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SPORTS QUIZ

1. When was the last time the Toronto Blue Jays made the playoffs but not the World Series?

2. In 2012, Adam Dunn of the Chicago White Sox tied the mark for most career Opening Day home runs (eight). Who else holds the record?

3. Name the first Heisman Trophy winner to later be named a Super Bowl Most Valuable Player.

4. In 2011, Tom Thibodeau tied the record for most victories by a first-year NBA coach (62). Who else holds the mark?

5. When was the last time before 2011-12 that the Montreal Canadiens finished last in their conference?

6. Name the last time before 2012 that Great Britain won an Olympic team medal in men’s gymnastics.

7. Keegan Bradley and Phil Mickelson tied a record in 2012 for biggest victory in a Ryder Cup match. What was their margin of victory?

Answers

1. In 1991, the Blue Jays lost in the American League Championship Series to Minnesota.

2. Ken Griffey Jr. and Frank Robinson.

3. Roger Staubach won a Heisman (Navy, 1963) and a Super Bowl MVP (Dallas, 1971 season).

4. Paul Westphal won 62 with Phoenix in 1993.

5. It was 1939-40 season.

6. It was 1912.

7. Seven holes up with six to play.

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