09-23-2024, 12:27 PM
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Outside Topic Sports trivia thread 2024
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09-25-2024, 02:48 PM
OK, another one.
The Padres clinched a spot in the playoffs (Go Pads!) with a game ending triple play against the Dodgers (again, Go Pads!). They are the first team to clinch a playoff spot with a game ending triple play, but they are the fourth team to turn a triple play on the same day that they clinched a post-season berth. Who were the other three?
Bonus question, this was the Padres first triple play since when?
Another bonus question, this was only the second triple play in the Big Leagues this year. Who had the other?
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The Padres clinched a spot in the playoffs (Go Pads!) with a game ending triple play against the Dodgers (again, Go Pads!). They are the first team to clinch a playoff spot with a game ending triple play, but they are the fourth team to turn a triple play on the same day that they clinched a post-season berth. Who were the other three?
Bonus question, this was the Padres first triple play since when?
Another bonus question, this was only the second triple play in the Big Leagues this year. Who had the other?
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OK, another one.
The Padres clinched a spot in the playoffs (Go Pads!) with a game ending triple play against the Dodgers (again, Go Pads!). They are the first team to clinch a playoff spot with a game ending triple play, but they are the fourth team to turn a triple play on the same day that they clinched a post-season berth. Who were the other three?
Bonus question, this was the Padres first triple play since when?
Another bonus question, this was only the second triple play in the Big Leagues this year. Who had the other?
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The Padres clinched a spot in the playoffs (Go Pads!) with a game ending triple play against the Dodgers (again, Go Pads!). They are the first team to clinch a playoff spot with a game ending triple play, but they are the fourth team to turn a triple play on the same day that they clinched a post-season berth. Who were the other three?
Bonus question, this was the Padres first triple play since when?
Another bonus question, this was only the second triple play in the Big Leagues this year. Who had the other?
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09-25-2024, 03:39 PM
Orioles, Indians and Yankees...is my WAG. I don't know the answer, but Brooks Robinson participated in the most triple plays, both in the field and separately as a runner. So I'm playing the odds...
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Nice effort, but alas, no.
2020, 1910, 1907 were the other years.
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2020, 1910, 1907 were the other years.
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09-25-2024, 07:40 PM
Cubs is correct (twice); 1907 and 1910. Waiting on one.
Another trivia question, in honor of Oakland A’s playing its last home game in the city of Oakland, leaving the city with zero major sports teams. This is quite the comedown from the 1970’s, when the city went five consecutive years with at least one major sport championship. What were the championship teams and years?
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Another trivia question, in honor of Oakland A’s playing its last home game in the city of Oakland, leaving the city with zero major sports teams. This is quite the comedown from the 1970’s, when the city went five consecutive years with at least one major sport championship. What were the championship teams and years?
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Cubs is correct (twice); 1907 and 1910. Waiting on one.
Another trivia question, in honor of Oakland A’s playing its last home game in the city of Oakland, leaving the city with zero major sports teams. This is quite the comedown from the 1970’s, when the city went five consecutive years with at least one major sport championship. What were the championship teams and years?
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Another trivia question, in honor of Oakland A’s playing its last home game in the city of Oakland, leaving the city with zero major sports teams. This is quite the comedown from the 1970’s, when the city went five consecutive years with at least one major sport championship. What were the championship teams and years?
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09-25-2024, 09:16 PM
(09-25-2024, 07:40 PM)BostonCard Wrote: Cubs is correct (twice); 1907 and 1910. Waiting on one.A's - 1972, 3 , & 4.
Another trivia question, in honor of Oakland A’s playing its last home game in the city of Oakland, leaving the city with zero major sports teams. This is quite the comedown from the 1970’s, when the city went five consecutive years with at least one major sport championship. What were the championship teams and years?
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Warriors - 1975
Raiders - 1976
(09-25-2024, 07:40 PM)BostonCard Wrote: Cubs is correct (twice); 1907 and 1910. Waiting on one.A's - 1972, 3 , & 4.
Another trivia question, in honor of Oakland A’s playing its last home game in the city of Oakland, leaving the city with zero major sports teams. This is quite the comedown from the 1970’s, when the city went five consecutive years with at least one major sport championship. What were the championship teams and years?
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Warriors - 1975
Raiders - 1976
09-26-2024, 07:57 AM
Nice job Skip. Hard to believe how we went from 5 straight championships across three sports to Oakland not having any major teams in a span of 50 years.
The Milwaukee Brewers were the third team to have a triple play on the day they clinched a berth in the postseason, in 2020.
