http://www.answerbag.com/profile/55972 New Answerbag answers from Henry Hascup Tue, 29 May 2012 20:54:21 -0700 Tue, 29 May 2012 20:54:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8855597 Who has won an NCAA basketball championship as a player and as a coach?<br /><br />Since the 1st NCAA Tournament the only male coaches to do so were Bobby Knight, former North Carolina head coach Dean Smith and Joe B. Hall of Kentucky, all won as a player and a head coach. Knight at Ohio State in 1960; Smith at Kansas in 1952, and Joe B. Hall won as a player (1949- Kentucky),... Mon, 05 Apr 2010 08:59:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8855597 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69229 Did Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman have children?<br /><br />Joanne has three children with Paul Newman: Elinor (Nell), Melissa (Lissy) and Claire (Clea). http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0940946/bio http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Newman Wed, 05 Jul 2006 07:05:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69229 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69228 If you hit a ball to the opponent's side of the court and the opponent is standing out of bounds and the ball hits him even though he tried to avoid, is it your point since it hit him before it hit out of bounds?<br /><br />YES, its your point: RULE 20 Player Loses Point (g) The ball in play touches him or anything that he wears or carries, except his racket in his hand or hands; or [USTA Comment: This loss of point occurs regardless of whether the player is inside or outside the bounds of his court when... Wed, 05 Jul 2006 07:00:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69228 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69061 How do you know which pitcher has lost the game when several relievers also came in?<br /><br />(e) Regardless of how many innings the first pitcher has pitched, he shall be charged with the loss of the game if he is replaced when his team is behind in the score, or falls behind because of runs charged to him after he is replaced, and his team thereafter fails either to tie the score or... Tue, 04 Jul 2006 17:20:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69061 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/68954 Did Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron or Barry Bonds ever hit into a triple play?<br /><br />Babe Ruth hit into 1 and that was on September 11, 1931 against the White Sox. Ruth hits a grounder to the 3B (Billy Sullivan Jr.) who tags the runner from second, Earle Combs, on the baseline (OUT 1) 3B throws over to the 2B (John Kerr) who forces the runner from first, Joe Sewell (OUT 2)... Tue, 04 Jul 2006 07:30:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/68954 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/68834 What is the horsepower of a cup car and Busch car?<br /><br />750-850 depending on track for the Cup cars and approx. 100 horsepower less for the Busch cars. http://www.jayski.com/pages/diff.htm Busch series cars use 390 CFM carburetors, and Cup cars use 750-850 CFM. There used to be a huge difference in horsepower several years back, but Busch series... Mon, 03 Jul 2006 19:57:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/68834 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/68633 If outfielder catches the ball but it lands over the home run fence, is it a home run or an out?<br /><br />The batter is out. I have seen this many times when the outfield fence was a lot shorter. In the case of the catch and falling over the fence, batter is out. Any runners on base move up one base if less than 2 out. (OBR 7.04.) If he is on the fence while catching the ball or in the air or... Mon, 03 Jul 2006 07:53:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/68633 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/68388 most valuable baseball card<br /><br />An eBay bidder paid a record $1.27 million for what experts say is the world's most valuable baseball card of Hall of Fame shortstop John Peter &quot;Honus&quot; Wagner. The price for the T206 Honus Wagner is the most ever paid for a baseball card at an auction, said Robert Lifson, director of... Sun, 02 Jul 2006 14:34:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/68388 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/68212 Who holds the record for the most consecutive scoreless innings in relief?<br /><br />Gregg Olson of the Orioles with 41 consecutive scoreless innings. Actually he had at least 41.2 scoreless innings or even 42 scoreless innings pitched in relief before Wally Joyner hit a Sac. fly scoring Devon White to end his streak.. Game Played on Monday, May 7, 1990 (N) at Anaheim... Sat, 01 Jul 2006 15:03:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/68212 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/68176 who holds the record for the most balks in a career?<br /><br />Steve Carlton has the most with 90. Here's s list of the top 100 as of June 30, 2006: 1 Steve Carlton 90 2 Bob Welch 45 3 Bud Black 43 T4 Charlie Hough 42 T4 Phil Niekro 42 ... Sat, 01 Jul 2006 08:05:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/68176 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/68175 On the show, "King of Queens", who plays Doug's mother?<br /><br />Jenny O'Hara Janet Heffernan, Doug's Mother played by Jenny O'Hara http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_of_Queens#Minor_characters Sat, 01 Jul 2006 08:02:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/68175 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/67925 How do you calculate a catchers fielding percentage? I know that fielding percentage is defined as putouts + assists/ putouts + assists + errors. Is a catcher credited with a putout on a strikeout? Is a passed ball considered an error for the catcher?<br /><br />The catcher, is credited with a putout for catching the third strike. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Putout A passed ball is not scored as an error. