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mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts |
Baseball trivia question.
No cheating (Googling) please. If you don't know the answer, just look over the names and make an educated guess. What distinction do only the following MLB players share? Carlton Fisk Reggie Jackson Rollie Fingers Hank Aaron Greg Maddux Frank Robinson Nolan Ryan Rod Carew Jackie Robinson |
mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts |
No one even wants to take a guess? The answer is not some obscure fact, but is actually rather notable.
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Bob1Dog Inner circle Wife: It's me or this houseful of 1159 Posts |
They all established or broke a record?
What if the Hokey Pokey really IS what it's all about?
My neighbor rang my doorbell at 2:30 a.m. this morning, can you believe that, 2:30 a.m.!? Lucky for him I was still up playing my drums. |
arthur stead Inner circle When I played soccer, I hit 1773 Posts |
I don't know anything about baseball, but I'll venture a guess: they all played for more than one team.
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mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts |
It's a specific honor that only they have received to date.
They are the only nine major league players who can claim this. (Along with two managers- Casey Stengel and Sparky Anderson.) |
Bob1Dog Inner circle Wife: It's me or this houseful of 1159 Posts |
In the format of the old "I've Got a Secret" series Bob, which I know you remember does it have to do with their ages?
What if the Hokey Pokey really IS what it's all about?
My neighbor rang my doorbell at 2:30 a.m. this morning, can you believe that, 2:30 a.m.!? Lucky for him I was still up playing my drums. |
mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts |
No. (Gary Moore now announces that the prize is up to $40.00)
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mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts |
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On May 25, 2016, arthur stead wrote: That's true, but most major league players have played for more than one team. You are on the right track, though. |
Bob1Dog Inner circle Wife: It's me or this houseful of 1159 Posts |
They all played for the same team during their careers? And if so, what team, right?
What if the Hokey Pokey really IS what it's all about?
My neighbor rang my doorbell at 2:30 a.m. this morning, can you believe that, 2:30 a.m.!? Lucky for him I was still up playing my drums. |
foolsnobody Special user Buffalo, NY 843 Posts |
They all played on winning world series teams from both leagues?
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Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21219 Posts |
I believe I know something about Fisk as he ended his career in Chicago with the White Sox. I think I have the answer but do not want to ruin it (Or look stupid if I am wrong LOL.) Maddux also having been in Chicago gives me a clue.
But is is a SIGNIFICANT achievement if it is what I think. The consistency of play on that level for that long is special. I had no idea Reggie Jackson would qualify if it is what I think. He is the reason I am hedging a bit. If I am not wrong Ryan holds a special distinction.
Danny Doyle
<BR>Semper Occultus <BR>In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act....George Orwell |
mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts |
I'm afraid no one's got it.
The Answer: They are the only ones to have had their numbers retired by more than one MLB team. Jackie Robinson's number was retired by ALL teams in Major League Baseball. Nolan Ryan is the only MLB player whose number was retired by three teams. (Texas Rangers, Los Angeles Angels and the Houston Astros) The rest in the list all had their numbers retired by two teams: Carlton Fisk (Red Sox and White Sox), Reggie Jackson (Athletics and Yankees), Rollie Fingers (Brewers and Athletics), Hank Aaron (Brewers and Braves), Greg Maddux (Braves and Cubs), Frank Robinson (Reds and Orioles), Rod Carew (Twins and Angels), and the two managers, Casey Stengel (Yankees and Mets) and Sparky Anderson (Reds and Tigers). |
Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21219 Posts |
Yes that was what I thought!
But I never associate Reggie Jackson with Oakland for some reason! I know Fisk had 72 and 27 retired. In Chicago when he and Maddux had the numbers retired each time they made a HUGE deal about the 2 team thing on the news. Funny number retiring story but not baseball related. The Blackhawks had a rookie this year with number 72. He walks into the United Center and looks up to see a banner with number 72 hanging from the rafters. He is not American and just assumes that 72, HIS number had been retired and he needs to pick another. Turns out that was just the number of games the Bulls had one in one of the championship years. So he gets his number!
Danny Doyle
<BR>Semper Occultus <BR>In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act....George Orwell |
arthur stead Inner circle When I played soccer, I hit 1773 Posts |
Great trivia question, Bob!
I'll never forget a game I watched on TV during a world series in the 1980's, when the pitcher was trying to walk Reggie Jackson, and as he tossed the ball off to one side towards the catcher, Reggie just stepped up a few feet and whacked that ball out of the park. Fabulous! |
mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts |
Good one, Danny.
I suspected you were pretty sure of the answer, but since you wrote that you didn't want to post a wrong answer, I figured it was time to end it. And when you indicated you were puzzled about Reggie Jackson, I said to myself, "I'll bet he forgot about Oakland." Reggie was "Mr. October" for the Athletics, long before he went to New York. Remember that the A's were almost a dynasty back thenn and Reggie was a big part of it. He did the same thing for the Yankees. I can't believe he's 70 years old. |
Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21219 Posts |
Yea I can't believe I forgot but then again I was only a child when him and ol Catfish were winning. Heck couldn't he have had his number retired by two teams? Well probably not after only 4 years in New York.
First White Sox game I ever went to was against Oakland and he was probably in right field. Doesn't Jackson still work for the Yankees?
Danny Doyle
<BR>Semper Occultus <BR>In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act....George Orwell |
mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts |
Yes. He's a "special advisor" to the Yankees, whatever that is.
Here he is back in the day: |
mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts |
Remember the infamous "Reggie Bar Night" at Yankee Stadium on April 13, 1978 when it rained Reggie Bars in the home opener of Reggie's second season as a Yankee?
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It all started with a remark that Reggie Jackson made while he was still an Oakland Athletic. ''If I played in New York,'' he said, ''they'd name a candy bar for me.'' What happened next will always be part of Yankee lore: http://www.nytimes.com/1998/04/12/sports......ars.html |
Mindpro Eternal Order 10587 Posts |
That was a great trivia question that would likely stump many hardcore sport guys and even sportscasters. What an accomplishment. Especially Casey & Sparky as managers.
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