04-17-2026, 10:45 AM
Frank Robinson.
Outside Topic Sports trivia thread 2025
(04-17-2026, 09:57 AM)terry Wrote: On this date (April 17) in 1956, three future Hall of Famers played their first major league game. That's the only time that three HOF players had their debuts on the same day. Who were they?
Pretty sure one of them is Mickey Mantle. Willy Mays, Bob Gibson and Roger Maris must be around that time but not sure.
In 1938 Neville Chamberlain declared "Peace in our time", Superman first appeared in Action Comics, Seabiscuit beat War Admiral ....... and C.a.l last won the Rose Bowl.
(This post was last modified: 04-17-2026, 11:05 AM by Leftcoast.)
(04-17-2026, 09:57 AM)terry Wrote: On this date (April 17) in 1956, three future Hall of Famers played their first major league game. That's the only time that three HOF players had their debuts on the same day. Who were they?
Pretty sure one of them is Mickey Mantle. Willy Mays, Bob Gibson and Roger Maris must be around that time but not sure.
In 1938 Neville Chamberlain declared "Peace in our time", Superman first appeared in Action Comics, Seabiscuit beat War Admiral ....... and C.a.l last won the Rose Bowl.
Frank Robinson is correct! Robinson started in left field for Cincinnati and went 2 for 3 in his major league debut on April 17, 1956.
As Bob noted, Mays and Mantle first appeared in the majors in 1951. Maris had his debut in 1957, Gibson in 1959.
The other two HOF players who first appeared in the majors on the same day as Robinson were an infielder and a pitcher.
As Bob noted, Mays and Mantle first appeared in the majors in 1951. Maris had his debut in 1957, Gibson in 1959.
The other two HOF players who first appeared in the majors on the same day as Robinson were an infielder and a pitcher.
Frank Robinson is correct! Robinson started in left field for Cincinnati and went 2 for 3 in his major league debut on April 17, 1956.
As Bob noted, Mays and Mantle first appeared in the majors in 1951. Maris had his debut in 1957, Gibson in 1959.
The other two HOF players who first appeared in the majors on the same day as Robinson were an infielder and a pitcher.
As Bob noted, Mays and Mantle first appeared in the majors in 1951. Maris had his debut in 1957, Gibson in 1959.
The other two HOF players who first appeared in the majors on the same day as Robinson were an infielder and a pitcher.
(04-17-2026, 01:12 PM)skip75 Wrote: Brooks Robinson or Luis Aparicio??
Drysdale or Koufax??
Luis Aparicio and Don Drysdale are correct! Both made their debut on April 17, 1956, the same day as Frank Robinson.
Aparicio started at shortstop for the White Sox and went 1 for 3. Drysdale pitched a scoreless 9th for the Dodgers, allowing no hits and a walk.
(04-17-2026, 01:12 PM)skip75 Wrote: Brooks Robinson or Luis Aparicio??
Drysdale or Koufax??
Luis Aparicio and Don Drysdale are correct! Both made their debut on April 17, 1956, the same day as Frank Robinson.
Aparicio started at shortstop for the White Sox and went 1 for 3. Drysdale pitched a scoreless 9th for the Dodgers, allowing no hits and a walk.
04-17-2026, 01:26 PM
(04-17-2026, 12:55 PM)terry Wrote: Frank Robinson is correct! Robinson started in left field for Cincinnati and went 2 for 3 in his major league debut on April 17, 1956.
As Bob noted, Mays and Mantle first appeared in the majors in 1951. Maris had his debut in 1957, Gibson in 1959.
The other two HOF players who first appeared in the majors on the same day as Robinson were an infielder and a pitcher.
Robinson is also the only HOFer to be intentionally walked in their first MLB game.
Eric
"the older we get the better we were"
(04-17-2026, 12:55 PM)terry Wrote: Frank Robinson is correct! Robinson started in left field for Cincinnati and went 2 for 3 in his major league debut on April 17, 1956.
As Bob noted, Mays and Mantle first appeared in the majors in 1951. Maris had his debut in 1957, Gibson in 1959.
The other two HOF players who first appeared in the majors on the same day as Robinson were an infielder and a pitcher.
Robinson is also the only HOFer to be intentionally walked in their first MLB game.
Eric
"the older we get the better we were"
04-17-2026, 08:52 PM
(04-17-2026, 06:19 AM)Mick Wrote:(04-17-2026, 01:01 AM)BostonCard Wrote: With the Toronto Maple Leafs failing to make the NHL playoffs, the previous longest active playoff streak in the NHL has fallen. Who now has the longest active playoff streak in the NHL?
What about the three other major sports?
BC
WAGs...
MLB...Rockies
NBA...Hornets would be my guess.
NFL...New York Jets...I think this was a question a few weeks ago.
NHL...Winnipeg Jets. I'll stick with the Jets. Maybe the Canadiens.
Clarification, I’m looking for the longest active streak, not the longest drought. Toronto had the longest streak but imploded and missed out on the playoffs this year, so they no longer have the longest active streak. Who does?
BC
(04-17-2026, 06:19 AM)Mick Wrote:(04-17-2026, 01:01 AM)BostonCard Wrote: With the Toronto Maple Leafs failing to make the NHL playoffs, the previous longest active playoff streak in the NHL has fallen. Who now has the longest active playoff streak in the NHL?
What about the three other major sports?
BC
WAGs...
