80 Sports Legends Trivia Quiz

Think you know your sports history? Test your knowledge with this fun trivia quiz questions with answers on some of the greatest sports legends of all time! From baseball to basketball, football to hockey, see how well you can identify these iconic athletes based on their careers and accomplishments.

This sports legends trivia quiz covers a wide range of sports stars spanning decades of play. Let's see if you can get a perfect score!

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Sports Legends Trivia Questions

  1. Which boxer was known as "The Greatest" and became the first fighter to win the heavyweight title three times?
  2. What Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback won four Super Bowl titles in the 1970s?
  3. What Boston Celtics player won 11 NBA championships as a player and went on to coach the team for 9 more titles?
  4. Nicknamed "The Great One," what Canadian hockey player is considered by many to be the greatest player in NHL history?
  5. What San Francisco 49ers wide receiver set records with his prolific pass catching and route running in the 1980s and 90s?
  6. What Chicago Bulls shooting guard won 6 NBA titles in the 90s and is considered one of the greatest basketball players ever?
  7. What New York Yankees slugger was nicknamed "The Iron Horse" for his durability and held the career home run record for decades after retiring in the 1930s?
  8. What legendary Lakers center scored 100 points in a single game in 1962, an NBA record that still stands?
  9. What quarterback led the Dallas Cowboys to two Super Bowl wins in the 1970s and set multiple passing records over his career?
  10. What pitcher holds the record for most career wins with 511 and struck out over 5,700 batters as a star for the Atlanta Braves?
  11. What Brazilian soccer legend scored over 1,200 goals in his career and won 3 World Cups with his national team?
  12. What American swimmer has won the most Olympic gold medals ever at 23, including 8 at the 2008 Beijing Games alone?
  13. What British Formula One driver won 7 World Championships, the most in F1 history, before his retirement in 2016?
  14. What golfer has won a record 15 major championships and is considered one of the greatest to ever play the game?
  15. What center fielder for the Yankees set the MLB record with 755 career home runs over his prolific career from the 1950s to the 1970s?
  16. What quarterback led the San Francisco 49ers to 4 Super Bowl wins in the 1980s and was named the NFL MVP twice?
  17. What tennis star has won more Grand Slam singles titles than any man or woman with 20 and completed a calendar year Grand Slam twice?
  18. What point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers was a 5-time NBA champ and is the NBA's all-time leader in assists?
  19. What running back for the Chicago Bears was nicknamed "Sweetness" and, at the time of his retirement, held the NFL records for most rushing yards in a game and career?
  20. What Patriots quarterback has won 6 Super Bowls, the most of any player in NFL history, earning 4 Super Bowl MVPs along the way?
  21. What driver won a record 7 NASCAR championships over his storied career racing stock cars and became known as "The Intimidator"?
  22. What Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder led MLB in home runs 4 times and won 2 Triple Crowns on his way to hitting 475 career home runs in the late 1900s?
  23. What boxer became the youngest ever heavyweight champion at age 20 and was known for his brash style and powerful punching?
  24. Who is the all-time leading goal scorer in NHL history, with 894 goals over his 26-year career spent mostly with the Edmonton Oilers?
  25. What closed stance slugger for the St. Louis Cardinals won 3 NL MVP awards and hit 475 home runs, leading MLB 8 times throughout the 1960s?
  26. Who is the career rushing leader for the NFL with over 18,300 yards gained primarily as a member of the Detroit Lions?
  27. What NBA legend played every minute of every game over his first 5 seasons and scored over 30,000 career points with the Utah Jazz?
  28. What marathon runner won gold at the 1960 Rome Olympics and then again at 1964 Tokyo while setting world records in several events?
  29. Who is the only NBA player to ever average a triple-double over an entire season, a feat he accomplished while playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2017?
  30. What receiver holds the record for most career receiving yards in NFL history at 22,895 yards after playing 15 seasons mostly for the San Francisco 49ers?
  31. What colorful outfielder became one of the greatest power hitters ever, slugging 755 home runs while playing mostly for the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Yankees in the 1960s and 70s?
  32. Who is the all-time goal-scoring and points leader in NHL history, having scored 894 goals and racked up 1,963 points over 20 seasons with the Edmonton Oilers?
  33. What Michigan running back won the Heisman Trophy twice and set the NCAA record with 3,127 rushing yards and 44 touchdowns in his 1975 season alone?
  34. Which center dominated women's basketball for over a decade, winning 8 championships with the Houston Comets and 4 Olympic gold medals?
  35. What quarterback won 5 NFL MVP awards and holds several all-time passing records after 20 seasons leading the Denver Broncos offense?
  36. Who set a record by winning 8 straight Wimbledon singles titles in the 1980s and is regarded as one of the greatest female tennis players ever?
