Sports Trivia Quiz # 4
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Tampa Bay Devil Rays 2004 - Devil Ray's outfielder Joey Gathright had _____ run(s) batted in.
The correct answer is 'One'
This centerfielder was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Joey Gathright went to Bonnabel High School in Kenner, Louisiana, and played baseball as a junior but not as a senior. Instead he chose football and track.
In his rookie season with the D'Rays, he had 13 hits, one RBI, 6 stolen bases, and a .250 batting average.
In his rookie season with the D'Rays, he had 13 hits, one RBI, 6 stolen bases, and a .250 batting average.
Sports Question 2
One Test Wonders - This cricketer's main claim to fame was his opening partnership with Bert Sutcliffe of 373 in a single day in a first class match in New Zealand in 1950. Who was this one Test wonder?
The correct answer is 'Les Watt'
Watt scored only 0 & 2 in his only Test in 1955, and never played another Test. His highest first class score was the 96 he scored in the 373 partnership with Sutcliffe. He was out on the last ball of the day, playing for Otago against Auckland.
Sports Question 3
Australia at the Cricket World Cup - Namibia were Australia’s fifth opponent at the CWC 2003. Who topscored in this match at Potchefstroom?
The correct answer is 'Matthew Hayden'
‘Haydos’ scored 88 from 73 balls. This was Hayden’s highest score in the tournament. ‘Gilly’ scored 13 from 22, Symonds made 59 from 63 and Lehmann was 50 not out from 31. This included 28 runs in the last over. Glenn McGrath backed up Australia’s fine 6/301 with a wicket haul of 7/15, the best at the CWC 2003.
Sports Question 4
Lincoln City: The History - In 1901/02 Lincoln recorded what was their best ever place in the league. What was it?
The correct answer is '5th in Division Two'
In the same year they reached the last 16 of the FA Cup. Another achievement that has remained unequalled since.
Sports Question 5
NBA Players From Where? Pt. 8 - Wally Szczerbiak attended which university?
The correct answer is 'Miami'
Wally was the 6th overall pick in the 1999 draft by Minnesota.
Sports Question 6
Tony Stewart - What date was Tony born?
The correct answer is 'May 20, 1971'
Tony has an older sister named Natalie who helps his mom run all of his businesses.
Sports Question 7
Toronto Blue Jays - Which catcher joined the Blue Jays in his final and 15th season of baseball, in his attempt to show the new franchise some leadership in the team's first season?
The correct answer is 'Phil Roof'
All the others retired long before the 1970 season. Phil was with his seventh and final team when he joined the 1977 Blue Jays' first season. He played his final three games of his career in the season, but provided much more in leadership to the team. His final career five at-bats saw him with no hits for a .000 batting average.
Sports Question 8
Track and Field - What is the maximum allowable wind speed for a new running record to count?
The correct answer is '+2.0 m/s'
+2.0 metres per second is the maximum windspeed allowed. The + simply means that it is in the direction of the runner, therefore it is helping him. +3.0 mph is equal to +1.341 m/s and is therefore within the maximum. +5.0 ft/s is equal to +1.524 m/s and is therefore also within the maximum. -2.0 m/s is wind resistance, not assistance.
Sports Question 9
Universal Prince: The Horse - Who is the dame of Universal Prince?
The correct answer is 'Biscay Bird'
Biscay Bird proved herself to be a quality broodmare by producing such a great horse as Universal Prince early in her broodmare career.
Sports Question 10
30 Years of The Texas Rangers - Who was the very first Ranger to hit for the cycle?
The correct answer is 'Oddibe McDowell'
Oddibe did this feat on July 23, 1985 against the Indians.