Posted by Eduard Schmidt | Posted in Hobbies | Posted on 11-08-2009
You don’t have to be a sports buff to learn general sports trivia. It is easy to learn a few facts and the information can help you in several situations. If you are meeting your future in-laws for the first time or are in an interview and the subject of sports comes up then it is a great idea to have some sports trivia on hand. Memorizing the facts below can help you when you are caught in a tough spot. Memorize these facts for future use. Impress friends and family. If you are a sports buff then you may not know these facts. It is always a great idea to learn more. Plus, it is fun to look smart. Everyone like to look smart!
The person that first came up with basketball lived in Massachusetts in 1891. His name was Dr. James Naismith and he wanted to develop a game that kids could do during the winters when they could not go outside.
The NHL currently has just over 80 games in the season.
In the 1990’s the team that won 3 Super Bowls was the Dallas Cowboys.
Annika Sorenstam won with the lowest score in a 18 hole LPGA tour with a score of 59.
The only person to throw a non hitting game and lose in baseball is Ken Johnson. His team lost because of two errors.
NASCAR uses a white flag to warn drivers of the last lap.
o The NBA team that play at the Palace of Auburn Hills is the Detroit Pistons.
The first sport to become an official Olympic sport was Tennis in 1896.
o The team that won Super Bowl XL is the NFL team the Pittsburg Steelers.
o The Great Khali is a professional wrestler. His name is Dalip Singh.
In the 1980’s the Stanley Cup went to the Edmonton Oilers 5 times.
A recognized hard ball in MLB is made with 108 double stitches.
The World Series in 07-08 was won by the Philidelphia Phillies.
Karch Kiraly won 3 gold medals in the Olympics. She was the first US volleyball player to do so.
o The sport Cricket used the term “home run” before baseball ever did.
The “swoosh” is Nike’s logo.
o Leslie Nielson made a lot of money with his Bad Golf Made Easy instructional videos. The sales were huge.
Parkinson’s disease was developed in Muhammad Ali from too many punches to the head in boxing.
If you can memorize the above fact then you are well on your way to having a great sports conversation with someone who is a sports fan. The more facts you know the smarter you will sound. You should learn as much as you can in case you are caught in a situation where you will need to know these general sports facts. If you’d like to know more than search online. There are many websites that are dedicated to sports knowledge. Search for some sports information and find out as much as you can. The more you learn the smarter you will seem. Don’t get stuck without knowing the proper information. Learn as many facts about sports as you can. Your friends and family will be impressed with all of the facts you have learned about sports.
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