Sports History
Who is considered the first African-American player to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era?
Jackie Robinson
In terms of revenue, what is the most profitable sports league in the world?
the NFL
This NFL kicker has the most career field goals made, with 599?
Adam Vinetari
Which family of NBA coaches attended SUNY Brockport?
Jeff Van Gundy and Stan Van Gundy
NYG -> CLE -> LAR -> BAL -> MIA (2014-Present)
Odell Beckham Jr.
Greece
A popular way for a player to "bet on themself" legally through their contract. This term also saves the team from potential cap damage
Incentives, or bonuses
Lionel Messi scored the most goals ever in a calendar year in 2012, How many goals did he score?
91
What is the most amount of points SUNY Brockport's Football team has scored in a single game? (within 5 will be accepted, double points id guessed correctly)
70
Sporting CP -> Manchester United -> Real Madrid -> Juventus -> Manchester United -> Al Nassr (2003-Present)
Cristiano Ronaldo
What is the only NFL team to have a perfect season, winning all regular-season and playoff games, including the Super Bowl?
Miami Dolphins
Which sporting event is considered the most valuable sports brand in the world by sponsorship revenue?
The Olympics
The fastest 100-meter sprint ever was recorded by the Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt. What was this record time?
9.58 seconds
Tom Kretzler, a member of our Baseball team from 2017-2022 had how many career home runs? (within 3 will be accepted)
38
Nuggets -> Knicks -> Thunder -> Rockets -> Trail blazers -> Lakers (2003-2021)
Carmelo Anthony
Which country was the host of the First FIFA World Cup in 1930?
Uruguay
What U.S. law significantly impacted gender equity in sports and opened new opportunities for women in athletics?
Who has the most career dunks in NBA history?
Dwight Howard
What is the most goals scored in a single game for Brockport's Ice Hockey team by a single player?
5 goals
Warriors -> Wizards -> Kings -> 76ers -> Pistons -> 76ers -> Warriors (1993-2008)
Chris Webber
Which team became the first to win the NBA championship as a wild card entry in 1995?
Houston Rockets
What was the first major professional sports league to introduce a salary cap?
The NBA in 1984-85
Who was the first UFC fighter to hold two titles simultaneously?
Conor McGregor
How many SUNYAC championships did Brockport teams earn during their time in the conference? (Answer within 5 will be accepted)
81
Calgary Flames -> Pittsburgh Penguins -> Boston Bruins -> Colorado Avalanche -> Los Angeles Kings (1996-2017)
Jarome Iginla