Obscure sports trivia

I hate the Pats with a passion, but my fond memories of that winning bet hold a special place in my heart.

 

Ruth? Rodriguez?

EDIT: Ok I got Rodriguez, but Christ was I off with Ruth.

 

For the last 2, I'll say Sosa and Thomas

 

Sosa is correct. Thomas, no.
I would have never guessed #6 in a million years. He’s a complete afterthought to me.

 

I just looked it up.
Never ever would have guessed that.

 

I've had similar experiences with Alabama. If they're going to win anyway, you might as well put them to work for you.

 

Answer time, 5 of 6 were nailed.

1. Reggie Jackson, 2,597
2. Jim Thome, 2,548
3. Adam Dunn, 2,379
4. Sammy Sosa, 2,306
5. Alex Rodriguez, 2,287
6. Andres Galarraga, 2,003

An interesting factoid I discovered; of the top 20 career home-run hitters (there are 22, three are tied for 20th), nine had more career walks than strikeouts (Bonds, Aaron, Ruth, Pujols, Palmiero, Foxx, Mantle, Thomas, T. Williams). I would have never guessed that.

 

I'm telling you. We could have even named every team The Big Cat played for as hints, and I still wouldn't have got him.

 

The year is 1987.
Don Mattingly sets a MLB record with 6 grand slams in that season.
How many grand slams did Mattingly end his career with?

 

I'm gonna guess, um, 6?

 

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