francisco 49ers and the San Diego Chargers
What two players are tied for second behind Ty Cobb in total career runs?*Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth
What Indiana Pacer did Knicks fan Spike Lee anger during the 1994 playoffs by calling him "Cheryl"?*Reggie Miller
What franchise has played in the most NBA finals since 1947?*Lakers
What two NBA players won the MVP trophy three times each from 1986 through 1992?*Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan
What player did the Boston Celtics draft between won-lost seasons of 29-53 and 61-21?*Larry Bird
What Baltic country did Portland Trail Blazer Arvydas Sabonis play for at the 1996 Olympics?*Lithuania
What NBA team became the first to defeat the Boston Celtics in 12 straight games, in 1995?*The New York Knicks
Who was the first hoopster to win eight NBA scoring titles?*Michael Jordan
What NBA team is known in China as "the Red Oxen"?*The Chicago Bulls
Who was the last Boston Celtics coach to lead the team to two straight NBA titles?*Bill Russell
What two NBA stars did Forbes list as the highest paid athletes for 1994?*Michael Jordan and Shaquille O'Neal
What NBA coach got cosmic by penning the Zen book Sacred Hoops: Spiritual Lessons of a Hardwood Warrior?*Phil Jackson
Who earned $32 million of his $36 million 1993 earnings from endorsements?*Michael Jordan
What 20th-century decade saw the NBA adopt the 24-second shot clock?*The 1950s
What 1960 rookie bested the league's "triple double" record of two during his first week in the NBA?*Oscar Robertson
What seven-foot-two Chicago Bulls hoopster was the first Australian to lay in the NBA?*Luke Longley
What future NBA star was dubbed "Boy Gorge" when his weight passed 300 pounds in college?*Charles Barkley
What Lakers coach had been an 11th-round pick in the 1967 NFL draft?*Pat Riley
What NBA team plays home games at a facility nicknamed "The O-rena"?*Orlando Magic
Who became the NBA's winningest coach ever on January 6, 1995?*Lenny Wilkins
Who netted an NBA record 72.7 field goal percentage in the 1972-73 season?*Wilt Chamberlain
What sports team got its name because its owners wanted to "set the pace" in the NBA?*The Indiana Pacers
What NBA star attempted a record 28,307 field goals in regular season games?*Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
What NBA team started out in 1948 as the Tri-Cities Blackhawks?*The Atlanta Hawks
What NBA team failed to make the playoffs in 1994 for the first time since 1976?*Lakers
What basketball team was the first in major league sports to be named for an insect?*Hornets
What L.A. Lakers great might have played for Chicago if the Bulls had called "tails" in a 1979 NBA coin toss?*Magic Johnson
What Chicago Bulls coach has checked into hotels under the pseudonym "Mr. Red Cloud"?*Phil Jackson
What NBA team is named after a car part?*Detroit Pistons
What hoopster scored in double figures in 787 straight games, from December 4, 1977 to December 4, 1987?*Kareem Abdul-Jabbar    
What NBA team retired jersey numbers 3, 33, 32, and 35 in the 1990s?*Boston Celtics    
What NBA team plays home games in an arena located at Two Pennsylvania Plaza?*New York Knicks    
What NBA hoopster averaged an amazing 48.5 minutes per game, including overtime, in the 1961-62 season?*Wilt Chamberlin    
What NBA hoopster is known as "The Worm"?*Dennis Rodman    
What NBA star retired for the third time on May 14, 1996?*Magic Johnson    
How many rules did James Naismith originally write to define basketball --13, 33, or 53?*Thirteen    
Who led the NBA in hair colors in 1995?*Dennis Rodman    
What seven-foot-one NBA center's first name translates as "little one"?*Shaquille O'Neal    
What do you have to be in the NBA to win the Eddie Gottlieb Trophy?*Rookie of the year    
Whose all-time NBA assists record was broken by John Stockton in 1995?*Magic Johnson    
What basketball team had drubbed the New Jersey Reds 2,495 times straight before losing to them 100-99 in 1971?*Harlem Globetrotters
What city decided to call its new NBA team the Grizzlies, after much debate?*Vancouver
Whose 1996 return to the NBA earned him simultaneous Time, Newsweek, U.S. News and Sports Illustrated covers?*Magic Johnson    
What Celtics star of the 1980s did the Boston Globe say looked like Herman Munster?*Kevin McHale
What was the first NBA team to win 70 games or more in the regular season?*Chicago Bulls    
Who holds the NBA scoring mark for a single half, with 59 points?*Wilt Chamberlin    
What nickname did NBA star Karl Malone earn for his ability to deliver in the clutch?*The Mailman    
How many NBA titles did Magic Johnson help the Lakers win as a player?*5  
What former L.A. Lakers guard became the team's general manger?*Jerry West
What hoopsters did major league pitchers Bob Gibson and Ferguson Jenkins once play for?*Harlem Globetrotters
What school gained more yards and scored more points than any team in Southeastern Conference history in 1995?*The Florida Gators
What head coach tried to soothe the egos of Dream Team III?*Lenny Wilkins
Who's second to Sam Snead in PGA Tour wins?*Jack Nicklaus
What quarterback got stuck with the given names Yelberton Abraham?*Y.A. Tittle
Which two cities have the oldest stadiums in major league baseball?*Boston and Detroit
What's the last name of NFL All-Pro brothers Shannon and Sterling?*Sharpe
What baseball announcer's 1996 funeral was attended b y Joe DiMaggio, Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford and Phil Rizzuto?*Mel Allen
What position did Cal Ripkin Jr., start at for the first time since 1982, in a July, 1996 game?*Third base
What Pro Football Hall of Famer was the first to get a second bust in the Hall, for broadcasting?*Frank Gifford
What team did Yankees pitcher Don Larsen blank when he hurled the first perfect game, in the 1956 World Series?*The Brooklyn Dodgers
What did an MIT instructor add to a baseball bat to reduce its air drag by 60 percent?*Dimples
What recreational activity is second on popularity only to walking in the U.S.?*Swimming
What's the most common nickname for a major league baseball pitcher?*Lefty
Who was the NBA Coach of the Year trophy named after?*Red Auerbach
What major leaguer hit 20 or more homers in 20 seasons?*Hank Aaron
What Cowboy's 99-yard run from scrimmage put him in the NFL record book in 1983?*Tony Dorsett's
What did college student Joseph Deliberato swallow a record 89 of at one sitting in 1939?*Goldfish
How many home run titles did Roger Maris win?*One
What Indiana Pacer did Knicks fan Spike Lee anger during the 1994 playoffs by calling him "Cheryl"?*Reggie Miller
What two NBA players won the MVP trophy three times each from 1986 through 1992?*Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan
What shortstop holds the major league records for games played, assists and double plays?*Ozzie Smith
What NBA team became the first to defeat the Boston Celtics in 12 straight games in 1995?*The New York Nicks
What baseball team's games are announced on TV by Skip Carey?*The Atlanta Braves
What Brooklyn Dodgers great got his nickname for hat he called his shooter when playing marbles as a child?*Pee Wee Reese
What baseball team has a monthly newsletter called "The Vineline"?*The Chicago Cubs
What's the surfing term for a fast ride with five toes hooked over the board?*Hang Five
What three 49er have earned super Bowl MVP honors through 1996?*Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Steve Young
What decade saw the NFL ban blocking below the waist and head slapping?*The 1970's
What's the last Grand Slam tennis tournament played in a calendar year?*The U.S. Open
What racket sport can be played with four balls of differing bouncing qualities?*Squash
What brilliant name did the Texas Rangers choose for their ballpark?*The Ballpark
What are sportsmen hoping to find in a creel?*Fish
Who wore shoes labeled "Air Uta" during her 1995 Boston Marathon victory?*Uta Pippig
Who usually finished last in Edmonton Oilers strength tests, in the 1980s?*Wayne Gretzky
What pro athlete is nicknamed "The Dream"?*Hakeem Olajuwon
What Giant's bone-crushing 1985 tackle ended Joe Theismann's career?*Lawrence Taylor
What sport features strikers and sweepers?*Soccer
What Mariner's 15 homers in May of 1994 were more than the entire Montreal Expos team managed?*Ken Griffey Jr.
