Take The Field And Go All the Way With This Baseball And Football Teams Quiz!
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For decades, pro football and pro baseball teams have entertained countless fans throughout the world. Some of the facts about these teams are absolutely mind-blowing. Take this quiz and see if you can tell us everything you know about these awesome sports teams!
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Question 1
What is the only NFL team to NOT have a logo on its helmet?
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ABuffalo Bills
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BMiami Dolphins
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CCleveland Browns
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DArizona Cardinals
Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns sport those orange helmets without any logo on them. Their orange helmet has become their logo over the years and they are the only team on this NFL quiz without some kind of symbol.
Question 2
What team's logo features a black bird?
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APhiladelphia Eagles
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BArizona Cardinals
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CSeattle Seahawks
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DBaltimore Ravens
Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens were formerly the Cleveland Browns. When the City of Baltimore landed the franchise in 1995, they held a contest for the naming rights. The Raven won out, being chosen due to being one of the most famous subjects of Baltimore writer, Edgar Allen Poe.
Question 3
Which was the first NFL team to have an insignia put on its helmets?
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ABears
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BRedskins
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CRams
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DEagles
Rams
In 1948, the Los Angeles Rams were the first NFL team to put logos on their helmets; the basic "ram's horn" logo on the helmet has remained mostly the same, except for color, ever since.
Question 4
In the 1960s, the helmets of what tough team sported the image of an industrial worker?
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APittsburgh Steelers
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BOakland Raiders
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CChicago Bears
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DNew York Giants
Pittsburgh Steelers
The famous black and yellow color scheme may give this one away. The mascot, a steelworker, was used because that was the occupation of the better part of the population back in the day. It was the mascot from 1962 to 1968.
Question 5
Which of these NFL quarterbacks retired in 2010 as the record holder for most passing yards gained in a career?
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AFran Tarkenton
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BSammy Baugh
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CDan Marino
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DBrett Favre
Brett Favre
When he retired, he had thrown for 71,838 yards. That record has since been surpassed by Drew Brees, but that's still a lot of yards.
Question 6
Who is the NFL's championship trophy named after?
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AVince Lombardi
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BThe Super Bowl
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CBudweiser
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DTerry Bradshaw
Vince Lombardi
Vince Lombardi was only 57 years old when he died. A week later, the league decided to honor him by placing his name on the championship trophy. In his time as the Packers head coach and manager, he became a symbol of hard work and determination.
Question 7
What Super Bowl-winning team's logo used to feature a colonial soldier hiking the ball?
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ATampa Bay Buccaneers
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BNew England Patriots
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CNew York Giants
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DBaltimore Ravens
New England Patriots
The Patriots used a colonial soldier hiking the ball as their logo from 1971 to 1992. Many diehard fans much preferred this iteration of the logo over the one that replaced it, which they nicknamed The Flying Elvis.
Question 8
Which team won the National League East division each year from 1995-2005?
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APhiladelphia Phillies
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BNew York Mets
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CAtlanta Braves
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DFlorida Marlins
Atlanta Braves
The Braves went 1-2 in World Series appearances from 1995-2005.
Question 9
Which Major League Baseball's home venue features McCovey Cove?
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AHouston Astros
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BOakland Athletics
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CMiami Marlins
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DSan Francisco Giants
San Francisco Giants
McCovey Cove is named in honor of Giants Hall of Fame first baseman Willie McCovey.
Question 10
Who set an NFL record for most consecutive seasons (1959-1961) leading the league in pass attempts?
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ADrew Bledsoe
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BGeorge Blanda
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CJohnny Unitas
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DWarren Moon
Johnny Unitas
Johnny Unitas, George Blanda, and Drew Bledsoe have all tied this record, but Johnny Unitas set it first from 1959-1961 while playing with the Baltimore Colts.
Question 11
What former NFL player earned the nickname, "Beast Mode"?
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AMarshawn Lynch
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BFrank Gore
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CJerome Bettis
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DRob Gronkowski
Marshawn Lynch
Marshawn Lynch played for three NFL teams in his career, but it was with the Seahawks that he earned the name, "Beast Mode". He earned the nickname due to his running style and amazing ability to break through and over defenders to score.
Question 12
Who is the only left-handed QB in the Hall of Fame?
