Big 4 Sports Trivia

[soxfan1468927]

Hmmm baseball is the White SOx maybe??? Wasnt theirs like 90 years??

Ding ding ding! Yes the White Sox had an 88 year gap (1917-2005)

Top 5 for MLB
1. White Sox: 88 years (1917-2005)
2. Red Sox: 86 years (1918-2004)
3. Twins: 63 years (1924-1987)
4. Giants: 56 years (1954-2010)
5. Braves: 43 years (1914-1957)

Twins franchise won a championship as the Washington Senators in 1924, but I did say franchise

 

[soxfan1468927]

AHHHH, I know it.. The Bullets. Like 30ish years I think. Forgot they were in Baltimore first I think.

Wrong, they only won 1 championship in 1978 so they do not qualify.

 

[rmilia1]

Wrong, they only won 1 championship in 1978 so they do not qualify.

Shit I thought they won one in Baltimore... Damnit!!!

 

[Smart]

If 19 was the second longest, then Boston (between Bird's last title and the Big Three title) has to be #1. That's more than 20 years.

 

[BigDDude]

Good guess but no, they are 3rd

Celtics 1986-2008

 

[soxfan1468927]

And just in case anyone was overly curious. Here is the full list for the MLB and NFL

NFL
1. Rams: 48 years (1951-1999)
2. Redskins: 40 years (1942-1982)
3. Colts: 36 years (1970-2006)
4. Giants: 30 years (1956-1986)
5. Packers: 29 years (1967-1996)
6. Steelers: 26 years (1979-2005)
7. Bears: 22 years (1963-1985)
7. Cardinals: 22 years (1925-1947)
9. Lions: 17 years (1935-1952)
10. Cowboys: 15 years (1977-1992)
11. Ravens: 12 years (2000-2012)
12. Eagles: 11 years (1949-1960)
13. Browns: 9 years (1955-1964)
14. 49ers: 5 years (1989-1994)
15. Raiders: 4 years (1976-1980)
16. Patriots: 2 years (2001-2003)
*Both the Broncos and Dolphins have multiple championships as well, however both won back to back so no gap

MLB
1. White Sox: 88 years (1917-2005)
2. Red Sox: 86 years (1918-2004)
3. Twins: 63 years (1924-1987)
4. Giants: 56 years (1954-2010)
5. Braves: 43 years (1914-1957)
6. Athletics: 42 years (1930-1972)
7. Pirates: 35 years (1925-1960)
7. Reds: 35 years (1940-1975)
9. Indians: 28 years (1920-1948)
9. Phillies: 28 years (1980-2008)
11. Cardinals: 24 years (1982-2006)
12. Tigers: 23 years (1945-1968)
13. Yankees: 18 years (1978-1996)
14. Mets: 17 years (1969-1986)
15. Dodgers: 16 years (1965-1981)
16. Orioles: 13 years (1970-1983)
17. Marlins: 6 years (1997-2003)
*Both the Cubs and Blue Jays have multiple championships but won back to back

 

[rmilia1]

If 19 was the second longest, then Boston (between Bird's last title and the Big Three title) has to be #1. That's more than 20 years.

I swear to god the Bullets went like 30+ years in between titles I think. Now Im going to have to google that shit!!!

 

[soxfan1468927]

If 19 was the second longest, then Boston (between Bird's last title and the Big Three title) has to be #1. That's more than 20 years.

Got it! Pretty crazy that 22 years is the longest gap in the NBA. Here's the full NBA list

1. Celtics: 22 years (1986-2008)
2. Warriors: 19 years (1956-1975)
3. Lakers: 18 years (1954-1972)
4. 76ers: 16 years (1967-1983)
5. Pistons: 14 years (1990-2004)
6. Heat: 6 years (2006-2012)
7. Spurs: 4 years (1999-2003)
8. Bulls: 3 years (1993-1996)
9. Knicks: 3 years (1970-1973)
*Rockets won back to back championship in 1994 and 1995

 

[soxfan1468927]

I swear to god the Bullets went like 30+ years in between titles I think. Now Im going to have to google that shit!!!

Washington Wizards Franchise Index | Basketball-Reference.com

The franchise started in 1962 and won a championship in 1978. No Google needed. They did go to a championship as the Baltimore Bullets in 1971 but they got swept by the Bucks. Even then the gap would only be 7 years anyway.

 

[rmilia1]

Washington Wizards Franchise Index | Basketball-Reference.com

The franchise started in 1962 and won a championship in 1978. No Google needed. They did go to a championship as the Baltimore Bullets in 1971 but they got swept by the Bucks. Even then the gap would only be 7 years anyway.

Well shit I thought they won one in like the 40's.... Hmmm.

 

[soxfan1468927]

Well shit I thought they won one in like the 40's.... Hmmm.

Ahh I see. That's a completely different franchise that was debunked and has no affiliation with the Washington Bullets that won a championship in 1978.

 

[rmilia1]

NBA.com: NBA Finals: All-Time Champions

LOL. Now I see why I was confused. Not the same team but same name. I knew I was right ( but not really right I guess... ).

 

[rmilia1]

Ahh I see. That's a completely different franchise that was debunked and has no affiliation with the Washington Bullets that won a championship in 1978.

Yepper. I thought I remembered the "bullets" winning one. Just not the same Bullets. LOL. Confusing.

 

[obxyankeefan]

I believe it is the Rangers in the NHL.

 

[soxfan1468927]

Any hockey fans in here want to guess the NHL team with the longest gap? It's the only one missing!

 

[soxfan1468927]

I believe it is the Rangers in the NHL.

I spoke too soon. You got it!

 

[soxfan1468927]

The full NHL list:

1. Rangers: 54 years (1940-1994)
2. Blackhawks: 49 years (1961-2010)
3. Red Wings: 42 years (1955-1997)
4. Bruins: 39 years (1972-2011)
5. Penguins: 17 years (1992-2009)
6. Canadiens: 13 years (1931-1944)
7. Maple Leafs: 11 years (1951-1962)
8. Avalanche: 5 years (1996-2001)
8. Devils: 5 years (1995-2000)
10. Oilers: 2 years (1988-1990; 1985-1987)
*Both the Islanders and Flyers have multiple championships, Islanders won 4 in a row and Flyers won back to back

 

[soxfan1468927]

Final answers:

MLB: White Sox-88 years (1917-2005)
NHL: Rangers-54 years (1940-1994)
NFL: Rams-48 years (1951-1999)
NBA: Celtics-22 years (1986-2008)

Currently, if the Eagles were to win the Super Bowl this year, they would break the Rams record by 5 years (they last won in 1960).

 

[soxfan1468927]

Here's another question:

Name the top 5 longest CURRENT playoff droughts in each of the Big 4 sports.
*In the NFL there are 2 teams tied for the 5th spot so there are actually 6 answers for the NFL

 

[navamind]

Royals
Blue Jays
Mariners
Marlins
Astros?