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|{{small|... that '''[[Brewer Hicklen]]''' ''(pictured)'' hosts an annual youth baseball camp in Alabama?}}
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|{{small|... that '''[[Dee Dawkins-Haigler]]''' ''(pictured)'' ran in four elections in four months for the same seat?}}
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|{{small|... that before his [[Major League Baseball]] career, '''[[Leo Posada]]''' ''(pictured)'' represented Cuba internationally in [[cycle sport|cycling]]?}}
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|{{small|... that doctors told '''[[Lance McCullers]]''' that he should not continue to [[Pitch (baseball)|pitch]] in 1990, but he returned to [[Major League Baseball]] in 1992?}}
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|{{small|... that '''[[Gentner Drummond]]''' flew in the first combat mission of [[Gulf War|Operation Desert Storm]]?}}
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Revision as of 03:46, 26 April 2024

This page lists all of the articles I have created, expanded, and/or nominated for the Did You Know? section on the Main Page. It also provides images that accompanies the hook (if applicable), the date promoted, page views for the day promoted, and hooks presented on the Main Page.

Some DYKs were on the main page for 12 hours, and some for 24 hours. I will determine which were which and calculate views per hour. According to DYK rules, hooks promoted on the main page around 00:00 UTC have their stats for two days combined in the total.

Table

DYKs created/expanded/nominated by Muboshgu
# Article Image Views Date Hook
1 Bonnie Newman 778 Feb 15, 2009 ... that Bonnie Newman, a former chief of staff to Judd Gregg, had been named to replace him in the United States Senate until Gregg withdrew his nomination for Secretary of Commerce?
2 Richard Ravitch 3,104 Jul 13, 2009 ... that Richard Ravitch was appointed Lt. Governor of New York on July 8, 2009, in a move that New York's attorney general claimed was unconstitutional?
3 List of Major League Baseball awards 350 Aug 29, 2009 ... that Major League Baseball presents a variety of awards each season for individual performance, excellence in batting, pitching performance, and fielding prowess?
4 Augie Schmidt 413 Jun 16, 2010 ... that Augie Schmidt won the Golden Spikes Award, an award given to the top amateur baseball player in the United States, in 1982?
5 Red Snapp 2,748 Nov 3, 2011 ... that Red Snapp was considered the "king of the minor leagues"?
6 George Kelly 1,304 Nov 25, 2011 ... that Hall of Famer George Kelly was nearly suspended by Major League Baseball for playing basketball with Jimmy O'Connell?
7 Yoenis Céspedes 613 Nov 26, 2011 ... that Yoenis Céspedes was described by Baseball Prospectus as "arguably the best all-around [baseball] player to come out of Cuba in a generation"?
8 Josh Romanski 474 Dec 3, 2011 ... that Josh Romanski's mother was diagnosed with breast cancer the same day he was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers baseball team?
9 Elmer Stricklett 887 Dec 8, 2011 ... that Elmer Stricklett is considered to have been the first baseball pitcher to master the spitball?
10 Jack Chesbro 1,467 Dec 10, 2011 ... that Hall of Fame pitcher Jack Chesbro received his nickname "Happy Jack" while working in a psychiatric facility?
11 Three Sisters (musical) 887 Dec 14, 2011 ... that Three Sisters, a musical by Oscar Hammerstein II and Jerome Kern, played for only two months in London in 1934, and didn't debut in America until 2011?
12 Koji Mitsui 1,841 Dec 16, 2011 ... that Koji Mitsui was unsuccessfully posted to Major League Baseball twice in one offseason?
13 Frenchy Bordagaray 3,184 Dec 21, 2011 ... that the mustache that Frenchy Bordagaray grew in 1936 is likely to have been the only mustache worn in Major League Baseball between 1914 and 1972?
14 Nemo Gaines ?[a] Dec 24, 2011 ... that Nemo Gaines is the only graduate of the United States Naval Academy to play in Major League Baseball?
15 Brad Boxberger ?[a] Dec 24, 2011 ... that baseball pitcher Brad Boxberger was named to the Arizona Fall League's 2011 Top Prospects Team?
