Episode 13: Sports Legends for the Ages
Welcome back to Trivia for the Ages, a multi-generational trivia game designed for everyone in your group, no matter their age. I'm Ted, your Gen Z co-host.
SPEAKER_01And I'm Jamie, Ted's Boomer Mom.
SPEAKER_00Here's how it works. We choose a topic and ask questions that span the past seven or eight decades. My mom will ask four questions covering the 1950s through the 1980s. My four questions will cover the 1990s through present day.
SPEAKER_01There will also be two Anytime Anywhere questions, and they can be asked by either of us. They can range from the distant past all the way into the near future.
SPEAKER_00After a short break, we will present the answers. After each answer, we will offer a bonus question and give you eight seconds to answer it for a grand total of twenty questions. For more fun facts and information about our podcast, please visit our website at triviaforhe.com. Now it's time for sports legends for the Ages.
SPEAKER_01What is her name?
SPEAKER_00Question two. In May of 1999, this player broke the all-time international soccer scoring record for both men and women. What is their name?
SPEAKER_01Question three. Who won the first Major League Baseball Rookie of the Year Award?
SPEAKER_00Question 4. Lewis Hamilton won his first Formula One Drivers Championship in 2008. What team was he racing for?
SPEAKER_01Question 5. This is an anytime-anywhesti. Before transitioning to outfielder, this famous baseball player was considered one of the best left-handed pitchers in the American League in the 1910s. Who was he?
SPEAKER_00Question 6. This NFL quarterback has held the most passing touchdowns in a single season record since 2013. Who is he?
SPEAKER_01Question 7. In 1983, this athlete first used his famous quote, You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. Who is he?
SPEAKER_00Question 8. In 2026, who scaled Taipei 101 without ropes, harnesses, or safety nets?
SPEAKER_01Question 9. There was only one American, a figure skater, who won a gold medal in the 1968 Winter Olympics. Who is she?
SPEAKER_00Question 10. This is an anytime-anywhesti. Before the NFL was led by a commissioner, it was led by a president. In 1921, who became the first president of the NFL, which was called the APFA at the time.com. And we are back. Remember, after each answer, you will have eight seconds to answer a bonus question. Most of today's bonus questions will be about a different sports legend within the same decade. Good luck.
SPEAKER_01Question one. Famous for winning the Battle of the Sexes Tennis Match in 1973, she was the founder of the Women's Tennis Association. What is her name? The answer is Billie Jean King. For the bonus, this famous basketball player was known for his signature sky hook shot. What is his name? He is Karim Abdul Jabbar.
SPEAKER_00Question two. In May of 1999, this player broke the all-time international soccer scoring record for both men and women. What is their name? That was Mia Ham. For the bonus question, in 1991, Bo Jackson suffered a career-altering hip injury while playing for the Raiders. What MLB team was he signed with at the time of that injury? Bo Jackson was signed to the Kansas City Royals, who released him shortly after the injury.
SPEAKER_01Question three. Who won the first Major League Baseball Rookie of the Year award? That player was Jackie Robinson. For the bonus question, who was the only heavyweight boxing champion to retire undefeated? The answer is Rocky Marciano.
SPEAKER_00Question four. Lewis Hamilton won his first Formula One Drivers Championship in 2008. What team was he racing for? At the time he was racing for McLaren. Pat yourself on the back if you said McLaren Mercedes. For the bonus question, which legendary female tennis player voiced a character in the original Avatar The Last Airbender TV show? Serena Williams lends her voice in the show.
SPEAKER_01Question 5. Before transitioning to outfielder, this famous baseball player was considered one of the best left-handed pitchers in the American League in the 1910s. Who was he? The answer is Babe Ruth. For the bonus question, in 1924, Gertrude Etterly won three Olympic swimming medals. Two years later, she became the first woman to do what? She was the first woman to swim the English Channel.
SPEAKER_00Question six. This NFL quarterback has held the most passing touchdowns in a single season record since 2013. Who is he? That would be Peyton Manning. For the bonus question, holding the record since 2011, who is the youngest person to win an official UFC Banner Championship? John Jones won the light heavyweight title at the age of 23.
SPEAKER_01Question 7. In 1983, this athlete first used his famous quote, You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. Who is he? He is Wayne Gretzky. For the bonus question, in the 1984 Summer Olympics, this gymnast became the first American woman to win the all-around gold medal. What is her name? The answer is Mary Lou Retton.
SPEAKER_00Question number eight. In 2026, who scaled Taipei 101 without ropes, harnesses, or safety nets? This was Alex Honnold. For the bonus question, who holds the NCAA Division I basketball all-time career scoring record for men and women since 2024? That record goes to Caitlin Clark.
SPEAKER_01Question 9. There was only one American, a figure skater, who won a gold medal in the 1968 Winter Olympics. Who is she? She is Peggy Fleming. For the bonus question, this famous golfer won seven major titles between 1958 and 1964. What is his name? The answer is Arnold Palmer.
SPEAKER_00Question 10. Before the NFL was led by a commissioner, it was led by a president. In 1921, who became the first president of the NFL, which was called the APFA at the time? That was the legendary multi-sport athlete Jim Thorpe. For the bonus question, Jose Nassatzi led his country's team to victory in the first FIFA World Cup in 1930. What team did he play for? He played for Uruguay. Thanks for playing today. We hope you'll join us again soon on Trivia for the Ages.