Black History Month Sports Trivia

Question 1

Who was the first Black female Olympic champion for the United States?

Accepted Answer

Alice Coachman

Question 2

In 1968, which two Black athletes raised their fists in a "Black Power" salute on the Olympic podium?

Accepted Answer

Tommie Smith & John Carlos

Question 3

Which Black athlete became the first to win an individual gold medal at the Winter Olympics?

Accepted Answer

Shani Davis

Question 4

Who was the first Black woman to win a Grand Slam singles title in tennis?

Accepted Answer

Althea Gibson

Question 5

Which sport did Debi Thomas make history in as the first Black athlete to win a medal at the Winter Olympics?

Accepted Answer

Figure Skating

Question 6

Who was the first Black woman to win the all-around title in gymnastics at the Olympics?

Accepted Answer

Gabby Douglas

Question 7

Who was the first Black woman to be ranked No. 1 in the world in tennis?

Accepted Answer

Venus Williams

Question 8

Who was the first Black quarterback to win a Super Bowl?

Accepted Answer

Doug Williams

Question 9

Which team drafted Jackie Robinson before he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers?

Accepted Answer

Kansas City Monarchs

Question 10

Who was the first Black coach to win an NBA championship?

Accepted Answer

Bill Russell

Question 11

Who was the first Black player in the NBA?

Accepted Answer

Earl Lloyd

Question 12

Which Black athlete was the first to appear on a Wheaties box?

Accepted Answer

Jesse Owens

Question 13

Who was the first Black athlete to play Major League Baseball?

Accepted Answer

Jackie Robinson

Question 14

The first Black heavyweight boxing champion was...

Accepted Answer

Jack Johnson

Questions 14