Sports Trivia V

SPORTS TRIVIA V

41) What is a "scratch golfer"?

GOLFER WHO AVERAGES 1 BOGEY PER HOLE GOLFER WHO MISSES THE BALL GOLFER WITH A HANDICAP OF ZERO GOLFER WHO DOESN'T MAKE THE TOURNAMENT CUT

A "scratch golfer" is a golfer with a handicap of zero.

42) In NASCAR, what does the term "groove" mean?

PRACTICE OF RACING NOSE TO TAIL STRATEGY OF PITTING WELL BEFORE RUNNING OUT OF FUEL BEST ROUTE AROUND THE RACETRACK GETTING FRESH TIRES

"Groove" is a slang term for the best route around the racetrack. The "high groove" takes a car close to the outside wall, while the "low groove" stays closer to the apron.

43) What sport did astronaut Alan Shepard play on the Moon in 1971?

SKIING BOWLING GOLF ARCHERY

On February 6, 1971, Alan Shepard pulled out a makeshift six-iron he had smuggled onboard Apollo 14 and hit two golf balls on the lunar surface, making him the first person to play golf on the Moon. He had to play the shot one-handed because of his space suit.

44) Who is the heaviest player in NFL history?

NATE NEWTON WILLIAM PERRY AARON GIBSON TERRELL BROWN

The heaviest player in NFL history was former Lions offensive tackle Aaron Gibson, whose listed weight got as high as 410 during his playing career. Gibson would play for six years in the NFL, going through stints with the Lions, Cowboys, Bears and Bills. Gibson would find himself out of the NFL by 2007, where he signed with the Austin Wranglers of the Arena Football League.

45) What pitcher threw the only no-hit game in World Series history?

ROGER CLEMENS NOLAN RYAN SANDY KOUFAX DON LARSEN

On October 8, 1956, Don Larsen of the New York Yankees threw a perfect game in Game 5 of that year's World Series against the Brooklyn Dodgers.

46) Who was the first professional football player?

GLENN WARNER WALTER CAMP WILLIAM HEFFELFINGER JOHN BRAILLIER

On November 12, 1892, William "Pudge" Heffelfinger became the first professional football player when Pittsburgh's Allegheny Athletic Association paid him $500 to play as a ringer in a game against its rival Pittsburgh Athletic Club. Heffelfinger scored the only touchdown in the game and helped the AAA win by a score of 4 to 0. (Back then, touchdowns were only worth 4 points.)

47) Who was Muhammad Ali's opponent in the Rumble in the Jungle?

TREVOR BERBICK GEORGE FOREMAN KEN NORTON JOE FRAZIER

The Rumble in the Jungle was a historic boxing event in Kinshasa, Zaire (now Democratic Republic of the Congo) on October 30, 1974. It pitted undefeated world heavyweight champion George Foreman against former champion Muhammad Ali. Ali won by knockout in the eighth round.

48) Why did Michael Jordan once wear No. 12 instead of his traditional No. 23 in an NBA game against the Orlando Magic?

IT WAS HIS 12TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY IT WAS THE NUMBER HE WORE PLAYING BASEBALL THAT YEAR IN HONOR OF ROGER STAUBACH HIS JERSEY WAS STOLEN

Jordan's No. 23 jersey is believed to have been stolen on the day of the game. The Bulls did not bring a backup No. 23 jersey, but did have a just-in-case No. 12 jersey with no name on the back.

49) In golf, what do you call a score of 4 under par on any given hole?

A PELICAN A VULTURE A CONDOR AN EAGLE

A "condor" is the name for a score of 4 under par. There have only been four verified condor's, all hole-in-one's on par 5.

50) In Badminton, what is a "balk"?

OFFICIAL NAME FOR THE OBJECT PLAYERS HIT A FEINT DURING SERVICE A VIOLATION OF PLAYING RULES FAST SHOT THAT CANNOT BE RETURNED

A "balk" is any deceptive movement that disconcerts an opponent before or during the service.