Question 1

I was the first African American to win the Rookie of the Year award in a NASCAR series, and highest placing Black driver in history at  the Daytona 500.

Accepted Answer

Bubba Wallace - Born William Darrell Wallace Jr., Bubba made history as the first African American to win a NASCAR race since Wendell Scott in 2013. He also won the inaugural NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race in 2014.

Question 2

I'm Stephanie Travers, and I'm an engineer. I worked with Lewis Hamilton; who grabbed me to stand with him during his last race with what company?

Accepted Answer

Mercedes - Travers was the first black woman to ever stand on the F1 podium.

Question 3

Why was Superbowl LVII so historic in NFL and American history?

Accepted Answer

First superbowl to feature two Black quarterbacks, The logo was created by Queen Tahj, honoring her Black Masking Indian tribe - Both are firsts, after nine decades of the NFL.

Question 4

My name is Autumn Lockwood, and I just won a pretty major championship as an assistant coach. Can you guess which team?

Accepted Answer

Philadelphia Eagles - A criminal justice and psychology major from Arizona, she the Eagles organization as a strength and conditioning associate in 2022.

Question 5

What two teams did Chris Haley play for in the NFL?

Accepted Answer

49ers, Cowboys - Chris Haley was the first NFL player in history to win five superbowls.

Question 6

The most decorated track and field athlete, Nike told me to "know my place and just run," and tried to cut my endorsements due to my pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

Allyson Felix - Felix partnered with Pampers to launch the first-ever nursery at the Olympic Village. Central to the athletes living quarters, it was a dedicated space for Olympic mothers to bond with and nurse their babies amid their competitions.

Question 7

As a center-fielder, I played 15 seasons in Major League Baseball with the Cardinals, Senators and Redlegs. What's my name?

Accepted Answer

Curtis Charles Flood, Sr.  - Flood became one of the pivotal figures in the sport's labor history when he refused to accept a trade following the 1969 season, unsuccessfully appealing his case to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Question 8

Multiple-times champions, Venus and Serena Williams made history in the world of tennis with their athleticism, fashion and culture. Where are they from?

Accepted Answer

Compton, CA - Venus and Serena Williams won 22 titles playing doubles together. This includes 14 Grand Slam tournaments, three Olympic gold medals, and their first U.S. Open doubles title in 1999.

Question 9

I'm considered the first Black professional "football" player. Who am I?

Accepted Answer

Arthur Wharton - He was also a record-breaking athlete, cyclist, professional cricketer, and rugby player.

Question 10

I am the first African American female to win a USA Diving national championship. Who am I?

Accepted Answer

Kristen Hayden - She serves on the USA Diving Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, to discuss ways to make diving more diverse and inclusive.

Question 11

Humbly in his own words and known as the greatest of all times, Muhammad Ali refused to be drafted in which war?

Accepted Answer

Vietnam - Ali was convicted of violating the Selective Service Act and sentenced to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. In 1971, the Supreme Court unanimously overturned Ali's conviction in the case Clay v. United States.

Question 12

What Winter Olympic sport did Erin Jackson medal?

Accepted Answer

Speed Skating - Jackson is an American speed skater, roller derby player, and Olympic gold medalist. Jackson is the first Black woman to win a Winter Olympic gold medal in an individual sport

Question 13

Name which two professional sports "Bo knows" and played?

Accepted Answer

Baseball and football - He is the only professional athlete in history to be named an All-Star in two major North American sports.

Question 14

Dawn Staley has how many championship rings?

Accepted Answer

4 - Staley has 3 NCAA championships with the South Carolina Gamecocks, and 1 WNBA with the Charlotte Sting.

Black History Month 2025: Sports Trivia

2) I'm Stephanie Travers, and I'm an engineer. I worked with Lewis Hamilton; who grabbed me to stand with him during his last race with what company?

3) Why was Superbowl LVII so historic in NFL and American history?

4) My name is Autumn Lockwood, and I just won a pretty major championship as an assistant coach. Can you guess which team?

5) What two teams did Chris Haley play for in the NFL?

6) The most decorated track and field athlete, Nike told me to "know my place and just run," and tried to cut my endorsements due to my pregnancy.

7) As a center-fielder, I played 15 seasons in Major League Baseball with the Cardinals, Senators and Redlegs. What's my name?

8) Multiple-times champions, Venus and Serena Williams made history in the world of tennis with their athleticism, fashion and culture. Where are they from?

9) I'm considered the first Black professional "football" player. Who am I?

10) I am the first African American female to win a USA Diving national championship. Who am I?

11) Humbly in his own words and known as the greatest of all times, Muhammad Ali refused to be drafted in which war?

12) What Winter Olympic sport did Erin Jackson medal?

13) Name which two professional sports "Bo knows" and played?

14) Dawn Staley has how many championship rings?