16 Allie Reynolds ?[a] Dec 24, 2011 ... that the New York Yankees traded for Allie Reynolds on the advice of Joe DiMaggio?
17 Ryota Igarashi 2,112 Jan 3, 2012 ... that Ryota Igarashi used to hold the Nippon Professional Baseball record for the fastest pitch thrown?
18 The Fiery Trial 1,404 Jan 16, 2012 ... that The Fiery Trial: Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery won the Pulitzer Prize for History, the Bancroft Prize, and the Lincoln Prize in 2011?
19 David Adams (baseball) 1,140 Jan 25, 2012 ... that an injury to minor league baseball player David Adams prevented the New York Yankees from acquiring all-star pitcher Cliff Lee?
20 Jimmy Van Ostrand 1,206 Jan 25, 2012 ... that Jimmy Van Ostrand recorded both of Canada's runs batted in during the gold medal baseball game of the 2011 Pan American Games?
21 Michael Pineda 50x 2,722 Feb 3, 2012 ... that Michael Pineda's (pictured) fastball averaged 94.7 miles per hour (152.4 km/h) in 2011, leading Major League Baseball rookies with at least 100 innings pitched?
22 Nick Castellanos[b] 50x 5,068 Feb 6, 2012 ... that Nick Castellanos (pictured) received a $3.45 million signing bonus from the Detroit Tigers, the highest ever for a player not drafted in the first round in the Major League Baseball Draft?
23 Arodys Vizcaíno 1,032 Feb 7, 2012 ... that Arodys Vizcaíno's fastball has been recorded as fast as 101 miles per hour (163 km/h)?
24 Michael Choice 555 Feb 9, 2012 ... that Michael Choice is the first University of Texas at Arlington baseball player to be drafted in the first round of the Major League Baseball Draft?
25 Gerardo Concepción 296 Feb 11, 2012 ... that Gerardo Concepción won the 2010–11 Cuban National Series Rookie of the Year Award?
26 Jon Weber 544 Feb 11, 2012 ... that Jon Weber played on four consecutive minor league baseball championship teams?
27 Abraham Lincoln (Healy) 50x 1,527 Feb 12, 2012 ... that George Peter Alexander Healy's portrait Abraham Lincoln (pictured) was based on his earlier work, The Peacemakers?
28 Abraham Lincoln's Lyceum address[b] 50x 6,740 Feb 12, 2012 ... that during his 1838 Lyceum address, Abraham Lincoln (pictured) warned of a tyrant overtaking the United States from within?
29 Josh Bell (outfielder) 2,226 Feb 13, 2012 ... that Josh Bell received a US$5 million signing bonus, a record for a player chosen in the second round of the Major League Baseball Draft?
30 Jordy Mercer 304 Feb 21, 2012 ... that Jordy Mercer and Matt Hague have been teammates in college and the minor leagues since 2008, as both attended Oklahoma State and were drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates?
31 Matt Hague 295
32 Justin Pope 1,225 Feb 24, 2012 ... that pitcher Justin Pope broke Roger Clemens' college baseball record of 35 consecutive scoreless innings?
33 Jennifer Worth 2,906 Feb 24, 2012 ... that British midwife and bestselling author Jennifer Worth criticized Mike Leigh's 2004 film Vera Drake for depicting an "invariably fatal" method of abortion as quick and painless for women?
34 Brett Jackson 296 Feb 28, 2012 ... that American baseball players Brett Jackson, Jeff Beliveau, James McCann, Tuffy Gosewisch, Matt Clark, Pete Andrelczyk, Matt Shoemaker, Justin Cassel, Chad Tracy and Andrew Garcia won silver at the 2011 Pan American Games?
35 Jeff Beliveau 224
36 James McCann (baseball) 185
37 Tuffy Gosewisch 223
38 Matt Clark (baseball) 169
39 Pete Andrelczyk 179
40 Matt Shoemaker 191
41 Justin Cassel 185
42 Chad Tracy (baseball, born 1985) 197
43 Andrew Garcia (baseball) 177
44 Roger Peckinpaugh 4,205 Mar 12, 2012 ... that Roger Peckinpaugh set a World Series record for errors?
45 Michael Crouse 50x 1,030 Mar 13, 2012 ... that Canadian baseball players Michael Crouse (pictured), Marcus Knecht, Chris Bisson, Andrew Albers, Jamie Romak, Tim Smith, Kyle Lotzkar, Mark Hardy, Nick Bucci, and Jon Malo won gold at the 2011 Pan American Games?
