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Which famous basketball player during the 1980s said, "I've failed over and over again in my life and that is why I succeeded?"
Who is Michael Jordan?
100
Which country did the US hockey team beat in the semi-finals in the 1980s winter Olympics?
What is Russia
100
Who was the umpire who made a bad call in the 1985 world series?
Who is umpire Don Denkinger
100
Who won the most Super Bowls in the 1980s?
Who were the San Francisco 49ers?
100
In 1889 what was "the shot"?
What is during the game between the Chicago Bulls and the Cleveland Cavs, Michael Jordan made the winning shot for the game for the Bulls?
200
This video game first released in October of 1980 is still popular in many arcades today.
What is Pacman?
200
Which team made it to the conference championships in the 1982, 83, 85, 89, and 90?
Who were The Chicago Blackhawks
200
Who played in the 1985 world series?
Who are the Cardinals and the Royals
200
From 1983 to 1987 who has the best pass-rushing dynasty in the NFL?
What are the Chicago Bears?
200
In 1987 for the Chicago Bulls what player would help the team succeed?
Who is Hall of Famer Scotty Pippen?
300
What did Herb Brooks, the USA Men's Olympic Ice Hockey teamcoach in 1980, say to his players?
What is "You were born to be a player. You were meant to be here. This moment is yours."
300
Which country did the US hockey team beat in the finals to win the gold medal?
What is Finland
300
What was the bad call made in the 1985 world series? Why was it a big deal?
What is Denkinger calls Royals Jorge Orta safe at first base during the 9th inning of game 6. Pitcher Todd Worrell had CEARLY beaten Orta to the bag, but Dekinger's call sets the stage for a two run Royals rally in a critical 2-1 victory. Kansas City Royals win in game 7.
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Who is one of the most influential players from the 1980s and is still considered to be in the top 20 players of the 1980s? Why?
Who is Jerry Rice? Although he didn't immediately gain popularity he eventually worked his way up to a Hall of Fame Career. In '86 he posted 1,570 yards receiving. In '87 he caught an insane 22 touchdown passes in 12 games. The following season ended with him earning Super Bowl MVP honors. Rice was one of the best players in the game by the time 1990 came around.
300
Who won the basketball championship in 1987?
What is Indiana with coach Bob Knight?
400
This movie based on a book about two rival gangs know as the Greasers and the Socs came out in 1983.
What is the Outsiders?
400
Which two teams played in game 6 of the Stanley Cup in 1980?
What are Philly flyers and NY Islanders
400
Who played in the 1989 world series? What happened?
Who were San Francisco Giants vs Oklahoma A's. Just as game 3 was about to begin a 6.9 earthquake shook the stadium lasting over 17 seconds. A 5.0 after shock followed; the game was postponed until 10 days after.
400
In 1988 who purchased the Patriot's Sullivan stadium? Why?
Who is Robert Kraft because of bankruptcy court?
400
How many championships have the Celtics won?
What is 17 championships?
500
Which professional football player said, " Cause there is only one reason for doing anything that you set out to do. If you don't want to be the best, then there's no reason for going out and trying to accomplish anything"?
Who is Joe Montana?
500
Who was the team captain for the US hockey team in the 1980's winter Olympics?
Who is Mike Eruzione
500
Was baseball a big deal during the 80's?
What is no. Baseball was generally overlooked during the 1980's because power numbers were noticeably down. Players hit 40 home runs just 13 times, the lowest of any decade since Babe Ruth.
500
What were the Chicago bears ranked in 1983?
What is 5th in the NFL?
500
During the 1988 Eastern Conference semi-finals which players participated in a shoot out between the Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks?
Who were Dominique Wilkins and Larry Bird?