NFL
From 1984 to 1996, the NFC was undefeated in the Super Bowl...until this AFC West team defeated the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XXXII.
Who were the Denver Broncos?
Major League heartbreak.
Since 1948, this team has not won the World Series...despite the Major League movie series and WS appearances in 1995, 1997, and 2016.
Who are the Cleveland Indians/Guardians?
This Eastern Conference team immediately became a contended in 2010 when LeBron James announced he was going to "take my talents to South Beach."
Who are the Miami Heat?
Before expansion in 1967, the NHL consisted of this many teams.
What is Six? The Original Six
New York Rangers, Chicago Blackhawks, Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings
With back-to-back basketball championships in 2023 and 2024, this northeastern school has now won six titles since 1999 with three different coaches.
Who is UCONN?
From 1982 to 1991, this NFC East team won three Super Bowls...with three different quarterbacks.
Who are the Washington Redskins/Football Team/Commanders?
Yeah, they've won 27 World Series titles.
Yeah, they've won 40 American League pennants...but they haven't won anything since 2009.
Who are the New York Yankees?
Jordan's Kryptonite.
Before Michael Jordan won six championships, he struggled to get past these "Bad Boys" in the post-season.
Who are the Detroit Pistons?
After multiple post season heartbreaks, goal scoring machine Alex Ovechkin finally captain'd this team to the 2018 Stanley Cup.
Who are the Washington Capitals?
This man was drafted four times in three professional sports leagues, including the NFL, ABA, NBA, and Major League Baseball. He chose baseball...he chose wisely, becoming a hall of famer in 2000.
Who is Dave Winfield?
Under the direction of legendary head coach Vince Lombardi, this NFC North team won Super Bowls I and II. They added two more in the future (XXXI and XLV).
Who are the Green Bay Packers?
This team started in Philadelphia...moved to Kansas City...then Oakland...and now it appears Las Vegas.
Who are the Athletics?
David Robinson and Tim Duncan helped guided this franchise to five championships from 1998 to 2014.
Who are the San Antonio Spurs?
When this team lost game 7 of the 2011 Stanley Cup finals, their quiet Pacific Northwest city nearly burned to the ground in riots.
Who are the Vancouver Canucks?
Who is UCLA?
Known as one of the greatest draft busts in sports history, the Oakland Raiders selected him number one in the 2007 NFL, one pick ahead of Calvin Johnson.
Who is Jamarcus Russell?
From 1918 to 2004, this American League team was cursed by the Bambino.
Who are the Boston Red Sox?
Michael Jordan ended his career - not with the Chicago Bulls - but with this Eastern Conference team in 2003.
Who are the Washington Wizards?
An expansion success story!
After making the Stanley Cup finals in their inaugural season, this team came back in 2023 to win the championship...in only their sixth year of existence.
Who are the Vegas Golden Knights?
Due to litigation, this popular video game series was shelved after 2014. Don't fret - it's returning in 2024. Never graduate.
What is EA Sports, NCAA Football?
Taken #1 in the 1983 NFL Draft, this quarterback never played a down for the team that drafted him, the Baltimore Colts.
Who is John Elway?
In 1969, this team performed a "Miracle," winning their first division title in team history and eventually the World Series.
Who are the New York Mets?
After averaging 44.2 points per game at LSU from 1967 to 1970, this man, affectionally known as "Pistol," helped revolutionize the NBA, playing for the Hawks, Jazz, and Celtics.
Who was Pete Maravich?
When Wayne Gretzky was traded to this American team in 1988, the Canadien government almost stepped in to veto the deal.
Who are the Los Angeles Kings?
Standing only 3 feet 7 inches, this man had one major league at bat with the St. Louis Browns. With his small strike zone, he walked in four pitches.
Who was Eddie Gaedel?