Sports Records Flashcards

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Q

What is the record for the most home runs in a single MLB season?

A

The record is 73 home runs, set by Barry Bonds in 2001.

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True or False: Wayne Gretzky holds the record for the most goals scored in NHL history.

A

True.

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Who holds the record for the most career touchdowns in NFL history?

A

Tom Brady.

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Fill in the blank: The MLB record for most hits in a single season is ____.

A

262 hits, set by Ichiro Suzuki in 2004.

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What is the longest winning streak in NHL history?

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The longest winning streak is 17 games, achieved by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1992.

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Who is the all-time leader in assists in the NHL?

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Wayne Gretzky.

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Which NFL team has the most Super Bowl wins?

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The Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots, both with 6 wins.

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True or False: The record for the most points scored in a single NHL game is 21.

A

False; the record is 16 points.

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What is the record for the fastest goal scored in NHL history?

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The fastest goal is scored 5 seconds into a game by Doug Smail in 1981.

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Which player holds the record for the most strikeouts in a single MLB season?

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Aaron Judge with 267 strikeouts in 2016.

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Fill in the blank: The NFL record for most career rushing yards is held by ____.

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Emmitt Smith.

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What is the record for the most consecutive games played in the NFL?

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The record is 297 games, held by Brett Favre.

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Who holds the record for the most saves in MLB history?

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Mariano Rivera with 652 saves.

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True or False: The NHL has a 3-point system for wins, losses, and overtime losses.

A

True.

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What is the record for the most goals in a single NHL season?

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The record is 92 goals, set by Wayne Gretzky in 1981-82.

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Which MLB player has the highest batting average for a single season?

A

Ted Williams with a .406 average in 1941.

17
Q

Fill in the blank: The record for the most assists in a single NFL season is ____.

A

Tom Brady with 490 assists in 2021.

18
Q

Who holds the record for the most career interceptions in the NFL?

A

George Blanda with 277 interceptions.

19
Q

What is the record for the most penalties in a single NHL season?

A

The record is 472 penalties, set by the Philadelphia Flyers in 1974-75.

20
Q

True or False: The MLB All-Star Game features players from both the American and National Leagues.

21
Q

What is the record for the most goals scored in a single World Cup tournament?

A

The record is 8 goals, set by Just Fontaine in 1958.

22
Q

Who is the all-time leader in receptions in the NFL?

A

Jerry Rice.

23
Q

Fill in the blank: The MLB record for the most stolen bases in a single season is ____.

A

130 stolen bases, set by Rickey Henderson in 1982.

24
Q

What is the record for the most wins by a single NFL team in a regular season?

A

The record is 16 wins, achieved by the New England Patriots in 2007.

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True or False: The NHL's Stanley Cup is awarded to the team with the best regular season record.
False; it is awarded to the playoff champion.