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passed_ball Fielding percentage is the most commonly used baseball statistic for fielders at every... Fri, 30 Jun 2006 06:34:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/67925 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/67922 WHAT IS THE NAME AND YEAR OF THE ONLY NFL TEAM TO WIN THE SUPERBOWL AND HAVE A PERFECT SEASON.( NO LOSES) CAREFUL THERE IS ONLY ONE?<br /><br />1972 Miami Dolphins went 17-0. They actually won the Super Bowl on January 14, 1973. http://phins.com/72phins/ http://www.geocities.com/wgh1986/1972_season/1972_undefeatedseason.html http://football.about.com/cs/teamsdolphins/a/bl_1972dolphins.htm ... Fri, 30 Jun 2006 06:09:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/67922 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/67837 What is the Red Sox ten longest regular season team winning streaks since 1903?<br /><br />1946 - 15 1948 - 13 1937 - 12* 1939 - 12 1946 - 12* 1988 - 12 1995 - 12 2006 - 12 1903 - 11 1909 - 11 1949 - 11 1950 - 11 1977 - 11 1986 - 11 * Had a tie game during their winning streak Thu, 29 Jun 2006 21:14:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/67837 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/67798 What are the top ten single season team winning streaks in the regular season beginning in the World Series Era?<br /><br /> Year Team League Wins 1916 NYG ---NL ----26* 1935 ChC ---NL ----21 2002 Oak. ---AL ----20 1906 ChW ---AL ----19* 1947 NYY ---AL ----19 1953 NYY ---AL ----18 1904 NYG ---NL ----18 1912 WAS ---AL ----17 1931 Phil---AL ----17 1907 NYG ---NL ----17 1916 NYG ---NL ----17 * Had a tie... Thu, 29 Jun 2006 18:02:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/67798 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/67777 Why is there fuzz on a tennis ball?<br /><br />The fuzz, more properly called felt, is usually made of wool treated with various additives to make it last longer and resist staining. http://tennis.about.com/od/tennisballfaq/f/faqballs019.htm The tennis ball cover is rough but not like sandpaper. Looking closely at the felt you can see... Thu, 29 Jun 2006 16:59:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/67777 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/67761 can a pitcher move his head on the mound with out being called a balk?<br /><br />YES! Balkable actions A balk call requires a high degree of judgment by the umpire; many times, umpires will take the intent of the pitcher and the effect of the questionable action into account when deciding whether to call a balk. With a runner on base, it is a balk when the pitcher: ... Thu, 29 Jun 2006 16:09:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/67761 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/67674 In baseball, what is the longest win streak by a team during the regular season?<br /><br />The 1916 Giants (then in New York) won 26 in a row, and the streak was interrupted by a 1-1 tie against Pittsburgh. This game didn't count in the final standings though. They won 12 in a row, then tied one, then won another 14 in a row. In 1935, the Cubs won 21 in a row and in 2002, the... Thu, 29 Jun 2006 09:21:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/67674 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/67645 What is the most hits in a game by a shutout baseball team?<br /><br />The all-time record is 15 by the Boston Braves on July 10, 1901 against Pittsburgh in 12 innings and the Boston Red Sox on July 3, 1913 against Washington in 15 innings. For a 9 inning game, the record is 14 by the following teams: New York Giants on September 14, 1913 against Chicago and... Thu, 29 Jun 2006 07:14:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/67645 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/67532 Can handball be played indoors?<br /><br />Yes http://www.ihf.info/MEDIA/14058,0.pdf Wed, 28 Jun 2006 21:08:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/67532 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/67531 How long does a handball game last?<br /><br />The normal playing time for all teams with players of age 16 and above is 2 halves of 30 minutes. The half-time break is normally 10 minutes. The normal playing time for youth teams is 2 halves of 25 minutes in age group 12-16 and 2 halves of 20 minutes in age group 8-12. In both cases the... Wed, 28 Jun 2006 21:06:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/67531 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/67524 What are the dimensions of the ball?<br /><br />The ball sizes: the circumference and weight to be used by different categories of teams are as follows: * 58-60cm and 425-475g (IHF size 3) for men and for male youth (over age 16) * 54-56cm and 325-375g (IHF size 2) for women, female youth (over age 14), and male youth (age 12 to 16) *... Wed, 28 Jun 2006 20:44:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/67524 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/67523 What kind of ball is used in handball?<br /><br />The ball is made of leather or a synthetic material. It must be spherical. The surface must not be shiny or slippery. The ball sizes: the circumference and weight to be used by different categories of teams are as follows: * 58-60cm and 425-475g (IHF size 3) for men and for male youth (over... Wed, 28 Jun 2006 20:43:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/67523 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/67520 How many players participate in a handball game?<br /><br />A team consists of 14 players each. No more than 7 players may be present on the court at the same time. The remaining players are subs. http://www.ihf.info/MEDIA/14058,0.pdf Wed, 28 Jun 2006 20:32:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/67520 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/67519 What are the dimensions of the handball goal?