Q 01/05

The Lakers' name refers to the many lakes of which state, where the team originally played?

A) Minnesota

B) Wisconsin

C) Michigan

D) Colorado

Answer · why

A) Minnesota

They moved west in 1960 to become the NBA's first West Coast team, keeping a name that makes no sense in Southern California.

Q 02/05

Which NBA team kept its music-themed name after relocating from New Orleans to Salt Lake City in 1979?

A) Memphis Grizzlies

B) Utah Jazz

C) Portland Trail Blazers

D) Sacramento Kings

Answer · why

B) Utah Jazz

There simply was not enough time before the 1979–80 season to get league approval for a name change, so the name stuck.

Q 03/05

Which team is the only non-profit, community-owned major league franchise in the United States?

A) Portland Timbers

B) Green Bay Packers

C) Buffalo Bills

D) Milwaukee Bucks

Answer · why

B) Green Bay Packers

The fans hold the shares, and the club has won 13 league championships, the most in NFL history.

Q 04/05

The Packers were named after their first sponsor, the Indian Packing Company, which produced what?

A) Dairy goods

B) Beer kegs

C) Canned meat

D) Paper mills

Answer · why

C) Canned meat

The company put up $500 for uniforms and equipment in 1919 on the condition that the team carry its name.

Q 05/05

The Cleveland Guardians are named after Art Deco statues on which city structure?

A) Veterans Memorial Bridge

B) Hope Memorial Bridge

C) The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

D) Terminal Tower

Answer · why

B) Hope Memorial Bridge

The eight 1932 sculptures by Henry Hering stand right beside Progressive Field, and the club's title drought dating to 1948 is the longest in baseball...