leopard88 Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I think someone started something like this a while back, but I didn't feel like searching. In any event, I thought it might be fun to post some facts that, with the benefit of hindsight, seem hard to believe. I'll start with the one that inspired the thread.-- Derek Anderson played in the Pro Bowl in February 2008. Most Liked Content of the Day -- February 15, 2017, August 21, 2017, August 22, 2017 ///// Proud Winner of the CCSLC Post of the Day Award -- April 8, 2008 Originator of the Upside Down Sarcasm Smilie -- November 1, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashcarson15 Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 -- Derek Anderson played in the Pro Bowl in February 2008.Not surprising at all to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I think someone started something like this a while back, but I didn't feel like searching. In any event, I thought it might be fun to post some facts that, with the benefit of hindsight, seem hard to believe. I'll start with the one that inspired the thread.-- Derek Anderson played in the Pro Bowl in February 2008.In 2005, Bobby Abreu won a gold glove.Am I doing this right? "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigga Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Mike Brown was the NBA Coach of the Year...last year. On January 16, 2013 at 3:49 PM, NJTank said: Btw this is old hat for Notre Dame. Knits Rockne made up George Tip's death bed speech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braden Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Eric Hinske has played in the past 3 World Series... for 3 different teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelayedPenalty Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 The Gretzkys are the highest scoring pair of brothers in NHL history. Wayne: 2,857 points; Brent: 4 points.The Sutter family (Brian, Darryl, Brent, Duane, Rich and Ron) have a combined 2,934. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopard88 Posted November 6, 2009 Author Share Posted November 6, 2009 I think someone started something like this a while back, but I didn't feel like searching. In any event, I thought it might be fun to post some facts that, with the benefit of hindsight, seem hard to believe. I'll start with the one that inspired the thread.-- Derek Anderson played in the Pro Bowl in February 2008.In 2005, Bobby Abreu won a gold glove.Am I doing this right?Perfect. Most Liked Content of the Day -- February 15, 2017, August 21, 2017, August 22, 2017 ///// Proud Winner of the CCSLC Post of the Day Award -- April 8, 2008 Originator of the Upside Down Sarcasm Smilie -- November 1, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintsfan Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Only the San Framcisco 49ers have played in more than 1 Superbowl and not lost a Superbowl. (The Ravens, Jets and Buccs are the only other unbeaten in Superbowl teams.) 2011/12 WFL Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njmeadowlanders Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 The Detroit Lions are in fact an NFL Franchise.(Someone had to make the obligatory reference, right?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac the Knife Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 One of the originally intended names for the Dallas Cowboys was the Texas Rangers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sguse1 Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Deion Sanders ran a 4.2 forty yard dash... Backwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrySmalls Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 On September 4th, 1993, Yankees pitcher Jim Abbott pitched a no-hitter against the Cleveland Indians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njmeadowlanders Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 The only NFL team the Jets have never defeated or tied is the Philadelphia Eagles. They're 0-8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDixonDesign Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Johnny Damon and Eric Hinske are the only two players ever to win a World Series with the Yankees and Red Sox... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB61 Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 The 1916 Fitzroy Lions are the only last placed team to win the AFL Premiership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCall Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Only the San Framcisco 49ers have played in more than 1 Superbowl and not lost a Superbowl. (The Ravens, Jets and Buccs are the only other unbeaten in Superbowl teams.)Strangely, some people actually combine Super Bowl into one word. https://dribbble.com/MakaioCall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njmeadowlanders Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Johnny Damon and Eric Hinske are the only two players ever to win a World Series with the Yankees and Red Sox...False.Babe Ruth is one name that pops into mind...and that's just off the top of my head.In fact he won THREE with Boston and FOUR with the Yankees (He lost 3 w/ the Yanks too). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDixonDesign Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Carolina has never lost to Clemson University at home...ever. Clemson is 0-53 in Chapel Hill, the longest losing streak in NCAA History... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDixonDesign Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Johnny Damon and Eric Hinske are the only two players ever to win a World Series with the Yankees and Red Sox...False.Babe Ruth is one name that pops into mind...and that's just off the top of my head.In fact he won THREE with Boston and FOUR with the Yankees (He lost 3 w/ the Yanks too).You are correct, add the Babe to that list...and actually what I heard wasn't true, the list also includes: Joe Bush, Sam Jones, Ramiro Mendoza, and Everette Scott...Apparently what I heard was from the 04/09' Championships now tha tI think about it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrySmalls Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Johnny Damon and Eric Hinske are the only two players ever to win a World Series with the Yankees and Red Sox...False.Babe Ruth is one name that pops into mind...and that's just off the top of my head.In fact he won THREE with Boston and FOUR with the Yankees (He lost 3 w/ the Yanks too).You are correct, add the Babe to that list...Add: Joe Bush, Sam Jones, and Carl Mays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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