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In 2007, this AFC powerhouse became the first team to finish a 16-game regular season completely undefeated (16-0).

Who are the New England Patriots

100

Located in Boston, this legendary baseball stadium built in 1912 features a 37-foot-high left-field wall nicknamed the "Green Monster."

What is Fenway Park

100

With 18 NBA Championships, this historic franchise holds the record for the most total titles in NBA history.

Who are the Boston Celtics

100

Running back Marshawn Lynch earned this famous two-word moniker for his relentless, tackle-breaking running style with the Seattle Seahawks.

What is "Beast Mode"

100

Awarded annually to the top individual player in college football, this iconic trophy depicts a player stiff-arming with his left arm.

What is the Heisman Trophy

200

In 2012 this player became the last non QB to win the NFL MVP award after rushing for 2097 yards.

Who is Adrian Peterson

200

Nicknamed "The Iron Man," this Baltimore Orioles shortstop broke Lou Gehrig's record by playing in 2,632 consecutive games.

Who is Cal Ripken Jr

200

Playing 19 seasons for the Utah Jazz, this Hall of Fame point guard holds the all-time NBA records for both career assists (15,806) and career steals (3,265).

Who is John Stockton

200

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid adopted this nickname from former general manager Sam Hinkie's long-term team rebuilding strategy.

What is "The Process"

200

Before relocating and changing their name to the Tennessee Titans in 1999, this NFL franchise played in Texas under this oil-themed name.

Who are the Houston Oilers

300

Tied with the New England Patriots, this historic franchise holds the NFL record with 6 Super Bowl victories.

Who are the Pittsburgh Steelers


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Ending a legendary 108-year championship drought, this MLB franchise won the 2016 World Series in dramatic extra innings of Game 7.

Who are the Chicago Cubs

300

Standing just 5 feet 3 inches tall, this shortest player in NBA history enjoyed a 14-season career primarily with the Charlotte Hornets.

Who is Tyrone "Muggsy" Bogues

300

Standing 7-foot-1, Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert earned this punny nickname referencing a famous landmark in his home country of France.

What is "The Stifle Tower"

300

When Michael Jordan famously returned from his first baseball retirement in 1995, he temporarily wore this jersey number before switching back to #23.

What is #45

400

Before relocating in 1984 under the cover of night in Mayflower moving trucks, the Colts NFL franchise called this Maryland city home.

What is Baltimore

400

In 1998, this St. Louis Cardinals slugger won a historic home run race against Sammy Sosa by hitting a then-record 70 home runs in a single season.

Who is Mark McGwire

400

What team drafted Ray Allen?

Who are the Minnesota Timberwolves
400

Hall of Fame pitcher Randy Johnson was given this tall moniker because he stood 6 feet 10 inches tall on the mound.

What is "The Big Unit"

400

Deion Sanders famously played in the NFL Super Bowl with the 49ers and Cowboys, while also playing in the MLB World Series for this team.

Who are the Atlanta Braves

500

Featuring Richard Sherman, Earl Thomas, and Kam Chancellor, the Seattle Seahawks' dominant defensive secondary of the 2010s went by this iconic nickname.

What is the Legion of Boom?

500

When a pitcher strikes out three consecutive batters in one inning on exactly nine total pitches, it is called this.

What is an immaculate inning

500

In 1996, the Charlotte Hornets drafted 17-year-old Kobe Bryant 13th overall before immediately trading him to the Lakers for this veteran European center.

Who is Vlade Divac

500

Superstar guard Kyrie Irving starred as an elderly playground basketball legend in a series of famous Pepsi commercials and a feature film under this name.

What is "Uncle Drew"

500

In 1993, this Canadian franchise became the last team based in Canada to win the Stanley Cup.

Who are the Montreal Canadiens

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