Bobby Clarke Quiz Questions and Answers
Q1. In which Canadian town was Bobby Clarke born?
A. Winnipeg, Manitoba
B. Flin Flon, Manitoba
C. Brandon, Manitoba
D. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Answer: B. Flin Flon, Manitoba
Q2. What is Bobby Clarke’s full given name?
A. Robert Earle Clarke
B. Robert Edward Clarke
C. William Robert Clarke
D. Bobby James Clarke
Answer: A. Robert Earle Clarke
Q3. On what date was Bobby Clarke born?
A. August 13, 1949
B. September 13, 1948
C. August 13, 1950
D. July 13, 1949
Answer: A. August 13, 1949
Q4. Which junior team did Bobby Clarke star for before joining the NHL?
A. Edmonton Oil Kings
B. Regina Pats
C. Flin Flon Bombers
D. Medicine Hat Tigers
Answer: C. Flin Flon Bombers
Q5. In which round and overall pick was Bobby Clarke selected in the 1969 NHL Amateur Draft?
A. First round, 6th overall
B. Second round, 17th overall
C. Third round, 25th overall
D. Second round, 12th overall
Answer: B. Second round, 17th overall
Q6. Which NHL team drafted and employed Bobby Clarke for his entire playing career?
A. Montreal Canadiens
B. Boston Bruins
C. Philadelphia Flyers
D. Toronto Maple Leafs
Answer: C. Philadelphia Flyers
Q7. What position did Bobby Clarke primarily play?
A. Left wing
B. Right wing
C. Centre
D. Defenceman
Answer: C. Centre
Q8. Approximately what height and weight did Bobby Clarke list during his career?
A. 5’10”, 176 lb
B. 6’0″, 200 lb
C. 5’8″, 170 lb
D. 6’1″, 195 lb
Answer: A. 5’10”, 176 lb
Q9. How many seasons did Bobby Clarke play in the NHL?
A. 12
B. 15
C. 18
D. 10
Answer: B. 15
Q10. What medical condition did Bobby Clarke manage throughout his hockey career?
A. Asthma
B. Type 1 diabetes
C. Epilepsy
D. Heart condition
Answer: B. Type 1 diabetes
Q11. In which years did the Philadelphia Flyers win the Stanley Cup with Bobby Clarke as a key player and captain?
A. 1972 and 1973
B. 1975 and 1976
C. 1974 and 1975
D. 1973 and 1974
Answer: C. 1974 and 1975
Q12. How many times did Bobby Clarke win the Hart Memorial Trophy (NHL MVP)?
A. Three
B. Two
C. One
D. Four
Answer: A. Three
Q13. In which seasons did Bobby Clarke win the Hart Memorial Trophy?
A. 1972–73, 1974–75, and 1975–76
B. 1973–74, 1975–76, and 1976–77
C. 1971–72, 1973–74, and 1974–75
D. 1974–75, 1975–76, and 1976–77
Answer: A. 1972–73, 1974–75, and 1975–76
Q14. What award did Bobby Clarke win in 1972 for perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey?
A. Calder Memorial Trophy
B. Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
C. Conn Smythe Trophy
D. Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
Answer: D. Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
Q15. Which defensive forward award did Bobby Clarke win in the 1982–83 season?
A. Frank J. Selke Trophy
B. James Norris Memorial Trophy
C. Conn Smythe Trophy
D. Art Ross Trophy
Answer: A. Frank J. Selke Trophy
Q16. Approximately how many career regular-season points did Bobby Clarke accumulate?
A. 980
B. 1,210
C. 1,450
D. 1,050
Answer: B. 1,210
Q17. How many regular-season goals and assists did Bobby Clarke record in his NHL career?
A. 300 goals and 900 assists
B. 400 goals and 800 assists
C. 358 goals and 852 assists
D. 325 goals and 875 assists
Answer: C. 358 goals and 852 assists
Q18. How many regular-season games did Bobby Clarke play in the NHL?
A. 1,000
B. 1,144
C. 1,250
D. 980
Answer: B. 1,144
Q19. In which year was Bobby Clarke inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame?
A. 1984
B. 1985
C. 1990
D. 1987
Answer: D. 1987
Q20. Bobby Clarke was named one of the “100 Greatest NHL Players” in which year?
A. 1998
B. 2007
C. 2017
D. 2010
Answer: C. 2017
Q21. Which international series did Bobby Clarke help Team Canada win in 1972?
A. Canada Cup
B. Summit Series against the Soviet Union
C. World Championships
D. Olympic Games
Answer: B. Summit Series against the Soviet Union
Q22. In what year did Bobby Clarke captain Canada to gold at the Canada Cup?
A. 1976
B. 1978
C. 1981
D. 1984
Answer: A. 1976
Q23. How many times was Bobby Clarke selected to play in the NHL All-Star Game?
A. Six
B. Eight
C. Nine
D. Ten
Answer: C. Nine
Q24. In which season did Bobby Clarke become the youngest captain in NHL history at the time (age 23)?
A. 1971–72
B. 1972–73
C. 1973–74
D. 1970–71
Answer: B. 1972–73
Q25. What was Bobby Clarke’s career-high points total in a single regular season?
A. 104
B. 116
C. 119
D. 125
Answer: C. 119