… and here is proof:
The Hardest Baseball Trivia Question Answered
Ever since I got the 1990 Official MLB Annual Baseball Preview (with Bo Jackson on the cover), I have made it a habit to remember minute baseball details. Glenn Davis was traded for Curt Schilling, Pete Harnisch, and Steve Finley. The AL Rookies of the Year from 1992-1995 were Pat Listach, Tim Salmon, Bob Hamelin, and Marty Cordova. Andy Hawkins pitched a no-hitter and lost 4-0.
Last night, it came in handy. I was at Professor Thom’s, and I was introduced to a serious baseball trivia guy named John. As he posted on his blog, I answered the hardest question he has ever asked: Who held the career home run record before Babe Ruth. In fact, I did him one better, listing both Roger Connor, the real record-holder, and Gavvy Cravath, who is the 20th century answer. I guess I’m just lucky that I knew the answer.
The best trivia player I have ever met is Curt Spear, who actually stumped The Schwab on ESPN. I met Curt at the 2006 MLB All-Star Game, and he blew me out of the water. He might know more sports information than anyone I have ever met.
Except for maybe my father…
June 8, 2007 at 2:51 pm |
Thanks so much for the link, Dave. It was nice meeting you last night and sharing baseball trivia questions with you. Thanks also for the shout out on your blog. I’ll have to think of some tough questions for you for the next time we meet.