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ASteve Young
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BPeyton Manning
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CBrett Favre
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DTerry Bradshaw
Steve Young
Steve Young of the San Francisco 49ers is the only left-handed quarterback inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He played 13 of 15 seasons in San Francisco on the heels of legendary QB, Joe Montana.
Question 13
To what city did the St. Louis Rams move in 2016?
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ALas Vegas
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BSan Diego
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CSan Francisco
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DLos Angeles
Los Angeles
St. Louis can't seem to hold onto an NFL franchise. First, they had the Cardinals who then moved to Phoenix. Then, the Rams up and moved to Los Angeles. Missouri just can't keep them settled too long.
Question 14
From 1949 to 1967, this team featured a prospector in its logo.
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ASan Francisco 49ers
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BNew York Giants
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CWashington Redskins
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DNew England Patriots
San Francisco 49ers
The logo was meant to depict a prospector, one of the main reasons California was settled in the first place. The promise of gold brought many rowdy and rough miners to the state, which is the reason for its use as an NFL logo.
Question 15
Which of these Major League Baseball teams played home games at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome from 1982-2009?
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AMinnesota Twins
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BPittsburgh Pirates
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CHouston Astros
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DSeattle Mariners
Minnesota Twins
The Twins won the World Series at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in 1987 and 1991.
Question 16
George W. Bush is a former owner of which Major League Baseball team?
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AHouston Astros
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BAtlanta Braves
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CTexas Rangers
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DChicago Cubs
Texas Rangers
Bush was a minority owner of the Rangers from 1989-98.
Question 17
By which team was former Penn State Nittany Lions player Michael Robinson chosen in the NFL Draft in 2006?
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APittsburgh Steelers
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BSan Francisco 49ers
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CSeattle Seahawks
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DOakland Raiders
San Francisco 49ers
The 49ers drafted Robinson in the fourth round with the 100th overall pick. He then played with the team for three years before going to the Seahawks for three years and then retiring.
Question 18
What Super Bowl-winning quarterback once bagged groceries and played for the Canadian Football League?
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AEli Manning
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BKurt Warner
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CJoe Montana
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DBrett Favre
Kurt Warner
Kurt Warner is probably one of the nicest guys to play the game. He went undrafted in the U.S., and while playing in Canada, he used to bag groceries to supplement his small salary. Just a few short years later, he would lead the Rams to victory in the Super Bowl.
Question 19
What now-defunct NFL team sported this logo?
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ASt. Louis Rams
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BL.A. Raiders
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CHouston Oilers
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DTennessee Titans
Houston Oilers
The Houston Oilers went belly-up in the Lone Star State. In 1998, the team made the move to Tennessee where they were renamed the Titans.
Question 20
Which Major League Baseball team's home park has a warehouse overlooking right field?
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AToronto Blue Jays
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BNew York Yankees
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CBoston Red Sox
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DBaltimore Orioles
Baltimore Orioles
Oriole Park at Camden Yards opened in 1992.
Question 21
What was the original name of the Chicago Bears?
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AChicago Bears
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BChicago Cardinals
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CCincinnati Bengals
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DCleveland Browns
Chicago Cardinals
A long, long time ago, the Cardinals played in Chicago. It was here they got their name, not because of the bird, but because of the color of the borrowed jerseys the team used - cardinal red. The old logo was retooled and used as the modern Bears logo.
Question 22
Justin Verlander played for which team from 2005-17?
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ATexas Rangers
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BDetroit Tigers
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CNew York Mets
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DSan Francisco Giants
Detroit Tigers
Verlander won the American League Cy Young and Most Valuable Player Award as a member of the Tigers.
Question 23
Who was the first NFL kicker to finish the regular season with a 100% success rate on field goals and extra points?
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ASteve Young
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BTrey Vickrey
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CGary Anderson
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DJerry Rice
Gary Anderson
As a member of the Vikings in 1998, Anderson became the first NFL kicker to successfully convert every field goal and point after touchdown during regular season play. During the postseason, however, he missed a critical field goal in the 1998 NFC Championship Game, which is regarded as a primary factor in the Vikings' subsequent defeat.
Question 24
After the 2004 Major League Baseball season, the Montreal Expos relocated and became which current franchise?
