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
LSU -> NYG -> CLE -> LAR -> BAL -> MIA
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 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
Cristiano Ronaldo
Which country was the host of the First FIFA World Cup in 1930?
Uruguay
a legal principle that recognizes that participants in sports and recreational activities acknowledge and accept the inherent risks associated with those activities
Assumption of Risk
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
Carmelo Anthony
Which team became the first to win the NBA championship as a wild card entry in 1995?
Houston Rockets
In the case of O'Bannon v. NCAA, what three letter acronym is an outcome for all college athletes from this case?
NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness)
As of Oct. 2024, Who has the most career dunks in the NBA?
Dwight Howard
What is the most goals scored in a single game for Brockport's Ice Hockey team?
5 goals.
Warriors -> Wizards -> Kings -> 76ers -> Pistons -> 76ers -> Warriors
Chris Webber
Which sports team was the first to win the "Triple Crown" in professional sports, achieving championships in three major leagues?
1955-56 Soviet Union National Ice Hocket Team
Name 3 examples of revenue streams for a professional sports team.
Ticket Sales, Broadcasting and Media rights, Sponsorships, Merchandise Sales, Concessions, Luxury Seating, etc.
Who was the first UFC fighter to hold two titles simultaneously?
Conor McGregor
How many SUNYAC championships did Brockport 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
Jarome Iginla