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The Milwaukee Brewers were the third team to have a triple play on the day they clinched a berth in the postseason, in 2020.
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Nice job Skip. Hard to believe how we went from 5 straight championships across three sports to Oakland not having any major teams in a span of 50 years.
The Milwaukee Brewers were the third team to have a triple play on the day they clinched a berth in the postseason, in 2020.
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The Milwaukee Brewers were the third team to have a triple play on the day they clinched a berth in the postseason, in 2020.
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Eric Bruntlett.
https://www.google.com/gasearch?q=The%20...Yrc-E,st:0
Thanks to Mick for this one
When lights were installed at Sunken Diamond what two former players paid for them ?
https://www.google.com/gasearch?q=The%20...Yrc-E,st:0
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When lights were installed at Sunken Diamond what two former players paid for them ?
Eric Bruntlett.
https://www.google.com/gasearch?q=The%20...Yrc-E,st:0
Thanks to Mick for this one
When lights were installed at Sunken Diamond what two former players paid for them ?
https://www.google.com/gasearch?q=The%20...Yrc-E,st:0
Thanks to Mick for this one
When lights were installed at Sunken Diamond what two former players paid for them ?
09-26-2024, 09:26 AM
(09-26-2024, 08:47 AM)BobK Wrote: Eric Bruntlett.I was at the first night game, February 2, 1996, #1 Cal State Fullerton vs. #2 Stanford. I still have the "let there be light" t-shirt to commemorate it. So I should know this answer for sure, but admit to a bit of uncertainty. My aging memory tells me it was Steve Buechele & Jack McDowell.
https://www.google.com/gasearch?q=The%20...Yrc-E,st:0
Thanks to Mick for this one
When lights were installed at Sunken Diamond what two former players paid for them ?
(09-26-2024, 08:47 AM)BobK Wrote: Eric Bruntlett.I was at the first night game, February 2, 1996, #1 Cal State Fullerton vs. #2 Stanford. I still have the "let there be light" t-shirt to commemorate it. So I should know this answer for sure, but admit to a bit of uncertainty. My aging memory tells me it was Steve Buechele & Jack McDowell.
https://www.google.com/gasearch?q=The%20...Yrc-E,st:0
Thanks to Mick for this one
When lights were installed at Sunken Diamond what two former players paid for them ?
09-26-2024, 09:51 AM
More Oakland A's trivia. Dallas Braden famously threw a perfect game on Mother's Day - May 9, 2010. Oakland won 4-0 over the Tampa Bay Rays. Who grounded out to shortstop for the 27th and final out of the game? Hint - there is a Giants connection.
09-26-2024, 10:42 AM
(09-26-2024, 09:51 AM)skip75 Wrote: More Oakland A's trivia. Dallas Braden famously threw a perfect game on Mother's Day - May 9, 2010. Oakland won 4-0 over the Tampa Bay Rays. Who grounded out to shortstop for the 27th and final out of the game? Hint - there is a Giants connection.
Longoria?
(09-26-2024, 10:42 AM)terry Wrote:(09-26-2024, 09:51 AM)skip75 Wrote: More Oakland A's trivia. Dallas Braden famously threw a perfect game on Mother's Day - May 9, 2010. Oakland won 4-0 over the Tampa Bay Rays. Who grounded out to shortstop for the 27th and final out of the game? Hint - there is a Giants connection.
Longoria?
Kapler
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(09-26-2024, 10:42 AM)terry Wrote:(09-26-2024, 09:51 AM)skip75 Wrote: More Oakland A's trivia. Dallas Braden famously threw a perfect game on Mother's Day - May 9, 2010. Oakland won 4-0 over the Tampa Bay Rays. Who grounded out to shortstop for the 27th and final out of the game? Hint - there is a Giants connection.
Longoria?
Kapler
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09-26-2024, 11:44 AM
(09-26-2024, 11:22 AM)Mick Wrote:You got it Mick. Kapler was batting 9th and playing RF. Longoria was also in the line-up, but batting 4th.(09-26-2024, 10:42 AM)terry Wrote:(09-26-2024, 09:51 AM)skip75 Wrote: More Oakland A's trivia. Dallas Braden famously threw a perfect game on Mother's Day - May 9, 2010. Oakland won 4-0 over the Tampa Bay Rays. Who grounded out to shortstop for the 27th and final out of the game? Hint - there is a Giants connection.
Longoria?