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AWashington Nationals
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BArizona Diamondbacks
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CColorado Rockies
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DTampa Bay Rays
Washington Nationals
The Nationals are part of the National League East division.
Question 25
This football player, known as Sweetness, spent his entire 13-year career with the same NFL team. He ran for 275 yards in a game in 1977 and is one of the few players to run, throw, and catch a touchdown pass in the same game.
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AJohn Riggins
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BOtis Anderson
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CWalter Payton
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DJim Brown
Walter Payton
For 12 years, Walter Payton was one of the greatest running backs in the league and is still considered one of the greatest players of all-time. In his honor, the NFL's Man of the Year Award is named after him.
Question 26
Ken Griffey Jr., Alex Rodriguez, and Randy Johnson all played for which team during their Major League Baseball careers?
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ATexas Rangers
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BSeattle Mariners
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CNew York Yankees
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DHouston Astros
Seattle Mariners
Griffey, Johnson, and Rodriguez played together on the Mariners from 1994-98.
Question 27
Which NFL team's logo featured a one-eyed pirate?
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AWashington Redskins
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BTampa Bay Buccaneers
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COakland Raiders
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DPittsburgh Pirates
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
There are only two NFL teams inspired by swashbuckling pirates, and the only one that featured a one-eyed pirate was the Buccaneers. The winky logo was used for two decades which begs the question: Why?
Question 28
Who has the highest single-season quarterback rating in the NFL?
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ATom Brady
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BNick Foles
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CAaron Rodgers
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DPeyton Manning
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers sits atop the single-season QB ratings chart. His rating is 122.5 for his 2011 season with the Packers. Peyton Manning is a close second with 121.1 for his 2004 run with the Colts. He is the only retired QB that appears in the top five.
Question 29
Who set an NFL record for most passing yards gained in a game in 1951?
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AJoe Montana
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BNorm Van Brocklin
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CKenny Stabler
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DPeyton Manning
Norm Van Brocklin
On the opening night of the 1951 season, Norm Van Brocklin threw for 554 yards in a single game, a record that has yet to be passed more than 65 years later.
Question 30
Which former Utah football player became a member of the Carolina Panthers in 2001?
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AKevin Dyson
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BSteve Smith
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CEric Weddle
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DJamal Anderson
Steve Smith
While all four of these men played for the University of Utah, only Steve Smith and Kevin Dyson ever played for the Panthers, and only Steve Smith was drafted there in 2001.
Question 31
Todd Helton spent his entire Major League Baseball career as a member of which team?
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AOakland Athletics
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BDetroit Tigers
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CColorado Rockies
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DTexas Rangers
Colorado Rockies
Helton played for the Rockies from 1997-2013.
Question 32
On September 17, 1948 Green Bay and Boston played in an NFL game. What was the significance of the game?
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AIt was the first time a NFL game that went into overtime.
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BIt was the first time a penalty flag was thrown.
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CIt was the first time an interception was returned for a touchdown.
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DIt was the first NFL game to be on radio.
It was the first time a penalty flag was thrown.
The Green Bay Packers played the Boston Yanks in that game, and it was the first game of the season after rule changes allowing penalty flags to be thrown.
Question 33
While they have no logo now, this team once sported an elfish-looking picture.
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ASt. Louis Rams
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BOakland Raiders
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CCleveland Browns
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DLos Angeles Chargers
Cleveland Browns
For a span of 10 years, from 1959 to 1969, Brownie the Elf stood tall as the symbol of the Cleveland Browns. When the team was purchased by Art Modell, he killed Brownie because he didn't like him. Poor Brownie.
Question 34
What team uses only the first letter of the city it is from as its logo?
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ATampa Bay Buccaneers
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BWashington Redskins
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CCleveland Browns
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DChicago Bears
Chicago Bears
The Bears' owner changed their name when they shared a field with baseball's Cubs as a way to honor their hosts. The name stuck, and the large C emblazoned on the helmet also stood the test of time.
Question 35
Which Major League Baseball team plays its home games at Tropicana Field?
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AMiami Marlins
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BTampa Bay Rays
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CAtlanta Braves
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DHouston Astros
Tampa Bay Rays
Tropicana Field opened in 1990.
Question 36
Before being known as the National Football League, what was the league called?
