Aaron Judge
The Yankees captain whose home crowd chants 'All Rise'. AL-record 62 home runs in 2022.
Sportz Trivia: Athletes Profiles
Meet the 150 athletes featured across our trivia games — key facts, career highlights and what makes each one great. Play the games to test how well you know them.
MLB (30)
Albert Pujols
Joined the 700 home run club during his 2022 farewell season. 703 career home runs.
Babe Ruth
Yankee Stadium, opened in 1923, was nicknamed 'the house that he built'. 714 career home runs.
Barry Bonds
Hit 73 home runs in 2001 and finished with a record 762. 762 career home runs.
Bob Gibson
The Cardinals right-hander swept the 1968 NL MVP and Cy Young. 1.12 ERA in 1968.
Cal Ripken Jr.
Played 2,632 consecutive games. 2,632 consecutive games played.
Clayton Kershaw
Retired a Dodgers legend right after winning the 2025 World Series. Three Cy Young Awards.
Derek Jeter
Retired with 3,465 hits, every one in pinstripes. 3,465 career hits.
Greg Maddux
His 355 wins are the most by any pitcher whose career began after 1950. Four straight Cy Youngs (1992-95).
Hank Aaron
Hit home run number 715 in April 1974 to pass Babe Ruth. 755 career home runs.
Ichiro Suzuki
The Seattle icon known worldwide by his first name alone. 262 hits in 2004, single-season record.
Jackie Robinson
Broke baseball's color barrier at Ebbets Field in April 1947. Broke the color barrier April 15, 1947.
Joe DiMaggio
His 56-game hitting streak from 1941 has never been matched. 56-game hitting streak in 1941.
Ken Griffey Jr.
'The Kid' slid home with the series-winning run in the 1995 ALDS. 630 career home runs.
Lou Gehrig
The disease that killed him at 37 now commonly bears his name. 2,130 consecutive games played.
Mariano Rivera
The all-time saves leader with 652. 652 career saves, most ever.
Mickey Mantle
The Commerce Comet won seven titles in pinstripes. 1956 Triple Crown.
Mike Trout
Hit his 400th career home run in September 2025. Three AL MVP awards.
Mookie Betts
Goes by a childhood nickname borrowed from an NBA point guard. Four World Series rings with two teams.
Nolan Ryan
Threw a record seven no-hitters. 5,714 career strikeouts.
Pedro Martinez
The Dominican ace finally won it all with the curse-breaking 2004 Red Sox. 1.74 ERA in the year 2000.
Pete Rose
The all-time hits leader with 4,256. 4,256 career hits, most ever.
Randy Johnson
'The Big Unit' fanned 4,875 batters, the most ever by a left-hander. Perfect game at age 40 in 2004.
Roberto Clemente
MLB's annual humanitarian award is named after this Puerto Rican icon. Exactly 3,000 career hits.
Sandy Koufax
Threw four no-hitters, capped by a 1965 perfect game. Perfect game on September 9, 1965.
Shohei Ohtani
The two-way Japanese superstar constantly compared to Babe Ruth. First-ever 50-homer, 50-steal season (2024).
Stan Musial
Brooklyn fans coined his nickname: 'The Man'. 3,630 career hits.
Ted Williams
Homered in his final at-bat at Fenway Park in 1960. .406 season in 1941.
Tony Gwynn
Finished with a .338 career average, best of the modern expansion era. Eight NL batting titles.
Willie Mays
His over-the-shoulder grab in the 1954 World Series is known simply as 'The Catch'. The Catch in the 1954 World Series.
NFL (30)
Aaron Donald
Rams No. 99, the most dominant interior lineman ever. Sealed Super Bowl LVI with a final-drive pressure.
Aaron Rodgers
No. 12, owner of maybe the most talented throwing arm the position has seen. R-E-L-A-X.
Adrian Peterson
Vikings No. 28, nicknamed for how long he could keep running. 2,097 yards in 2012 after an ACL tear.
Barry Sanders
Detroit's No. 20, a Lion for all ten of his seasons. 2,053 rushing yards in 1997.
Bo Jackson
Raiders No. 34, the greatest two-sport athlete who ever lived. The 'Bo Knows' ad campaign.
Brett Favre
Green Bay's gunslinging No. 4. 297 consecutive starts.
Calvin Johnson
Detroit's No. 81, the machine they called Megatron. 1,964 receiving yards in 2012.
Dan Marino
Miami's No. 13, the greatest QB never to win it all. 5,084 passing yards in 1984.
Deion Sanders
The flashiest shutdown corner ever - his nickname says he owned the spotlight. Played in a Super Bowl and a World Series.
Dick Butkus
Bears No. 51, the most feared middle linebacker in history. 27 career fumble recoveries.
