weird sports trivia
If Only I Had a Brain and Other Weird Sports Trivia
Do you consider yourself a sports fan? You may know all the teams, players, and scores, but did you know about this weird sports trivia?
1) Several former NFL players have donated their brains to the Boston University School of Medicine.
oTrue
or False
2) Which NFL team led the league in player arrests between 2003 and 2005?
or Atlanta Falcons
o Minnesota Vikings
o Tampa Bay Buccaneers
o Washington Redskins
3) In 2008, the Grand Prairie Airhogs offered which of the following as a giveaway at the stadium?
o 1% ownership of the team
or Air
or naked head
or Free Funeral
4) Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played a substitute teacher on which sitcom?
or facts of life
or growing pains
or different strokes
or family ties
5) Which of the following sports has an organized unicycle association?
hockey
oRugby
or Soccer
or Jai Alai
6) Who invented 9-pin bowling?
or Queen Elizabeth
or Martin Luther
or George Washington
or Plato
7) Which of the following was formally an Olympic sport?
or tug of war
o Rope climbing
o Obstacle Course – Swimming
pole
Answers:
1) True. The Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy is looking at the long-term effects of concussions. Currently, this research can only be completed post-mortem. Many players report long-term effects from numerous concussions. However, the NFL is still investigating these effects and hopes to release a more formal report in 2010. Now, that’s some really weird sports trivia.
2) Minnesota Vikings. In 2005, several players boarded their own version of the “Love Boat” for an x-rated party. In 2004, three players were arrested after a fight at a bar in Minneapolis’ Warehouse District. Apparently, this team believes in playing together on and off the field.
3) Free Funeral. During their inaugural season, the Airhogs teamed up with another newcomer to town: Chapel of Roses Funeral Home. One lucky(?) fan received an all-expenses-paid funeral; at least this fan will be prepared for his third strike. If you think this was some weird sports trivia, how about until you try the next question.
4) Different strokes. Although Kareem had numerous cameo appearances, this was the first time he played a character other than himself. There was a big difference between Kareem at 7′ and Gary Coleman at 4’8″.
5) Hockey. According to the International Unicycle Hockey Organization, there are numerous teams around the world, including in the United States. The game is played similar to ice hockey, except the players are on unicycles.
6) Martin Luther. Bowling was a part of German religious life. If a person was able to knock down skittles, he was said to have good character. If not, a person had to do penance. What does your bowling average say about you?
7) All of the above: Tug of War, Rope Climbing, Obstacle Course – Swimming and Polo. All four events were Olympic events at some point during the 20th century.
I hope you enjoyed this curious sports trivia!