OT: Sports trivia part 2.

[skysdad]

Art Rooney

OFC

Not Art Rooney. This man was in for 1 year and that was 1920. OFC

 

[skysdad]

Not Art Rooney. This man was in for 1 year and that was 1920. OFC

He also played MLB, NFL and was and won gold medals in the Olympics. OFC

 

[dtodd4475]

I was going to say Papa Bear Halas, but he wasn't an Olympian. Only guy I can think of to meet all 3 would be Jim Thorpe?

 

[skysdad]

I was going to say Papa Bear Halas, but he wasn't an Olympian. Only guy I can think of to meet all 3 would be Jim Thorpe?

It is Jim Thorpe. Had to believe because he was still competing in 1920. I googled NFL commisioners and there he was. OFC

 

[dtodd4475]

With all the OAD, straight out of high school, how young is too young talk comes the next question.

At the ripe old age of 17, what Hall of Fame pitcher struck out 15 in route to a dominating win in his MLB debut ?

 

[skysdad]

Bob Feller. OFC

 

[dtodd4475]

Bob Feller. OFC

Yes Sir. I think he was ready. Take it away sky

 

[skysdad]

Bob Feller won the Triple Crown for pitchers in 1940 which a pitcher leads the league in wins, e.r.a. and strike outs. Lots of pitchers have accomplished this. Who was the last MLB pitcher to win the pitching Triple Crown ? OFC

 

[dtodd4475]

Kershaw ?

 

[GillJET]

Justin Verlander?

 

[hart2chesson]

I think its one of the above probably, but just for fun will venture further back...

Randy Johnson

OFC

 

[skysdad]

Justin Verlander?

That's the answer. You are up. OFC

 

[hart2chesson]

That's the answer. You are up. OFC

Excellent question Sky. Love way you frame your questions w/just a single answer. I think others are following your lead, and a fun game rolls along even better! OFC

 

[hart2chesson]

Waitin on my buddy @GillJET...

OFC

 

[GillJET]

I believe Kershaw also got the triple crown the same year as Verlander. So technically both answers are correct I think, but I’ll gladly take the next question.
Who was the last rookie to win a batting title?

 

[Canadian Dukie]

Wade Boggs?

 

[dtodd4475]

Altuve ?

 

[GillJET]

It happened this century

 

[GillJET]

Foreign born player

 

[acc hoops]

Suzuki for Seattle.

 

[GillJET]

Suzuki for Seattle.

That’s right, you’re up

 

[hart2chesson]

That’s right, you’re up

Go @acc hoops....OFC

 

[skysdad]

Who's up? OFC

 

[skysdad]

Whoever reads this 1st. ask the next question. OFC

 

[hart2chesson]

Where did Brian Piccolo play college football? OFC

 

[NCirishman]

Wake Forest

 

[NCirishman]

What number did Brian Picollo wear for the Bears?

 

[skysdad]

41 I think. OFC

 

[NCirishman]

That’s correct

 

[skysdad]

Who was the 1st. MLB player to earn 1 million dollars in one year. He signed a contract worth 4 million dollars for 4 years. OFC

 

[hart2chesson]

J.R. Richard

OFC

 

[skysdad]

J.R. Richard

OFC

Not J.R. OFC

 

[hart2chesson]

NOLAN RYAN

OFC

 

[skysdad]

NOLAN RYAN

OFC

That is correct. You are up. OFC

 

[hart2chesson]

What sport is The Hart Memorial Trophy associated? OFC

 

[skysdad]

I've heard of it but several things are going through my mind. I'm gonna start off with something to do with the NHL. OFC

 

[Devilinside]

I've heard of it but several things are going through my mind. I'm gonna start off with something to do with the NHL. OFC

Wrestling.

 

[meisperplexed]

Best DI poster. Hart named it after himself.

P.S. Glad to hear your great news sky.

 

[hart2chesson]

I've heard of it but several things are going through my mind. I'm gonna start off with something to do with the NHL. OFC

Sky, you got it! Hockey's version of MVP.....(And I know next to nothing about hockey!)
Take it Sky!

OFC

 

[hart2chesson]

Best DI poster. Hart named it after himself.

P.S. Glad to hear your great news sky.

That was good me.... OFC