46 Marcus Knecht 367
47 Chris Bisson (baseball) 254
48 Andrew Albers 310
49 Jamie Romak 238
50 Tim Smith (baseball) 259
51 Kyle Lotzkar 236
52 Mark Hardy (baseball) 235
53 Nick Bucci 248
54 Jonathan Malo 267
55 List of Major League Baseball player–managers 50x 1,709 Mar 20, 2012 ... that fifty-nine Major League Baseball player–managers, including Connie Mack (pictured), have been enshrined in the Hall of Fame?
56 Chris Pittaro 1,155 Mar 26, 2012 ... that baseball Hall of Fame manager Sparky Anderson once said Chris Pittaro had "a chance to be the greatest second baseman who ever lived"?
57 Scott Beerer 1,079 Mar 26, 2012 ... that professional baseball player Scott Beerer briefly retired to become an emergency medical technician?
58 Roger Bresnahan 50x 4,697 Apr 5, 2012 ... that when Roger Bresnahan (pictured) adopted the use of shin guards in Major League Baseball on Opening Day in 1907, angry fans threw snow onto the field?
59 Drew Smyly 684 Apr 9, 2012 ... that debuting Major League Baseball pitcher Drew Smyly came within two outs of pitching a no-hitter in a college baseball tournament while a redshirt freshman at the University of Arkansas?
60 Billy Gilbert (baseball) 552 Apr 9, 2012 ... that Hall of Fame baseball manager John McGraw signed Billy Gilbert to the Baltimore Orioles in 1902 and the New York Giants in 1903?
61 Kyeong Kang 1,083 Apr 12, 2012 ... that Kyeong Kang was the first South Korean to be selected in the Major League Baseball Draft?
62 Joe McGinnity 371 Apr 13, 2012 ... that the New York Giants and Cincinnati Reds raided Joe McGinnity, Joe Kelley, Cy Seymour, Dan McGann, Jack Cronin, and others from the Baltimore Orioles during the 1902 season?
63 Joe Kelley 288
64 Cy Seymour 285
65 Dan McGann 265
66 Jack Cronin 282
67 1902 Baltimore Orioles season 504
68 Josh Edgin 770 Apr 13, 2012 ... that baseball player Josh Edgin won the Pennsylvania state championship in wrestling, finishing fourth in the national championship?
69 Lotus Flower (song) 1,508 Apr 13, 2012 ... that the Garth Jennings-directed video for Radiohead's "Lotus Flower", which features Thom Yorke's "spastic" dancing, was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video?
70 Craig Heyer 1,077 Apr 14, 2012 ... that the College of Southern Nevada's baseball team was forced to forfeit 37 games in 2006 when Craig Heyer was ruled ineligible?
71 Adam Eaton (outfielder) 1,262 Apr 14, 2012 ... that baseball outfielder Adam Eaton received USD $120,000 meant for the retired pitcher of the same name?
72 D. J. Mitchell 670 Apr 15, 2012 ... that even though he didn't start pitching until 2007, D. J. Mitchell was the New York Yankees minor league Pitcher of the Year in 2011?
73 Andrew Freedman 788 Apr 19, 2012 ... that Andrew Freedman, owner of the National League's New York Giants, bought the American League's Baltimore Orioles from John Mahon to raid Baltimore's best players?
74 John Mahon (baseball) 227
75 Jason Krizan 751 Apr 25, 2012 ... that Jason Krizan set a National Collegiate Athletic Association record for doubles?
76 Matt Barnes (baseball) 499 Apr 27, 2012 ... that Matt Barnes and Michael Roth were named college baseball First Team NCAA Division I All-Americans in 2011?
77 Michael Roth (baseball) 285
78 Travis Jackson 1,577 Apr 27, 2012 ... that Kid Elberfeld discovered future Hall of Famer Travis Jackson when Jackson was 14 years old?
