Sports Flashcards
World Record holder in the Long Jump, set in 1991 at 29 ft, 4.25 inches
Who is Mike Powell?
Set in Tokyo, 1991 World Championships in Athletics
Boston Red Sox Mascot(s)
Who are Wally the Green monster and Tessie?
White Sox Mascot
Southpaw, fuzzy green guy
Toronto Blue Jays mascot
Who is Ace?
Miami Marlins Mascot
Who is Billy?
Yankees outfielder known for his home runs…legends never die
Who is Babe Ruth? (Jersey #3, 714 HR)
Name and retired # of San Francisco Giant responsible for “The Catch”….he won 12 Gold Gloves and was also an elite hitter
Who is Willie Mays, #24?
Hitter responsible for beating Babe’s record with 755 home runs…mostly as #44 for the Braves
Who is Hank (Henry) Aaron?
Babe said of this fiery Tigers player: “God almighty, that man can hit.”
Who is Ty Cobb?
Name and retired # of Red Sox left fielder that authored the 1970 book “The Science of Hitting”…his numbers were incredible, and would’ve been even more incredible if he hadn’t had to serve in WWII
Who is Ted Williams, #9?
Lou Gehrig’s position, retired jersey number, and nickname
What is 1B, #4, and “Iron Horse?”
One of the most difficult feats in baseball, earned when a player leads the AL or NL in three hitting or pitching stats
What is the Triple Crown Award?
Name and retired # of Center fielder, Triple Crown winner in 1956, Yankees 1951-1968
Who is Mickey Mantle, #7?
Name and retired # of controversial Left fielder, Pittsburgh Pirates 1986-1992, San Fransisco Giants 1993-2007
Who is Barry Bonds, #25?
Baseball Stat: OPS
What is On-base plus slugging?
Established in 1961 as the Washington Senators
Who are the Texas Rangers?
Name and nickname of starting pitcher for the Washington Senators, 1907-1927
Who is Walter Johnson, “The Big Train?”
His # was the first retired by the MLB on July 4, 1939, the day he said he was the “luckiest man on the face of the earth”
Who is Lou Gehrig?
Name and retired # of 1941-1963 St. Louis Cardinal outfielder/1B, one of the greatest batters ever
Who is Stan Musial, #6?
An annual award bearing his name is given to the best pitchers in each league of MLB
Who is Cy Young?
Only pitcher to have thrown a no-hitter and perfect game in World Series history in Game 5, 1956
Who is Don Larsen?
The award named for this Horned Frog and Eagles QB has been given to the best quarterback in college football since 1981
Who is Davey O’Brien?
Andre Agassi, “The Punisher,” is the only man to win a career Super Slam in this sport
What is tennis?
