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RE: Sports trivia thread 2025 - Mick - 02-04-2025
On April 23, 1904 using a carved spruce pole, Norman Dole ('04) cleared 12 feet 1 and 8/25ths inches at the Stanford-Cal track meet to set the first world record by a Stanford athlete.
Hugh S. Moran ('05) was the first Stanford athlete to win a prestigious Rhodes Scholarship. A Greek major, Moran was a member of the Delta Upsilon fraternity, president of the English Club, an officer in the Young Men's Christian Association, and member of the varsity track team.
RE: Sports trivia thread 2025 - Mick - 02-05-2025
Maris and Mantle paired for the most home runs in a season when Maris hit 61 and Mantle hit 54 in 1961.
Which two teammates had the second-most home runs in a season?
RE: Sports trivia thread 2025 - Giants - 02-05-2025
Mick dateline='[url=tel:1738771132' Wrote: 1738771132[/url]']
Maris and Mantle paired for the most home runs in a season when Maris hit 61 and Mantle hit 54 in 1961.
Which two teammates had the second-most home runs in a season?
Bonds and Aurilia?
RE: Sports trivia thread 2025 - Mick - 02-05-2025
(02-05-2025, 10:19 AM)Giants Wrote:Mick dateline='[url=tel:1738771132' Wrote: 1738771132[/url]']
Maris and Mantle paired for the most home runs in a season when Maris hit 61 and Mantle hit 54 in 1961.
Which two teammates had the second-most home runs in a season?
Bonds and Aurilia?
Correct! The 36 year old Bonds hit 73 home runs in 2001 and Rich Aurilia hit 37 for 110 total home runs. Interestingly, Kent only hit 22, but had 49 doubles, so still a good year for him. Collectively, they hit 235 home runs, second to the monster year in 2021 with 240 HRs. No one hit 30 HRs in 2021, but ten players had at least 10.
RE: Sports trivia thread 2025 - Mick - 02-07-2025
Some American athletes had well-publicized military careers; e.g. Ted Williams who flew in both WWII and Korea, Jesse Ventura, Pat Tillman and Roger Staubach.
Here's a few trivia questions on other pro athletes in the military:
Who was the first American professional athlete to enlist in the military in WWII and who was the first to register for the draft in WWII? Two different players, the latter serving 47 months, longer than any other pro athlete.
This Hall of Famer enlisted in the Army in WWI at the age of 37 serving in the Chemical Corps. He died at a very young age due to exposure to mustard gas. Who was he?
A very famous professional athlete was criticized for not serving in WWI (he tried to enlist but was turned down because he was the sole financial support for his family). Undeterred, he served in the Coast Guard in WWII. Who was he?
This famous athlete actually began his career in the Army in 1943, then turned pro after WWII. Who was he?
Three of golf's all-time greats: one was in the Marines for four years, one was an Army intelligence officer, one enlisted in the Coast Guard. Who were they?
This NBA Hall of Famer served in the Navy as a Civil Engineer for two years. Who was he?
This three-time Cy Young winner served in the Marines for a year before he went to college (not during wartime). Who was he?
Dodgers Hall of Famer served 19 months. His main job was washing dishes. Who was he?
RE: Sports trivia thread 2025 - BobK - 02-07-2025
First to enlist or serve one or the other in WW 2. Hank Greenberg
RE: Sports trivia thread 2025 - terry - 02-07-2025
(02-07-2025, 01:20 PM)Mick Wrote: Dodgers Hall of Famer served 19 months. His main job was washing dishes. Who was he?
Jackie Robinson?
RE: Sports trivia thread 2025 - Mick - 02-07-2025
(02-07-2025, 02:06 PM)terry Wrote:(02-07-2025, 01:20 PM)Mick Wrote: Dodgers Hall of Famer served 19 months. His main job was washing dishes. Who was he?
Jackie Robinson?
Good guess. Jackie was drafted, then became part of the 761st Black Panthers tank unit. Duke Snider was a dishwasher on the USS Sperry. He only loaded a shell once, when he was on watch duty, and a few seconds before he would have had to fire the other ship identified as friendly.
(02-07-2025, 01:29 PM)BobK Wrote: First to enlist or serve one or the other in WW 2. Hank Greenberg
Greenberg was the first to register for the draft, on October 16, 1940 and first to be inducted on May 7, 1941. He was originally 4F, with flat feet. He requested to be reexamined and he was in. He was discharged on December 5 because he was over the age of 28. Two days later, Japan hit Pearl Harbor. Greenberg re-enlisted as a sargeant on February 1, 1942 and returned to MLB on July 1, 1945. Between his two tours, he spent 47 months in the Navy and Army Air Corps.
Bob Feller was the first pro to enlist after Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, FDR declared war on Dec. 8, Feller enlisted on Dec. 9. He was a gun captain on the USS Alabama.
(02-07-2025, 01:20 PM)Mick Wrote: Some American athletes had well-publicized military careers; e.g. Ted Williams who flew in both WWII and Korea, Jesse Ventura, Pat Tillman and Roger Staubach.
Here's a few trivia questions on other pro athletes in the military:
Answers to the rest in red...
Who was the first American professional athlete to enlist in the military in WWII and who was the first to register for the draft in WWII? Two different players, the latter serving 47 months, longer than any other pro athlete.
