12-27-2021, 08:39 AM
In 1978 Congress passed a resolution promoting an American war hero after he was in the grave. What hero, what rank and what was special about his continuing service in the Army.
Outside Topic Sports trivia thread 2020-2021
George Washington. Made General Of The Armies (six star) by Congress in 1978. Only other six star was Pershing. Washington out ranks Black Jack because he never was retired from the U.S. military. Bradley was the last five star.
George Washington. Made General Of The Armies (six star) by Congress in 1978. Only other six star was Pershing. Washington out ranks Black Jack because he never was retired from the U.S. military. Bradley was the last five star.
12-28-2021, 11:59 AM
He suffered from asthma, was once in the banking business, was the chief executive of what became Louisiana State University, became Secretary of War for a short time and was called the “First Modern General.” Who was he?
12-28-2021, 06:50 PM
Eric
"the older we get the better we were"
12-29-2021, 03:21 PM
This general walked with a limp all his life, was a Quaker and a foundry owner. He amassed one of the great military libraries in the country and was deemed the best subordinate in the Army by his commanding general. Who was he?
12-30-2021, 11:33 AM
Fought at Gettysburg, was at Appomattox for the surrender and was President of Bowdoin College.
12-30-2021, 11:37 AM
McClymonds High School has among its alumni:
A member of the Naismith Hall of Fame.
Two members of the College Basketball HOF.
Two members of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
An Olympic gold medalist.
Three MLB All Stars and another All Star who attended.
Members of a nationally renowned singing group.
Identify please.
A member of the Naismith Hall of Fame.
Two members of the College Basketball HOF.
Two members of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
An Olympic gold medalist.
Three MLB All Stars and another All Star who attended.
Members of a nationally renowned singing group.
Identify please.
McClymonds High School has among its alumni:
A member of the Naismith Hall of Fame.
Two members of the College Basketball HOF.
Two members of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
An Olympic gold medalist.
Three MLB All Stars and another All Star who attended.
Members of a nationally renowned singing group.
Identify please.
A member of the Naismith Hall of Fame.
Two members of the College Basketball HOF.
Two members of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
An Olympic gold medalist.
Three MLB All Stars and another All Star who attended.
Members of a nationally renowned singing group.
Identify please.
(12-30-2021, 11:37 AM)Phogge Wrote: McClymonds High School has among its alumni:
A member of the Naismith Hall of Fame. Bill Russell
Two members of the College Basketball HOF. Bill Russell Paul Silas
Two members of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Frank Robinson. Hmm vada Pinson should be but Ernie Lombardi
An Olympic gold medalist. Jim Hines
Three MLB All Stars and another All Star who attended. Pinson Robinson
Members of a nationally renowned singing group. Pointer Sisters
Identify please.
(12-30-2021, 11:37 AM)Phogge Wrote: McClymonds High School has among its alumni:
A member of the Naismith Hall of Fame. Bill Russell
Two members of the College Basketball HOF. Bill Russell Paul Silas
Two members of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Frank Robinson. Hmm vada Pinson should be but Ernie Lombardi
An Olympic gold medalist. Jim Hines
Three MLB All Stars and another All Star who attended. Pinson Robinson
Members of a nationally renowned singing group. Pointer Sisters
Identify please.
12-30-2021, 12:44 PM
(12-30-2021, 12:25 PM)BobK Wrote:(12-30-2021, 11:37 AM)Phogge Wrote: McClymonds High School has among its alumni:
A member of the Naismith Hall of Fame. Bill Russell
Two members of the College Basketball HOF. Bill Russell Paul Silas
Two members of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Frank Robinson. Hmm vada Pinson should be but Ernie Lombardi
An Olympic gold medalist. Jim Hines
Three MLB All Stars and another All Star who attended. Pinson Robinson
Members of a nationally renowned singing group. Pointer Sisters
Identify please.
Curt Flood, all star and important figure in baseball history.
