IUFLA Posted September 21, 2021 Report Share Posted September 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, 5fouls said: Pete Rose was born on 4/14/1941, making him roughly 80 and a half years old. He played his last game on 8/17/1986. There are SIX former MLB players who also played their last game in the decade of the 1980's, who are still alive and OLDER than Pete, Two of the six are former Dodger teammates Vic Davillilo (85) and Manny Mota (83). Davillilo played in 7 games in 1980 at age 44, while Mota made a cameo pinch hitting appearance in 1982. The other 4 are more prominent names. Who are they? Hint #1 - 2 of them are in the Hall of Fame Hint #2 - 2 of them, like Rose, were eye-witnesses to one of Baseball's most memorable plays. Is Jim Kaat one of them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted September 21, 2021 Report Share Posted September 21, 2021 And Yastrzemski? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted September 21, 2021 Report Share Posted September 21, 2021 18 minutes ago, IUFLA said: Is Jim Kaat one of them? Jim Kaat is one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted September 21, 2021 Report Share Posted September 21, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, IUFLA said: And Yastrzemski? Yes. Yaz is one of the Hall of Famers. 2 more to go, including one of the Hall of Famers. Edited September 21, 2021 by 5fouls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted September 21, 2021 Report Share Posted September 21, 2021 21 minutes ago, IUFLA said: Is Jim Kaat one of them? 3 minutes ago, 5fouls said: Jim Kaat is one. On the subject of Kaat. Man, I hope my mind is as sharp as his is when I'm 83. He hasn't lost a thing as an announcer. Of of my favorites. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted September 21, 2021 Report Share Posted September 21, 2021 (edited) Phil Niekro? Oh, wait, I forgot he passed away... Edited September 21, 2021 by IUFLA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted September 21, 2021 Report Share Posted September 21, 2021 Keying in on the "famous play" hint, which I think is Fisk's HR in game 6 of the 1975 WS (that's what made me think of Yaz) Luis Tiant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted September 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2021 Gaylord Perry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted September 21, 2021 Report Share Posted September 21, 2021 Joe Torre and Gaylord Perry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted September 21, 2021 Report Share Posted September 21, 2021 12 minutes ago, IUFLA said: Keying in on the "famous play" hint, which I think is Fisk's HR in game 6 of the 1975 WS (that's what made me think of Yaz) Luis Tiant? Luis is the one. He was the starting pitcher for the Red Sox in Game 6 of the 1975 series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted September 21, 2021 Report Share Posted September 21, 2021 11 minutes ago, rico said: Gaylord Perry? Yes. Sir. Gaylord is #4. In addition to Davillillo & Mota (list not in age order), Kaat Yaz Perry Tiant 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted September 21, 2021 Report Share Posted September 21, 2021 7 minutes ago, Billingsley99 said: Joe Torre and Gaylord Perry Half right. See above. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zlinedavid Posted September 21, 2021 Report Share Posted September 21, 2021 1 hour ago, rico said: Gaylord Perry? Last of the respectable cheaters. “I reckon I tried everything on the old Apple, save for salt, pepper and chocolate sauce.” 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted September 22, 2021 Report Share Posted September 22, 2021 Who won 2 olympic gold medals with mismatched shoes he dug out of a trash can after his shoes were stolen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted September 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2021 8 hours ago, mrflynn03 said: Who won 2 olympic gold medals with mismatched shoes he dug out of a trash can after his shoes were stolen? Jim Thorpe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted September 22, 2021 Report Share Posted September 22, 2021 8 hours ago, mrflynn03 said: Who won 2 olympic gold medals with mismatched shoes he dug out of a trash can after his shoes were stolen? Jesse Owens?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted September 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2021 46 minutes ago, Billingsley99 said: Jesse Owens?? https://medium.com/sportsraid/when-jim-thorpe-won-two-gold-medals-with-shoes-someone-had-thrown-in-the-trash-3c3f7090f9e7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted September 22, 2021 Report Share Posted September 22, 2021 17 minutes ago, rico said: https://medium.com/sportsraid/when-jim-thorpe-won-two-gold-medals-with-shoes-someone-had-thrown-in-the-trash-3c3f7090f9e7 Aways loved this story about Thorpe... "When King Gustav V of Sweden congratulated Thorpe on his Olympic win, he said, "Sir, you are the greatest athlete in the world." Thorpe reputedly replied, "Thanks, king." 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted September 22, 2021 Report Share Posted September 22, 2021 1 hour ago, rico said: Jim Thorpe? Yep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted September 23, 2021 Report Share Posted September 23, 2021 What non-pitcher finished with the lowest batting average in an MVP year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zlinedavid Posted September 23, 2021 Report Share Posted September 23, 2021 9 minutes ago, IUFLA said: What non-pitcher finished with the lowest batting average in an MVP year? I looked, so I won’t spoil the answer for those guessing, but I think the more surprising one is who had the 2nd worst BA for an MVP, especially given the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted September 23, 2021 Report Share Posted September 23, 2021 5 minutes ago, Zlinedavid said: I looked, so I won’t spoil the answer for those guessing, but I think the more surprising one is who had the 2nd worst BA for an MVP, especially given the year. The guy you're taking about would have been my first guess... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zlinedavid Posted September 23, 2021 Report Share Posted September 23, 2021 3 minutes ago, IUFLA said: The guy you're taking about would have been my first guess... You’d be correct if you’re limiting it to one league. Worst BA overall for an MVP is from the other league and a decade or two prior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted September 23, 2021 Report Share Posted September 23, 2021 I will stick with my guess but after seeing these comments I think my pick is the guy in 2nd. Roger Maris in 61 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zlinedavid Posted September 23, 2021 Report Share Posted September 23, 2021 1 minute ago, Billingsley99 said: I will stick with my guess but after seeing these comments I think my pick is the guy in 2nd. Roger Maris in 61 You’d be correct, that is 2nd. Worst is from the NL and I mentioned the timeframe above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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