Ed Reed
Baltimore's No. 20, the greatest free safety of his era. 107-yard interception return.
Emmitt Smith
Cowboys No. 22, the NFL's career rushing king with 18,355 yards. All-time rushing leader: 18,355 yards.
J.J. Watt
Texans No. 99, the oldest of three brothers who all reached the NFL. Two 20.5-sack seasons.
Jerry Rice
No. 80, universally called the greatest wide receiver ever. Record 197 career receiving TDs.
Jim Brown
The No. 32 fullback many still call the most dominant runner in history. Led NFL in rushing 8 of 9 seasons.
Joe Montana
49ers No. 16 - a perfect 4-0 in Super Bowls without a single interception in them. The Catch to Dwight Clark.
John Elway
Denver's No. 7, who retired champion and later ran the franchise as GM. The Drive - 98 yards in Cleveland.
Johnny Unitas
The Colts' No. 19 with the golden arm. 47-game touchdown pass streak.
LaDainian Tomlinson
Chargers No. 21, known league-wide by his two initials. NFL-record 31 touchdowns in 2006.
Lamar Jackson
Ravens No. 8, the two-time MVP dual threat. Unanimous MVP at age 22.
Lawrence Taylor
Giants No. 56, the most feared pass rusher who ever lived. 1986 MVP as a defensive player.
Otto Graham
Cleveland's original quarterback legend - No. 14, nicknamed 'Automatic'. 10 championship games in 10 seasons.
Patrick Mahomes
Chiefs No. 15, the face of the modern NFL. No-look passes.
Peyton Manning
The Sheriff - five MVPs and Super Bowl wins with two different franchises. Record 5 MVP awards.
Randy Moss
Vikings No. 84 - getting out-jumped by him earned its own verb. 23 TD catches in 2007.
Ray Lewis
Baltimore's No. 52, two-time Defensive Player of the Year. The squirrel dance entrance.
Reggie White
No. 92, 198 career sacks, nicknamed for his day job in the pulpit. 198 career sacks.
Rob Gronkowski
Patriots No. 87, the most dominant tight end of his generation. The spike celebration.
Tom Brady
Pick No. 199 became a seven-time champion and the consensus greatest of all time. 28-3 comeback in Super Bowl LI.
Walter Payton
Chicago's No. 34, known simply as Sweetness. 16,726 career rushing yards.
NHL (30)
Alex Ovechkin
Washington's No. 8, who passed 894 career goals to become the all-time leader. Broke the all-time goals record (No. 895) in April 2025.
Auston Matthews
The American sniper who captains the Maple Leafs, No. 34. Four goals in his NHL debut.
Bobby Hull
The blond Golden Jet, whose son later scored 741 NHL goals. Slap shot clocked over 100 mph.
Bobby Orr
Boston's No. 4, photographed flying through the air after his 1970 Cup winner. Flew through the air after the 1970 Cup-winning goal.
Brett Hull
Retired with 741 goals, one half of hockey's greatest father-son scoring duo. 86 goals in 1990-91.
Connor McDavid
The Oilers' No. 97, widely called the best player on the planet, still chasing a Cup. Won the 2024 Conn Smythe despite losing the final.
Denis Potvin
Madison Square Garden crowds still chant that he 'sucks' decades after he retired. First defenseman to reach 1,000 points.
Dominik Hasek
The six-time Vezina winner from the Czech Republic they called the Dominator. Only goalie with back-to-back league MVPs.
Evgeni Malkin
Pittsburgh's towering Russian No. 71, still with the club into 2026-27. 2009 Conn Smythe and 2012 league MVP.
Gordie Howe
Called Mr. Hockey, he played his final NHL season at age 52. Played pro hockey across five decades.
Guy Lafleur
Nicknamed the Flower, still the Canadiens' all-time leading scorer. Six straight 50-goal, 100-point seasons.
Jaromir Jagr
The ageless Czech winger still suiting up for his hometown Kladno club in his 50s. 1,921 points, second all-time.
Jean Beliveau
The longtime Canadiens captain known as Le Gros Bill, No. 4 in Montreal. 10 Stanley Cups as a player, 7 more as an executive.
Joe Sakic
Famously passed the 2001 Cup to Ray Bourque before lifting it himself. Handed the 2001 Cup straight to Ray Bourque.
Mario Lemieux
Retired, then returned in 2000 as the league's first player-owner in Pittsburgh. Scored on his first shift, on his first shot.
Mark Messier
The Moose, the only man to captain two different teams to the Cup. Guaranteed a 1994 Game 6 win, then scored a hat trick.
