Trivia Questions Detroit Sports 1. What respectful nickname frequently attached to Gordie Howe portrays him as being as big as the game itself? A. “Mr. Hockey” B. “Night Train” C. “Pudge” D. “Sugar” 2. What is the title of the University of Michigan Fight Song? A. “Cheer, Cheer for Old Michigan” B. “The Maize and the Blue” C. “The Victors” D. “Ann Arbor Anthem” 3. On Thanksgiving Day, 1974, where did the Lions play their final home game before moving to the Silverdome? A. “The Big House”—Michigan Stadium B. “Tom Adams Field”—Wayne State University C. Tiger Stadium D. At their training facility in Allen Park 4. In 2012, what Tigers slugger became the first player to win the Triple Crown since Carl Yastrzemski in 1967? A. Cecil Fielder B. Prince Fielder C. Al Kaline D. Miguel Cabrera 5. What Detroit native held the world heavyweight boxing title from 1937 – 1949, successfully defending his title in 25 bouts? A. Muhammad Ali B. George Foreman C. Joe Louis D. Rocky Balboa 6. What Tigers shortstop won the 1984 World Series MVP and later managed Detroit from 2003-05? A. Jose Iglesias B. Eddie Lake C. Alan Trammell D. Jhonny Peralta E. Billy Rogell F. Carlos Guillen G. Brad Ausmus 7. The Red Wings honored Gordie Howe in 1972 by retiring what number? A. #6 B. #9 C. #24 D. #1 8. What three things does an NHL player have to do in a game to complete a “Gordie Howe Hat Trick”? A. Score three goals B. Score twice and break a hockey stick C. Score a goal, make an assist, have a fight D. Score a goal, make an assist, break a tooth 9. What was the nickname given to the Red Wings’ Gordie Howe, Sid Abel, and Ted Lindsay when they were grouped together in 1947? A. “The Grind Line” B. “The Production Line” C. “The Maginot Line” D. “The Red Line” 10. What is the nickname for the sports teams at the University of Detroit? A. Fighting Irish B. Warriors C. Titans D. Tartars 11. What state-related nickname was given to Tigers Hall of Famer Ty Cobb? A. “The Georgia Peach” B. “The Michigan Apple” C. “Virginia Peanut” D. “Alabama All-Star” Trivia Answers Detroit Sports 1. What respectful nickname frequently attached to Gordie Howe portrays him as being as big as the game itself? A. “Mr. Hockey” B. “Night Train” C. “Pudge” D. “Sugar” 2. What is the title of the University of Michigan Fight Song? A. “Cheer, Cheer for Old Michigan” B. “The Maize and the Blue” C. “The Victors” D. “Ann Arbor Anthem” 3. On Thanksgiving Day, 1974, where did the Lions play their final home game before moving to the Silverdome? A. “The Big House”—Michigan Stadium B. “Tom Adams Field”—Wayne State University C. Tiger Stadium D. At their training facility in Allen Park 4. In 2012, what Tigers slugger became the first player to win the Triple Crown since Carl Yastrzemski in 1967? A. Cecil Fielder B. Prince Fielder C. Al Kaline D. Miguel Cabrera 5. What Detroit native held the world heavyweight boxing title from 1937 – 1949, successfully defending his title in 25 bouts? A. Muhammad Ali B. George Foreman C. Joe Louis D. Rocky Balboa 6. What Tigers shortstop won the 1984 World Series MVP and later managed Detroit from 2003-05? A. Jose Iglesias B. Eddie Lake C. Alan Trammell D. Jhonny Peralta E. Billy Rogell F. Carlos Guillen G. Brad Ausmus 7. The Red Wings honored Gordie Howe in 1972 by retiring what number? A. #6 B. #9 C. #24 D. #1 8. What three things does an NHL player have to do in a game to complete a “Gordie Howe Hat Trick”? A. Score three goals B. Score twice and break a hockey stick C. Score a goal, make an assist, have a fight D. Score a goal, make an assist, break a tooth 9. What was the nickname given to the Red Wings’ Gordie Howe, Sid Abel, and Ted Lindsay when they were grouped together in 1947? A. “The Grind Line” B. “The Production Line” C. “The Maginot Line” D. “The Red Line” 10. What is the nickname for the sports teams at the University of Detroit? A. Fighting Irish B. Warriors C. Titans D. Tartars 11. What state-related nickname was given to Tigers Hall of Famer Ty Cobb? A. “The Georgia Peach” B. “The Michigan Apple” C. “Virginia Peanut” D. “Alabama All-Star” Add up your scores! Who has 11 correct? Who has 10 correct? 9 correct? 8 or less? Tiebreaker Questions Detroit Sports Tiebreaker #1: After a close win over the Lions in 2011, Jim Schwartz and what victorious 49ers head coach were involved in “The Handshake Incident”? Name the person Tiebreaker #2: What Red Wings defenseman had his career tragically cut short after being in a limousine accident seven days after winning the 1997 Stanley Cup? Name the person Tiebreaker #3: In 1955, who became the youngest player to win the AL batting title by hitting .340 at age 20? Name the person Tiebreaker Answers Detroit Sports Tiebreaker #1: After a close win over the Lions in 2011, Jim Schwartz and what victorious 49ers head coach were involved in “The Handshake Incident”? Jim Harbaugh Tiebreaker #2: What Red Wings defenseman had his career tragically cut short after being in a limousine accident seven days after winning the 1997 Stanley Cup? Vladimir Konstantinov Tiebreaker #3: In 1955, who became the youngest player to win the AL batting title by hitting .340 at age 20? Al Kaline Contenders? Who has 3 correct? Who has 2 correct? 1 correct? … none? And the winners was: A. Tim Reade The Winner receives a $5 Gift Certificate to Panera! Trivia! Detroit Sports.