Football
There were 8 teams when the AFL was founded. Name 3 of them
New York Titans (Jets), Boston Patriots, Buffalo Bills, Houston Oilers, Los Angeles Chargers, Denver Broncos, Oakland Raiders, Dallas Texans (Chiefs)
Charles Barkley has stated he tried to gain weight before the 1984 draft to ensure a specific team wouldn't raft him. The team still drafted him. Name the team.
Philadelphia 76ers
On May 8, 2012, Josh Hamilton became the first Ranger to hit 4 home runs in a game against the Orioles. Name the Orioles starting pitcher.
Jake Arrieta
The Patriots made their first Super Bowl in 1985, running into the juggernaut Bears. What was the final score of the game?
45-10
David Robinson is the last player to accomplish this rare feat as only 4 players have ever done it. What did he do?
Had a Quadruple Double
In 2009, Ndamukong Suh finished 4th in Heisman voting, becoming the first DT to become a finalist. Who won the Heisman?
Mark Ingram
Dirk Nowitzki was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks, but an infamous draft day trade sent him to Dallas. What pick was Dirk drafted?
9th
In 2005, The Chicago White Sox became the first, and to this day only, team to lead their division the entire season. They met the LA Angels in the ALCS. Out of a possible 45 inning, how many inning did the White Sox bullpen pitch?
2/3 of an inning
Who is the most recent non QB to win Super Bowl MVP?
Julian Edelman
The Titans lost Super Bowl XXXIV to the Rams, 23-16, as they fell one yard short of scoring a game tying touchdown. Name the QB and WR who connected to get the Titans to the 1 yard line.
Steve McNair and Kevin Dyson
Who won the Heisman in 1993 but was not drafted to the NFL, instead going on to play 11 years in the NBA?
Charlie Ward
The 2011 Spurs were the last team to do what only 3 other teams have done in NBA history. What did they do?
Lost to the 8 seed as a 1 seed
After the Bills playoff appearance in 2017, which MLB team now hold the longest playoff drought in North American sports?
Seattle Mariners
On November 20, 1982, Cal and Stanford were involved on "The Play", where Cal returned a kickoff for a touchdown to win the game as the Stanford marching band stormed the field. What was the final score of this game?
25-20
Who last wild card team to win the World Series?
Washington Nationals
Vince Young was an exciting young QB prospect when he was drafted by the Titans 3rd overall in 2006, but a lack of confidence from his coach led him down the path to becoming a bust. Name his coach in Tennessee.
Jeff Fisher
Prior to signing with Nike, LeBron James held meeting with 2 other shoe companies, turning them both down. Name both of them.
Reebok and Adidas
On April 23, 1999, Fernando Tatis became the only player to hit 2 grand slams in the same inning. Name the team he hit them against.
LA Dodgers
As of 2020, there have been 6 wild card teams to win the Super Bowl. Name 4 of them.
1981 Raiders, 1998 Broncos, 2000 Ravens, 2006 Steelers, 2007 Giants, 2011 Packers
What infamous coach was the HC of Stanford before accepting a head coaching job in the NFL in 2011?
Jim Harbaugh
The Cowboys and Packers played in the coldest NFL game ever recorded, often dubbed the "Ice Bowl". What was the reported temperature at kickoff?
3 degrees
On February 14, 1990, Michael Jordan's 23 jersey was stolen from the team locker room, forcing him to wear a nameless jersey. What number did he wear?
12
During the 2004 ALCS, the Red Sox became the first MLB team to comeback from a 3-0 series deficit against the Yankees. How many saves did Mariano Rivera blow in this series?
2
There have been 6 300 yard receiving games in NFL history. Name 4 of the 6.
Flipper Anderson, Julio Jones, Calvin Johnson, Stephone Paige, Jim Benton, Cloyce Box
When was Mike Trout drafted in 2009?
25th overall