10 Jersey #12 Sports Trivia Questions (With Answers)

Some jersey numbers become legendary because of the athletes who wear them. Number 12 has been sported by Hall of Fame quarterbacks, NBA legends, hockey stars, soccer icons, and baseball greats. These 10 trivia questions celebrate one of sports' most recognizable jersey numbers. See how many you can answer before revealing the answers below!

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• 1. During the 1970s, what Hall of Fame quarterback wore jersey #12 while leading the Pittsburgh Steelers to four Super Bowl championships?

  Terry Bradshaw

• 2. In 2004, what NBA team retired Hall of Fame point guard John Stockton's iconic #12 jersey?

  Utah Jazz

• 3. Hall of Fame baseball player Roberto Alomar spent much of his career wearing #12 while playing what infield position?

  Second base

• 4. Quarterback Jim Kelly's #12 is one of only two retired jersey numbers for what AFC East franchise?

  Buffalo Bills

• 5. Raiders quarterback Kenny Stabler famously wore #12 and was better known by what nickname?

  The Snake

• 6. In 2025, what "stormy" NHL team retired Eric Staal's #12 jersey?

  Carolina Hurricanes

• 7. What quarterback wore #12 at Stanford University before beginning his NFL career with the Indianapolis Colts?

  Andrew Luck

• 8. Which legendary quarterback wearing #12 was selected 199th overall in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft?

  Tom Brady

• 9. Dwight Howard wore #12 throughout much of his NBA career. He won his only NBA championship in 2020 with what team?

  L.A. Lakers

• 10. Brazilian soccer star Marcelo wore jersey #12 for what famous European football club from 2007 to 2022?

  Real Madrid

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