(12-30-2021, 12:25 PM)BobK Wrote:(12-30-2021, 11:37 AM)Phogge Wrote: McClymonds High School has among its alumni:
A member of the Naismith Hall of Fame. Bill Russell
Two members of the College Basketball HOF. Bill Russell Paul Silas
Two members of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Frank Robinson. Hmm vada Pinson should be but Ernie Lombardi
An Olympic gold medalist. Jim Hines
Three MLB All Stars and another All Star who attended. Pinson Robinson
Members of a nationally renowned singing group. Pointer Sisters
Identify please.
Curt Flood, all star and important figure in baseball history.
12-30-2021, 01:25 PM
(12-30-2021, 12:44 PM)DC 86 Wrote:(12-30-2021, 12:25 PM)BobK Wrote:(12-30-2021, 11:37 AM)Phogge Wrote: McClymonds High School has among its alumni:
A member of the Naismith Hall of Fame. Bill Russell
Two members of the College Basketball HOF. Bill Russell Paul Silas
Two members of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Frank Robinson. Hmm vada Pinson should be but Ernie Lombardi
An Olympic gold medalist. Jim Hines
Three MLB All Stars and another All Star who attended. Pinson Robinson
Members of a nationally renowned singing group. Pointer Sisters
Identify please.
Curt Flood, all star and important figure in baseball history.
Frank Robinson. Vada Pinson, and Ernie Lombardi all played for the Cincinnati Reds
Eric
"the older we get the better we were"
(12-30-2021, 12:44 PM)DC 86 Wrote:(12-30-2021, 12:25 PM)BobK Wrote:(12-30-2021, 11:37 AM)Phogge Wrote: McClymonds High School has among its alumni:
A member of the Naismith Hall of Fame. Bill Russell
Two members of the College Basketball HOF. Bill Russell Paul Silas
Two members of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Frank Robinson. Hmm vada Pinson should be but Ernie Lombardi
An Olympic gold medalist. Jim Hines
Three MLB All Stars and another All Star who attended. Pinson Robinson
Members of a nationally renowned singing group. Pointer Sisters
Identify please.
Curt Flood, all star and important figure in baseball history.
Frank Robinson. Vada Pinson, and Ernie Lombardi all played for the Cincinnati Reds
Eric
"the older we get the better we were"
Lombardi eight time all star. What Mack grad had a lights out season for the ABA Oaks and then retired?
A- Bobbbbbbbbbbbbbbb.
Abner Doubleday is in the Hall of Fame. Most don't recognize him as the Father of Baseball. As a Union general at Gettysburg he took over command of I Corps which included a famous regiment.
What regiment?
Why did he assume command on Day 1 Gettysburg?
Who relieved him later that day? Who took command of the Corps?
Who commanded II Corps which included the units defending Cemetery Ridge?
A- Bobbbbbbbbbbbbbbb.
Abner Doubleday is in the Hall of Fame. Most don't recognize him as the Father of Baseball. As a Union general at Gettysburg he took over command of I Corps which included a famous regiment.
What regiment?
Why did he assume command on Day 1 Gettysburg?
Who relieved him later that day? Who took command of the Corps?
Who commanded II Corps which included the units defending Cemetery Ridge?
Lombardi eight time all star. What Mack grad had a lights out season for the ABA Oaks and then retired?
A- Bobbbbbbbbbbbbbbb.
Abner Doubleday is in the Hall of Fame. Most don't recognize him as the Father of Baseball. As a Union general at Gettysburg he took over command of I Corps which included a famous regiment.
What regiment?
Why did he assume command on Day 1 Gettysburg?
Who relieved him later that day? Who took command of the Corps?
Who commanded II Corps which included the units defending Cemetery Ridge?
A- Bobbbbbbbbbbbbbbb.
Abner Doubleday is in the Hall of Fame. Most don't recognize him as the Father of Baseball. As a Union general at Gettysburg he took over command of I Corps which included a famous regiment.
What regiment?
Why did he assume command on Day 1 Gettysburg?
Who relieved him later that day? Who took command of the Corps?
Who commanded II Corps which included the units defending Cemetery Ridge?
