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'Nothing Lasts Forever': Defunct Professional Sports Leagues

Every now and then, some rival professional sports league will spring up and try to compete with the most established leagues like the NBA, the NHL, and the NFL. These leagues inevitably fail though partly because fans know the product is inferior. Other reasons include poor ownership and a lack of a solid tv contract. Some rival leagues have lasted longer than others, but the questions in this quiz all deal with teams and leagues that have gone 'bye bye'. Let's see what you remember!

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Dave is an accomplished economics instructor with over two decades of experience in the prestigious International Baccalaureate program. His students have consistently ranked in the top 10% annually, and one year they achieved the highest overall class average in the world. This outstanding achievement led a UK publisher to request that he write a textbook, an offer he declined in favor of creating sports quizzes, which he found more engaging.

In addition to his teaching career, Dave is also a former high school football coach, having won a couple of local championships. While he wishes he had won more, he continues to be deeply involved in football as a scout, recruiter, and social media creator for a university football team.

Dave's passions extend beyond the classroom and football field. He is an avid fan of live music and international travel, often combining these interests. He has traveled to Spain, England, Iceland, and Chile to see bands perform. His greatest pride and joy is his daughter, who has recently excelled in powerlifting. In just a few years, she has become the Canadian record holder for the bench press in her weight class and finished second overall in the combined national event (bench, deadlift, and squat) in Moose Jaw in March 2024. She will be representing Canada at the World Bench Competition in Austin, Texas, in May 2024.

A die-hard fan of the Las Vegas Raiders, Dave has experienced his share of sports heartache, having seen them play in seven NFL cities with six losses. His all-time favorite athlete is Don Mattingly, reflecting his deep love for sports that spans many arenas.

'Nothing Lasts Forever': Defunct Professional Sports Leagues

What was the inaugural season of the XFL?

What rival basketball league to the NBA existed from 1967 to 1976?

An ABA team that played in both Minnesota and Pittsburgh was known as the:

In 1983, the USFL started in the USA. How many years did it last?

Which city had an ABA franchise that was called 'The Hustlers'?

What was the nickname of the World Football League team based in Hawaii?

What was the name of the WHA franchise located in Phoenix?

What city had a USFL franchise nicknamed 'The Gunslingers'?

Which NFL star did NOT first play in the USFL?

The World Hockey Association rivaled the NHL. It started in 1971 and ended in:

The World Football League lasted about 1.5 seasons. What year did it start?

What was the name of the Cincinnati franchise in the WHA?

The Minnesota Screaming Eagles of the WHA changed their name to the:

What was the name of the Oakland USFL franchise?

Who was the League MVP of the XFL in 2001?

What World Football League changed their name from Americans to Vulcans in 1975?

Why has their never been a rival baseball league to MLB? It's because MLB has a:

What famous QB played for the New Jersey Generals during the 1995 season?

Which of the following men owned a USFL franchise?

Miami Dolphins Larry Csonka, Jim Kiick, and Paul Warfield signed with what WFL team?

How many teams were in the XFL during 2001?

What was the name of the Memphis franchise in the USFL?

What words did one infamous XFL player have on the back of his jersey?

What man was the founder of the XFL?

What colour was the football used in the World Football League?

What was the League Championship game called in the XFL?

Which ABA team was not part of the NBA merger in 1976?

In 1972, what NHL star signed a 10 year contract with the Winnipeg Jets of the WHA?

Which of the following players was a star in the ABA before joining the NBA?

When the WHA ended, which of the following teams did NOT join the NHL?

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