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Sportsball 6-21-18

#1 Post by elwoodblues » Thu Jun 21, 2018 2:02 pm

Today we have athletes who went into politics. Tell me who I'm talking about for two points each, and there are two bonus questions.

1. He pitched a perfect game for the Phillies in 1964 and was later a Senator from Kentucky.

2. He played for a New York team when that team won its only two championships and was later a Senator from New Jersey.

3. He represented Buffalo as the Bills’ quarterback in the ‘60s and in Congress in the ‘70s and ‘80s.

4. He was a star defensive player for the Vikings and later served on the Minnesota Supreme Court.


Two-point Conversion 1: The answer to #3 was once his party’s nominee for Vice President. For two points each, name the Presidential candidate on that ticket and give the year.


Two-point Conversion 2: In the 50’s a major professional team temporarily changed its nickname because of the Communist scare at the time. For two points each, name the team and give the temporary nickname.

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Re: Sportsball 6-21-18

#2 Post by jarnon » Thu Jun 21, 2018 2:19 pm

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1. He pitched a perfect game for the Phillies in 1964 and was later a Senator from Kentucky. Jim Bunning (54 years ago today :D )

2. He played for a New York team when that team won its only two championships and was later a Senator from New Jersey. Bill Bradley (Princeton '65 :D )

3. He represented Buffalo as the Bills’ quarterback in the ‘60s and in Congress in the ‘70s and ‘80s. Jack Kemp

4. He was a star defensive player for the Vikings and later served on the Minnesota Supreme Court.


Two-point Conversion 1: The answer to #3 was once his party’s nominee for Vice President. For two points each, name the Presidential candidate on that ticket and give the year. Bob Dole 1996


Two-point Conversion 2: In the 50’s a major professional team temporarily changed its nickname because of the Communist scare at the time. For two points each, name the team and give the temporary nickname. Cincinnati Reds
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#3 Post by BackInTex » Thu Jun 21, 2018 2:28 pm

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1. He pitched a perfect game for the Phillies in 1964 and was later a Senator from Kentucky.


2. He played for a New York team when that team won its only two championships and was later a Senator from New Jersey.
Bill Bradley

3. He represented Buffalo as the Bills’ quarterback in the ‘60s and in Congress in the ‘70s and ‘80s.
Joe Kapp

4. He was a star defensive player for the Vikings and later served on the Minnesota Supreme Court.
Alan Page


Two-point Conversion 1: The answer to #3 was once his party’s nominee for Vice President. For two points each, name the Presidential candidate on that ticket and give the year.

Ralph Nadar, 1980

Two-point Conversion 2: In the 50’s a major professional team temporarily changed its nickname because of the Communist scare at the time. For two points each, name the team and give the temporary nickname.

Cincinnati Reds / Apple Pies
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#4 Post by T_Bone0806 » Thu Jun 21, 2018 3:54 pm

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Today we have athletes who went into politics. Tell me who I'm talking about for two points each, and there are two bonus questions.

1. He pitched a perfect game for the Phillies in 1964 and was later a Senator from Kentucky.


Jim Bunning


2. He played for a New York team when that team won its only two championships and was later a Senator from New Jersey.


Bill Bradley


3. He represented Buffalo as the Bills’ quarterback in the ‘60s and in Congress in the ‘70s and ‘80s.


Jack Kemp. Not gonna miss a Bills question two days in a row.


4. He was a star defensive player for the Vikings and later served on the Minnesota Supreme Court.


Alan Page


Two-point Conversion 1: The answer to #3 was once his party’s nominee for Vice President. For two points each, name the Presidential candidate on that ticket and give the year.


Bob Dole, 1996

Two-point Conversion 2: In the 50’s a major professional team temporarily changed its nickname because of the Communist scare at the time. For two points each, name the team and give the temporary nickname.

Cincinnati Reds/Redlegs
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#5 Post by Bob78164 » Thu Jun 21, 2018 3:57 pm

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1. He pitched a perfect game for the Phillies in 1964 and was later a Senator from Kentucky.
Jim Bunning

2. He played for a New York team when that team won its only two championships and was later a Senator from New Jersey.
Bill Bradley

3. He represented Buffalo as the Bills’ quarterback in the ‘60s and in Congress in the ‘70s and ‘80s.
Jack Kemp

4. He was a star defensive player for the Vikings and later served on the Minnesota Supreme Court.
Alan Page

Two-point Conversion 1: The answer to #3 was once his party’s nominee for Vice President. For two points each, name the Presidential candidate on that ticket and give the year.
Bob Dole, 1996

Two-point Conversion 2: In the 50’s a major professional team temporarily changed its nickname because of the Communist scare at the time. For two points each, name the team and give the temporary nickname.
The Cincinnati Reds became the Red Stockings
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#6 Post by franktangredi » Thu Jun 21, 2018 4:53 pm

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2. He played for a New York team when that team won its only two championships and was later a Senator from New Jersey.
BILL BRADLEY

3. He represented Buffalo as the Bills’ quarterback in the ‘60s and in Congress in the ‘70s and ‘80s.
JACK KEMP

Two-point Conversion 1: The answer to #3 was once his party’s nominee for Vice President. For two points each, name the Presidential candidate on that ticket and give the year.
BOB DOLE, 1996

Two-point Conversion 2: In the 50’s a major professional team temporarily changed its nickname because of the Communist scare at the time. For two points each, name the team and give the temporary nickname.
I assume it's the REDS.