<br /><br />The goal has an interior height of 2 meters and a width of 3 meters. http://www.ihf.info/MEDIA/14058,0.pdf Wed, 28 Jun 2006 20:26:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/67519 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/67518 What are the dimensions of the handball field?<br /><br />For the seven-man game, usually played indoors, the court is 40 metres (131.2 feet) long and 20 metres (65.6 feet) wide, the goal cage is 2 metres (6.5 feet) high and 3 metres (9.8 feet) wide, and the goal-area line is 6 metres (19.7 feet) from the centre of the goal. ... Wed, 28 Jun 2006 20:17:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/67518 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/67346 What was the Mets record at the halfway point over the last 5 years?<br /><br />Year -- G --- W --- L --- T - PCT. 2000 - 81---46---35----0--.568 2001 - 81---35---46----0--.432 2002 - 81---40---41----0--.494 2003 - 81---35---46----0--.432 2004 - 81---41---40----0--.506 2005 - 81---40---41----0--.494 2000 they were in 2nd place 3 games out 2001 they were in 4th... Wed, 28 Jun 2006 08:21:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/67346 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/67343 What is the record for a team with the most home runs in a single game?<br /><br />Yes, the most home runs by a Major League team in 1 game is 10 by the Toronto Blue Jays on September 14, 1987 against the Baltimore Orioles. Ernie Whitt hit 3 home runs Rance Mulliniks hit 2 home runs George Bell hit 2 home runs Lloyd Moseby hit 1 home run Rob Ducey hit 1 home run Fred... Wed, 28 Jun 2006 07:53:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/67343 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/67232 In soccer, how do you determine if a free kick is indirect or direct?<br /><br />FREE KICK: May be awarded to the offended team and could either be an indirect or direct kick. Direct Kick - A goal may be scored directly by the kicker. Situations which warrant a direct kick are: tripping, charging, handling the ball, pushing and kicking. Indirect kick - The ball must... Tue, 27 Jun 2006 19:41:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/67232 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/67164 Who holds the record for the lowest ere for a reliever?<br /><br />Here's a list of relievers that had at least 50 saves and 50 innings pitched during their career with an ERA of less then 3.00. This is as of June 26, 2006: -----------------------ERA SV 1 Mariano Rivera 2.31 396 2 Billy Wagner 2.40... Tue, 27 Jun 2006 15:41:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/67164 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/66968 What is the height of the rim to the floor for middle school age boys?<br /><br />10 feet, the same as High School, College, Olympics and Pro's. http://www.naysi.com/faq/faq_300.htm Mon, 26 Jun 2006 20:21:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/66968 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/66958 What is the difference between a save situation and a non-save situation?<br /><br />A save is credited to a pitcher who fulfills the following three conditions: In the 1st two: 1. The pitcher is the last pitcher in a game won by his team; 2. The pitcher is not the winning pitcher (for instance, if a starting pitcher throws a complete game win or, alternatively, if... Mon, 26 Jun 2006 19:37:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/66958 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/66912 How long will your heart stay broken after a relationship? Will it last forever or does it really mend?<br /><br />This would depend on how long and how much you were in love with the other person. I was married for over 10 years and we had 4 kids and my wife walked out on all of us. I loved her with all my heart and would have done anything to get her back. I lost 42 pounds in the first 3 weeks because I... Mon, 26 Jun 2006 14:50:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/66912 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/66905 If you are walking on an 8 lane track, what is the difference in distance if you walk 4 laps in lane 1 versus walking 4 laps in lane 8?<br /><br />Your high school track could be 400 meters, not 440 meters. If it is an older track, it would be 440 yards. 400 meters is 437.44 yards. The width of a lane is 1.25 meters. If you run a complete lap, (not using the stagger) each lap you move out from the curb will increase the distance you run... Mon, 26 Jun 2006 14:14:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/66905 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/66431 How many people are in the world?<br /><br />According to the International Programs Center, U.S. Bureau of the Census, the total population of the World, projected to June 24, 2006 at 22:44 GMT (EST+5) is 6,524,252,370 and raising every second. http://www.census.gov/ipc/www/popclockworld.html Monthly World population figures: ... Sat, 24 Jun 2006 15:43:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/66431 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/66421 What is the record for the most walk off home runs by a player?<br /><br />Most Walk-Off Home Runs, Career Jimmie Foxx........12 Mickey Mantle......12 Stan Musial........12 Frank Robinson.....12 Babe Ruth..........12 Tony Perez.........11 Dick Allen.........10 Harold Baines......10 Reggie Jackson.....10 Mike Schmidt.......10 David Ortiz just hit his 7th... Sat, 24 Jun 2006 14:53:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/66421 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/66416 What is the record for the most one handed pushups done in one minute?<br /><br />The record is 120 by Yvan de Weber on October 23, 2001. one-armed, one minute: 120; Yvan de Weber (SUI), 23 Oct 2001 in Madrid. http://www.xanga.com/bb1314 Sat, 24 Jun 2006 14:21:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/66416 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/66414 Do you gain weight whenever you weight lift?