General Sports Trivia

[dishcomm]

It's a trick question......

Pitcher Rube Waddell lead the NL in strikeouts and hits allowed in the year 1900.

Nope .it's a legit question with a legit answer...
I like the way you think though. People like us can anser "trick" questions like who was the first switch hitter to win an All -Star MVP....The answer is Vida Blue. Yes he was a switch hitting pitcher....

 

[BillD1984]

Dish,
was it Steve Garvey?

 

[dishcomm]

Dish,
was it Steve Garvey?

Nope..Garvey led the NL twice in base hits with 202 in 1978 and 200 in 1980...However garvey never struck out more than 90 times in any on eseason in his career. Garvey despite playing half his games in a ball park that was the most pithcer friendly in the majors hit for power. He also hit for average and had outstanding bat control and a great eye at the plate.

 

[Ramy]

Rod Carew?

I have searched everywhere and can't find it.

 

[dishcomm]

Rod Carew?

I have searched everywhere and can't find it.

Nope ..Carew was a master at bat control. Was a great contact hitter. Always put the ball in play.

Ok to everyone..here's a hint. He played in the late 80's thru the early 2000's.....He played with one tream that is no longer in the city he played in.
Carew led the AL in total hits 3 times. 1973 (203), 1974 (218) and 1979( 239) that same year Carew batted .388. Rod never had a sniff at leading in K's....

 

[SabresRule]

Since it's someone on a team no longer in the city he played in, I'll guess it was someone who played for the Expos.

 

[dishcomm]

Does anyone wish to see a link to find this trivia answer? Or do you wish to keep looking on your own? Your call.

 

[BillD1984]

Andres Galarraga?

 

[SabresRule]

Larry Walker?

 

[dishcomm]

Andres Galarraga?

We have a winner!!! Congrats!...yes in 1988 Galaraga led in hits with 184 and in K's with 154

 

[SabresRule]

Finally, the question that couldn't be answered is answered!

I got a new one:

What NFL team holds the record for most points allowed by a Super Bowl-winning team? (In other words, which Lombardi Trophy-hoisting team had the worst defense in the regular season of all 42 winners)

 

[BillD1984]

We have a winner!!! Congrats!...yes in 1988 Galaraga led in hits with 184 and in K's with 154

Great. Awesome question, Dish! :up

 

[BillD1984]

Finally, the question that couldn't be answered is answered!

I got a new one:

What NFL team holds the record for most points allowed by a Super Bowl-winning team? (In other words, which Lombardi Trophy-hoisting team had the worst defense in the regular season of all 42 winners)

2006 Indianapolis Colts?

 

[SabresRule]

Correct:

Here's the proof:

http://www.coldhardfootballfacts.com/Articles/7_1345_Worst_Super_Bowl-winning_defenses.html

 

[SabresRule]

Here's one that could be tougher:

In terms of TV ratings, what is the highest-rated NFL Thanksgiving game in history?

 

[dishcomm]

Finally, the question that couldn't be answered is answered!

I got a new one:

What NFL team holds the record for most points allowed by a Super Bowl-winning team? (In other words, which Lombardi Trophy-hoisting team had the worst defense in the regular season of all 42 winners)

The 1983 Oakland raiders (Beat WAS 38-9) yuked up 338 reg season pts.

 

[SabresRule]

The 1983 Oakland raiders (Beat WAS 38-9) yuked up 338 reg season pts.

The 2006 Colts gave up 360 points.

 

[dishcomm]

The 2006 Colts gave up 360 points.

The list I saw, ESPN's top 80 list of Super Bowl participants did not list past 2005.

 

[mccoyrj]

Here's one that could be tougher:

In terms of TV ratings, what is the highest-rated NFL Thanksgiving game in history?

1995 Chiefs-Cowboys

 

[SabresRule]

1995 Chiefs-Cowboys

Correct.

That game drew 35.7 million viewers.

That was an interesting game for this reason- The one-loss Chiefs had the best record in the league against the Cowboys who were arguably at the height of their power (they had Deion, but Switzer had taken over) on and off the field, yet K.C. was double-digit underdogs. I never understood that.