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What was the highest-grossing sports movie from the 1970s?

What was the highest-grossing sports movie from the 1970s?

There's nothing quite like a good sports movie — the beaten-down team, the unlikely hero, the winning shot. The '70s gave us some of the all-time great sports movies, championing tropes that still influence film and TV today. Whether we're talking about a ragtag bunch of misfits who find that teamwork...

The actor who played Sloth in The Goonies played for which NFL team?

The actor who played Sloth in The Goonies played for which NFL team?

From the rambling tale of One-Eyed Willie (delivered in perfect kid-speak by Sean Astin) to a future Oscar winner blinding bullies, The Goonies truly stands the test of time while serving as a perfect encapsulation of its era. And of course, it wouldn't be nearly as lovable of a movie...

Name the quote from Field of Dreams

Name the quote from Field of Dreams

It’s not that often that a movie can inspire a bunch of professional athletes to walk out of a cornfield, but that’s the kind of power Field of Dreams wields. Beyond getting MLB teams to play out of scenic Dyersville, Iowa, this is a movie full of memorable...

Who won the main event at the first Wrestlemania?

Who won the main event at the first Wrestlemania?

The first Wrestlemania marked a turning point, not just in the realm of professional wrestling, but for society as a whole. Ushering in the era of the Rock N' Wrestling Connection in earnest (aka, the crossover of pro wrestling and pop culture), Wrestlemania remains a cultural force to this day....

Which team was NOT playable in Tecmo Bowl?

Which team was NOT playable in Tecmo Bowl?

Tecmo Bowl is simultaneously the first football video game many of us played and the first true rage game. 90% of every play I made — of which there are only four to choose from to begin with — was either the other team getting a touchdown or me throwing an interception...

How many NBA MVPs does Larry Bird have?

How many NBA MVPs does Larry Bird have?

Growing up in the 80s, and in an Irish-Catholic family, Larry Bird was basically another deity for me. But how many regular season MVPs did he win? Click START to play. NBA MVPs How many regular-season MVPs did Larry Bird win? Aaaaiiirbaaaaalll. Don't quit your day job for the NBA...

Who was the first athlete to appear on the cover of a Madden video game?

Who was the first athlete to appear on the cover of a Madden video game?

This is Classic Sports Trivia, powered by Classic Nerd. Today's topic is: Sports Video Games. Sports video games Get outside and play! But only if it's on a video game... Who was the first athlete to appear on the cover of a Madden video game? Hit for a loss! M-V-P!...