<br /><br />No, it depends on the weightlifting you do. If you do a lot of reps., you could actually loss weight. If you use heavy weights, you could gain some weight but it would be muscle weight. I have done both. I lifted very heavy weights several years ago and I went up to 232 pounds. I stopped with... Sat, 24 Jun 2006 14:07:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/66414 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/66411 What is the "7th inning stretch" in baseball?<br /><br />The seventh inning stretch is a time honored baseball custom in which the fans ritualistically stand and stretch before their team comes to bat in the seventh inning. This is done not only to relieve muscles that have begun to stiffen, but also to bring luck to one's team (perhaps from the... Sat, 24 Jun 2006 13:32:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/66411 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/66407 Who was the last major league player to get a hit while he was getting intentionally walked?<br /><br />Miguel Cabrera did it off of Todd Williams which scored Florida's deciding run in the 10th inning of an 8-5 win over the Orioles on June 22, 2006. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/06/22/AR2006062202067_pf.html Sat, 24 Jun 2006 12:52:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/66407 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/66389 What is the first name of the Detroit Tigers pitcher with the last name of Looper?<br /><br />There only 2 players that ever played in the Major Leagues with the last name of Looper. Aaron Looper who played for Seattle in 2003. Braden Looper who played for St. Louis, Florida, NY Mets from 1998 to 2006. Sat, 24 Jun 2006 10:00:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/66389 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/66376 Which NFL quarterback played for the most teams?<br /><br />Chris Chandler played in the NFL for 17 years, retiring in 2005. He was with a record 8 teams in the NFL (Note: 7 if you count LA Rams &amp; St. Louis Rams as one). Team(s) 1988-1989 Indianapolis Colts 1990-1991 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1991-1993 Phoenix Cardinals 1994 Los Angeles... Sat, 24 Jun 2006 09:31:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/66376 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/66255 If there are runners on 1st and 3rd with no outs, and the next batter grounds into a 6-4-3 double play, allowing the runner from 3rd to score, then why isn't the batter credited with an RBI?<br /><br />I know what your saying but that's the rule in baseball. If a runner scores as a batter hits into a ground ball double play, no RBI is given. Here's the Official Major League Baseball Rules on RBI's: http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/official_info/official_rules/official_scorer_10.jsp ... Fri, 23 Jun 2006 20:39:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/66255 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/66251 What year did the NBA 3 second violation start?<br /><br />1944-1945 season: Offensive 3-second violation enacted for College basketball and when the NBA started it followed suit in 1946. Other Pro Leagues started the same time College basketball did. http://www.rauzulusstreet.com/basketball/nba/nbahistory.htm 2001-2002 season: The NBA instituted... Fri, 23 Jun 2006 20:21:19 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/66251 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/66250 what year did the 3 second violation start<br /><br />1944-1945 season: Offensive 3-second violation enacted for College basketball and when the NBA started it followed suit in 1946. Other Pro Leagues started the same time College basketball did. http://www.rauzulusstreet.com/basketball/nba/nbahistory.htm 2001-2002 season: The NBA instituted... Fri, 23 Jun 2006 20:20:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/66250 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/66239 Who invented the Popsicle?<br /><br />Frank Epperson, a then eleven-year-old, invented the Popsicle and the invention was accidental. One day Frank mixed some soda water powder and water, which was a popular drink in those days. He left the mixture on the back porch overnight with the stirring stick still in it. The temperature... Fri, 23 Jun 2006 18:01:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/66239 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/66238 Why is the pitcher's mound raised?<br /><br />Speculation is that they evolved as a matter of groundskeeping practice, for better drainage and water absorption. After overhand pitching was legislated in 1884, pitchers undoubtedly found the mounds to be an advantage: the downward weight-shift and momentum enable them to generate greater... Fri, 23 Jun 2006 17:17:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/66238 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/66235 Why do they drag race on a quarter mile? What is significant about that exact distance?<br /><br />Apparently, Southern California is the birthplace of organized legal drag racing. In the 1940s and '50s, there were races on dry lake beds in the Mojave Desert. Some of these were held on the same lake bed that the Space Shuttle lands on today. Still, a lot of hot rodders wanted to be able to... Fri, 23 Jun 2006 17:11:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/66235 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/66234 What is the oldest that a pro football player started playing football?<br /><br />I'm not sure what your looking for but here goes: Vince Papale was 30 years old when he was a rookie for the Eagles in 1976. He played a total of 41 games from 1976 to 1978 and was a wide receiver who caught 1 pass for 15 yards in 1977. He was the oldest rookie in NFL history who never played... Fri, 23 Jun 2006 17:06:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/66234 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/66144 In UK or US horseracing, what is meant by the expression, \"backward\", as in \"this horse is a backward horse\".