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#7 Post by littlebeast13 » Thu Jun 21, 2018 6:48 pm

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Today we have athletes who went into politics. Tell me who I'm talking about for two points each, and there are two bonus questions.

1. He pitched a perfect game for the Phillies in 1964 and was later a Senator from Kentucky. - Jim Bunning

2. He played for a New York team when that team won its only two championships and was later a Senator from New Jersey. - Bill Bradley?

3. He represented Buffalo as the Bills’ quarterback in the ‘60s and in Congress in the ‘70s and ‘80s. - Jack Kemp

4. He was a star defensive player for the Vikings and later served on the Minnesota Supreme Court. - Joseph A. Wapner


Two-point Conversion 1: The answer to #3 was once his party’s nominee for Vice President. For two points each, name the Presidential candidate on that ticket and give the year. - Has to be pre-1984, I remember all the losing VP candidates since then. I know he wasn't Carter's VP, but maybe he switched in 1980? I think Ford had Dole in 1976 because I remember it being brought up on the Bored that a Dole or Bush was on the GOP ticket every year from 76-04. '72 seems like it would be too far back.... so I'll say with Jimmy Carter in 1980.


Two-point Conversion 2: In the 50’s a major professional team temporarily changed its nickname because of the Communist scare at the time. For two points each, name the team and give the temporary nickname. - The Cincinnati Reds became the Cincinnati Redlegs
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#8 Post by kroxquo » Thu Jun 21, 2018 6:48 pm

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Today we have athletes who went into politics. Tell me who I'm talking about for two points each, and there are two bonus questions.

1. He pitched a perfect game for the Phillies in 1964 and was later a Senator from Kentucky. Jim Bunning

2. He played for a New York team when that team won its only two championships and was later a Senator from New Jersey. Bill Bradley

3. He represented Buffalo as the Bills’ quarterback in the ‘60s and in Congress in the ‘70s and ‘80s. Jack kemp

4. He was a star defensive player for the Vikings and later served on the Minnesota Supreme Court. Carl Eller


Two-point Conversion 1: The answer to #3 was once his party’s nominee for Vice President. For two points each, name the Presidential candidate on that ticket and give the year. Bob Dole 1996


Two-point Conversion 2: In the 50’s a major professional team temporarily changed its nickname because of the Communist scare at the time. For two points each, name the team and give the temporary nickname. Reds Redlegs
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#9 Post by littlebeast13 » Thu Jun 21, 2018 6:50 pm

I'm such a dumbass.... but that's why I advertise it over my avatar....

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#10 Post by mrkelley23 » Thu Jun 21, 2018 7:34 pm

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Today we have athletes who went into politics. Tell me who I'm talking about for two points each, and there are two bonus questions.

1. He pitched a perfect game for the Phillies in 1964 and was later a Senator from Kentucky.

Dan Bunning

2. He played for a New York team when that team won its only two championships and was later a Senator from New Jersey.

Bill Bradley

3. He represented Buffalo as the Bills’ quarterback in the ‘60s and in Congress in the ‘70s and ‘80s.

Jack Kemp

4. He was a star defensive player for the Vikings and later served on the Minnesota Supreme Court.

Alan Page


Two-point Conversion 1: The answer to #3 was once his party’s nominee for Vice President. For two points each, name the Presidential candidate on that ticket and give the year.

Bob Dole


Two-point Conversion 2: In the 50’s a major professional team temporarily changed its nickname because of the Communist scare at the time. For two points each, name the team and give the temporary nickname.

Cincinnati Reds, Redlegs
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#11 Post by mellytu74 » Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:28 pm

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1. He pitched a perfect game for the Phillies in 1964 and was later a Senator from Kentucky.

JIM BUNNING

2. He played for a New York team when that team won its only two championships and was later a Senator from New Jersey.

BILL BRADLEY

3. He represented Buffalo as the Bills’ quarterback in the ‘60s and in Congress in the ‘70s and ‘80s.

JACK KEMP

4. He was a star defensive player for the Vikings and later served on the Minnesota Supreme Court.

ALAN PAGE

Two-point Conversion 1: The answer to #3 was once his party’s nominee for Vice President. For two points each, name the Presidential candidate on that ticket and give the year.

BOB DOLE - 1996

Two-point Conversion 2: In the 50’s a major professional team temporarily changed its nickname because of the Communist scare at the time. For two points each, name the team and give the temporary nickname.