How many of the five boroughs does the New York City marathon run through?*5
What new pitch helped Carl Hubbell win 24 straight games in the 1930s?*The Screwball
How many holes are in the original Wiffle ball?*Eight
What sport accounted for five of the top ten highest grossing sports movies, through 1994?*Boxing
What pro sport tries to break ties with a sudden-death overtime period of five minutes?*Hockey
What do you call the stick you use to push a shuffleboard disc?*A cue
What state is allowed to compete separately from the U.S. at international surfing meets.?*Hawaii
What name did the athletic teams go by at Jack Nicklaus' high school?*The Golden Bears
Who was the first African-American to win the U.S. and world figure skating singles titles?*Debi Thomas
What U.S. track star did French writers dub La gazelle in 1960?*Wilma Rudoph
What racket sport involves bashing a bird?*Badminton
How many of every ten pro athletes in the U.S. are African - American?*One
What sport features such plays as the flare, fly, buttonhook and post?*Football
What Celtics announcer found he could hear much better after a doctor discovered a radio ear plug in his ear?*Johnny Most
What team sport was 1995's fastest-growing sport in the U.S., up 43 percent since 1994?*Roller Hockey
What nation's Black Magic I sailed away with a five-zero America's Cup win in 1995?*New Zealand
What team has the highest Stanley Cup playoff winning percentage?*The Edmonton Oilers
What baseball team has a monthly newsletter called The Vineline?The Chicago Cubs
Q: What are the only three European countries to have won soccer's World Cup?*England, Italy, West Germany
Q: What heavyweight was Tony "Two Ton" Galento referring to when he said in 1939 "I'll molder de bum"?*Joe Lewis
Q: What sport did Herve Filion top with a record of 14,084 wins?*Harness racing
Q: What two continents fielded teams in the World League of American Football, in 1991?*Europe  and North America
Q: Who was able to set NFL rushing records because of his "big butt," according to Chicago Bears trainer Frank Caito?*Walter Payton
Q: Who was the first U.S. volleyball player to win three Olympic gold medals?*Karch Kiraly
Q: What movie did Michael Eisner say was his "market research" for Disney's NHL entry?*The Mighty Ducks
Q: What was the only team to win two World Series in the 1980s?*The Los Angeles Dodgers
Q: What league was Gino Cappelletti the top scorer of in the 1960s, with 1,100 points?*The American Football League
Q: What position did Cal Ripkin Jr., start at for the first time since 1982, in a July, 1996 game?*Third base
Q: What decade saw the NFL ban blocking below the waist and head slapping?*The 1970s
Q: What Yankee pitcher holds World Series records for games won and games lost?*Whitey Ford
Q: What baseball announcer's 1996 funeral was attended by Joe DiMaggio, Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford and Phil Rizzuto?*Mel Allen
Q: What major leaguer hit 20 or more homers in 20 seasons?*Hank Aaron
Q: What baseballer said of Biloxi Blues: "It reminded me of being in the Army, even though I was in the Navy:?*Yogi Berra
Q: What South African has traveled more miles than any athlete in history?*Gary Player
Q: What team had a camp so grueling it was dubbed " Fort Landry"?*The Dallas Cowboys
Q: What former Bruin defenseman was the first to skate on Boston's new Feet Center ice?*Bobby Orr
Q: What down-under sport is a cross between soccer and rugby?*Australian Rules Football
Q: How long is the longest race on the NASCAR circuit?*600 miles
Q: What U.S. college sport honors its best player with the Hobey Baker Award?*Hockey
Q: What horse tied, but could not break, Citation's 16-race consecutive win streak?*Cigar
Q: Who was the first major leaguer to hit home runs in his teens and n his forties?*Ty Cobb
Q: Who was the only soccer player to play on three World Cup-winning teams?*Pele
Q: What ballplayer was dubbed " The Iron Bird"?*Cal Ripken Jr.
Q: What does the Lindy Worm Blower allegedly enhance your chances of doing?*Catching fish
Q: What pro sport was played by Lu Blue, Pebbly Jack Glasscock and Mordecai Peter Centennial "Three Finger" Brown?*Baseball
Q: What pro team made it to the playoffs a record 29 straight times, in 1996?*The Boston Bruins
Q: What essential do track racing bicycles lack that a recreational rider wouldn't be caught dead without?*Brakes
Q: What weighty Japanese sport has participants known as rikishi?*Sumo wrestling
Q: What 28-year-old ice skater died of a sudden heart attack in November, 1995?*Sergei Grinkov
Q: What golfer made a comeback from chemotherapy and radiation treatment for lymphoma in 1994?*Paul Azinger
Q: Who was the last person to win back to back World Series of Poker Tournament ?*Johnny Chan
Q: What golfer beat Porky Oliver at the 1946 PGA Championship to win his first major?*Ben Hogan
Q: What multi-nicknamed Yankees great suggested he be called "The Idol of the American Boy"?*Babe Ruth
Q: What two-time All-Big-Eight defensive back at Colorado won three U.S. Open golf titles?*Hale Irwin
Q: Who topped the PGA Tour in earnings for five years in the 1970s?*Jack Nicklaus
Q: What golf tourney banned sportscaster Gary McCord for calling course bumps "body bags" and suggesting "bikini wax" sped the greens?*The Masters
Q: What dreaded golf shot occurs when the ball is hit with the hosel of the club?*A Shank
Q: What decade saw names first appear on the backs of NFL jerseys?*The 1960s
Q: What Pro Football Hall of Famer was the first to get a second bust in the Hall, for broadcasting?*Frank Gifford
Q: What three 49ers have earned Super Bowl MVP honors, through 1996?*Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Steve Young
Q: What Brooklyn Dodgers great got his nick name for what he called his shooter when playing marbles as a child?*"Pee Wee" Reese
Q: What sport was popularized by Olympic swimmer Duke Kahanamoku?*Surfing
Q: What NBA star refuses to have the hot water turned on at his Chicago home because he rarely takes showers there?*Dennis Rodman
Q: What's an NBA player deemed to be if he's received the Maurice Podoloff Trophy?*Most Valuable Player
Q: What's the last name of NFL All Pro brothers Shannon and Sterling?*Sharpe
Q: Who is the only tennis player to have won each of the four grand slam events at least four times?*Steffi Graf
Q: What position must college footballers play to receive the Davey O'Brien Award?*Quarterback
Q: What NBA team charges $600 for a floor seal at a regular season game?*The Los Angeles Lakers
Q: What's the fastest engine-powered sport?*Airplane racing
Q: What heavyweight was Tony "Two Ton" Galento referring to when he said in 1939:"I'll molder de bum"?*Joe Luis
Q: What Oakland Athletic hit the longest homer in Cumiskey Park history, and followed it the next day with one twenty feet longer?*Mark McGwire
Q: Who coached the Detroit Red Wings to 62 wins in 1995-96, breaking Scotty Bowman's mark of 60 with Montréal in 1976-77?*Scotty Bowman
Q: What team ended 54 years of frustration by winning the Stanley Cup in 1994?*The New York Rangers
Q: What Alabama-born football and baseball star was named after the actor who played Dr. Ben Casey on TV?*Vince Edward "Bo" Jackson
In horse racing, in which city is the Japan Cup held?*Tokyo
In what year was soccer's last World Cup of the 80s held?*1986
In 1993 Michael Jordan gave up basketball to try which sport?*Baseball
What is the first name of athlete Joyner Kersee?*Jackie
Which country's soccer team was captained by Dunga?*Brazil
What is the color of the stage leader's jersey in the Tour de France?*Yellow
In basket ball, where do the Suns come from?*Phoenix
Which fellow American said with Arnold Palmer that his 1995 British Open would be his last?*Jack Nicklaus
Which Nancy was elected to the Golfing Hall of Fame in 1987?*Lopez
Mark Spitz landed how many gold medals in the 1972 Olympics?*Seven
Yapping Deng was a world champion in which sport?*Table Tennis
Which golfer born in 1929 was the first to earn over $1 million?*Arnold Palmer
In which sport were Lonsdale Belts awarded?*Boxing
Which member of the Howe family held a record that Wayne Gretzky overtook in the 1980s?*Gordie
In which sport does the Fastnet Race take place?*Yachting
What type of speed event is Bonnie Blair famous for?*Speed skating
Which Martina dominated tennis in the 80s?*Navratilova
Which baseball team are Giants?*San Francisco
In 1994 who had a public off-rink battle with Tony Harding?*Nancy Kerrigan