<br /><br />Backward - A horse that is either too young or not fully fit. http://www.gohorsebetting.com/racingglossary.html http://www.dictionaryofgambling.com/gambling_terms/horse_racing/b/ http://www.key-horse.com/glossary.html Fri, 23 Jun 2006 07:59:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/66144 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/66033 What player has the most RBIs in a single game?<br /><br />Both Jim Bottomley of St. Louis on September 16, 1924 and Mark Whiten of St. Louis on September 7, 1993 had 12 RBI's in 1 game. The AL record is 11 by Tony Lazzeri of New York on May 24, 1936. Thu, 22 Jun 2006 19:55:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/66033 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65949 Who held the record for triples in 1914 in the Federal League?<br /><br />Jimmy Esmond &amp; Steve Evans both had 15. Here's a list of all the players that were in the Federal League in 1914 that hit at least 1 Triple: T1 Jimmy Esmond 15 T1 Steve Evans 15 3 Duke Kenworthy 14... Thu, 22 Jun 2006 09:47:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65949 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65931 When does the Tour de France start?<br /><br />July 1st http://www.letour.fr/2006/TDF/presentation/us/parcours.html http://www.letour.fr/2006/TDF/presentation/us/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006_Tour_de_France#Stages Thu, 22 Jun 2006 07:48:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65931 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65845 What NBA team has had the most coaches throughout its history?<br /><br />Detroit Pistons had 29 different coaches: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Detroit_Pistons_coaches http://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/DET/coaches.html Wed, 21 Jun 2006 19:59:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65845 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65840 Who holds the record for the longest reign as WWE Champion?<br /><br />Bruno Sammartino held the WWF title the longest. Here's a site that you can go to that his all the Champions starting with Buddy Rogers: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_WWE_Champions http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruno_Sammartino Wed, 21 Jun 2006 19:35:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65840 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65834 Who has the longest perfect batting average to begin their career? How many at bats and games did it last?<br /><br />Ted Cox holds the AL &amp; Major League record for the most consecutive hits to start a career with 6 from September 18th to 19th in 1977. The NL record is 4 held by John Hale (October 1, 2, 1974), Bob Dernier (September 14, 30 &amp; October 5, 1980), Mike Piazza ( September 1, 4, 1992) &amp;... Wed, 21 Jun 2006 19:08:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65834 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65831 My nerves have been getting in the way of my success in gymnastics. What can I do about this?<br /><br />Your letting the pressure get to you. When your by yourself you most likely perform the way you should. When someone is watching, you must feel that everyone is looking at you and you put too much pressure on yourself and you try too hard. All you have to do is be yourself. Block everything... Wed, 21 Jun 2006 18:47:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65831 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65628 What is the most runs scored in a single inning?<br /><br />Most runs by a team in an inning: NL and Major League record is 18 by Chicago against Detroit on September 6, 1883 in the 7th inning. AL record is 17 by Boston against Detroit on June 18, 1953 in the 7th inning. NL record since 1893 is 15 by Brooklyn against Cincinnati on May 21, 152 in... Tue, 20 Jun 2006 20:28:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65628 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65616 What is the most number of runs scored by one team in a major league baseball game?<br /><br />NL &amp; Major League record is 36 by Chicago vs. Louisville on June 29, 1897. AL record is 29 by Boston vs. St. Louis on June 4, 1950 and Chicago vs. Kansas City on April 23, 1955. Tue, 20 Jun 2006 19:58:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65616 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65604 How young is/was the youngest human mother?<br /><br />The youngest mother on record was a five-year-old Peruvian girl. Her name was Lina Medina, from the Andean village of Ticrapo who made medical history when she gave birth to a boy by caesarean section in May 1939 at the age of five years, seven months and 21 days. A medical history revealed that... Tue, 20 Jun 2006 19:24:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65604 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65499 Which player holds the record for playing on the most MLB teams in one season?<br /><br />Jose A. Bautista actually was on 5 different teams in 2004 but he never appeared in a game for the Mets, so the record for actually playing for different teams is 4 by 9 different players July 30, 2004, Bautista was traded by the Kansas City Royals to the New York Mets for Justin Huber. ... Tue, 20 Jun 2006 08:46:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65499 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65496 What are the dimensions of the shooting box on the backboard?<br /><br />24&quot; wide and 18&quot; tall. SECTION 11 -EQUIPMENT b. A transparent backboard shall be marked with a 2&quot; white rectangle centered behind the ring. This rectangle shall have outside dimensions of 24&quot; horizontally and 18&quot; vertically. ... Tue, 20 Jun 2006 08:33:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65496 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65492 Has anyone ever hit two or more inside-the-park-home runs in a game? If so, who?