Sports trivia has become the equivalent of everyday knowledge. If you ask a sports fan, he or she may know more than the common person, but everyone knows certain things about the sports world, like Lakers guard Ervin Johnson's nickname (Magic), George Herman Ruth's nickname, and many other small facts in the sports world.
Amazingly enough, there are many that would stump even the most knowledgeable fans. I'm going to share a few that will stun you, amuse you, and give you a few more cool things to share with your friends. I hope you enjoy them.
For example, Duke Farrell, a former professional catcher, once threw out 8 men trying to steal a base in one game. Might as well have credited him with the win, that's 8 outs he caused and 8 potential runs he saved.
In 1972, there was a regional boys' basketball tournament held in Sweden. The final score of the game? 274 to 0. And 272 of the points were scored by the same kid.
How about this one? Which sport do more people participate in than any other in the world? I bet you're thinking something like soccer, or basketball, or even running. It's not any of those. Who would have guessed that it's fishing?
A man by the name of Robert Wyler, from Glendale, CA, has played as many as 1,000 games of chess, all through the mail.
Every year in baseball, over 900,000 baseballs are used during the course of a season. Almost enough to pay one player's salary!
A golfer by the name of Art Wall, Jr. hit 37 holes in one through the span of his career. This is more than any other golfer can claim.
Shaquille O'Neal's shoe size is a 22. All of his sneakers are specially made for him and his huge feet.
Before baseball games in 1859, umpires used to literally sit behind home plate in a rocking chair. Sounds like a pretty relaxing job.
Satchel Paige, a former Negro League baseball player, pitched at 59 years old as a Major League baseball pitcher. Many say he was one of the greatest pitchers to ever play the game.
Amazingly enough, there are many that would stump even the most knowledgeable fans. I'm going to share a few that will stun you, amuse you, and give you a few more cool things to share with your friends. I hope you enjoy them.
For example, Duke Farrell, a former professional catcher, once threw out 8 men trying to steal a base in one game. Might as well have credited him with the win, that's 8 outs he caused and 8 potential runs he saved.
In 1972, there was a regional boys' basketball tournament held in Sweden. The final score of the game? 274 to 0. And 272 of the points were scored by the same kid.
How about this one? Which sport do more people participate in than any other in the world? I bet you're thinking something like soccer, or basketball, or even running. It's not any of those. Who would have guessed that it's fishing?
A man by the name of Robert Wyler, from Glendale, CA, has played as many as 1,000 games of chess, all through the mail.
Every year in baseball, over 900,000 baseballs are used during the course of a season. Almost enough to pay one player's salary!
A golfer by the name of Art Wall, Jr. hit 37 holes in one through the span of his career. This is more than any other golfer can claim.
Shaquille O'Neal's shoe size is a 22. All of his sneakers are specially made for him and his huge feet.
Before baseball games in 1859, umpires used to literally sit behind home plate in a rocking chair. Sounds like a pretty relaxing job.
Satchel Paige, a former Negro League baseball player, pitched at 59 years old as a Major League baseball pitcher. Many say he was one of the greatest pitchers to ever play the game.
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