Trivia Questions 06/05/26

  1. In MLB history, only 1 player has ever hit 2 grand slams in the same inning off the same pitcher – he played for the Cardinals or the Braves? (4/23/1999 – Frernando Tatis Sr in the inning while facing LA Dodger Pitcher Chan Ho Park)
  2. Spurs center Luke Kornet’s block on Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein was arguably the biggest play of Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals – Kornet to reporters he wears the number 7 because of Charles Barkley or Tim Duncan? (Kornet wears 7 because it’s a spiritual power number and because it’s 1/3 of Tim Duncans number 21 and he hopes to be 1/3 the player Tim was)
  3. in the mid 1850’s – when baseball stats began being recorded – How many MLB players have ever hit 2 grand slams in the same game: 13 or 31?
  4. When ESPN commentator Randy Scott said, “Rinaldi had to be a little bit careful when making his shot because he could get hit in his Rinaldi’s.” – what sport was he talking about – Soccer or Tennis? (Tennis player Michael Rinaldi hit a between-the-legs full-court winner during this year’s French Open that inspired the insightful comment)
  5. Stephon Curry’s animated movie, “GOAT” cost $80 Million to make – as of today the movie has or has not made money for the investors? (Almost $200 Mil 3rd highest-grossing animated film in 2026 and the fastest to $100 Million for Sony animated films)
  6. Roger Federer owns the record for most Wimbledon Titles won with 8 – what is the record for most wins of a single Grand Slam Tournament: 12 or 14? (Rapheal Nadal won 14 French Open Clay titles)
  7. Don Nelson, Pat Riley, Greg Poppavich all won 3 Coach of the Year awards – Of these following coaches: Mike D’Antoni, Phil Jackson, Steve Kerr, or Tom Tidodeau – who has won 2 Coach of the Year awards?
  8. If Usain Bolt starting from the blocks ran a 100-meter race against a car traveling at a constant 25 mph from start to finish – the Car or Bolt would win? (Bolt’s world record was set at 9:38 at a top speed 26 mph – at a constant 25 mph the car would finish the race in 8.9 secs)
  9. According to Fan Duel today 6/5/26 there are: 6 or 8 teams with better odds of winning this year’s Super Bowl? (Ram’s, Bills, Ravens, Seahawks, Chargers, & Patriots all have better chances – I believe there are more: Lions, Eagles, Broncos, Texans, Bengals and there are more – make no mistake I am a Chiefs fan but I don’t see the improvement in the offensive line and our secondary is totally untested – I do like the addition of Tonga to the defensive line)