Sports Quiz – May 12, 2023

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Questions

1. Name the New York Mets relief pitcher who tore his right patellar tendon while celebrating Puerto Rico’s win over the Dominican Republic in the 2023 World Baseball Classic?
2. What 2000 Kentucky Derby winner was sold to a breeder for a record $70 million?
3. Name the left-footed punter who played for the Green Bay Packers (1983-84) and Minnesota Vikings (1987-89).
4. Racecar driver, designer, engineer and inventor Bruce McLaren hailed from what country?
5. In 1919, the Houston Buffaloes became the first minor league team to affiliate with a Major League Baseball club when they made ties with what team?
6. What boxing manager and trainer handled the careers of champions Floyd Patterson, Jose Torres and Mike Tyson?
7. What trophy is awarded annually to the most outstanding college football player who began their college career as a walk-on?

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1. Edwin Diaz.
2. Fusaichi Pegasus.
3. Bucky Scribner.
4. New Zealand.
5. The St. Louis Cardinals.
6. Cus D’Amato.
7. The Burlsworth Trophy.

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