The Australian Dawn Fraser was famous for which sport?*Swimming
Which San Francisco team did Joe Montana play for through most of the 80s?*49ers
Who did Magic Johnson play for throughout the 80s?*Los Angeles Lakers
The final of which tennis Grand Slam tournament is played in a Meadow?*US Open
At which circuit does Formula 1's San Marino Grand Prix take place?*Imola
The Fosbury Flop was developed in which sport?*High jump
Where did Johnny Miller win his first Major?*Oakmont, Pennsylvania
At which venue did Tony Jacklin win the US Open?*Hazeltine, Minnesota
Which football team did Jim Brown join in 1957?*Cleveland Browns
In which decade did Bonnie Blair set her first world record?*1980s
In which country was Wayne Gretzky born?*Canada
Who set a record fro most NBA points in a season in 1961-62?Wilt Chamberlain
Who was MVP in the first-ever Super Bowl?*Bart Starr
How many members joined the original International Amateur Athletic Federation?*17
Which team did Wayne Gretzky join in 1988?*Los Angeles Kings
Sergey Bubka has broken the world record on over 30 occasions in which event?*Pole Vault
Which position did Jim Brown play?*Fullback
Which Jimmy was tennis No 1 for five years in the 70s?*Connors
Which team in the 80s won the Super Bowl by the biggest margin?*Chicago Bears
Who was Czechoslovakia's only Wimbledon Men's Singles winner of the 20th century, playing as a Czech?*Jan Kodes
The Ali v Foreman fight of 1974 was outside which city?*Kinshasa
In what year was Larry Bird first named NBA's MVP?*1984
Who was the first British man to be British and UL Open champion at the same time?*Tony Jacklin
In which 20th-century decade did professional players make up a dream team in the Olympic Games in basketball?*1990s
Who was Jermaine O'Neal playing against when he made his debut in 1996?*Denver Nuggets
Who was Mike Tyson's manager in the late 1980s?*Bill Cayton
Which country did 70s French Open women's singles winner "Virginia Rusici come from?*Romania
What are the first names of the Williams sisters?*Venus and Serena
Where in 1912 did Jim Thorpe win Olympic gold in the pentathlon and the decathlon?*Stockholm, Sweden
Which country does tennis player Pat Rafter come from?*Australia
Whose home runs record did Mark McGwire beak in the 1998 season?*Roger Maris
Which country won most medals in the last 20th century winter Olympics?*Germany
Which newspaper owner bought the Boston Red Sox in 1910?*John Taylor
In what year were the Dallas Cowboys founded?*1960
In basketball, which Red was coach of the year in 1965?*Red Auerbach
What is Denise Lewis's main athletic event?*Heptathlon
In the 1978 US Masters, who was leading Gary Player be seven strokes only to lose by a single stroke?*Hubert Green
What distance is the Breeders' Cup Classic?*One and a quarter miles
Why does the leader of the Tour de France wear a yellow jersey?*Its sponsor printed its newspaper on yellow paper.
What was the team fee when the NFL was first formed?*$100
In golf, who presents the green jacket to the US Masters winner?*Previous year's winner
Walter Swinburne won his first English Derby on which great horse?*Shergar
Which British golfer regained the US Masters in 1996?*Nick Faldo
How many times did the New York Yankees win the World Series in the 1970s?*Twice
In which league did Joe DiMaggio begin his playing career?*Pacific Coast League
Where was the first Super Bowl of the 80s held?*Rose Bowl, Pasadena
How old was Pete Sampras when he first won the US Open?*19
In hockey, what is the Ross Trophy awarded for?*Top points scorer
Where did golfer Mark Calcavecchia win his only British Open?*Troon
What distance is the Breeder's Cup Juvenile?*1 mile
Who came up with the name the Super Bowl?*Lamar Hunt
Michael Jordan was a super scorer for which team?*Chicago Bulls
Who was the USA's hockey coach at the 1980 Olympics?*Herb Brooks
Who was the only Chinese track and field athlete to win gold in Atlanta in 1996?*Wang Junxia
Who beat the Babe Ruth's record 714 home runs in 1974?*Hank Aaron
Which Major League baseball team signed Jackie Robinson in 1946?*Brooklyn Dodgers
Motor racing's Juan Manuel Fangio came from which country?*Argentina
In which 90s year did none of the four golf majors go to an American?*1993
Who fought the first world title fight between two undefeated world heavyweight champions?*Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier
Who, along with the Montreal Canadians, are the only founding members of the NHL remaining?*Toronto Maple Leafs
Who did Pete Sampras beat in the final to take his sixth Wimbledon singles title?*Andre Agassi
Who rode the first European-trained horse to win one of the triple Crown races?*Michael Kinane
What is the lowest total for the British Open in the 20th century?*267
Who did Kareem Abdul-Jabbar play for before he joined the Los Angeles Lakers in 1976?*Milwaukee Bucks
Who did Babe Ruth play for before joining the New York Yankees?*Boston Red Sox
In which event in Atlanta in 1996 did Croatia win their first ever Olympic title?*Handball
Jon Juneau was world champion in which sport?*Tenpin bowling
How many times did the Boston Celtics win the NBA championship between 1957 and 1969?*11
Which country did long distance runner Emil Zatopek come from?*Czechoslovakia
What was Jack Dempsey's nickname?*Manassa Mauler
Who was Pete Sampras's coach when he won his first US Open?*Joe Brandi
Which horse was Horse of the Year from 1960 to 1964?*Kelso
Who was the first athlete to set six track and filed world records on the same day?*Jesse Owens
What breed of dog was Steffi Graf's Ben?*Boxer
What was the first European-trained horse to win a Triple Crown race?*Go and Go
Which three events make up the Triathlon.*Swimming, cycling, and running
Apart from sprinting in which event did Carl Lewis twice take Olympic gold?*Long jump
Who won the 1977 US Golf Open despite receiving a death threat beforehand?*Hubert Green
Who scored the winner in the USA's ice hockey win over the USSR in the 1980 Olympics?*Mike Eruzione
Where was Super Bowl I played?*Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Jo DiMaggio was known as what kind of Joe?*Joltin'
In the season Damon Hill was motor racing's Formula One world champion how many races did he win?*8
Who was the defending champion when Stefan Edberg first won the Wimbledon singles?*Pat Cash
In 1941 Joe DiMaggio set a record of safe hits in how many consecutive games?*56
In which decade was Daley Thompson born?*1950s
At which formula 1 motor racing circuit did Ayrton Senna lose his life?*Imola
Which two new events were introduced at the Atlanta Olympics?*Softball & beach volleyball
Which horse landed both the English and Irish Derby in 1993?*Commander In Chief
What was Jack Nicklaus's first major success after turning professional?*US Open
How was Lew Alcindor later known?*Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Brian Barnes played golf for Scotland in the 70s but where was he born?*London
Which country does sprinter David Ezinwa come from?*Nigeria
Arthur Ashe had a successful sporting career at which university?*California
Who won swimming gold in the 100m freestyle at the 1956,'60 and '64 Olympics?*Dawn Fraser
What is the middle name of golfer Mark James?*Hugh
By 1999, which country had most Wimbledon Men's Singles winners?*Great Britain
Which woman won Wimbledon for the first time in 1999?*Lindsay Davenport
Gordie Howe joined the NHL in 1946; in which decade did he retire?*1980s (1980)
Where was the firs Super Bowl of the 90s held?*Superdome, New Orleans
Laura Flessel and Marie Jose Perec come from which island?*Guadeloupe
Who was women's tennis No 1 from in each year from 1967-73?*Billie Jean King
How many Kentucky Derbies did Bill Shoemaker win?*3
Which boxer appeared in the film Spirit of Youth?*Joe Louis
Who was the first lady golfer to land the British and US Open in the same year?*Patty Sheehan
On which course is the Preakness Stakes run?*Pimlico, Baltimore
How old was Nadia Comaneci when she won Olympic Gold?*144
Who lost Super Bowl II?*Oakland Raiders
At which venue did "Greg Norman first win the British Open?*Turnberry
The Super Bowl trophy is named after which coach?*Vince Lombardi
Which golfer founded the US Masters tournament?*Bobby Jones
What distance is the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies?*1 mile, 110 yards
What is the nickname of cycling's Marco Pantani?*The Pirate
