Many moments live on in a simple word or phrase. Others need more detail. This is commonly found in competitions, especially in sports.
The following quiz tests your knowledge of the clichés that pepper the sports landscape. Can you supply the missing detail?
  1. Who fought Muhammad Ali in "The Rumble In The Jungle"?
    Joe Frazier Sonny Liston George Foreman Cassius Clay
  2. Who hit "The Shot Heard 'Round The World"?
    Jackie Robinson Bobby Thomson Joe DiMaggio Mickey Mantle
  3. Who caught "The Hail Mary"?
    Doug Flutie Gerard Phelan Bernie Kosar Darrell Fullington
  4. Who made "The Catch"?
    Drew Pearson Lynn Swann Jerry Rice Dwight Clark
  5. Who won the "No Mas" fight?
    Sugar Ray Leonard Michael Spinks Roberto Duran Joe Frazier
  6. Who caught "The Immaculate Reception"?
    Franco Harris Jack Tatum Frenchy Fuqua Barry Pearson
  7. Who fought Muhammad Ali in "The Thrilla In Manila"?
    Sonny Liston Cassius Clay George Foreman Joe Frazier
  8. Who served up "No. 715"?
    Vida Blue Al Downing Tom Seaver Catfish Hunter
  9. Who scored the final goal in the "Summit Series"?
    Paul Henderson Maurice Richard Wayne Gretzky Gordie Howe
  10. Who won "The Big Game" in 1982?
    California Southern California North Carolina Ohio State
  11. Who won "The Game Of The Century" in 1966?
    Notre Dame Michigan State Southern California the game was a tie
  12. Who won "The Game Of The Century" in 1969?
    Penn State Arkansas Texas the game was a tie
  13. Who won "The Game Of The Century" in 1971?
    Notre Dame Oklahoma Nebraska the game was a tie
  14. A trombonist from what school made the final missed tackle on "The Play"?
    Illinois Notre Dame Stanford Michigan
  15. What team's defense was victimized by "The Drive"?
    New York Jets Denver Broncos Miami Dolphins Cleveland Browns
  16. Who was the opposing team from whom "Havlicek stole the ball"?
    St. Louis Hawks Philadelphia 76ers New York Knicks Los Angeles Lakers
  17. What team won "The Greatest Game Ever Played"?
    New York Giants Cleveland Browns Baltimore Colts Washington Redskins
  18. The appearance of what team's coach caused the "Mother's Day Walkout"?
    Edmonton Oilers Boston Bruins New Jersey Devils Philadelphia Flyers
  19. What teams played in the "Heidi game"?
    New York Jets and Oakland Raiders Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs
    Washington Redskins and San Francisco 49ers New York Giants and Los Angeles Rams
  20. Where was the "Miracle On Ice"?
    Squaw Valley, California Lake Placid, New York Calgary, Alberta Salt Lake City, Utah
  21. Where was the "Ice Bowl" played?
    Minneapolis, Minnesota Green Bay, Wisconsin Baltimore, Maryland Bronx, New York
  22. Where was the "Fog Bowl" played?
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Oakland, California Chicago, Illinois East Rutherford, New Jersey
  23. In what arena was the "Shot on Ehlo"?
    Chicago Stadium Great Western Forum Richfield Coliseum Pontiac Silverdome
  24. On what field was "Disco Demolition Night"?
    Anaheim Stadium Tiger Stadium Royals Stadium Comiskey Park
  25. In what ballpark was "The Called Shot"?
    Yankee Stadium Fenway Park Polo Grounds Wrigley Field
Bonus: What team was defeated by the "Music City Miracle"?
Buffalo Bills Jacksonville Jaguars Indianapolis Colts Tennessee Titans
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