Sports Quiz – April 24, 2020

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Questions

1. “Sometimes I underestimate the magnitude of me” is a quote from what 1993 inductee into the National Baseball Hall of Fame?
2. In March, what NFL star announced the establishment of media company 199 Productions, named after his selection number in the 2000 NFL Draft?
3. What martial art was introduced as an official medal event at the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia?
4. The Indianapolis Colts selected Tennessee quarterback Peyton Manning with the No. 1 overall pick in the 1998 NFL Draft. What player was drafted at No. 2 by the San Diego Chargers?
5. True or false: On April 20, 1986, the Chicago Bulls’ Michael Jordan scored an NBA record 63 points in a first-round playoff win over the Boston Celtics.
6. At what track did motorsports pioneer Danica Patrick win her first and only IndyCar race?
7. NHL great Wayne Gretzky concluded his playing career on April 18, 1999, as a member of what team?

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1. Reggie Jackson.
2. Tom Brady.
3. Taekwondo.
4. Ryan Leaf, Washington State quarterback.
5. False. Despite Jordan’s playoff record 63 points, the Celtics defeated the Bulls 135-131 in Game 2 and went on to sweep the series 3-0.
6. Twin Ring Motegi. Patrick won the Indy Japan 300 in 2008.
7. The New York Rangers.

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