Worst to first

Georgia's surge from last place in the regular season to champions of the SEC tournament is one of sports' better Cinderella stories in recent years. Test your knowledge of other "worst to first" teams.

  1. The 1991 Braves won the National League pennant. How many consecutive last-place finishes did the Braves record prior to 1991?
    1. 1
    2. 3
    3. 5
  2. The 1991 World Series was the first "worst to first" in MLB history. Which AL team did the Braves play?
    1. Blue Jays
    2. Yankees
    3. Twins
  3. Which coach took Georgia Tech from a winless record in the ACC to a conference title within four seasons?
    1. Bill Curry
    2. George O'Leary
    3. Bobby Ross
  4. Which Falcons team won their division one year after finishing last?
    1. 1980
    2. 1998
    3. 2004
  5. Which is the only NFC team to win a Super Bowl one season after a last-place finish?
    1. The Rams
    2. The Giants
    3. The Vikings
  6. In the 2001-02 season, which AFC team won the Super Bowl one season after finishing last?
    1. The Patriots
    2. The Raiders
    3. The Colts
  7. Which NBA team went from last to first after drafting Larry Bird out of Indiana State?
    1. The Lakers
    2. The Pacers
    3. The Celtics
  8. Which NL team won its division in 2007 after finishing last in 2006?
    1. The Cubs
    2. The Phillies
    3. The Rockies

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