General Awareness

Sports History and Awards

2,106 Questions

Sports history and awards cover significant records, national and international tournaments, and prestigious trophies across various games. The questions focus on historical milestones, player achievements, and championships in basketball, football, and other sports. This category is frequently tested in the general awareness sections of competitive exams.

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Sports History and Awards Questions

Multiple choice

Which traditional sport, originating in ancient Greece, involves throwing a heavy disc as far as possible?

  1. Discus Throw

  2. Shot Put

  3. Javelin Throw

  4. Hammer Throw
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Discus Throw, a classic Olympic event, tests athletes' strength, technique, and coordination.

Multiple choice

Which player won the first Heisman Trophy in 1935?

  1. Jay Berwanger

  2. Clint Frank

  3. Ernie Davis

  4. Les Horvath
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Jay Berwanger, a halfback for the University of Chicago, was the inaugural winner of the Heisman Trophy in 1935.

Multiple choice

Who holds the record for most Heisman Trophy wins by a single player?

  1. Archie Griffin

  2. Barry Sanders

  3. Marcus Allen

  4. Derrick Henry
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Archie Griffin, a running back for the Ohio State Buckeyes, won the Heisman Trophy twice, in 1974 and 1975.

Multiple choice

Which player won the Heisman Trophy in 2022?

  1. C.J. Stroud

  2. Bryce Young

  3. Caleb Williams

  4. Max Duggan
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C.J. Stroud, the quarterback for the Ohio State Buckeyes, won the Heisman Trophy in 2022.

Multiple choice

Who was the first African American player to win the Heisman Trophy?

  1. Ernie Davis

  2. Jim Brown

  3. Gale Sayers

  4. O.J. Simpson
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Ernie Davis, a running back for the Syracuse Orangemen, was the first African American player to win the Heisman Trophy in 1961.

Multiple choice

Which player won the Heisman Trophy in 2019?

  1. Joe Burrow

  2. Tua Tagovailoa

  3. Justin Fields

  4. Trevor Lawrence
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Joe Burrow, the quarterback for the LSU Tigers, won the Heisman Trophy in 2019.

Multiple choice

Which player won the Heisman Trophy in 2018?

  1. Kyler Murray

  2. Dwayne Haskins

  3. Tua Tagovailoa

  4. Will Grier
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Kyler Murray, the quarterback for the Oklahoma Sooners, won the Heisman Trophy in 2018.

Multiple choice

Which player won the Heisman Trophy in 2017?

  1. Baker Mayfield

  2. Saquon Barkley

  3. Bryce Love

  4. Lamar Jackson
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Baker Mayfield, the quarterback for the Oklahoma Sooners, won the Heisman Trophy in 2017.

Multiple choice

Which player won the Heisman Trophy in 2016?

  1. Deshaun Watson

  2. Lamar Jackson

  3. Christian McCaffrey

  4. Leonard Fournette
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Deshaun Watson, the quarterback for the Clemson Tigers, won the Heisman Trophy in 2016.

Multiple choice

Which player won the Heisman Trophy in 2015?

  1. Derrick Henry

  2. Leonard Fournette

  3. Ezekiel Elliott

  4. Christian McCaffrey
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Derrick Henry, the running back for the Alabama Crimson Tide, won the Heisman Trophy in 2015.

Multiple choice

Which player won the Heisman Trophy in 2014?

  1. Marcus Mariota

  2. Jameis Winston

  3. Amari Cooper

  4. Melvin Gordon
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Marcus Mariota, the quarterback for the Oregon Ducks, won the Heisman Trophy in 2014.

Multiple choice

Which player won the Heisman Trophy in 2013?

  1. Jameis Winston

  2. AJ McCarron

  3. Kenjon Barner

  4. Denard Robinson
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Jameis Winston, the quarterback for the Florida State Seminoles, won the Heisman Trophy in 2013.

Multiple choice

Which player won the Heisman Trophy in 2012?

  1. Johnny Manziel

  2. Collin Klein

  3. Geno Smith

  4. Montee Ball
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Johnny Manziel, the quarterback for the Texas A&M Aggies, won the Heisman Trophy in 2012.

Multiple choice

Which player won the Heisman Trophy in 2011?

  1. Robert Griffin III

  2. Andrew Luck

  3. Trent Richardson

  4. LaMichael James
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Robert Griffin III, the quarterback for the Baylor Bears, won the Heisman Trophy in 2011.

Multiple choice

Which player won the Heisman Trophy in 2010?

  1. Cam Newton

  2. Andrew Luck

  3. Kellen Moore

  4. LaMichael James
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Cam Newton, the quarterback for the Auburn Tigers, won the Heisman Trophy in 2010.