Losing to Legends
Tom Brady
Who are the St. Louis Rams?
Zinedine Zidane was given a red card after headbutting an opponent in the chest in France's loss in the 2006 World Cup Final to this other wine-loving country.
What is Italy?
The NBA's active assists leader is Chris Paul, with 9607. At his current pace, though, he would need to play for 10 more seasons to pass this legendary point guard on the all-time list.
Who is John Stockton?
These two Boston teams each won championships in 2004.
Who are the Patriots and Red Sox?
Number of MLB players to hit 60+ home runs in a season vs. Number of NFL players to throw 50+ touchdowns in a season
MLB (5-3)
Only three teams in NBA history have won Game 7 of the Finals on the road. The Celtics did it in 1969 and 1974, but it happened most recently when this team pulled it off in 2016.
Who are the Cleveland Cavaliers?
LeBron James
Who are the Oklahoma City Thunder?
He hit 6 home runs in just 11 postseason games in 1995, but his team couldn't quite get over the hump. Despite hitting 630 career home runs and 10 Gold Glove awards, this center fielder never even reached the World Series.
Who is Ken Griffey, Jr.?
This controversial slugger was intentionally walked 120 times during the 2004 season, more than any other major league TEAM.
Who is Barry Bonds?
These two Pittsburgh teams each won championships in 2009.
Who are the Steelers and Penguins?
Germany World Cup Appearances vs. Innings in the Longest World Series Game
Germany (19-18)
LSU in 1986, George Mason in 2006, VCU in 2011, and Loyola-Chicago in 2018 all reached the Final Four despite being seeded this low.
What is 11?
Michael Jordan
Who are the Los Angeles Lakers?
The last team to beat Michael Jordan in the playoffs.
Who are the Detroit Pistons?
This NBA team won a record 33 games in a row en route to their 1972 Championship.
Who are the Los Angeles Lakers?
These two Los Angeles teams each won Championships in 1988.
Who are the Dodgers and Lakers?
Shaquille O'Neal's weight vs. Ted Williams' career batting average
Williams (344-325)
Of the three major sports leagues to feature best-of-seven playoff series (MLB, NBA, NHL), this league has seen the most instances of a team coming back from a 3-0 deficit to win a series.
What is the NHL?
Peyton Manning
Who are the Chicago Bears?
This NBA legend lost in the Finals a record eight times, but the league still uses his likeness in their logo.
Who is Jerry West?
This Pro Football Hall of Fame running back also holds the single-season NCAA record for rushing yards and touchdowns, with 2628 yards and 37 touchdowns in just 11 games during the 1988 season.
Who is Barry Sanders?
These two Houston athletes both won their respective league's MVP awards in 1994. One of them won the title.
Who are Hakeem Olajuwon and Jeff Bagwell?
Tiger Woods PGA Tour Wins vs. Games in an NBA season?
Equal (82)
Mike Tyson was shockingly knocked out by this unheard-of Heavyweight in Tokyo in 1990.
Who is Buster Douglas?
Derek Jeter
Who are the Atlanta Braves?
Despite eventually going on to win two Super Bowls, this Hall of Fame quarterback was on the losing end of the biggest blowout in Super Bowl history, losing 55-10 to the 49ers in 1990.
Who is John Elway?
When Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points for the Philadelphia Warriors in 1962, the game wasn't actually played in Philadelphia, but in this other Pennsylvania town named after the world-famous company based there.
What is Hershey, PA?
These two Oakland athletes both won their respective league's MVP awards in 2002. One made it to the championship, but lost.
Who are Rich Gannon and Miguel Tejada?
Tom Brady playoff wins vs. Manny Ramirez career postseason home runs?
Brady (30-29)
This school isn't normally an underdog, but it was certainly an upset when they snapped UCLA's 88-game winning streak in 1974.
What is Notre Dame?