Martin Brodeur
Retired as the all-time leader in wins and shutouts, No. 30 in New Jersey. All-time leader in wins (691) and shutouts (125).
Maurice Richard
Nicknamed the Rocket; the trophy for the top goal scorer bears his name. First ever to score 50 goals in 50 games (1944-45).
Mike Bossy
Back problems ended his career at 30, with 573 goals in just 10 seasons, No. 22. Nine straight 50-goal seasons.
Nathan MacKinnon
The Avalanche's No. 29 centre, the other superstar from Crosby's hometown. 2024 Hart Trophy on a 140-point season.
Nicklas Lidstrom
Detroit's Swedish No. 5, so error-free teammates called him the Perfect Human. Seven Norris Trophies.
Patrick Roy
Four Cups split between Montreal and Denver, and a record three playoff MVPs. Three Conn Smythe Trophies, most ever.
Pavel Bure
Vancouver's electrifying No. 10, hockey's Russian Rocket. Back-to-back 60-goal seasons in Vancouver.
Phil Esposito
Boston's No. 7, who won two Cups alongside the flying No. 4 defenseman. First to break 100 points in a season (1968-69).
Ray Bourque
Raised the Cup in the last game he ever played, wearing No. 77. Most goals, assists and points ever by a defenseman.
Sidney Crosby
Pittsburgh's No. 87 captain from Cole Harbour, still going strong. The Golden Goal at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.
Steve Yzerman
The Red Wings' beloved No. 19, later the GM who built Tampa Bay's champions. Captain for 19 straight seasons, a league record.
Teemu Selanne
The beloved Finnish Flash, No. 8, who skated until 43. 76 goals as a rookie, a record that still stands.
Terry Sawchuk
Died at 40, holding 103 shutouts, a record that stood for four decades. 103 career shutouts, the record for four decades.
Wayne Gretzky
Retired in 1999 with 2,857 points and his No. 99 retired by the entire league. 2,857 career points, an untouchable record.
NBA (30)
Allen Iverson
Philadelphia's pound-for-pound warrior, The Answer. The crossover on Jordan.
Bill Russell
The NBA Finals MVP trophy is named in his honor. 11 rings in 13 seasons.
Charles Barkley
The Round Mound of Rebound, now a beloved TV analyst. 'I am not a role model' ad.
Dirk Nowitzki
The greatest German player ever, Dallas' number 41. The one-legged fadeaway.
Dwyane Wade
Miami's number 3, nicknamed Flash. 2006 Finals MVP takeover.
Elgin Baylor
An 11-time All-Star who never won a championship. 61 points in a 1962 Finals game.
Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Greek Freak of the Milwaukee Bucks. 50 points in the 2021 title clincher.
Hakeem Olajuwon
Nigerian-born Rockets center nicknamed The Dream. The Dream Shake.
Jerry West
His silhouette became the NBA logo, and clutch play earned his nickname. The NBA logo silhouette.
John Stockton
The all-time leader in assists and steals by huge margins. All-time assists leader.
Julius Erving
The Afroed high-flyer known as Dr. J. Free-throw-line dunk in 1976.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
A six-time MVP famous for the skyhook and his goggles. The skyhook.
Karl Malone
Utah's number 32, nicknamed The Mailman. The Mailman delivers.
Kevin Durant
Nicknamed the Slim Reaper, later played in Brooklyn, Phoenix and Houston. Back-to-back Finals MVPs 2017-18.
Kevin Garnett
The intense trash-talking big man called The Big Ticket. 'Anything is possible!'.
Kobe Bryant
Spent all 20 seasons with the Lakers wearing numbers 8 and 24. 81-point game in 2006.
Larry Bird
Boston Celtics forward who wore number 33. Asked the 1988 three-point contest field who was finishing second.
LeBron James
Nicknamed The King, he has played for the Cavaliers, Heat and Lakers. The Block in Game 7 of the 2016 Finals.
Luka Doncic
Stunningly traded to the Lakers in February 2025. 73-point game in 2024.
Magic Johnson
Retired abruptly in 1991 after announcing he was HIV-positive. Rookie 42-point Finals clincher at center.
Michael Jordan
Starred in Space Jam and is widely called the greatest of all time. The Flu Game.
Moses Malone
Nicknamed the Chairman of the Boards. Fo', Fo', Fo' prediction.
Nikola Jokic
The Joker, Denver's franchise center. The Sombor Shuffle.
Oscar Robertson
Known simply as The Big O. Season-long triple-double average in 1962.
Scottie Pippen
The Hall of Fame sidekick to number 23. The 1.8-second sit-out.
Shaquille O'Neal
Nicknames include The Diesel and The Big Aristotle. Three straight Finals MVPs 2000-2002.
