Kaufmann Quiz: Sports returns
How well do you know the history of athletes returning to Chicago?
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This Chicago Bulls star returned after retiring in 1993. To make his announcement, he faxed "I'm back" to multiple media outlets.
Michael Jordan
Scottie Pippen
BJ Armstrong
Dennis Rodman
Correct answer: Michael Jordan
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This former Cubs Cy Young pitcher left the team in 1992, only to return in 2004 for a brief two-season stint.
Mark Prior
Greg Maddux
Rick Sutcliffe
Kerry Wood
Correct answer: Greg Maddux
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This White Sox Hall of Famer didn't leave and return once; he did it three times! The team had to unretire his number.
Dick Allen
Ron Kittle
Harold Baines
Frank Thomas
Correct answer: Harold Baines
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This Bears legend was brought back to teach the Wannstedt-led 1995 Bears how to rush the passer. He was released after a month.
Trace Armstrong
Steve McMichael
Richard Dent
Dan Hampton
Correct answer: Richard Dent
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This Chicago Sky champ returned in 2025 after winning a championship elsewhere and ranks second in WNBA history for career assists.
Courtney Vandersloot
Candace Parker
Allie Quigley
Angel Reese
Correct answer: Courtney Vandersloot
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After stints with the Rockets and Trail Blazers, this Bulls star came home in 2003 for one final NBA season.
Horace Grant
Steve Kerr
Scottie Pippen
Stacey King
Correct answer: Scottie Pippen
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After winning three Stanley Cups with the Blackhawks, this fan favorite returned for one final season in 2017 after a stint with the Dallas Stars.
Patrick Sharp
Marian Hossa
Duncan Keith
Johnathan Toews
Correct answer: Patrick Sharp
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After leaving the Cubs in 1973, this pitcher returned nine years later for one last run on the North Side.
Rick Reuschel
Ferguson Jenkins
Ken Holtzman
Goose Gossage
Correct answer: Fergie Jenkins
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This Cubs superstar retired in 1994 only to return to the team in 1996.
Andre Dawson
Mark Grace
Ryne Sandberg
Sammy Sosa
Correct answer: Ryne Sandberg
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Which Bulls guard returned in 2012 after the team originally traded him to create salary-cap space during the "Summer of LeBron"?
Rip Hamilton
Kirk Hinrich
Derrick Rose
John Salmons
Correct answer: Kirk Hinrich
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