Who did the Chicago Bulls beat to win their first NBA Championship between 1957 and 1969?*Los Angeles Lakers
Who did Andre Agassi beat in the 1996 Olympic tennis final?*Sergi Bruguera
What number shirt did "San Francisco 49er Jerry Rice wear?*80
The Kentucky Derby is always held on what date?*First Saturday in May
Who said in 1998, "The ball doesn't now how old you are?"*Mark O'Meara
Who beat Jack Nicklaus and Raymond Floyd's tournament record at the 1997 Masters?*Tiger Woods
Who was the San Francisco 49ers' first selection in the 1995 NFL draft?*Jerry Rice
In which branch of the services did Arthur Ashe serve before becoming a tennis pro?*Army
Who, in the 1967 AFL season, became the first quarterback to pass more than 4,000 yards?*Joe Namath, New York Jets
In 1998 which British boxer took on Shannon Briggs and Zeljko Mavrovic?*Lennox Lewis
How often is the Ryder Cup held?*Every two years
In 1988 who won the tennis grand Slam and Olympic gold?*Steffi Graf
Which gold medalist Mark was told by his father, "Swimming isn't everything, winning is"? *Mark Spitz
Who was the last Canadian before Donovan Bailey in 1996 to cross the line first in the 100m and keep the medal?*Percy Williams
In which Olympic event did Edwin Moses find fame?*(400 meters) hurdles
In which sport did Andy Thomson become a world champion?*Bowls
Sergei Bubka competes in which athletics event ?*California
In which Olympic jumping event did Mike Conley find fame?*Triple Jump
Where did Joe Montana play NCAA Division I football?*Notre Dame University
In which decade did Joe Montana retire from football?*1990s
In 1972 who ordered the last three seconds of the basketball final to be played again, which gave the USSR gold?*R William Thompson
How may goals were scored in soccer's 1998 World Cup Final?*Three
How many players are there in a men's lacrosse team?*10
What relation was Flo Jo to Jackie Joyner Kersee?*Sister in Law
In football, what position is RB?*Running Back
Warren Beatty was offered full college scholarships in which sport?*Football
The Naismith Award is presented in which sport?*Basketball
Which country broke the India/Pakistan 50-year monopoly of men's hockey tournaments?*Germany
In which decade did Carl Lewis first win four Olympic golds?*1980s
In which Olympic event did Bob Beamon find fame?*Track and field's long jump
Who won a record ninth Wimbledon singles title in 1990?*Martina Navratilova
How many times did Ivan Lendl win Wimbledon singles?*Never
Which country does tennis player Marcelo Rios come from?*Chile
Which golf tournament presents its winner with a green jacket?*The Masters
Who had a seven year contract with Orlando Magic for $42 million?*Shaquille O'Neal
Who won the 400m hurdles in the games sandwiched between Ed Moses' two triumphs?*Volker Beck
In football, what do the letters AFL stand for?*American Football League
In hockey, what is the Hart Trophy awarded for?*League's MVP
Which British Fred was a Wimbledon singles winner in the 1930s?*Perry
Who told a Wimbledon umpire, "You are the pits of the world?"*John McEnroe
Where was the Rumble in the Ali v Foreman fight in Zaire in 1974?*Jungle
Who won every Lacrosse World championship between 1974 to 1994?*USA
Britain and which other country have won gold in every Summer Games?*France
Greg LeMond was a champion in which sport?*Cycling
In which decade did Marina Navratilova take US citizenship?*1980s
Which Bobby was the first golfer to win the 'Grand slam' in a single year in the 1960s?*Jones
With which track and field event was Geoff Capes particularly associated?*Shotput
In baseball, where do the Orioles come from?*Baltimore
Alberto Tomba found fame in which Winter Olympic sport?*Skiing
Where was the location of the first Winter Games after World War II?*St. Moritz, Switzerland
What type of speed event was Eric Heiden famous for?*Speed skating
How was Mildred Didrikson better known?*Babe Zaharias
Which country does Goran Ivanisevic come from?*Croatia
Which NBA side did Cheryl Miller's brother Reggie play for?*Indiana Pacers
Which 30-plus player won his first golf Major at the 1998 US Masters?*Mark O'Meara
What is the nickname of record-breaking sprinter Maurice Greene?*Kansas Cannonball
Where were the last Olympics of the 20th century in the USA held?*Atlanta
How many 20th century Olympics were held in Los Angeles?*Two
Who came second when Donovan Bailey won 100m gold?*Frankie Fredericks
What type of golfers compete for the Curtis Cup?*Women golfers
How long was swimmer Michelle Smith-de Bruin banned for  attempting to manipulate a drugs test?*4 years
In basketball, where do the Suns come from?*Phoenix
In what decade did Bill Shoemaker ride his first winner?*1940s
Which cartoon and film character is the nick name of super athlete Michael Johnson?*Superman
Greg Norman is known as the Great White what?*Shark
Which country did 70s star Lassie Virren come from?*Finland
In which city is the US "Tennis Open held?*New York
Who, back in 1920, was the first football player to be traded?*Bob Nash
Which golfer was Europe's leading money winner of 1998?*Colin Montgomerie
Who did Joe DiMaggio play for throughout his career?*New York Yankees
In football, what do the letters NFL stand for?*National Football League
The Davis Cup is competed for in which sport?*Tennis
Who was ejected in the men's basketball final in 1972?*Dwight Jones  & Dvorn Edeshko
Who was Joltin Joe?*Joe DiMaggio
Which movie star was an Austrian Junior Olympic Weight lifting Champion?*Arnold Schwarzenegger
What sport is staged at Roland Garros?*Tennis
Where was Larry Bird from -- which gave him his nickname?*French Lick, Indiana
What is the nationality of athlete Donovan Bailey?*Canadian
Where in Massachusetts is the oldest American marathon race?*Boston
In which sport did Andre's dad Mike Agassi compete in the Olympics?*Boxing
In basketball, where do the Wizards come from?*Washington
Which team did Hakeem Olajuwon join in 1984?*Houston Rockets
Which Major-winning British golfer split from his coach David Leadbetter in 1998?*Nick Faldo
Peter Nichol became the first Brit in 25 years to win the British Open in which sport?*Squash
In football, what position is WR?*Wide receiver
Which springboard was invented in the USA in the 1930s?*Trampoline
In which event did an individual first win four successive gold medals?*Discus
How many players per team can be on the field for any play in the NFL?*11
The Hawaii Ironman Championships are in which sport?*Triathlon
Which Mark was captain of the European 1999 Ryder cup team?*James
Billy Crystal had a full college scholarship in which sport?*Baseball
Which Jennifer won Olympic gold in tennis in 1992?*Capriati
In baseball, when a team is pitching how many players do they have on the field?*Nine
In which event did Michelle Smith de Bruin win bronze in 1996?*200m butterfly
Where does Sumo wrestling originate from?*Japan
Which legendary American golfer played his last British Open in 1995?*Arnold Palmer
Athlete Zola Budd was born in which country?*South Africa
Which Spaniard won two US Masters in the 80s?*Seve Ballesteros
In which decade did the Super Bowl begin?*1960s
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What sport used the term "home run" long before baseball?*Cricket Who was the first U.S. volleyball player to win three Olympic gold medals?*Karch Kiraly What was the only team to win two World Series in the 1980's?*The Los Angeles Dodgers What NFL team is known as the "ain'ts" when on a losing streak?*The New Orleans Saints What's an NBA player deemed to be if he's received the Maurice Podoloff Trophy?*The most valuable player What Washington Capitals goalie earned the nicknames "Ace" and "Net Detective"?*Jim Carey What NBA team plays home games in the Alamo dome?*The San Antonio Spurs Who graciously switched to number 77 so Phil Esposito's number 7 could be retired in Boston Garden?*Raymond Bourque What company's logo is called the "swoosh"?*Nike's What Rd Sox catcher's erect posture earned him the clubhouse nickname "Frankenstein"?*Carlton Fisk's What sport did Herve Filion top with a record of 14,084 wins?*Harness racing What team hired the NFL's first professional cheerleading squad, in 1972?*The Dallas Cowboys What Native American language was Super Bowl XXX the first to be broadcast in?*Navajo What nickname do boxing fans call 300-pound Eric Esch, King of the Four-Rounders?*Butterbean What 1995 World Series team were both picketed by the American Indian Movement?