Trivia Quiz on 19th Century Sports

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

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Test your knowledge of 19th‑century sports—when modern games took shape, rules were written, and daring firsts made headlines. A fast, competitive set perfect for history buffs and sports fans alike.

Step back into the 1800s and relive the era when football pitches, lawn tennis, prizefighting rules, and record‑setting endurance feats first captured imaginations. This group trivia is built for spirited team play—great as an icebreaker for classes or clubs, a lively segment in team meetings, office socials, pub‑style trivia nights, or interactive livestreams. Host it in person or online and split players into squads to spark friendly rivalry; the pacey questions keep everyone engaged while the mix of rules, origins, venues, and pioneers rewards both sports lovers and history enthusiasts. It’s easy to duplicate and run on platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, YouTube Live, Twitch, and more—just share your screen and keep score as you go. Rally your crew, pick a captain, and see who truly knows the roots of the modern game.

1. Which English football ground is the oldest professional football ground in the world, having hosted football since 1861, a year before Bramhall Lane?

A) St James' Park (Newcastle United)

B) Deepdale (Preston North End)

C) Field Mill (Mansfield) now the One Call Stadium

D) Wembley Stadium

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2. How many times did Fred Archer win the English Derby

A) Three

B) Five

C) Four

D) Six

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3. What country saw the origin of lawn tennis

A) France

B) Australia

C) United States

D) England

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4. Shinguards were introduced into football in which year

A) 1839

B) 1840

C) 1870

D) 1880

E) 1895

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5. What did Captain Matthew Webb swim first?

A) Atlantic Ocean

B) River Thames

C) English Channel

D) North Sea

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6. Who was the first person to wear a baseball glove

A) Doug Allison

B) Cap Anson

C) David

D) Albert Spalding

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7. What began in 1877 but banned women until 1884

A) The US National Lawn Tennis Championship

B) The British Open Golf Championship

C) The French Open

D) Wimbledon Tennis

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8. In 1897 who were the first baseball team introduce a ladies day

A) New York Giants

B) Chicago White Stockings

C) Washington Senators

D) Boston Beaneaters

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9. Which Sport Is Governed By The Queensbury Rules

A) Wrestling

B) Judo

C) Fencing

D) Boxing

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10. Fighting With Gloves Became Standard In 1867 After The Formulation Of Which Set Of Rules

A) The Queensbury Rules

B) London Prize Ring Rules

C) Marquis of Queensberry Rules

D) New York State Athletic Commission Rules

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