MLB...Rockies
NBA...Hornets would be my guess.
NFL...New York Jets...I think this was a question a few weeks ago.
NHL...Winnipeg Jets. I'll stick with the Jets. Maybe the Canadiens.
Clarification, I’m looking for the longest active streak, not the longest drought. Toronto had the longest streak but imploded and missed out on the playoffs this year, so they no longer have the longest active streak. Who does?
BC
04-17-2026, 09:53 PM
(04-17-2026, 09:03 AM)Giants Wrote: My answer - Colorado, the favorite for this year’s Stanley Cup.
Colorado is one of two NHL teams who have made the playoffs every year since 2018. Anyone hazard a guess on who they share the streak with? Also, MLB, NBA, and NFL streaks?
As for the WInnipeg Jets, they had actually made the playoffs three straight years before missing them this year.
BC
(04-17-2026, 09:03 AM)Giants Wrote: My answer - Colorado, the favorite for this year’s Stanley Cup.
Colorado is one of two NHL teams who have made the playoffs every year since 2018. Anyone hazard a guess on who they share the streak with? Also, MLB, NBA, and NFL streaks?
As for the WInnipeg Jets, they had actually made the playoffs three straight years before missing them this year.
BC
04-18-2026, 08:10 AM
(04-17-2026, 09:53 PM)BostonCard Wrote:(04-17-2026, 09:03 AM)Giants Wrote: My answer - Colorado, the favorite for this year’s Stanley Cup.
Colorado is one of two NHL teams who have made the playoffs every year since 2018. Anyone hazard a guess on who they share the streak with? Also, MLB, NBA, and NFL streaks?
As for the WInnipeg Jets, they had actually made the playoffs three straight years before missing them this year.
BC
MLB - Dodgers
NHL - the other team: Carolina?
NBA, NFL - no clue
(04-17-2026, 09:53 PM)BostonCard Wrote:(04-17-2026, 09:03 AM)Giants Wrote: My answer - Colorado, the favorite for this year’s Stanley Cup.
Colorado is one of two NHL teams who have made the playoffs every year since 2018. Anyone hazard a guess on who they share the streak with? Also, MLB, NBA, and NFL streaks?
As for the WInnipeg Jets, they had actually made the playoffs three straight years before missing them this year.
BC
MLB - Dodgers
NHL - the other team: Carolina?
NBA, NFL - no clue
04-18-2026, 11:17 AM
(04-18-2026, 08:10 AM)Giants Wrote: MLB - Dodgers
NHL - the other team: Carolina?
NBA, NFL - no clue
Dodgers is right (sorry all). They’ve made the playoffs every year since 2013.
NHL, you have the right region, but not the Carolina Hurricanes, who have made the playoffs every years since the 2018/19 season.
NFL would have been the Chiefs but they missed out last season.
BC
(04-18-2026, 08:10 AM)Giants Wrote: MLB - Dodgers
NHL - the other team: Carolina?
NBA, NFL - no clue
Dodgers is right (sorry all). They’ve made the playoffs every year since 2013.
NHL, you have the right region, but not the Carolina Hurricanes, who have made the playoffs every years since the 2018/19 season.
NFL would have been the Chiefs but they missed out last season.
BC
04-19-2026, 10:49 AM
Ok, in honor of Stanford’s 50th straight year with a national title, this question: in ehat sport was Stanford’s first national championship in the streak?
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Ok, in honor of Stanford’s 50th straight year with a national title, this question: in ehat sport was Stanford’s first national championship in the streak?
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04-19-2026, 10:55 AM
WAG since it was before I matriculated to The Farm:
Men's water polo?
Men's water polo?
If there's one thing people have learned in Berkeley, it's that you can't put "Cal football" and "Rose Bowl" in the same sentence. The words just don't fit. You'd be better off linking "covered wagons" with "Mars travel." (Bruce Jenkins, Cal '70, SF Chronicle, Nov. 11, 2017)
WAG since it was before I matriculated to The Farm:
Men's water polo?
Men's water polo?
If there's one thing people have learned in Berkeley, it's that you can't put "Cal football" and "Rose Bowl" in the same sentence. The words just don't fit. You'd be better off linking "covered wagons" with "Mars travel." (Bruce Jenkins, Cal '70, SF Chronicle, Nov. 11, 2017)
04-19-2026, 11:23 AM
Men’s water polo!
Not that I have any firm memories but the victory (over UCLA) was highlighted in the USA Today article on Stanford’s streak
Not that I have any firm memories but the victory (over UCLA) was highlighted in the USA Today article on Stanford’s streak
In 1938 Neville Chamberlain declared "Peace in our time", Superman first appeared in Action Comics, Seabiscuit beat War Admiral ....... and C.a.l last won the Rose Bowl.
Men’s water polo!
Not that I have any firm memories but the victory (over UCLA) was highlighted in the USA Today article on Stanford’s streak
Not that I have any firm memories but the victory (over UCLA) was highlighted in the USA Today article on Stanford’s streak
In 1938 Neville Chamberlain declared "Peace in our time", Superman first appeared in Action Comics, Seabiscuit beat War Admiral ....... and C.a.l last won the Rose Bowl.
04-19-2026, 11:55 AM
Yes, it was men’s water polo, who won on Nov. 28, 1975, which happened to be my first birthday.
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Yes, it was men’s water polo, who won on Nov. 28, 1975, which happened to be my first birthday.
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