This Hall of Famer enlisted in the Army in WWI at the age of 37 serving in the Chemical Corps. He died at a very young age due to exposure to mustard gas. Who was he? Giant pitcher Christy Mathewson
A very famous professional athlete was criticized for not serving in WWI (he tried to enlist but was turned down because he was the sole financial support for his family). Undeterred, he served in the Coast Guard in WWII. Who was he? Jack Dempsey
This famous athlete actually began his career in the Army in 1943, then turned pro after WWII. Who was he? Rocky Marciano
Three of golf's all-time greats: one was in the Marines for four years, one was an Army intelligence officer, one enlisted in the Coast Guard. Who were they? Lee Trevino, Bobby Jones and Arnold Palmer, respectively.
This NBA Hall of Famer served in the Navy as a Civil Engineer for two years. Who was he? David Robinson
This three-time Cy Young winner served in the Marines for a year before he went to college (not during wartime). Who was he? Tom Seaver
Dodgers Hall of Famer served 19 months. His main job was washing dishes. Who was he?
RE: Sports trivia thread 2025 - BostonCard - 02-07-2025
(02-07-2025, 02:49 PM)Mick Wrote: This NBA Hall of Famer served in the Navy as a Civil Engineer for two years. Who was he? David Robinson
Nicknamed "the Admiral" for a reason
BC
RE: Sports trivia thread 2025 - cardcrimson - 02-08-2025
Name the Stanford coach who appeared on the Gong Show?
For extra credit, name the Stanford coach who appeared on the Match Game?
RE: Sports trivia thread 2025 - Mick - 02-08-2025
(02-08-2025, 05:49 PM)cardcrimson Wrote: Name the Stanford coach who appeared on the Gong Show?
For extra credit, name the Stanford coach who appeared on the Match Game?
Ralston and Elway
RE: Sports trivia thread 2025 - cardcrimson - 02-08-2025
(02-08-2025, 06:19 PM)Mick Wrote:Not the one's I know of. . . .(02-08-2025, 05:49 PM)cardcrimson Wrote: Name the Stanford coach who appeared on the Gong Show?
For extra credit, name the Stanford coach who appeared on the Match Game?
Ralston and Elway
RE: Sports trivia thread 2025 - BobK - 02-10-2025
Need the answer to the previous question:)
New question: In the 1954 World Series Giants vs Indians there were 12 future Hall of Famers. Two were umpires. Nane the 12
RE: Sports trivia thread 2025 - Mick - 02-10-2025
(02-10-2025, 11:19 AM)BobK Wrote: Need the answer to the previous question:)
New question: In the 1954 World Series Giants vs Indians there were 12 future Hall of Famers. Two were umpires. Nane the 12
Mays. Feller. Doby. Irvin. Wilhelm. Was Schoendienst a Giant that year? He was for a year or two. Durocher, I think. I don't really know the Indians. Newhouser? Wertz? Wynn? Who managed the Indians?
Al Rosen?
(02-10-2025, 11:19 AM)BobK Wrote: Need the answer to the previous question:)
I couldn't figure it out, so I looked it up...saw the Match Game video...very interesting. I'd forgotten he was with Stanford.
RE: Sports trivia thread 2025 - BobK - 02-10-2025
Mays Irvin Wilhelm
Not Red S not Rosen
Missing one Giant.
Feller Doby Wynn Newhauser
Missing one Indian and lol both managers
RE: Sports trivia thread 2025 - Mick - 02-10-2025
(02-10-2025, 11:58 AM)BobK Wrote: Mays Irvin Wilhelm
Not Red S not Rosen
Missing one Giant.
Feller Doby Wynn Newhauser
Missing one Indian and lol both managers
I think I mentioned Durocher. Wasn't he managing the Giants at that time?
I checked, Schoendienst was a few years later. The new GM of the Cards traded Red, a very popular Cardinal, 9x All Star and Musial's roommate. Musial was furious. But the trade checked a lot of boxes for the Cards, they got Stanky from the Giants as their natural shortstop which allowed them to move Blasingame (a natural 2B) to second base. It allowed Whitey Lockman to return to 1B and Wally Moon to move from 1B to his natural centerfield position. They traded a backup catcher to the Giants and moved up another catcher from AAA who had been blocked. And Dark was much younger than Schoendienst.
RE: Sports trivia thread 2025 - BobK - 02-10-2025
Mick did mention Durocher. You are correct. 2 more
Umpires in the Hall. Jocko Conlon and Al Barlick
So Indians Mgr and another Indian player
RE: Sports trivia thread 2025 - Giants - 02-10-2025
(02-10-2025, 04:27 PM)BobK Wrote: Mick did mention Durocher. You are correct. 2 more
Umpires in the Hall. Jocko Conlon and Al Barlick
So Indians Mgr and another Indian player
Bob Lemon was the player.
RE: Sports trivia thread 2025 - BobK - 02-10-2025
Yes on Bob Lemon. Not the one knows who the Indian manager was?
RE: Sports trivia thread 2025 - BostonCard - 02-10-2025
OK, here's a random one. Dick Allen's Hall of Fame plaque will feature a Phillies cap, the National Baseball Hall of Fame announced. Who was the last Hall of Fame player to be inducted as a Philly?
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