<br /><br />Actually the record is 3 by Guy Hecker for the Louisville Colonels in the AA League on August 15, 1886 and Tom McCreery for the Louisville Colonels in the NL on July 12, 1897. Here's a list of all the players that hit at least 2 inside the park home runs in a game in either in NL or AL: ... Tue, 20 Jun 2006 08:17:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65492 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65488 What has been the highest number of cars to start a NASCAR race?<br /><br />82 cars took the green flag in the Southern 500 on September 3, 1951 at Darlington Raceway, Darlington, SC. http://www.racing-reference.com/race?id=1951-24&amp;series=W http://motorsportsnews.net/rs20040227.html http://www.dirtdrivers.com/articles/article.asp?column=1&amp;article=18 Tue, 20 Jun 2006 08:02:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65488 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65400 Is the three point arc the same distance from the hoop at all points?<br /><br />In the NBA, the arc is 23 feet, 9 inches (7.24 m) from the basket, but near the sidelines, three-point line is straight and parallel to the sideline in order to allow room between the three-point line and the sideline. Hence, the distance varies near the sidelines; it is 22 feet (6.72 m) at its... Mon, 19 Jun 2006 16:39:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65400 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65399 In one inning how can a team get 6 hits with no runs?<br /><br />Yes, here's just one example: 1st batter hits a triple and gets thrown out trying for a inside the park home run. (1st hit) 2nd batter also hits a triple and gets thrown out trying for a inside the park home run. (2nd hit) 3rd batter hits a single. (3rd hit) 4th batter hits a single,... Mon, 19 Jun 2006 15:47:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65399 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65320 Who are the active and all-time record holders for "most teams played for" in the MLB?<br /><br />Two players wore 12 different big-league uniforms in their careers, and you're probably familiar with one of them - right-handed pitcher Mike Morgan. He made his debut in 1977, just after being a No. 1 pick of the Oakland A's, and played through 2001. His other stops: New York (Yankees), Toronto,... Mon, 19 Jun 2006 07:21:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65320 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65319 What is the most batters hit by a pitch in a complete game?<br /><br />The record is 6 by the following teams &amp; pitchers: AA - Brooklyn vs. Baltimore on April 25, 1887 Ed Knouff of Baltimore hit all 6 batters NL - Louisville vs. St. Louis on July 31, 1897 (1st game) John Grimes of St. Louis hit all 6 batters. NL - New York vs. Chicago on June 16,... Mon, 19 Jun 2006 07:09:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65319 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65254 What is the MLB record for most double plays in a single game?<br /><br />The record is 7 by the following teams: Yankees vs. Philadelphia on August 14, 1942 Houston vs. Giants on May 4, 1969 Braves vs. Reds on June 27, 1982 in 14 innings Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh on June 16, 1994 in 10 innings. The record for both teams is 10 when the Twins made 6 and the Red... Sun, 18 Jun 2006 21:16:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65254 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65251 What NBA player has won the most MVP awards in the regular season, the playoffs and the finals?<br /><br />In the regular season, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had 6, followed by Jordan and Bill Russell with 5 each. In the Playoffs, Jordan has the most with 6. If you count both together, Jordan has the most with 11. Sun, 18 Jun 2006 21:03:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65251 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65249 Who holds the NCAA record for most points scored in a mens basketball tournament in the 20th century? How many points?<br /><br />Here's a list of the most points in a NCAA Tournament, which includes all games played in a single tournament: POINTS 184, Glen Rice, Michigan, 1989 (6 games) 177, Bill Bradley, Princeton, 1965 (5 games) 167, Elvin Hayes, Houston, 1968 (5 games) 163, Danny Manning, Kansas, 1988 (6 games) ... Sun, 18 Jun 2006 20:54:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65249 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65240 Why do horse races run counter-clockwise?<br /><br />In the case of American horse racing the reason has less to do with physics and much more to do with politics. In 1780, the first circular US race track was established by William Whitley near his home in Lincoln County, Kentucky. A staunch supporter of the Revolution, Whitley insisted that... Sun, 18 Jun 2006 19:33:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65240 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65190 What are the half court dimensions of a regulation court?<br /><br />47 feet long by 50 feet wide http://www.sportsknowhow.com/basketball/dimensions/nba-basketball-court-dimensions.html Sun, 18 Jun 2006 16:04:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65190 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65189 What is NBA regulation size for half court?<br /><br />47 feet long by 50 feet wide http://www.sportsknowhow.com/basketball/dimensions/nba-basketball-court-dimensions.html Sun, 18 Jun 2006 16:03:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65189 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65188 I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO KNOW WHAT TEAM HOLDS THE RECORD FOR THE MOST HOME RUNS IN A SINGLE GAME<br /><br />The American League and Major League record is 264 home runs by Seattle in 1997. The NL record is 249 by Houston in 2000. Sun, 18 Jun 2006 15:59:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65188 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65019 How do I get scouts to come see my baseball games?