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AFootball Players Unite
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BAmerican Soccer Club
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CUnited States Football League
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DAmerican Professional Football Association
American Professional Football Association
In 1922, the league decided to change the name from the American Professional Football Association. Coincidentally on the same date, the Chicago Staleys changed their name to the Chicago Bears.
Question 37
What college has sent the most first-round draft picks to the NFL?
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ATexas Longhorns
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BUSC Trojans
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CUF Gators
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DOhio State Buckeyes
USC Trojans
The school that has churned out the most first-round draft picks is the Trojans. They have had a total of 81 players taken in the first round since the inception of the draft. Ohio State isn't far behind, however, with 79.
Question 38
As of 2018, which of these Major League Baseball franchises has won the World Series twice?
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AMiami Marlins
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BSan Diego Padres
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CColorado Rockies
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DTexas Rangers
Miami Marlins
The Marlins won the World Series in 1997 and 2003.
Question 39
What milestone have both Brett Favre and Jerry Rice both reached?
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AThey played without helmets
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BWent on to win "Dancing With the Stars"
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CRetired as the oldest players
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DPlayed in more than 300 games
Played in more than 300 games
Jerry Rice and Brett Favre are the only non-kickers who have appeared in at least 300 games during their careers. It is a milestone that isn't easy to reach considering there are only 16 regular season games a year.
Question 40
Which of these NFL players played the most career games?
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AJerry Rice
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BBrett Favre
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CDan Marino
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DGeorge Blanda
George Blanda
George Blanda takes the cake of these 4, playing in 340 games. That makes him the record holder for quarterbacks in this category, though he was primarily a kicker.
Question 41
In what city did the Colts originally play?
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ABaltimore
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BTampa Bay
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CDenver
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DIndianapolis
Baltimore
The now Indianapolis Colts began their history in Baltimore, Maryland in 1953. 30 years later, the team was moved to Indianapolis. The team did not change names, a practice which has become popular in more recent years.
Question 42
Who was the first NFL Super Bowl MVP who was not born in the USA?
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AKurt Warner
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BLen Dawson
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CMark Rypien
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DFred Biletnikoff
Mark Rypien
Mark Rypien is Canadian, but he still quarterbacked the Washington Redskins to win Super Bowl XXVI for the team, and was named the game's MVP in the process.
Question 43
This former NFL player, nicknamed Mad Stork, stood 6'7" and weighed 220 lbs. He began his playing career with the Baltimore Colts in 1969.
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AEd Jones
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BTed Hendricks
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CLarry Little
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DGino Marchetti
Ted Hendricks
Throughout his successful career, Hendricks was a member of four Super Bowl-winning teams and he was elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1990.
Question 44
Which franchise won the 2017 World Series?
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AHouston Astros
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BChicago Cubs
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CNew York Yankees
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DLos Angeles Dodgers
Houston Astros
The Astros won the World Series for the first time in 2017.
Question 45
Who was the first NFL player to get 200 sacks?
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ABruce Smith
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BKevin Greene
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CMichael Strahan
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DReggie White
Bruce Smith
With an even 200 sacks in his career, Bruce Smith is the first and only person ever to reach that mark, leaving him as the NFL's career sack leader.
Question 46
In 1976, only four years after the 1972 Dolphins went undefeated, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers failed to win a game, finishing with a record of 0-14. They were last in the NFL by scoring only 125 points all season. The 1976 Bucs defense allowed 412 points, which was next to last in the league. Which team allowed the most points in 1976?
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ASeattle Seahawks
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BBuffalo Bills
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CKansas City Chiefs
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DNew York Jets
Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks allowed 429 points that year, but still went 2-12. That is one porous defense.
Question 47
This American businessman is one of the founders of Home Depot and owner of the NFL Atlanta Falcons.
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AArthur Tisch
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BPat Bowlen
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CArthur Blank
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DJim Nash
Arthur Blank
Blank bought the Falcons in 2002 from owner Taylor Smith, the son of the founder of the team. He also owns the Atlanta United FC MLS team.
Question 48
Randy Johnson and which other Arizona Diamondback shared the Most Valuable Player Award for the 2001 World Series?