  37. What American sprinter became an international star after winning 4 gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics?
  38. Who is the all-time home run leader for MLB pitchers, hitting 37 over his 17-year career with the Cleveland Indians?
  39. What soccer legend's 15 World Cup goals make him the tournament's top goal scorer and winner of the Golden Ball in 1986?
  40. What Steelers defensive tackle and 4-time Super Bowl champ coined the phrase "Mean Joe Greene"?
  41. What Italian soccer player won the World Cup in 1982 along with multiple league titles while playing for Juventus?
  42. What point guard won 5 NBA titles with the Los Angeles Lakers and was known for his creativity and exquisite passing as a playmaker?
  43. What quarterback led the undefeated 1972 Miami Dolphins and passed for over 40,000 career yards after going undrafted out of Alabama?
  44. What intimidating linebacker anchored the dominant 2000 Ravens defense on the way to being named Super Bowl MVP?
  45. Who is the NHL's all-time leading scorer, with 2,857 points over his 26 seasons playing for the Edmonton Oilers and New York Rangers?
  46. What running back was selected to 10 Pro Bowls over his 13 seasons with the Detroit Lions while becoming the first 2,000-yard rusher in NFL history?
  47. What Lakers point guard won 5 titles in the 80s and was a 3-time Finals MVP and 9-time All-Defensive First Team selection?
  48. Who did something unprecedented by winning 4 tennis Grand Slams in the same calendar year in 1970?
  49. What quarterback led the undefeated 1972 Miami Dolphins and passed for over 40,000 career yards after going undrafted out of Alabama?
  50. Who dominated tennis in the early 2000s, winning 14 Grand Slam titles while displaying an aggressive playing style and intense competitiveness?
  51. What Chicago Bulls point guard won 6 NBA titles alongside Michael Jordan and made 9 All-Defensive First Teams over his Hall of Fame career?
  52. What longtime Utah Jazz power forward finished his career with 26,000+ points and 14 All-Star selections while displaying a trademark midrange jumper and pick-and-roll game?
  53. Who is the NHL's all-time leader in points, goals, and assists after a prolific career with the Edmonton Oilers?
  54. What center is considered the greatest winner in NBA history, having won 11 championships with the Boston Celtics?
  55. Who set the MLB record with a 56-game hitting streak while playing for the New York Yankees in 1941?
  56. What Raiders quarterback was the first black QB to win a Super Bowl, doing so in 1984 while also being named Super Bowl MVP?
  57. Who is the only man to hold all 4 major golf championship titles at the same time after winning the Masters in 2015 to complete the Grand Slam?
  58. What boxer is considered by many the greatest heavyweight ever, retiring undefeated at 49-0 while holding the title from 1985 to 2005?
  59. Who dominated women's tennis in the late 1980s through early 2000s, winning a record 24 Grand Slam singles titles?
  60. What baseball legend was the first player to hit 500 home runs and held several big league records upon retirement in the 1930s?
  61. What point guard led the 90s Chicago Bulls dynasty, winning 6 titles and 6 Finals MVPs with his prolific scoring and lockdown defense?
  62. What quarterback won 4 Super Bowls with the San Francisco 49ers, earning MVP honors in 3 of those wins?
  63. Who is the NFL's all-time rushing leader, having gained over 18,000 yards primarily as a member of the Dallas Cowboys?
  64. What linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers anchored four Super Bowl championship defenses in the 1970s?
  65. Who won 7 consecutive Tour de France races from 1999-2005, a record in the iconic cycling race?
  66. What boxer did Muhammad Ali defeat in 1974 in the famous "Rumble in the Jungle" held in Zaire?
  67. What basketball player competed in the Olympics for USA Basketball more than any other, winning 5 gold medals from 1984 to 2004?
  68. What soccer star, nicknamed Black Pearl, led Brazil to 3 World Cup wins and scored over 1,200 goals across his career?
  69. Who is the only player in MLB history with both 3,000 hits and 500 home runs over his career?
  70. What boxer recorded an undefeated 49-0 record and held the heavyweight title from 1985-2005?
  71. What quarterback led the San Francisco 49ers dynasty of the 1980s, winning 4 Super Bowls and 2 MVPs?
  72. Who is the only basketball player to win the NBA MVP, All-Star Game MVP, and Finals MVP in the same season, doing so with the Philadelphia 76ers in 1981?
  73. What Pittsburgh center is considered one of the NHL's greatest scorers ever, racking up league records for assists and points over a decorated career?
  74. Who is the NFL's career leader in interceptions with 81 over 14 seasons playing defensive back for the Green Bay Packers?
  75. What basketball player won 3 consecutive NCAA Player of the Year awards at UCLA before winning 5 NBA titles with the Magic Johnson-led Lakers?
  76. Who is the all-time leader in goals, assists, and points in the NHL after over 20 illustrious seasons with the Edmonton Oilers?
  77. What boxing legend fought in some of the most iconic bouts ever like the "Thrilla in Manila" and "Rumble in the Jungle"?
  78. Who is the only coach to win championships in both the NBA and NCAA Division I men's basketball, doing so with Duke and the Lakers?
  79. What pro wrestling icon had an unprecedented 21-year career in WWE, winning multiple titles and headlining Wrestlemania a record 13 times?
  80. What soccer great scored a record 1,279 goals across his 20-year club career with teams like Santos and Cosmos?