*The Atlanta Braves and Cleveland Indians What diet drink was hyped by Coca-Cola for having only only calorie, in 1963?*Tab What comic actor scored huge sales with his Bad Golf Made Easy instructional videos?*Leslie Nielsen What country fielded 1996 Olympic women's teams that won gold in basketball, soccer and softball?*The U.S What Grand Slam golf tournament has the most clubhousers sipping mint juleps?*The Masters Who is the only tennis player to have won each of the four grand slam events at least four times?*Steffi Graf What decade saw names first appear on the backs of NFL jerseys?*The 1960's Who was able to set NFL rushing records because of his "big but" according to Chicago Bears trainer Frank Caito?*Walter Payton What position must college footballers play to receive the Davey O'Brien Award?*Quarterback What disorder did Muhammad Ali develop after years of catching blows?*Parkinson's syndrome What are the only three European countries to have won soccer's World Cup?*England, Italy, West Germany What is  the common term for the tennis ailment "lateral humeral epicondylitis"?*Tennis Elbow What racing competition became a best-of-nine series in 1995?*The America's Cup Who was the first athlete to rap at a Pro Bowl musical gala in 1995?*Deion Sanders What woman won five U.S. figure skating titles from 6 to 173, but never an Olympic gold medal?*Janet Lynn Who was the first female jockey to win five races in one day at a New York track?*Julie Krone What teams played in the first all-California Super Bowl?*The San Francisco 49ers and the San Diego Chargers What two players are tied for second behind Ty Cobb in total career runs?*Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth What Indiana Pacer did Knicks fan Spike Lee anger during the 1994 playoffs by calling him "Cheryl"?*Reggie Miller What franchise has played in the most NBA finals since 1947?*Lakers What two NBA players won the MVP trophy three times each from 1986 through 1992?*Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan What player did the Boston Celtics draft between won-lost seasons of 29-53 and 61-21?*Larry Bird What Baltic country did Portland Trail Blazer Arvydas Sabonis play for at the 1996 Olympics?*Lithuania What NBA team became the first to defeat the Boston Celtics in 12 straight games, in 1995?*The New York Knicks Who was the first hoopster to win eight NBA scoring titles?*Michael Jordan What NBA team is known in China as "the Red Oxen"?*The Chicago Bulls Who was the last Boston Celtics coach to lead the team to two straight NBA titles?*Bill Russell What two NBA stars did Forbes list as the highest paid athletes for 1994?*Michael Jordan and Shaquille O'Neal What NBA coach got cosmic by penning the Zen book Sacred Hoops: Spiritual Lessons of a Hardwood Warrior?*Phil Jackson Who earned $32 million of his $36 million 1993 earnings from endorsements?*Michael Jordan  What 20th-century decade saw the NBA adopt the 24-second shot clock?*The 1950s What 1960 rookie bested the league's "triple double" record of two during his first week in the NBA?*Oscar Robertson What seven-foot-two Chicago Bulls hoopster was the first Australian to lay in the NBA?*Luke Longley What future NBA star was dubbed "Boy Gorge" when his weight passed 300 pounds in college?*Charles Barkley What Lakers coach had been an 11th-round pick in the 1967 NFL draft?*Pat Riley What NBA team plays home games at a facility nicknamed "The O-rena"?*Orlando Magic Who became the NBA's winningest coach ever on January 6, 1995?*Lenny Wilkins Who netted an NBA record 72.7 field goal percentage in the 1972-73 season?*Wilt Chamberlain What sports team got its name because its owners wanted to "set the pace" in the NBA?*The Indiana Pacers What NBA star attempted a record 28,307 field goals in regular season games?*Kareem Abdul-Jabbar What NBA team started out in 1948 as the Tri-Cities Blackhawks?*The Atlanta Hawks What NBA team failed to make the playoffs in 1994 for the first time since 1976?*Lakers What basketball team was the first in major league sports to be named for an insect?*Hornets What L.A. Lakers great might have played for Chicago if the Bulls had called "tails" in a 1979 NBA coin toss?*Magic Johnson What Chicago Bulls coach has checked into hotels under the pseudonym "Mr. Red Cloud"?*Phil Jackson  What NBA team is named after a car part?*Detroit Pistons What hoopster scored in double figures in 787 straight games, from December 4, 1977 to December 4, 1987?*Kareem Abdul-Jabbar     What NBA team retired jersey numbers 3, 33, 32, and 35 in the 1990s?*Boston Celtics     What NBA team plays home games in an arena located at Two Pennsylvania Plaza?*New York Knicks     What NBA hoopster averaged an amazing 48.5 minutes per game, including overtime, in the 1961-62 season?*Wilt Chamberlin     What NBA hoopster is known as "The Worm"?*Dennis Rodman     What NBA star retired for the third time on May 14, 1996?*Magic Johnson     How many rules did James Naismith originally write to define basketball --13, 33, or 53?*Thirteen      Who led the NBA in hair colors in 1995?*Dennis Rodman     What seven-foot-one NBA center's first name translates as "little one"?*Shaquille O'Neal      What do you have to be in the NBA to win the Eddie Gottlieb Trophy?*Rookie of the year     Whose all-time NBA assists record was broken by John Stockton in 1995?*Magic Johnson      What basketball team had drubbed the New Jersey Reds 2,495 times straight before losing to them 100-99 in 1971?*Harlem Globetrotters What city decided to call its new NBA team the Grizzlies, after much debate?*Vancouver Whose 1996 return to the NBA earned him simultaneous Time, Newsweek, U.S. News and Sports Illustrated covers?*Magic Johnson      What Celtics star of the 1980s did the Boston Globe say looked like Herman Munster?*Kevin McHale  What was the first NBA team to win 70 games or more in the regular season?*Chicago Bulls     Who holds the NBA scoring mark for a single half, with 59 points?*Wilt Chamberlin     What nickname did NBA star Karl Malone earn for his ability to deliver in the clutch?*The Mailman     How many NBA titles did Magic Johnson help the Lakers win as a player?*5   What former L.A. Lakers guard became the team's general manger?*Jerry West What hoopsters did major league pitchers Bob Gibson and Ferguson Jenkins once play for?*Harlem Globetrotters What school gained more yards and scored more points than any team in Southeastern Conference history in 1995?*The Florida Gators What head coach tried to soothe the egos of Dream Team III?*Lenny Wilkins Who's second to Sam Snead in PGA Tour wins?*Jack Nicklaus What quarterback got stuck with the given names Yelberton Abraham?*Y.A. Tittle Which two cities have the oldest stadiums in major league baseball?*Boston and Detroit What's the last name of NFL All-Pro brothers Shannon and Sterling?*Sharpe What baseball announcer's 1996 funeral was attended b y Joe DiMaggio, Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford and Phil Rizzuto?*Mel Allen What position did Cal Ripkin Jr., start at for the first time since 1982, in a July, 1996 game?*Third base What Pro Football Hall of Famer was the first to get a second bust in the Hall, for broadcasting?*Frank Gifford What team did Yankees pitcher Don Larsen blank when he hurled the first perfect game, in the 1956 World Series?*The Brooklyn Dodgers What did an MIT instructor add to a baseball bat to reduce its air drag by 60 percent?*Dimples What recreational activity is second on popularity only to walking in the U.S.?*Swimming What's the most common nickname for a major league baseball pitcher?*Lefty Who was the NBA Coach of the Year trophy named after?*Red Auerbach What major leaguer hit 20 or more homers in 20 seasons?*Hank Aaron What Cowboy's 99-yard run from scrimmage put him in the NFL record book in 1983?*Tony Dorsett's What did college student Joseph Deliberato swallow a record 89 of at one sitting in 1939?*Goldfish How many home run titles did Roger Maris win?*One What Indiana Pacer did Knicks fan Spike Lee anger during the 1994 playoffs by calling him "Cheryl"?*Reggie Miller What two NBA players won the MVP trophy three times each from 1986 through 1992?*Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan What shortstop holds the major league records for games played, assists and double plays?*Ozzie Smith What NBA team became the first to defeat the Boston Celtics in 12 straight games in 1995?