(12-30-2021, 01:25 PM)82lsju Wrote:(12-30-2021, 12:44 PM)DC 86 Wrote:(12-30-2021, 12:25 PM)BobK Wrote:(12-30-2021, 11:37 AM)Phogge Wrote: McClymonds High School has among its alumni:
A member of the Naismith Hall of Fame. Bill Russell
Two members of the College Basketball HOF. Bill Russell Paul Silas
Two members of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Frank Robinson. Hmm vada Pinson should be but Ernie Lombardi
An Olympic gold medalist. Jim Hines
Three MLB All Stars and another All Star who attended. Pinson Robinson
Members of a nationally renowned singing group. Pointer Sisters
Identify please.
Curt Flood, all star and important figure in baseball history.
Frank Robinson. Vada Pinson, and Ernie Lombardi all played for the Cincinnati Reds
I think Serra is the only Bay Area school that can somewhat hang with McClymonds. Not as much depth. Bonds and Greg Jeffries in baseball. Swann and Brady in football. I suspect there are others.
Edit: Just looked at Serra HOF. Left off a biggie. I’ll let our historians answer. I am sure Phogge and Bobk will know.
(12-30-2021, 01:25 PM)82lsju Wrote:(12-30-2021, 12:44 PM)DC 86 Wrote:(12-30-2021, 12:25 PM)BobK Wrote:(12-30-2021, 11:37 AM)Phogge Wrote: McClymonds High School has among its alumni:
A member of the Naismith Hall of Fame. Bill Russell
Two members of the College Basketball HOF. Bill Russell Paul Silas
Two members of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Frank Robinson. Hmm vada Pinson should be but Ernie Lombardi
An Olympic gold medalist. Jim Hines
Three MLB All Stars and another All Star who attended. Pinson Robinson
Members of a nationally renowned singing group. Pointer Sisters
Identify please.
Curt Flood, all star and important figure in baseball history.
Frank Robinson. Vada Pinson, and Ernie Lombardi all played for the Cincinnati Reds
I think Serra is the only Bay Area school that can somewhat hang with McClymonds. Not as much depth. Bonds and Greg Jeffries in baseball. Swann and Brady in football. I suspect there are others.
Edit: Just looked at Serra HOF. Left off a biggie. I’ll let our historians answer. I am sure Phogge and Bobk will know.
12-30-2021, 07:17 PM
It’s Fregosi. Played against Danny Frisella a couple of times. Died way too young.
12-30-2021, 07:21 PM
(12-30-2021, 03:08 PM)Phogge Wrote: Lombardi eight time all star. What Mack grad had a lights out season for the ABA Oaks and then retired?
A- Bobbbbbbbbbbbbbbb.
Abner Doubleday is in the Hall of Fame. Most don't recognize him as the Father of Baseball. As a Union general at Gettysburg he took over command of I Corps which included a famous regiment.
What regiment?
Why did he assume command on Day 1 Gettysburg?
Who relieved him later that day? Who took command of the Corps?
Who commanded II Corps which included the units defending Cemetery Ridge?
Were you there?
Free Phogge!!!! And no, crimson doesn't refer to the Tide.
(12-30-2021, 03:08 PM)Phogge Wrote: Lombardi eight time all star. What Mack grad had a lights out season for the ABA Oaks and then retired?
A- Bobbbbbbbbbbbbbbb.
Abner Doubleday is in the Hall of Fame. Most don't recognize him as the Father of Baseball. As a Union general at Gettysburg he took over command of I Corps which included a famous regiment.
What regiment?
Why did he assume command on Day 1 Gettysburg?
Who relieved him later that day? Who took command of the Corps?
Who commanded II Corps which included the units defending Cemetery Ridge?
Were you there?
Free Phogge!!!! And no, crimson doesn't refer to the Tide.
12-30-2021, 07:25 PM
Like Patton says, “Probably.”
I was talking to Longstreet around a campfire. “Let’s drug the Old Man and he’ll wake up and forget all about the charge.”
I was talking to Longstreet around a campfire. “Let’s drug the Old Man and he’ll wake up and forget all about the charge.”
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