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AJay Bell
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BLuis Gonzalez
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CMatt Williams
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DCurt Schilling
Curt Schilling
The Diamondbacks defeated the New York Yankees in the 2001 World Series.
Question 49
This NFL great was the first player to get 14 interceptions in one season.
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AHerb Adderley
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BJimmy Marsalis
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CDick Lane
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DCornell Green
Dick Lane
In his rookie season in 1952, Night Train Lane had 14 interceptions, the most ever for one season. 67 years later, his record still stands, and no one has really even come close.
Question 50
This football player was a running back for the New England Patriots in the 1980s.
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AJerome James
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BGreg Brock
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CCraig James
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DThomas James
Craig James
From 1984 to 1988, Craig James played for the New England Patriots. He pade one Pro Bowl in 1985 and ran for 2,469 yards in his NFL career. Before that, he played in the USFL, and he is also an accomplished sports commentator.
Question 51
Which of these franchises won back-to-back World Series titles during the 1990s?
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AToronto Blue Jays
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BFlorida Marlins
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CMinnesota Twins
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DAtlanta Braves
Toronto Blue Jays
The Blue Jays won the World Series in 1992 and 1993.
Question 52
This NFL defensive back, called Night Train, began his career in 1952 and led the league in interceptions as a rookie. He was inducted to the Professional Football Hall of Fame in 1974.
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ABobby Layne
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BDick Patton
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CDick Lane
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DRonnie Lott
Dick Lane
Night Train Lane has been ranked as one of the greatest football players of all time. He still stands as having the fourth-most interceptions in NFL history, racking up 68 total, 14 of which came in his rookie year.
Question 53
What team holds the longest active championship drought in NFL history?
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AArizona Cardinals
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BCleveland Browns
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CCincinnati Bengals
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DHouston Texans
Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals hold the record for the longest drought. They haven't won a title since 1947. Since that time, they have moved from Chicago to St. Louis and then to Arizona.
Question 54
What team has the smallest TV market in the NFL?
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ACarolina Panthers
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BGreen Bay Packers
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CCleveland Browns
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DCincinnati Bengals
Green Bay Packers
The city of Green Bay is the smallest NFL TV market by far, but the team has some of the most loyal fans. There are many markets with higher populations that don't have NFL teams to support - namely Orlando, Florida. The success of the Packers is a testament to their fans.
Question 55
As of 2018, who was the last Cincinnati Reds player to win the National League Most Valuable Player Award?
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ABarry Larkin
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BJoey Votto
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CJoe Morgan
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DGeorge Foster
Joey Votto
Votto won the National League Most Valuable Player Award in 2010.
Question 56
Which quarterback in the NFL is the second cousin of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick?
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ASteve McNair
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BMike Vanderjagt
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CAaron Brooks
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DT. J. Houshmandzadeh
Aaron Brooks
The New Orleans Saint was the team's franchise leader in many statistical categories before Drew Brees broke them all. He is related to Michael and Marcus Vick.
Question 57
What two current NFL teams are the only two left of the original founding teams?
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ABears and Cardinals
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BGiants and Jets
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CSteelers and Seahawks
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DRaiders and Cowboys
Bears and Cardinals
Out of all the 32 teams that currently play, only the Bears and the Cardinals can be considered "founding fathers". Both teams can be traced back to the 1920s - the Bears were once the Decatur Staleys and the Cardinals were the Chicago Cardinals.
Question 58
Which Major League Baseball team shares a nickname with a Lorde single?
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ADetroit Tigers
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BSan Francisco Giants
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CLos Angeles Angels
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DKansas City Royals
Kansas City Royals
Lorde released her single "Royals" in 2013. Two years later, the Kansas City Royals defeated the New York Mets in the World Series.
Question 59
What is the longest touchdown in history?
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A104 yards
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B106 yards
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C109 yards
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D98 yards
109 yards
In 2013, the previous record of 104 yards set in 1972 was broken by Minnesota Vikings rookie sensation Cordarrelle Patterson. He ran the opening kick back 109 yards for a touchdown.
Question 60
From 1884-1957, where were the Los Angeles Dodgers based?
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ABrooklyn
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BSt. Louis
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CBuffalo
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DCleveland
Brooklyn
Before moving to Los Angeles, the Dodgers were based out of Brooklyn, New York.
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