Sports Quiz: NHL player from Sweden

By Ryan A. Berenz

1. In 1999, Ray Rhodes compiled a record of 8-8 in his only season as head coach of what NFL team?

2. Name the NHL player from Sweden who served as captain of the Ottawa Senators from 1999-2013.

3. What punch — illegal in most combat sports — is a blow to the back of the head or neck, or the base of the skull?

4. Who scored 47 points to lead the Texas Tech Lady Raiders to an 84-82 win versus Ohio State in the 1993 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament championship game?

5. What university’s basketball arena has an unoccupied seat reserved in honor of coaching legend Henry Iba?

6. What is the name of the slow, high-arcing, off-speed pitch developed in the 1940s by Pittsburgh Pirates righthander Rip Sewell?

7. Name the Basketball Hall of Famer from Serbia who had his No. 21 jersey retired by the Sacramento Kings.

Answers

1. The Green Bay Packers.

2. Daniel Alfredsson.

3. A rabbit punch.

4. Sheryl Swoopes.

5. Oklahoma State University.

6. The Eephus pitch.

7. Vlade Divac.