<br /><br />That's 100% correct! I once made a highlight tape of a high school basketball player and we sent them out to approx two to three dozen colleges and we got several scouts to come out and we also had other responses as well. You can do the same with baseball, by sending the information out to... Sat, 17 Jun 2006 07:31:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65019 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65016 Which MLB team holds the record for most errors in a year?<br /><br />867 by Washington in 122 games in 1886 Since 1900: AL and Major League record is 425 by Detroit in 136 games in 1901. NL record since 1893 is 408 by Brooklyn in 155 games in 1905. Sat, 17 Jun 2006 07:04:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/65016 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/64972 Who holds the current fastest time in the mile race?<br /><br />The fastest men's mile record is held by Hicham El Guerrouj of Morocco, who set the world mark at that distance with 3 minutes 43.13 seconds in Rome, Italy on July 7, 1999. http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/content_pages/record.asp?recordid=52096 ... Fri, 16 Jun 2006 19:17:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/64972 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/64948 Who is the all-time points leader in the NFL?<br /><br />Player Points 1. Gary Anderson 2,434 2. Morten Andersen 2,358 3. George Blanda 2,002 4. Norm Johnson 1,736 5. Nick Lowery 1,711 6. Jan Stenerud 1,699 7. John Carney 1,634 8. Lou Groza 1,608 9. Eddie Murray 1,594 10. Matt Stover 1,594 http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0909367.html Fri, 16 Jun 2006 18:38:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/64948 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/64628 I've seen this call go both ways. Batter bunts and the ball rebounds off the plate and hits the bat a second time in fair territory while the batter is still holding the bat over the plate. It's unintentional. What's the correct call?<br /><br />Here's what the rule reads: 6.05 A batter is out when -- (h) After hitting or bunting a fair ball, his bat hits the ball a second time in fair territory. The ball is dead and no runners may advance. If the batter-runner drops his bat and the ball rolls against the bat in fair territory... Thu, 15 Jun 2006 07:19:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/64628 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/64618 Who holds the record for career strikeouts per inning for starting pitchers? For relief pitchers?<br /><br />Here's the top 100 for starting pitchers with at least 100 games started and 500 innings pitched: (As of June 13, 2006) ---PITCHER--------SO/9:IP--IP-------CS 1 Randy Johnson---10.87---3673.2---527 2 Kerry Wood------10.36---1128.2---178 3 Pedro Martinez--10.24---2598.2---365 4... Thu, 15 Jun 2006 06:06:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/64618 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/64517 In hockey, what is a "shift"?<br /><br />The period during which a player or a particular line is on the ice. Source: Webster's Sports Dictionary. Wed, 14 Jun 2006 20:09:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/64517 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/64516 In hockey, what is a "shift"?<br /><br />The period during which a player or a particular line is on the ice. Source: Webster's Sports Dictionary. Wed, 14 Jun 2006 20:08:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/64516 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/64503 What is the most popular soap opera in America?<br /><br />The Young and the Restless is today&#039;s most popular soap opera, with All My Children right up their. http://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/hol051/00102824.html ... Wed, 14 Jun 2006 19:29:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/64503 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/64499 Who has won the most world championships in darts?<br /><br />There are actually two World Championships in darts: World Championship final results * BDO World Championship o 1990: Phil Taylor beat Eric Bristow 6-1 o 1992: Phil Taylor beat Mike Gregory 6-5 * PDC World Championship o 1994: Dennis Priestley beat Phil Taylor 6-1 o 1995: Phil Taylor... Wed, 14 Jun 2006 19:09:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/64499 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/64498 What is the record height for catching a baseball dropped and caught from an airplane?<br /><br />Here's what I found: In 1939, the one-time Cleveland Indians catcher Joe Sprinz participated in a publicity stunt set up by the San Francisco Seals, a minor league team, in which he was supposed to catch a ball dropped from an airplane flying at an altitude of 1,000 feet. Joe did his... Wed, 14 Jun 2006 18:32:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/64498 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/64497 What is the record height for catching a baseball dropped and caught from an airplane?<br /><br />Here&#039;s what I found: In 1939, the one-time Cleveland Indians catcher Joe Sprinz participated in a publicity stunt set up by the San Francisco Seals, a minor league team, in which he was supposed to catch a ball dropped from an airplane flying at an altitude of 1,000 feet. Joe did his... Wed, 14 Jun 2006 18:31:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/64497 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/64479 When playing doubles, our opponent hit the ball into the net then my racquet touched the net after the ball had already hit the net and the point was over. Who wins the point?<br /><br />You win the point if you touch the net after the ball hits the net and the ground, but you lose the point if you touched the net and the ball didn't hit the ground yet. The ball isn't considered dead until it bounces twice or if the ball hits the net and doesn't reach the ground because through... Wed, 14 Jun 2006 16:04:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/64479 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/64448 Which Major League Baseball team has the most playoff losses and what is that number?