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He held MLB records for most career home runs (762) and most home runs in a single season (73).
Bo Jackson
Barry Bonds
Henry Owens
Home Run Harry
2
He has won championships with 3 different NBA teams.
Dr. J
Magic Johnson
Steph Curry
Lebron James
3
He decided to kneel in protest during the pregame singing of the national anthem.
Al Harper
Kevin Johnson
Colin Kaepernick
Tevin Campbell
4
Tyreek Hill can run up to how many MPH?
16
10
22
20
5
What other sport did Michael Jordan play professionally?
tennis
baseball
golf
boxing
6
Althea Gibson is the first African American to win what event?
Wimbledon
Grand Slam
World Tennis Tour
US Open
7
An undefeated, world boxing champion,
Alisha Keys
Lila Ali
Megan The Stallion
Serena Williams
8
At the 2006 Olympics, ____ became the first Black American athlete to win an individual gold medal at the Winter Games.
Ice Skate Fred
Kevin Smith
Cold As Ice Willie
Shani Davis
9
What illness did 3 time gold medalist Wilma Rudolph suffer from?
scoliosis
osteoporosis
spina bifida
polio
10
What is Usain Bolt's fastest 100 meter dash?
10.33 seconds
11.29 seconds
9.58 seconds
8.62 seconds
11
What event did Jesse Owens NOT win a gold medal in
100 meter dash
long jump
shot put
100 meter relay
12
After retiring from basketball, which did Kobe NOT do?
record a music album
win an Academy Award for a short film
coach youth basketball
write a book
13
Who was the first black quarterback to win a superbowl
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Washington Redskins
New York Giants
Arizona Cardinals
14
What is Bill Russell most famous for?
rebounding
blocking
1st black NBA head coach
3 pointers
15
At the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, _____ became the first American woman to win three gold medals in a single Games.
Lali Ali
Jackie Joyner Kersee
Wilma Rudolph
Fast Feet Mary
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Gabby Douglas did what?
first woman to become Individual All-Around Champion
won gold in team events
won gold in individual events
first black gymnast to become the Individual All-Around Champion
17
Out of Simone Biles 25 Olympic medals, how many are gold?
14
25
19
10
18
Jack Johnson was the first African America to...
compete in the Olympics
beat Muhammad Ali
win the heavyweight boxing championship
knock out an opponent
19
What is one of Debi Thomas's accomplishments?
ONLY African American Figure skating champion in the US
Is an orthopedic surgeon
The first black athlete to win a medal at any Winter Olympics
FIRST African American Figure skating champion in the US
20
What baseball records does Hank Aaron hold?
catches
strike outs
home runs
RBIs
21
The greatest basketball player of all time. PERIOD !!!!
The G.O.A.T
M.J
Air Jordan
Michael Jeffrey Jordan
22
In 1958, _________ became the NHL’s first Black player. He only played 45 games
Billy Owens
Willie O’Ree
Michael Johnson
"Ice Man Jack"
23
Tony Dungy and Lovie Smith made history when they were the first to...
be black sports commentators
be first round draft picks
be 2 black head coaches in the Super Bowl
go into Super bowl overtime
24
Did this big fella star in movies and release platinum rap albums.
False
True
25
Pele scored in 541 out of 560 games. What country did he play soccer for?
Spain
Portugal
Argentina
Brazil
26
At 45, ______ became heavyweight champion of the world when he knocked out Michael Moorer.
Sweet Pea
Floyd Mayweather
Sugar Ray Robinson
George Foreman
27
20yr old
Tyson
knocks out
Trevor Berbick,
just five minutes and 35 seconds to become the youngest title holder ever
True
False
28
A two-sport star in professional baseball and football,
OJ Simpson
Emmitt Smith
Kyrie Irving
Bo Jackson
29
Serena Williams has won more singles Grand Slams than any woman or man? (23 total)
true
false
30
Muhammad Ali said "Float like a butterfly, sting like a..."?
lightning bolt
wasp
bee
stingray
31
In 1975, ______ became the first Black manager in MLB history.
Marvin Lewis
Kahill Smith
Michael Jordan
Frank Robinson
32
Jennifer King is the first black, female NFL assistant coach for which team?
Baltimore Ravens
Washington Football Team
New England Patriots
Green Bay Packers
33
First African American baseball player in the Major League. What's his name?
Jackie Robinson
Hank Aaron
Barry Bonds
Willie Mays
34
Arthur Ashe is the only tennis player to win which three..
Australia open
Wimbleton
Grand Slam
US open
