Sports Quiz – Oct. 7, 2017

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By Chris Richcreek

1. In 2016, Toronto’s Josh Donaldson became the sixth player in A.L. history to have at least 20 home runs and 80 runs scored by the All-Star break. Name three of the other five to do it.
2. Miami’s Giancarlo Stanton tied a record in the 2016 All-Star Home Run Derby with 61 home runs. Who had held the mark?
3. Cam Newton holds the Carolina Panthers record for most TD passes in a career (136 entering the 2017 season). Jake Delhomme is second (120). Who is third?
4. In 2014, Florida’s Kasey Hill became the fourth men’s freshman basketball player to dish out 10 assists in an NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game. Name two of the other three to do it.
5. Nashville’s Peter Laviolette, in 2017, became the fourth NHL coach to take three different teams to the Stanley Cup Finals. Who were the other three?
6. In 2016, Ashton Eaton became the third athlete to win back-to-back Olympic decathlons. Name the other two to do it.
7. Who are the only golfers to shoot a 63 in a men’s major twice?

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1. Lou Gehrig (1936), Ted Williams (’46), Reggie Jackson (’69), Frank Thomas (’94) and Alex Rodriguez (2000).
2. Bobby Abreu hit 41 homers in 2005.
3. Steve Beuerlein, with 86.
4. Magic Johnson (1978), Keith Gatlin (1984) and Jason Kidd (1993).
5. Dick Irvin, Scotty Bowman and Mike Keenan.
6. Daley Thompson (1980, 1984) and Bob Mathias (1948, 1952).
7. Greg Norman and Vijay Singh.

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