*The New York Nicks What baseball team's games are announced on TV by Skip Carey?*The Atlanta Braves What Brooklyn Dodgers great got his nickname for hat he called his shooter when playing marbles as a child?*Pee Wee Reese What baseball team has a monthly newsletter called "The Vineline"?*The Chicago Cubs What's the surfing term for a fast ride with five toes hooked over the board?*Hang Five What three 49er have earned super Bowl MVP honors through 1996?*Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Steve Young What decade saw the NFL ban blocking below the waist and head slapping?*The 1970's What's the last Grand Slam tennis tournament played in a calendar year?*The U.S. Open What racket sport can be played with four balls of differing bouncing qualities?*Squash What brilliant name did the Texas Rangers choose for their ballpark?*The Ballpark What are sportsmen hoping to find in a creel?*Fish Who wore shoes labeled "Air Uta" during her 1995 Boston Marathon victory?*Uta Pippig Who usually finished last in Edmonton Oilers strength tests, in the 1980s?*Wayne Gretzky What pro athlete is nicknamed "The Dream"?*Hakeem Olajuwon What Giant's bone-crushing 1985 tackle ended Joe Theismann's career?*Lawrence Taylor What sport features strikers and sweepers?*Soccer What Mariner's 15 homers in May of 1994 were more than the entire Montreal Expos team managed?*Ken Griffey Jr. How many of the five boroughs does the New York City marathon run through?*5 What new pitch helped Carl Hubbell win 24 straight games in the 1930s?*The Screwball  How many holes are in the original Wiffle ball?*Eight  What sport accounted for five of the top ten highest grossing sports movies, through 1994?*Boxing  What pro sport tries to break ties with a sudden-death overtime period of five minutes?*Hockey What do you call the stick you use to push a shuffleboard disc?*A cue What state is allowed to compete separately from the U.S. at international surfing meets.?*Hawaii What name did the athletic teams go by at Jack Nicklaus' high school?*The Golden Bears Who was the first African-American to win the U.S. and world figure skating singles titles?*Debi Thomas What U.S. track star did French writers dub La gazelle in 1960?*Wilma Rudoph What racket sport involves bashing a bird?*Badminton How many of every ten pro athletes in the U.S. are African - American?*One What sport features such plays as the flare, fly, buttonhook and post?*Football  What Celtics announcer found he could hear much better after a doctor discovered a radio ear plug in his ear?*Johnny Most What team sport was 1995's fastest-growing sport in the U.S., up 43 percent since 1994?*Roller Hockey What nation's Black Magic I sailed away with a five-zero America's Cup win in 1995?*New Zealand What team has the highest Stanley Cup playoff winning percentage?*The Edmonton Oilers What baseball team has a monthly newsletter called The Vineline?The Chicago Cubs Q: What are the only three European countries to have won soccer's World Cup?*England, Italy, West Germany Q: What heavyweight was Tony "Two Ton" Galento referring to when he said in 1939 "I'll molder de bum"?*Joe Lewis Q: What sport did Herve Filion top with a record of 14,084 wins?*Harness racing Q: What two continents fielded teams in the World League of American Football, in 1991?*Europe  and North America Q: Who was able to set NFL rushing records because of his "big butt," according to Chicago Bears trainer Frank Caito?*Walter Payton Q: Who was the first U.S. volleyball player to win three Olympic gold medals?*Karch Kiraly Q: What movie did Michael Eisner say was his "market research" for Disney's NHL entry?*The Mighty Ducks Q: What was the only team to win two World Series in the 1980s?*The Los Angeles Dodgers Q: What league was Gino Cappelletti the top scorer of in the 1960s, with 1,100 points?*The American Football League Q: What position did Cal Ripkin Jr., start at for the first time since 1982, in a July, 1996 game?*Third base Q: What decade saw the NFL ban blocking below the waist and head slapping?*The 1970s Q: What Yankee pitcher holds World Series records for games won and games lost?*Whitey Ford Q: What baseball announcer's 1996 funeral was attended by Joe DiMaggio, Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford and Phil Rizzuto?*Mel Allen Q: What major leaguer hit 20 or more homers in 20 seasons?*Hank Aaron Q: What baseballer said of Biloxi Blues: "It reminded me of being in the Army, even though I was in the Navy:?*Yogi Berra Q: What South African has traveled more miles than any athlete in history?*Gary Player Q: What team had a camp so grueling it was dubbed " Fort Landry"?*The Dallas Cowboys Q: What former Bruin defenseman was the first to skate on Boston's new Feet Center ice?*Bobby Orr Q: What down-under sport is a cross between soccer and rugby?*Australian Rules Football Q: How long is the longest race on the NASCAR circuit?*600 miles  Q: What U.S. college sport honors its best player with the Hobey Baker Award?*Hockey Q: What horse tied, but could not break, Citation's 16-race consecutive win streak?*Cigar  Q: Who was the first major leaguer to hit home runs in his teens and n his forties?*Ty Cobb Q: Who was the only soccer player to play on three World Cup-winning teams?*Pele  Q: What ballplayer was dubbed " The Iron Bird"?*Cal Ripken Jr. Q: What does the Lindy Worm Blower allegedly enhance your chances of doing?*Catching fish Q: What pro sport was played by Lu Blue, Pebbly Jack Glasscock and Mordecai Peter Centennial "Three Finger" Brown?*Baseball Q: What pro team made it to the playoffs a record 29 straight times, in 1996?*The Boston Bruins Q: What essential do track racing bicycles lack that a recreational rider wouldn't be caught dead without?*Brakes  Q: What weighty Japanese sport has participants known as rikishi?*Sumo wrestling Q: What 28-year-old ice skater died of a sudden heart attack in November, 1995?*Sergei Grinkov Q: What golfer made a comeback from chemotherapy and radiation treatment for lymphoma in 1994?*Paul Azinger Q: Who was the last person to win back to back World Series of Poker Tournament ?*Johnny Chan Q: What golfer beat Porky Oliver at the 1946 PGA Championship to win his first major?*Ben Hogan Q: What multi-nicknamed Yankees great suggested he be called "The Idol of the American Boy"?*Babe Ruth Q: What two-time All-Big-Eight defensive back at Colorado won three U.S. Open golf titles?*Hale Irwin Q: Who topped the PGA Tour in earnings for five years in the 1970s?*Jack Nicklaus Q: What golf tourney banned sportscaster Gary McCord for calling course bumps "body bags" and suggesting "bikini wax" sped the greens?*The Masters Q: What dreaded golf shot occurs when the ball is hit with the hosel of the club?*A Shank Q: What decade saw names first appear on the backs of NFL jerseys?*The 1960s Q: What Pro Football Hall of Famer was the first to get a second bust in the Hall, for broadcasting?*Frank Gifford Q: What three 49ers have earned Super Bowl MVP honors, through 1996?*Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Steve Young Q: What Brooklyn Dodgers great got his nick name for what he called his shooter when playing marbles as a child?*"Pee Wee" Reese Q: What sport was popularized by Olympic swimmer Duke Kahanamoku?*Surfing Q: What NBA star refuses to have the hot water turned on at his Chicago home because he rarely takes showers there?*Dennis Rodman Q: What's an NBA player deemed to be if he's received the Maurice Podoloff Trophy?*Most Valuable Player Q: What's the last name of NFL All Pro brothers Shannon and Sterling?*Sharpe Q: Who is the only tennis player to have won each of the four grand slam events at least four times?*Steffi Graf Q: What position must college footballers play to receive the Davey O'Brien Award?*Quarterback Q: What NBA team charges $600 for a floor seal at a regular season game?*The Los Angeles Lakers Q: What's the fastest engine-powered sport?*Airplane racing Q: What heavyweight was Tony "Two Ton" Galento referring to when he said in 1939:"I'll molder de bum"?*Joe Luis Q: What Oakland Athletic hit the longest homer in Cumiskey Park history, and followed it the next day with one twenty feet longer?*Mark McGwire  Q: Who coached the Detroit Red Wings to 62 wins in 1995-96, breaking Scotty Bowman's mark of 60 with Montréal in 1976-77?*Scotty Bowman Q: What team ended 54 years of frustration by winning the Stanley Cup in 1994?