By Eldon Combs | March 15, 2019 | Comments Off on Trivia Questions Week 03/15/19
What is the record for most wins in a single season on the PGA Tour: 11, 14, or 18? (Byron Nelson 1945 – 11 out of 18 were consecutive)
US Park Ranger “Roy Cleveland Sullivan” was struck by lightning 7 times during his career – True or False he was born in Greene County (Yep, Born in Greene County, VA hit 7 times by lightning from 1942 thru 1977 lived to 71)
Since 1901 what is the record for most wins in a single season by a MLB pitcher: 27, 34, or 41? (1904 Jack Chesbro NY Highlanders)
Beauty & the Beast was written to encourage: Arranged marriage, Interracial marriage, or to quell elitist selection?
3,929, 4,029, or 4,129 which is the record for most points in a season by an NBA player? (Wilt Chamberlain 61-62)
Janitor Richard Montanez at the Frito Lay plant in Southern, CA is credited for coming up with adding chilli powder to create Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. These days Montanez is a: Janitor, Started a company, or is a Frito Lay Executive?
Wilt owns the top 2 spots for most points in an NBA season – the 3rd spot belongs to: Kobe, MJ, or Kareem? (3,041)
Bible Quesion: How many men in the earliest churches of christ were chosen to get food to the widows: 3, 7, or 12? (Acts 6, Brothers & Sisters, choose seven men from amoung you who are known to be full of the spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them.)
How many NBA players have averaged 30 points or more in their rookie season: 1, 3, or 5 (Wilt Chamberlain 37.6, Walt Bellemy 31.6, & Oscar Robbertson 30.5)
The busiest day of the year for taking new animals for any animal shelter across the nation – happens during the: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th quarter? (The days following the 4th of July – many pets run off because of the fireworks)
258, 262, or 266 which is the single season record for hits in MLB? (Ichiro Suzuki 2014)
After the 1971 Apollo 1400 moon landing which golf ball manufacturer released the “Moon Ball” golf ball: Wilson, Spaulding, or Acushnet? (Top Flight)
2, 4, or 6 MLB players have collected 100 hits right & left handed in the same season? (Templeton 79/Wilson 80)
In 1987 even though their music wasn’t allowed in East Berlin – East Berliners could hear their concert from West Berlin and their music became the spark leading to the fall of the Berlin wall – who’s music was it: David Bowie, Billy Idle, or Peter Gabriel?
16, 17, or 18 which is MLB’s consecutive game hitting streak for a player starting his career? (Chuck Aleno Reds 1941/ David Dahl Rockies 2016)
The most successful predator anywhere in the world has a kill ratio closer to: 85% or 58% (African Wild Dog – the next highest is 60% the Black Footed Cat it hunts every 30 minutes and is successful 60% of the time)
How many players hold the MLB record of 9 hits in a single game: 1, 2, or 3″ (Johnny Burnett, Indians 1932)
This US President enjoyed scaring guests to his ranch by screaming the brakes are out as he drove his vehicle into the lake – Which leader of the Free World was it: George Bush, Lyndon Johnson, or Dwight Eisenhower? (Ike had an Amphicar operated fine in water)
In 2018 MLB Teams averaged more or less than 34 plate appearances per game? (2018, 1st, Red Sox 34.80 Last, Phillies 33.48 – Average is: 33.98 – In 2016 they averaged: 37.97)
This historic retailer once sold entire homes that were shipped by train, along with a 75 page assembly instruction booklet – was it: Montgomery Ward, Sears, or JC Penny? (Called: Kit Homes)