Baseball Trivia for freebies contest

[mwilson788]

A quick trivia contest for a fiver.
I wish I could offer more but since I have such a small collection a fiver is about all I can give away at a time.

Here is the prize

1 each
H.Uppman Corona
H.Uppman Vintage Cameroon Corona
H.Uppman Special Select New Yorker
CAO Gold Robusto
Punch Gran Puro

I realize this isn't much but better than nothing eh?

The winner must answer the following questions correctly.

1. Who is baseballs' current scoreless inning streak record holder? How many innings and in what year?

2. Most triples in a single season? (Hint: there is an actor of the same name)

3. Most consecutive games played in MLB?

4. Only player in the National League to have six seasons with at least 500 assists at second base? (this one is a little tougher)

5. Current record holder for stolen bases in a career and the number?



I hate to even ask questions but the last freebies went so quick I had to do something.

Good luck!

[tobby4]

1.) Orel Hershiser's of 59

2.) Jimmy Williams

3.) 2632

4.)Nap Lajoie

5.) Rickey Henderson, 1,406

[tobby4]

I have to go look up number 4... but that might be right..

[cvm4]

Google was nice to Clay

[mwilson788]

Some of the answers are right. Some are wrong.....

[Greg]

1. Orel Hershiser (59) 1988
2. Chief Wilson
3. Cal Ripken
4. Charlie Gehringer is the only player to ever have six seasons (1928, 1929, 1930, 1933, 1934 & 1936)
5. Rickey Henderson (1270)

[tobby4]

4.) Ryan Sandberg...

[tobby4]

Sandberg did it in 1983, 1984, 1985, 1988, 1991, 1992


and that is all i looked up cliff.. i knew the others..

[tobby4]

Fred..... Gehring was in the AL

[tobby4]

There they all should be right now..

[mwilson788]

All the correct answers have been mentioned but not all by one person.......

[aleam_38]

1) Orel Hershiser, 59-innings in 1988
2) Chief Wilson
3) 2632
4) Ryne Sandberg
5) Rickey Henderson, 1,406 going with the other answer given

[aleam_38]

I dont know crap about baseball

[jkim05]

orel hershiser 59 in '88
chief wilson
2632 by cal ripken
ryne sandberg and
Rickey Henderson 1,406

[mwilson788]

Very close..............

[tobby4]

1.)Orel Hershiser//.. 59 in 88
2.) jimmy williams
3.) ripken 2632
4.) sandberg
5. henderson at 1406

[tobby4]

#2 is chief wilson with 36 in 1912

[aleam_38]

1) Orel Hershiser, 59-innings in 1988
2) Chief Wilson
3) 2632 cal
4) Ryne Sandberg
5) Rickey Henderson, 1270

[aleam_38]

I am somewhat sure on 1 through 4 but the last one i dont know the number. :dunno:

[tobby4]

shit it is 1270 by henderson

[mwilson788]

I didn't see jkim05's post. He is our winner! Details to follow....

[jkim05]

rickey henderson has 1406 in his career in the major leagues and an AL leading 1270 in the AL.
here's his career breakdown: Oakland, 867; New York [AL], 32; Toronto, 22; Anaheim, 16; Seattle, 31; San Diego, 91; New York [NL], 42; Boston, 8; Los Angeles, 3

[jkim05]

sweeeett!!! i love baseball.

[mwilson788]

OK sorry bout that. Had someone in my office rambling on and couldn't pull the trigger fast enough.


Here are the correct answers once more.
Damn Google made this too easy. :)


1. Who is baseballs' current scoreless inning streak record holder? How many innings and in what year?

Orel Hershiser 59 1988

2. Most triples in a single season? (Hint: there is an actor of the same name)

Owen "Chief" Wilson 36 1912

3. Most consecutive games played in MLB?

2632 Cal Ripken

4. Only player in the National League to have six seasons with at least 500 assists at second base? (this one is a little tougher)

Ryne Sandberg

5. Current record holder for stolen bases in a career and the number?

Ricky Henderson 1406

Congrats to jkim05!

PM me your addy and I'll get them out to you today!

[aleam_38]

thats wierd b/c i said the same thing as him and you didnt ask who had the most consecutive games just how many. well enjoy my friend and I will try for the next time around.

[mwilson788]

Due to me being imprecise in my questioning I will award aleam38 a 5er as well. PM me your addy and I'll see if I can put together something similar for you.

[Greg]

Nice contest...I knew the Henderson total, just screwed up.

By the way, 1406 career steals is freaky...if you look at Hendersons career numbers, it really is amazing. He's in the top 5 in a lot of areas.

[aleam_38]

Naw dont worry about it, it was a great contest, I really enjoy it. I hope you have more like that. It was fun. I was just interested in two cigars you had in the prize.

H.Uppman Vintage Cameroon Corona
H.Uppman Special Select New Yorker

Never tried them and they sounded very good. Maybe next time around.

[mwilson788]

Might as well send me your addy. I've already got the package made up for you.
I don't have anymore of the Cameroon Coronas but I did put in one of the New Yorkers.

Here is your package contents

1 each
H.Uppman Special Select New Yorker
H.Uppman Reserve
H.Uppman Corona
CAO Gold Robusto
Partagas Spanish Rosado Familia


I may get some of the Cameroons again soon. If so I'll keep you in mind and send you one.

[mwilson788]

Henderson was unreal. That is a record that will never be broken. Base stealing isn't a part of the game today the way it once was. That is one that will stand there with Nolan's No No's and I can tell my grandkids I saw it happen. That is if baseball doesn't go on permanent strike or a congressional roid shutdown before then. :)