79 Miller Huggins 1,901 Apr 27, 2012 ... that Hall of Fame manager Miller Huggins executed the first delayed steal in recorded baseball history?
80 Philip Humber 1,407 Apr 27, 2012 ... that Philip Humber's April 21, 2012, perfect game was only the 21st in Major League Baseball history dating back to 1869?
81 Philip Humber's perfect game 339
82 Jack Zeller 933 Apr 30, 2012 ... that Jack Zeller, who was credited with building the Detroit Tigers' farm system, proposed a draft that would have ended the use of farm systems in baseball?
83 Dave Bancroft 50x 2,030 May 1, 2012 ... that Frank Graham called Dave Bancroft (pictured) "the greatest shortstop the Giants ever had and one of the greatest that ever lived"?
84 Blake Beavan 822 May 3, 2012 ... that Blake Beavan, the losing pitcher of Philip Humber's perfect game, threw a perfect game of his own while in high school?
85 Adonis García 404 May 6, 2012 ... that Adonis García was named to the 2012 Caribbean Series All-Tournament Team?
86 Patrick Corbin (baseball) 519 May 6, 2012 ... that Patrick Corbin set a Mobile BayBears franchise record when he pitched 2713 consecutive scoreless innings?
87 Will Middlebrooks 2,233 May 6, 2012 ... that Boston Red Sox third baseman Will Middlebrooks is engaged to a former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader whom he has known since childhood?
88 Dan Jennings 546 May 10, 2012 ... that Major League Baseball pitcher Dan Jennings of the Miami Marlins has been mistakenly thought to be the son of team vice president Dan Jennings?
89 Chad Mottola 1,056 May 11, 2012 ... that Chad Mottola was the first University of Central Florida athlete to be selected in the first round of a professional sports draft?
90 Andrew Freedman Home[c] 50x 5,196 May 11, 2012 ... that the Andrew Freedman Home (pictured) served as a retirement home for "aged and indigent persons of both sexes", who had formerly been of "good circumstances"?
91 Paul Shuey 50x 1,717 May 12, 2012 ... that former Major League Baseball pitcher Paul Shuey is now a professional bass fisherman?
92 B. J. Wallace 561 May 13, 2012 ... that pitcher B. J. Wallace set an Olympic baseball record with fourteen strikeouts in one game?
93 Jeffrey Hammonds 646 May 13, 2012 ... that Jeffrey Hammonds received the largest signing bonus of the 1992 Major League Baseball Draft?
94 Cy Young's perfect game 50x 4,335 May 14, 2012 ... that Cy Young (pictured) threw a perfect game in the midst of a Major League Baseball record streak of 25+13 innings pitched without allowing a hit?
95 Phil Nevin[c] 50x 6,060 May 15, 2012 ... that after future all-star Phil Nevin was taken first overall in the 1992 Major League Baseball Draft, Houston Astros' scout Hal Newhouser quit, protesting that the club should have taken Derek Jeter (pictured) instead?
96 1992 Major League Baseball Draft[c] 2,473
97 Danny Duffy 2,314 May 16, 2012 ... that 21-year-old Danny Duffy's abrupt retirement from the Kansas City Royals organization in 2010 reminded many of when Zack Greinke left the baseball club in 2006?
98 Toe Nash[c] 8,024 May 16, 2012 ... that baseball executives thought that Toe Nash was a hoax, similar to Sidd Finch?
99 Robert Stephenson (baseball) 752 May 17, 2012 ... that baseball pitcher Robert Stephenson threw back-to-back no-hitters in his senior season of high school?
100 José Quintana 1,492 May 21, 2012 ... that José Quintana made his Major League Baseball debut due to a new rule that allows a team to carry 26 players on their 25-man roster?
101 Rudy Árias (catcher) 1,677 May 24, 2012 ... that Rudy Árias was a replacement player during the 1994–95 Major League Baseball strike, though he retired as a player in 1979?
102 Eduardo Núñez 2,732 May 25, 2012 ... that the New York Yankees introduced Eduardo Núñez to Derek Jeter, his childhood idol, as Jeter's eventual replacement?
