Posted on Monday, 31st August 2009 by Warren Greinke
Sports fans love to brag about their trivia knowledge. Many of the facts out there are pretty commonplace, almost shameful if you don’t know them. Whether it’s Babe Ruth’s career home run total, Michael Jordan’s jersey number, or anything else like this, they’ve become a part of pop culture.
Amazingly enough, there are many that would stump even the most knowledgeable fans. I’m going to share a few that will stun you, amuse you, and give you a few more cool things to share with your friends. I hope you enjoy them.
During a game in 1972 between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the St. Louis Blues, the Penguins scored a total of 5 goals in a period of two minutes and seven seconds, the most ever scored in such a short time.
During a 1966 tennis match between Rodger Taylor and Wieslaw Gasiorek at the Kings Cup, a total of 126 games were played between the two. Eventually, officials insisted upon a draw.
Many players in recent years have served above 130 MPH, a few above 140, and a select few above 150, but Michael Sangster of England served 154 MPH in 1963, all done with a wooden racquet.
The longest rally in tennis history occurred between Howard Kinsey and R. Roark. This rally lasted for 78 minutes and spanned 2001 shots. Eventually, the rally ended because Kinsey had to give someone a tennis lesson.
Spring training isn’t called spring training because of the time of year it takes place during. It all has to do with the fact that the 1885 White Sox decided to practice in Hot Springs, Arkansas before the start of the season.
A golfer by the name of Art Wall, Jr. hit 37 holes in one through the span of his career. This is more than any other golfer can claim.
Shaquille O’Neal’s shoe size is a 22. All of his sneakers are specially made for him and his huge feet.
In ancient Japan, there were contests held on a weekly basis to see who could fart the loudest and the longest. How’s that for a weird sport?
Ari Petrof, from Sweden, set a record by staying in a sauna for longer than anyone ever had before. 5 hours, and 10 minutes. This sauna was 212 degrees. Needless to say, he probably needed a towel.
If you enjoyed this, then come to the trivia section at RootZoo sports community for a lot more of the same kinds of facts.
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