*The New York Rangers Q: What Alabama-born football and baseball star was named after the actor who played Dr. Ben Casey on TV?*Vince Edward "Bo" Jackson In horse racing, in which city is the Japan Cup held?*Tokyo In what year was soccer's last World Cup of the 80s held?*1986 In 1993 Michael Jordan gave up basketball to try which sport?*Baseball What is the first name of athlete Joyner Kersee?*Jackie Which country's soccer team was captained by Dunga?*Brazil What is the color of the stage leader's jersey in the Tour de France?*Yellow In basket ball, where do the Suns come from?*Phoenix Which fellow American said with Arnold Palmer that his 1995 British Open would be his last?*Jack Nicklaus Which Nancy was elected to the Golfing Hall of Fame in 1987?*Lopez Mark Spitz landed how many gold medals in the 1972 Olympics?*Seven Yapping Deng was a world champion in which sport?*Table Tennis Which golfer born in 1929 was the first to earn over $1 million?*Arnold Palmer In which sport were Lonsdale Belts awarded?*Boxing Which member of the Howe family held a record that Wayne Gretzky overtook in the 1980s?*Gordie In which sport does the Fastnet Race take place?*Yachting What type of speed event is Bonnie Blair famous for?*Speed skating Which Martina dominated tennis in the 80s?*Navratilova Which baseball team are Giants?*San Francisco In 1994 who had a public off-rink battle with Tony Harding?*Nancy Kerrigan The Australian Dawn Fraser was famous for which sport?*Swimming Which San Francisco team did Joe Montana play for through most of the 80s?*49ers Who did Magic Johnson play for throughout the 80s?*Los Angeles Lakers The final of which tennis Grand Slam tournament is played in a Meadow?*US Open  At which circuit does Formula 1's San Marino Grand Prix take place?*Imola The Fosbury Flop was developed in which sport?*High jump Where did Johnny Miller win his first Major?*Oakmont, Pennsylvania At which venue did Tony Jacklin win the US Open?*Hazeltine, Minnesota Which football team did Jim Brown join in 1957?*Cleveland Browns In which decade did Bonnie Blair set her first world record?*1980s In which country was Wayne Gretzky born?*Canada Who set a record fro most NBA points in a season in 1961-62?Wilt Chamberlain Who was MVP in the first-ever Super Bowl?*Bart Starr How many members joined the original International Amateur Athletic Federation?*17 Which team did Wayne Gretzky join in 1988?*Los Angeles Kings Sergey Bubka has broken the world record on over 30 occasions in which event?*Pole Vault Which position did Jim Brown play?*Fullback Which Jimmy was tennis No 1 for five years in the 70s?*Connors Which team in the 80s won the Super Bowl by the biggest margin?*Chicago Bears Who was Czechoslovakia's only Wimbledon Men's Singles winner of the 20th century, playing as a Czech?*Jan Kodes The Ali v Foreman fight of 1974 was outside which city?*Kinshasa In what year was Larry Bird first named NBA's MVP?*1984 Who was the first British man to be British and UL Open champion at the same time?*Tony Jacklin In which 20th-century decade did professional players make up a dream team in the Olympic Games in basketball?*1990s Who was Jermaine O'Neal playing against when he made his debut in 1996?*Denver Nuggets Who was Mike Tyson's manager in the late 1980s?*Bill Cayton Which country did 70s French Open women's singles winner "Virginia Rusici come from?*Romania What are the first names of the Williams sisters?*Venus and Serena Where in 1912 did Jim Thorpe win Olympic gold in the pentathlon and the decathlon?*Stockholm, Sweden Which country does tennis player Pat Rafter come from?*Australia Whose home runs record did Mark McGwire beak in the 1998 season?*Roger Maris Which country won most medals in the last 20th century winter Olympics?*Germany Which newspaper owner bought the Boston Red Sox in 1910?*John Taylor In what year were the Dallas Cowboys founded?*1960 In basketball, which Red was coach of the year in 1965?*Red Auerbach What is Denise Lewis's main athletic event?*Heptathlon In the 1978 US Masters, who was leading Gary Player be seven strokes only to lose by a single stroke?*Hubert Green What distance is the Breeders' Cup Classic?*One and a quarter miles Why does the leader of the Tour de France wear a yellow jersey?*Its sponsor printed its newspaper on yellow paper. What was the team fee when the NFL was first formed?*$100 In golf, who presents the green jacket to the US Masters winner?*Previous year's winner  Walter Swinburne won his first English Derby on which great horse?*Shergar Which British golfer regained the US Masters in 1996?*Nick Faldo How many times did the New York Yankees win the World Series in the 1970s?*Twice In which league did Joe DiMaggio begin his playing career?*Pacific Coast League Where was the first Super Bowl of the 80s held?*Rose Bowl, Pasadena How old was Pete Sampras when he first won the US Open?*19 In hockey, what is the Ross Trophy awarded for?*Top points scorer Where did golfer Mark Calcavecchia win his only British Open?*Troon What distance is the Breeder's Cup Juvenile?*1 mile Who came up with the name the Super Bowl?*Lamar Hunt Michael Jordan was a super scorer for which team?*Chicago Bulls Who was the USA's hockey coach at the 1980 Olympics?*Herb Brooks Who was the only Chinese track and field athlete to win gold in Atlanta in 1996?*Wang Junxia Who beat the Babe Ruth's record 714 home runs in 1974?*Hank Aaron Which Major League baseball team signed Jackie Robinson in 1946?*Brooklyn Dodgers Motor racing's Juan Manuel Fangio came from which country?*Argentina In which 90s year did none of the four golf majors go to an American?*1993 Who fought the first world title fight between two undefeated world heavyweight champions?*Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier  Who, along with the Montreal Canadians, are the only founding members of the NHL remaining?*Toronto Maple Leafs Who did Pete Sampras beat in the final to take his sixth Wimbledon singles title?*Andre Agassi Who rode the first European-trained horse to win one of the triple Crown races?*Michael Kinane What is the lowest total for the British Open in the 20th century?*267 Who did Kareem Abdul-Jabbar play for before he joined the Los Angeles Lakers in 1976?*Milwaukee Bucks Who did Babe Ruth play for before joining the New York Yankees?*Boston Red Sox In which event in Atlanta in 1996 did Croatia win their first ever Olympic title?*Handball Jon Juneau was world champion in which sport?*Tenpin bowling How many times did the Boston Celtics win the NBA championship between 1957 and 1969?*11 Which country did long distance runner Emil Zatopek come from?*Czechoslovakia What was Jack Dempsey's nickname?*Manassa Mauler Who was Pete Sampras's coach when he won his first US Open?*Joe Brandi Which horse was Horse of the Year from 1960 to 1964?*Kelso Who was the first athlete to set six track and filed world records on the same day?*Jesse Owens What breed of dog was Steffi Graf's Ben?*Boxer What was the first European-trained horse to win a Triple Crown race?*Go and Go Which three events make up the Triathlon.*Swimming, cycling, and running Apart from sprinting in which event did Carl Lewis twice take Olympic gold?*Long jump Who won the 1977 US Golf Open despite receiving a death threat beforehand?*Hubert Green Who scored the winner in the USA's ice hockey win over the USSR in the 1980 Olympics?*Mike Eruzione Where was Super Bowl I played?*Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Jo DiMaggio was known as what kind of Joe?*Joltin' In the season Damon Hill was motor racing's Formula One world champion how many races did he win?*8 Who was the defending champion when Stefan Edberg first won the Wimbledon singles?*Pat Cash In 1941 Joe DiMaggio set a record of safe hits in how many consecutive games?*56 In which decade was Daley Thompson born?*1950s At which formula 1 motor racing circuit did Ayrton Senna lose his life?*Imola  Which two new events were introduced at the Atlanta Olympics?*Softball & beach volleyball Which horse landed both the English and Irish Derby in 1993?*Commander In Chief What was Jack Nicklaus's first major success after turning professional?*US Open How was Lew Alcindor later known?*Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Brian Barnes played golf for Scotland in the 70s but where was he born?*London Which country does sprinter David Ezinwa come from?*Nigeria Arthur Ashe had a successful sporting career at which university?