Michigan Sports History

Tigers Legends

100

Most recent MLB hitter to win the "triple crown."

Miguel Cabrera

200

Nicknamed "The Georgia Peach," this player spent 22 seasons on the Tigers and had 3 World Series appearances. 

Ty Cobb

300

Who was the manager of the 1984 World Series Champion Tigers.

Sparky Anderson

400

What player is the #5 retired in honor of.

Hank Greenberg

500

The only player to win back-to-back MVPs as a pitcher in MLB history. (Hint: 1940s)

Hal Newhouser

Stadiums

100

What is the name of the course that the Rocket Mortgage Classic is played at.

Detroit Golf Club

200

What was the Red Wings former stadium named. (Used from 1979 to 2017)

Joe Louis Arena

300

What year did Comerica Park open.

2000

400

What event was held at Ford Field that drew over 80,000 fans, the attendance record for Ford Field

Wrestlemania

500

The Stadium the Pistons played in from 1961 to 1978. 

Cobo Arena

College Sports

100

D2 College that has dominated college football the past decade with 3 national titles in the last 5 years.

Ferris State

200

What is the name of the trophy that Michigan State and Michigan play for in football every year.

Paul Bunyan Trophy

300

What was the last year that a Michigan school won the MAC Championship game in football

2016 (Western Michigan)

400

What Trophy does the winner of Central Michigan and Western Michigan in football recieve.

The Victory Cannon

500

What is the name of the conference that all of Michigan's D3 programs compete in.

Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA)

Lions

100

Former Lions kicker who has the NFL record for most 50+ yard field goals

Matt Prater

200

Who was the Lions head coach before Matt Patricia

Jim Caldwell

300

Who is the Lions current longest tenured player

Taylor Decker

400

How many receiving yards did Calvin Johnson have in his record breaking season in 2012 (within 3)

1,964 yards

500

Name either of the 2 players the Lions drafted in the fourth round last year (2024)

Giovanni Manu, Sione Vaki

Born in Michigan

100

This point guard grew up in Lansing, and went on to play for Michigan State and the LA Lakers

Magic Johnson

200

This boxer grew up in Detroit and had a seventeen year career with a record of 68-3

Joe Louis

300

This running back grew up in Detroit and went on to play for Notre Dame and the Pittsburgh Steelers

Jerome Bettis

400

This athlete grew up in Detroit and went on to play for Michigan, then spent 13 years in the NBA

Jalen Rose

500

This multi-sport athlete grew up in Waterford, went to Michigan State, and played in the MLB for the Tigers, Dodgers, and a few others

Kirk Gibson