The Cincinnati Reds? The Redlegs?

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#12 Post by Pastor Fireball » Fri Jun 22, 2018 5:01 am

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1. Jim Bunning
2. Bill Bradley
3. Jack Kemp
4. pass
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#13 Post by A Non E. Muss » Fri Jun 22, 2018 5:37 am

Welp! My perfect game looks to be coming to an end. :P

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Today we have athletes who went into politics. Tell me who I'm talking about for two points each, and there are two bonus questions.

1. He pitched a perfect game for the Phillies in 1964 and was later a Senator from Kentucky.

Jim Bunning

2. He played for a New York team when that team won its only two championships and was later a Senator from New Jersey.

Bill Bradley

3. He represented Buffalo as the Bills’ quarterback in the ‘60s and in Congress in the ‘70s and ‘80s.

Jack Kemp

4. He was a star defensive player for the Vikings and later served on the Minnesota Supreme Court.

Alan Page

Two-point Conversion 1: The answer to #3 was once his party’s nominee for Vice President. For two points each, name the Presidential candidate on that ticket and give the year.

Bob Dole & 1996

Two-point Conversion 2: In the 50’s a major professional team temporarily changed its nickname because of the Communist scare at the time. For two points each, name the team and give the temporary nickname.

Cincinnati Reds & Cincinnati Red Stockings

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#14 Post by ShamelessWeasel » Fri Jun 22, 2018 6:31 am

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1. Jim Bunning
2. Bill Bradley
3. Jack Kemp
4. Alan Page

Two-point Conversion 1: Bob Dole 1996
Two-point Conversion 2: nope

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#15 Post by Estonut » Fri Jun 22, 2018 6:47 am

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Today we have athletes who went into politics. Tell me who I'm talking about for two points each, and there are two bonus questions.

1. He pitched a perfect game for the Phillies in 1964 and was later a Senator from Kentucky.
Jim Bunning - He also got a mention in a story about Ted Williams in Jim Bouton's "Ball Four."

2. He played for a New York team when that team won its only two championships and was later a Senator from New Jersey.
Bill Bradley

3. He represented Buffalo as the Bills’ quarterback in the ‘60s and in Congress in the ‘70s and ‘80s.
Jack Kemp

4. He was a star defensive player for the Vikings and later served on the Minnesota Supreme Court.
Alan Page - There was some discussion of him here not too long ago.


Two-point Conversion 1: The answer to #3 was once his party’s nominee for Vice President. For two points each, name the Presidential candidate on that ticket and give the year.
Bob Dole; Bubba's 2nd term, so 1996


Two-point Conversion 2: In the 50’s a major professional team temporarily changed its nickname because of the Communist scare at the time. For two points each, name the team and give the temporary nickname.
Cincinnati Reds; Redlegs
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#16 Post by Vandal » Fri Jun 22, 2018 1:05 pm

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1. Jim Bunning

2. Bill Bradley

3. Jack Kemp

4. Alan Page


Two-point Conversion 1: Bob Dole 1996

Two-point Conversion 2: Reds became Redlegs, perhaps
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#17 Post by elwoodblues » Fri Jun 22, 2018 2:11 pm

elwoodblues wrote:Today we have athletes who went into politics. Tell me who I'm talking about for two points each, and there are two bonus questions.

1. He pitched a perfect game for the Phillies in 1964 and was later a Senator from Kentucky.

Jim Bunning. I did not know that yesterday was the anniversary of the perfect game. That was a total coincidence.

2. He played for a New York team when that team won its only two championships and was later a Senator from New Jersey.

Bill Bradley, who played for the Knicks when they won their only two NBA titles in '70 and '73.

3. He represented Buffalo as the Bills’ quarterback in the ‘60s and in Congress in the ‘70s and ‘80s.

Jack Kemp

4. He was a star defensive player for the Vikings and later served on the Minnesota Supreme Court.

Alan Page

Two-point Conversion 1: The answer to #3 was once his party’s nominee for Vice President. For two points each, name the Presidential candidate on that ticket and give the year.

Jack Kemp was Bob Dole's running mate in 1996 when Bill Clinton was elected to his second term.

Two-point Conversion 2: In the 50’s a major professional team temporarily changed its nickname because of the Communist scare at the time. For two points each, name the team and give the temporary nickname.

The Cincinnati Reds called themselves the Redlegs for a few years in the '50s.
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#18 Post by Vandal » Fri Jun 22, 2018 4:11 pm

I'm pretty sure I played this one.
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#19 Post by elwoodblues » Fri Jun 22, 2018 6:34 pm

Vandal wrote:I'm pretty sure I played this one.
Indeed you did. It has been corrected.

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#20 Post by elwoodblues » Fri Jun 22, 2018 6:39 pm

Vandal wrote:I'm pretty sure I played this one.
Indeed you did. It has been corrected.

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