<br /><br />The Yankees lost -88 World Series games (most in WS) -22 Championship Series games -19 Division Series games (most in DS) 129 Total Losses The most losses not counting the World Series is 50 by the Braves. 33 in the Championship Series (which is the most in CS) and 17 in the Division... Wed, 14 Jun 2006 11:44:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/64448 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/64447 Which MLB team holds the record for most shutout losses in a season?<br /><br />1908 St. Louis Cardinals, who scored 371 or 372 runs (depending on the source) in 154 games were shutout an amazing 33 times! The 1963 Mets were shutout 30 times. Wed, 14 Jun 2006 11:34:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/64447 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/64445 What is the overall win/loss record between the Pirates and Phillies?<br /><br />Going into this season the Pirates led 1091-903 against the Phillies. So far this season, the Pirates are 2-1 against the Phillies, so as of June 14, 2006 it's 1093-904 in favor of the Pirates. Wed, 14 Jun 2006 10:50:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/64445 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/64442 Where can I find a home plate diagram or layout including distances in front of and to the side of home plate for 9-10 year old Little League?<br /><br />Here's a few sites that has what your looking for: http://www.hadarathletic.com/home_plate_dimensions.htm http://www.jimloy.com/geometry/plate.htm Wed, 14 Jun 2006 09:53:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/64442 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/64426 What is the most consecutive losing seasons by a MLB team?<br /><br />Phillies had 16 consecutive losing seasons from 1933 to 1948, and only had 1 winning season from 1918 to 1948, and that was in 1932. http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=21853 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04193/344398.stm Wed, 14 Jun 2006 08:11:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/64426 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/64419 What is the least amount of pitches thrown in a 9 inning game by one team?<br /><br />The record was set on August 10, 1944, by Charley &quot;Red&quot; Barrett of the Boston Braves who threw 58 pitches during a nine inning complete game. The Braves shutout the Reds 2-0, limiting them to two hits and no walks. Put another way, the average hitter faced just TWO pitches. This game is... Wed, 14 Jun 2006 07:26:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/64419 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/64418 What is the least amount of pitches thrown in a 9 inning game by one team?<br /><br />The record was set on August 10, 1944, by Charley &quot;Red&quot; Barrett of the Boston Braves who threw 58 pitches during a nine inning complete game. The Braves shutout the Reds 2-0, limiting them to two hits and no walks. Put another way, the average hitter faced just TWO pitches. This game is... Wed, 14 Jun 2006 07:25:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/64418 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/64313 Can a runner steal home on ball four if the catcher drops the ball or it gets past the catcher?<br /><br />Yes! But if the catcher dropped the ball (wild pitch or passed ball) the runner wouldn't get credit for a stolen base. If the pitch was dropped or caught, regardless of the count or the amount of outs, all the base runners are free to run at their own risk, but if they are tagged out before... Tue, 13 Jun 2006 19:50:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/64313 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/64272 If a play is scored 9-3-2-5-2 do all positions get an asist and the catcher a putout?<br /><br />Yes! Here's what it says in the Major League Baseball Rule Book: ASSISTS 10.11 An assist shall be credited to each fielder who throws or deflects a batted or thrown ball in such a way that a putout results, or would have resulted except for a subsequent error by any fielder. Only one... Tue, 13 Jun 2006 15:09:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/64272 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/64165 Who is the only Major League pitcher to strike out the same number of batters in a game as his age?<br /><br />Actually there two: When Bob Feller was still only 17 years of age on September 13, 1936, he struck out 17 batters; he and Kerry Wood are the only two players ever to strike out their age (Wood struck out 20 on May 6, 1998). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Feller ... Tue, 13 Jun 2006 08:44:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/64165 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/64157 With a runner on second and no runner at first and third, can a pitcher start to pitch while raising his leg, notice that the runner is stealing, and then step towards third to throw him out?<br /><br />No! If he starts the motion to pitch to the plate, he must complete that action. http://forum.officiating.com/printthread.php?threadid=4216 http://www.natchezdemocrat.com/articles/2005/04/02/sports/sports86.txt Tue, 13 Jun 2006 07:48:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/64157 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/64150 Can a runner advance on a steal to home plate from third base on a dropped fourth ball? How about if there are two outs?<br /><br />Yes! But if the catcher dropped the ball (wild pitch or passed ball) the runner wouldn't get credit for a stolen base. If the pitch was dropped or caught, regardless of the count or the amount of outs, all the base runners are free to run at their own risk, but if they are tagged out before... Tue, 13 Jun 2006 06:59:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/64150