Stephen Curry
Golden State's number 30, the greatest shooter of all time. Unanimous MVP in 2016.
Tim Duncan
Called The Big Fundamental. The bank shot.
Victor Wembanyama
A 7-foot-4 Frenchman with guard skills, nicknamed The Alien. 2024 Rookie of the Year.
Wilt Chamberlain
Scored 100 points in a single game in 1962. 100-point game in 1962.
PGA (30)
Arnold Palmer
A famous iced tea and lemonade drink still bears this beloved King's name.. His 'Army' of devoted fans.
Ben Hogan
This steely Texan's ball-striking secret and equipment company are golf legend.. The 1953 Triple Crown (Masters, U.S. Open, The Open).
Bobby Jones
Co-founded Augusta National Golf Club and started the tournament that became the Masters.. The 1930 Grand Slam.
Brooks Koepka
A five-time major champion who returned to the PGA Tour in 2026.. Back-to-back U.S. Opens in 2017-18.
Bryson DeChambeau
Reinvented himself as one of golf's biggest YouTube stars while playing LIV.. Bulking up to overpower Winged Foot in 2020.
Bubba Watson
Joined LIV Golf in 2022 as captain of the RangeGoats.. The hooked wedge from the pine straw in the 2012 Masters playoff.
Byron Nelson
A Dallas-area PGA Tour event still carries this gentlemanly lord's name.. 11 consecutive wins in 1945.
Davis Love III
Won 21 tour titles, the last at age 51 at the 2015 Wyndham Championship.. The rainbow over Winged Foot at the 1997 PGA.
Dustin Johnson
Left for LIV Golf in 2022 as captain of the 4Aces and kept his famous laid-back demeanor.. Record 20-under at the November 2020 Masters.
Ernie Els
A four-time major champion and tireless advocate for autism charities.. Two U.S. Opens and two Claret Jugs.
Fred Couples
Remained an Augusta fan favorite into his 60s, making the cut at 63 years old.. The ball that hung on the bank at Augusta's 12th in 1992.
Gary Player
This South African knight won nine majors while logging more travel miles than any golfer in history.. Career Grand Slam completed in 1965.
Gene Sarazen
Wore knickers his whole career and hit the ceremonial opening tee shot at Augusta into his 90s.. The double eagle at the 1935 Masters.
Greg Norman
The Australian shark later became the founding CEO of the LIV Golf league.. 331 weeks at world number one.
Jack Nicklaus
His record of 18 professional major championships still stands as golf's ultimate benchmark.. Record 18 major championships.
Jon Rahm
Shocked golf by signing a nine-figure deal with LIV in December 2023.. Birdie-birdie finish to win the 2021 U.S. Open.
Jordan Spieth
Needs only the PGA Championship to complete the career Grand Slam.. Wire-to-wire 2015 Masters at 18-under.
Justin Thomas
Best friends and frequent practice partners with the 2015 Masters champion from Dallas.. A 59 at the 2017 Sony Open.
Lee Trevino
Won six majors, including two apiece at the U.S. Open, The Open, and the PGA, but never a green jacket.. Six majors with a self-taught fade.
Nick Faldo
Won six majors, was knighted, and became lead golf analyst for CBS television.. 18 straight pars to win the 1987 Open at Muirfield.
Payne Stewart
Died four months later in a private plane accident; a statue of his winning pose stands at Pinehurst.. The 15-foot par putt to win the 1999 U.S. Open at Pinehurst.
Phil Mickelson
Became the oldest major champion in history at the 2021 PGA Championship, aged 50.. The leap after winning the 2004 Masters.
Rory McIlroy
Successfully defended his green jacket in 2026 for a sixth major and 30th tour win.. Completing the career Grand Slam at the 2025 Masters.
Sam Snead
Shares the all-time PGA Tour victory record of 82 with the Big Cat.. Co-record 82 PGA Tour wins.
Scottie Scheffler
Claimed the 2025 PGA and Open Championship en route to a fourth straight Player of the Year award.. Two green jackets in three years.
Seve Ballesteros
This Spanish artist's imagination and Ryder Cup fire made him Europe's most beloved champion.. The car-park shot at the 1979 Open.
Tiger Woods
Shares the all-time PGA Tour wins record at 82 and owns 15 majors, second only to the Golden Bear.. The chip-in on 16 at the 2005 Masters.
Tom Watson
At age 59 he came within one putt of winning the 2009 Open at Turnberry.. The chip-in on 17 at the 1982 U.S. Open.
Vijay Singh
The only player from his island nation to reach the World Golf Hall of Fame.. Nine wins in the 2004 season.
Walter Hagen
His 11 professional majors stood second all-time for generations.. Four consecutive PGA Championships (1924-27).