Sports Legends Trivia Answers

  1. Muhammad Ali
  2. Terry Bradshaw
  3. Bill Russell
  4. Wayne Gretzky
  5. Jerry Rice
  6. Michael Jordan
  7. Lou Gehrig
  8. Wilt Chamberlain
  9. Roger Staubach
  10. Cy Young
  11. Pelé
  12. Michael Phelps
  13. Lewis Hamilton
  14. Jack Nicklaus
  15. Hank Aaron
  16. Joe Montana
  17. Roger Federer
  18. Magic Johnson
  19. Walter Payton
  20. Tom Brady
  21. Dale Earnhardt Sr.
  22. Roberto Clemente
  23. Mike Tyson
  24. Wayne Gretzky
  25. Stan Musial
  26. Emmitt Smith
  27. Karl Malone
  28. Abebe Bikila
  29. Russell Westbrook
  30. Jerry Rice
  31. Reggie Jackson
  32. Wayne Gretzky
  33. Archie Griffin
  34. Cynthia Cooper
  35. Peyton Manning
  36. Martina Navratilova
  37. Jesse Owens
  38. Bob Gibson
  39. Diego Maradona
  40. "Mean" Joe Greene
  41. Paolo Rossi
  42. Magic Johnson
  43. Bob Griese
  44. Ray Lewis
  45. Wayne Gretzky
  46. Barry Sanders
  47. Magic Johnson
  48. Rod Laver
  49. Bob Griese
  50. Serena Williams
  51. Scottie Pippen
  52. Karl Malone
  53. Wayne Gretzky
  54. Bill Russell
  55. Joe DiMaggio
  56. Jim Plunkett
  57. Jordan Spieth
  58. Rocky Marciano
  59. Serena Williams
  60. Babe Ruth
  61. Michael Jordan
  62. Joe Montana
  63. Emmitt Smith
  64. Jack Lambert
  65. Lance Armstrong
  66. George Foreman
  67. Lisa Leslie
  68. Pelé
  69. Hank Aaron
  70. Rocky Marciano
  71. Joe Montana
  72. Julius Erving
  73. Mario Lemieux
  74. Paul Krause
  75. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
  76. Wayne Gretzky
  77. Muhammad Ali
  78. Phil Jackson
  79. The Undertaker
  80. Pelé

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