*California Who won swimming gold in the 100m freestyle at the 1956,'60 and '64 Olympics?*Dawn Fraser What is the middle name of golfer Mark James?*Hugh By 1999, which country had most Wimbledon Men's Singles winners?*Great Britain Which woman won Wimbledon for the first time in 1999?*Lindsay Davenport Gordie Howe joined the NHL in 1946; in which decade did he retire?*1980s (1980) Where was the firs Super Bowl of the 90s held?*Superdome, New Orleans Laura Flessel and Marie Jose Perec come from which island?*Guadeloupe Who was women's tennis No 1 from in each year from 1967-73?*Billie Jean King How many Kentucky Derbies did Bill Shoemaker win?*3 Which boxer appeared in the film Spirit of Youth?*Joe Louis Who was the first lady golfer to land the British and US Open in the same year?*Patty Sheehan On which course is the Preakness Stakes run?*Pimlico, Baltimore How old was Nadia Comaneci when she won Olympic Gold?*144 Who lost Super Bowl II?*Oakland Raiders At which venue did "Greg Norman first win the British Open?*Turnberry The Super Bowl trophy is named after which coach?*Vince Lombardi Which golfer founded the US Masters tournament?*Bobby Jones What distance is the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies?*1 mile, 110 yards What is the nickname of cycling's Marco Pantani?*The Pirate Who did the Chicago Bulls beat to win their first NBA Championship between 1957 and 1969?*Los Angeles Lakers Who did Andre Agassi beat in the 1996 Olympic tennis final?*Sergi Bruguera What number shirt did "San Francisco 49er Jerry Rice wear?*80 The Kentucky Derby is always held on what date?*First Saturday in May Who said in 1998, "The ball doesn't now how old you are?"*Mark O'Meara Who beat Jack Nicklaus and Raymond Floyd's tournament record at the 1997 Masters?*Tiger Woods Who was the San Francisco 49ers' first selection in the 1995 NFL draft?*Jerry Rice In which branch of the services did Arthur Ashe serve before becoming a tennis pro?*Army Who, in the 1967 AFL season, became the first quarterback to pass more than 4,000 yards?*Joe Namath, New York Jets In 1998 which British boxer took on Shannon Briggs and Zeljko Mavrovic?*Lennox Lewis How often is the Ryder Cup held?*Every two years In 1988 who won the tennis grand Slam and Olympic gold?*Steffi Graf Which gold medalist Mark was told by his father, "Swimming isn't everything, winning is"? *Mark Spitz Who was the last Canadian before Donovan Bailey in 1996 to cross the line first in the 100m and keep the medal?*Percy Williams In which Olympic event did Edwin Moses find fame?*(400 meters) hurdles In which sport did Andy Thomson become a world champion?*Bowls Sergei Bubka competes in which athletics event ?*California In which Olympic jumping event did Mike Conley find fame?*Triple Jump Where did Joe Montana play NCAA Division I football?*Notre Dame University In which decade did Joe Montana retire from football?*1990s In 1972 who ordered the last three seconds of the basketball final to be played again, which gave the USSR gold?*R William Thompson How may goals were scored in soccer's 1998 World Cup Final?*Three How many players are there in a men's lacrosse team?*10 What relation was Flo Jo to Jackie Joyner Kersee?*Sister in Law In football, what position is RB?*Running Back Warren Beatty was offered full college scholarships in which sport?*Football The Naismith Award is presented in which sport?*Basketball Which country broke the India/Pakistan 50-year monopoly of men's hockey tournaments?*Germany In which decade did Carl Lewis first win four Olympic golds?*1980s In which Olympic event did Bob Beamon find fame?*Track and field's long jump Who won a record ninth Wimbledon singles title in 1990?*Martina Navratilova How many times did Ivan Lendl win Wimbledon singles?*Never Which country does tennis player Marcelo Rios come from?*Chile Which golf tournament presents its winner with a green jacket?*The Masters Who had a seven year contract with Orlando Magic for $42 million?*Shaquille O'Neal Who won the 400m hurdles in the games sandwiched between Ed Moses' two triumphs?*Volker Beck In football, what do the letters AFL stand for?*American Football League In hockey, what is the Hart Trophy awarded for?*League's MVP Which British Fred was a Wimbledon singles winner in the 1930s?*Perry Who told a Wimbledon umpire, "You are the pits of the world?"*John McEnroe Where was the Rumble in the Ali v Foreman fight in Zaire in 1974?*Jungle Who won every Lacrosse World championship between 1974 to 1994?*USA Britain and which other country have won gold in every Summer Games?*France Greg LeMond was a champion in which sport?*Cycling In which decade did Marina Navratilova take US citizenship?*1980s Which Bobby was the first golfer to win the 'Grand slam' in a single year in the 1960s?*Jones With which track and field event was Geoff Capes particularly associated?*Shotput In baseball, where do the Orioles come from?*Baltimore Alberto Tomba found fame in which Winter Olympic sport?*Skiing Where was the location of the first Winter Games after World War II?*St. Moritz, Switzerland What type of speed event was Eric Heiden famous for?*Speed skating How was Mildred Didrikson better known?*Babe Zaharias Which country does Goran Ivanisevic come from?*Croatia Which NBA side did Cheryl Miller's brother Reggie play for?*Indiana Pacers Which 30-plus player won his first golf Major at the 1998 US Masters?*Mark O'Meara What is the nickname of record-breaking sprinter Maurice Greene?*Kansas Cannonball Where were the last Olympics of the 20th century in the USA held?*Atlanta How many 20th century Olympics were held in Los Angeles?*Two Who came second when Donovan Bailey won 100m gold?*Frankie Fredericks What type of golfers compete for the Curtis Cup?*Women golfers How long was swimmer Michelle Smith-de Bruin banned for  attempting to manipulate a drugs test?*4 years In basketball, where do the Suns come from?*Phoenix In what decade did Bill Shoemaker ride his first winner?*1940s Which cartoon and film character is the nick name of super athlete Michael Johnson?*Superman Greg Norman is known as the Great White what?*Shark Which country did 70s star Lassie Virren come from?*Finland In which city is the US "Tennis Open held?*New York Who, back in 1920, was the first football player to be traded?*Bob Nash Which golfer was Europe's leading money winner of 1998?*Colin Montgomerie Who did Joe DiMaggio play for throughout his career?*New York Yankees In football, what do the letters NFL stand for?*National Football League The Davis Cup is competed for in which sport?*Tennis Who was ejected in the men's basketball final in 1972?*Dwight Jones & Dvorn Edeshko Who was Joltin Joe?*Joe DiMaggio Which movie star was an Austrian Junior Olympic Weight lifting Champion?*Arnold Schwarzenegger What sport is staged at Roland Garros?*Tennis Where was Larry Bird from -- which gave him his nickname?*French Lick, Indiana What is the nationality of athlete Donovan Bailey?*Canadian Where in Massachusetts is the oldest American marathon race?*Boston In which sport did Andre's dad Mike Agassi compete in the Olympics?*Boxing In basketball, where do the Wizards come from?*Washington Which team did Hakeem Olajuwon join in 1984?*Houston Rockets Which Major-winning British golfer split from his coach David Leadbetter in 1998?*Nick Faldo Peter Nichol became the first Brit in 25 years to win the British Open in which sport?*Squash In football, what position is WR?*Wide receiver Which springboard was invented in the USA in the 1930s?*Trampoline In which event did an individual first win four successive gold medals?*Discus How many players per team can be on the field for any play in the NFL?*11 The Hawaii Ironman Championships are in which sport?*Triathlon Which Mark was captain of the European 1999 Ryder cup team?*James Billy Crystal had a full college scholarship in which sport?*Baseball Which Jennifer won Olympic gold in tennis in 1992?*Capriati In baseball, when a team is pitching how many players do they have on the field?*Nine In which event did Michelle Smith de Bruin win bronze in 1996?*200m butterfly Where does Sumo wrestling originate from?*Japan Which legendary American golfer played his last British Open in 1995?*Arnold Palmer Athlete Zola Budd was born in which country?*South Africa Which Spaniard won two US Masters in the 80s?*Seve Ballesteros In which decade did the Super Bowl begin?*1960s