Kapler
(09-26-2024, 11:22 AM)Mick Wrote:You got it Mick. Kapler was batting 9th and playing RF. Longoria was also in the line-up, but batting 4th.(09-26-2024, 10:42 AM)terry Wrote:(09-26-2024, 09:51 AM)skip75 Wrote: More Oakland A's trivia. Dallas Braden famously threw a perfect game on Mother's Day - May 9, 2010. Oakland won 4-0 over the Tampa Bay Rays. Who grounded out to shortstop for the 27th and final out of the game? Hint - there is a Giants connection.
Longoria?
Kapler
09-26-2024, 12:08 PM
(09-26-2024, 11:44 AM)skip75 Wrote:(09-26-2024, 11:22 AM)Mick Wrote:You got it Mick. Kapler was batting 9th and playing RF. Longoria was also in the line-up, but batting 4th.(09-26-2024, 10:42 AM)terry Wrote:(09-26-2024, 09:51 AM)skip75 Wrote: More Oakland A's trivia. Dallas Braden famously threw a perfect game on Mother's Day - May 9, 2010. Oakland won 4-0 over the Tampa Bay Rays. Who grounded out to shortstop for the 27th and final out of the game? Hint - there is a Giants connection.
Longoria?
Kapler
Apropos of nothing, also in the lineup for the A's that day was Rajai Davis, another SF Giants miss, this one by Sabean. He was basically the perfect fourth outfielder. We got him from the Pirates, he had an excellent year in 2007 for the Giants (.282/.363/.380/.743), he could run (17 SBs, 4 CS), didn't strike out much (25 K's in 162 plate appearances). Had a 14 year career, led the league in steals as a 35 year old, 415 SBs in career. First game with the Giants, stole a base and threw out a runner from CF. Filled in for Bonds and Dave Roberts when needed. Considerably better range than the typical CF and way better than any corner outfielder. Second among NL rookies in stolen bases to Chris Young, who had 3x as many ABs.
He had a slow start the next year, mainly as a pinch-hitter and Sabean waived him, A's picked him up. Year after that, he hit .305 in 390 ABs for the A's.
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(09-26-2024, 11:44 AM)skip75 Wrote:(09-26-2024, 11:22 AM)Mick Wrote:You got it Mick. Kapler was batting 9th and playing RF. Longoria was also in the line-up, but batting 4th.(09-26-2024, 10:42 AM)terry Wrote:(09-26-2024, 09:51 AM)skip75 Wrote: More Oakland A's trivia. Dallas Braden famously threw a perfect game on Mother's Day - May 9, 2010. Oakland won 4-0 over the Tampa Bay Rays. Who grounded out to shortstop for the 27th and final out of the game? Hint - there is a Giants connection.
Longoria?
Kapler
Apropos of nothing, also in the lineup for the A's that day was Rajai Davis, another SF Giants miss, this one by Sabean. He was basically the perfect fourth outfielder. We got him from the Pirates, he had an excellent year in 2007 for the Giants (.282/.363/.380/.743), he could run (17 SBs, 4 CS), didn't strike out much (25 K's in 162 plate appearances). Had a 14 year career, led the league in steals as a 35 year old, 415 SBs in career. First game with the Giants, stole a base and threw out a runner from CF. Filled in for Bonds and Dave Roberts when needed. Considerably better range than the typical CF and way better than any corner outfielder. Second among NL rookies in stolen bases to Chris Young, who had 3x as many ABs.
He had a slow start the next year, mainly as a pinch-hitter and Sabean waived him, A's picked him up. Year after that, he hit .305 in 390 ABs for the A's.
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09-27-2024, 09:34 AM
If you guys ever do the NY Times puzzles, there is now a sports themed connections puzzle from the Athletic:
Connections: Sports Edition - Group sports terms that share a common thread - The Athletic (nytimes.com)
Basically, there are 16 words that you have to group in four groups of four words, each with a theme.
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Connections: Sports Edition - Group sports terms that share a common thread - The Athletic (nytimes.com)
Basically, there are 16 words that you have to group in four groups of four words, each with a theme.
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If you guys ever do the NY Times puzzles, there is now a sports themed connections puzzle from the Athletic:
Connections: Sports Edition - Group sports terms that share a common thread - The Athletic (nytimes.com)
Basically, there are 16 words that you have to group in four groups of four words, each with a theme.
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Connections: Sports Edition - Group sports terms that share a common thread - The Athletic (nytimes.com)
Basically, there are 16 words that you have to group in four groups of four words, each with a theme.
BC
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