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Sports movie trivia quiz

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A scene from the Martin Scorsese's 1980 film

A scene from the Martin Scorsese's 1980 film "Raging Bull" where Robert De Niro played boxer Jake La Motta. (Credit: AP)

Sports. Movies. Trivia.

Nothing else needed to explain what you'll find below. Take the quiz and see how well you do compared with other readers.

1

Which one of these things does Crash Davis not believe in based on his speech in “Bull Durham”?

Susan Sarandon and Kevin Costner in

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2

The power-hitting first baseman character Clu Haywood in “Major League” was played by a former Major Leaguer. What position did that person play in MLB?

3

Who scored the winning touchdown for West Canaan in “Varsity Blues”

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4

What is the name of the baseball team Robert De Niro plays for in “Bang the Drum Slowly”?

5

Which NFL player listed below did NOT appear in “Any Given Sunday”?

A tense,rain soaked, scrimmage in Oliver Stone's sweeping

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6

Against which team did Notre Dame's Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger get a sack against in "Rudy"?

Through sheer grit and determination, Rudy ( Sean

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7

Who played the manager of the Hackensack Bulls in “Brewster’s Millions”?

8

True or False: “Raging Bull” played in less than 10 theaters on its opening weekend?

Robert De Niro is in fighting shape as

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9

Which of the following is not a character in the 1978 classic “Slap Shot?”

10

Which sports-themed movie was the first to win an Oscar for Best Picture?

The 84th Annual Academy Awards.

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11

What position did Richard Pryor’s character play in “The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings”?

12

For his role in the 1993 movie “Blue Chips”, actor Nick Nolte shadowed which famous college basketball coach?

Nick Nolte stars as head coach of a

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13

Which of these sports movies had the biggest box office gross in the U.S.?

14

In “A League of Their Own,” what is the name of Madonna’s character on the Rockford Peaches?

Madonna cheers on the Rockford Peaches in a

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15

In filming “Raging Bull,” what did they use to depict blood during the boxing scenes?

16

Which actor has yet to portray Muhammad Ali in a box-office or TV movie?

17

"Moneyball" ends with Billy Beane meeting with which other MLB team?

Brad Pitt stars in Columbia Pictures' drama

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18

Who was the referee in the second fight between Rocky Balboa and Apollo Creed?

Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa in

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