103 Barret Loux 1,009 May 26, 2012 ... that Major League Baseball's new collective bargaining agreement addressed the issue that led to Barret Loux being declared a free agent?
104 Yan Gomes 1,201 May 29, 2012 ... that Yan Gomes is the first Brazilian-born player to appear in Major League Baseball?
105 The Bronx Zoo (book) 2,338 Jun 6, 2012 ... that in his tell-all memoir The Bronx Zoo, Sparky Lyle talked about how he enjoyed sitting on birthday cakes naked?
106 Stephen Pryor 1,108 Jun 14, 2012 ... that Stephen Pryor won a no-hitter on June 8, 2012, in his fourth Major League Baseball appearance?
107 John H. McCooey 974 Jun 16, 2012 ... that political boss John H. McCooey opposed the nomination of Franklin D. Roosevelt for President of the United States in 1932?
108 Terry Doyle 1,510 Jun 19, 2012 ... that professional baseball player Terry Doyle works as a substitute teacher during the offseason?
109 Bryan Holaday 599 Jun 20, 2012 ... that Bryan Holaday won the Johnny Bench Award in 2010, given to the top catcher in college baseball?
110 Houston College Classic 495 Jun 21, 2012 ... that the Houston College Classic is seen as the beginning of the college baseball season in Texas?
111 2012 LinkedIn hack 1,379 Jun 22, 2012 ... that LinkedIn was hacked on June 7, 2012, resulting in the release of over 6 million user passwords?
112 Moose McCormick 1,455 Jun 22, 2012 ... that Moose McCormick was considered the first great pinch hitter in Major League Baseball history?
113 Matt Cain's perfect game[d] 50x 5,459 Jun 25, 2012 ... that Matt Cain (pictured) threw more pitches in his perfect game than any other perfect game pitcher before him?
114 Chris Archer (baseball) 1,107 Jun 29, 2012 ... that Chris Archer pitched USA Baseball's International Performance of the Year in 2010?
115 Ross Youngs 3,864 Jun 29, 2012 ... that Ross Youngs is the member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame who died at the youngest age?
116 Tyler Thornburg 1,908 Jun 30, 2012 ... that baseball pitcher Tyler Thornburg has drawn comparisons to Cy Young Award-winner Tim Lincecum?
117 Cotton Tierney 3,407 Jun 30, 2012 ... that Cotton Tierney's great-great-nephew named a website after him that has received over 4 million page views?
118 Carlos Correa (baseball) 1,265 Jul 2, 2012 ... that Carlos Correa is the first Puerto Rican to be selected with the first overall selection of a Major League Baseball Draft?
119 Robert Refsnyder 2,576 Jul 9, 2012 ... that 2012 College World Series Most Outstanding Player Robert Refsnyder was born in South Korea and adopted by a California couple when he was three months old?
120 Tyler Clippard 50x 2,025 Jul 11, 2012 ... that Tyler Clippard (pictured) won the 2011 Major League Baseball All-Star Game despite not retiring a batter?
121 Lorinda de Roulet 1,697 Jul 17, 2012 ... that Lorinda de Roulet is the first woman to direct the day-to-day operations of a Major League Baseball franchise?
122 Vincent de Roulet 3,565 Jul 18, 2012 ... that Vincent de Roulet, when serving as United States Ambassador to Jamaica, was declared persona non grata by the Prime Minister of Jamaica?
123 Andrew Heaney 533 Jul 24, 2012 ... that Andrew Heaney led all college baseball pitchers in strikeouts during the 2012 season?
124 Ed Barrow 1,087 Jul 25, 2012 ... that Baseball Hall of Fame executive Ed Barrow discovered Honus Wagner, converted Babe Ruth into an outfielder, and pioneered the first uniform numbers?
125 Rob Ellis (baseball) 1,427 Jul 26, 2012 ... that baseball player Rob Ellis took out a newspaper advertisement apologizing to the fans for his performance?
126 Dock Ellis[e] 9,065 Jul 26, 2012 ... that Dock Ellis pitched a no-hitter while under the influence of LSD?
127 Johnny Evers 1,278 Jul 30, 2012 ... that Johnny Evers alerted an umpire to Merkle's Boner?
128 Max Kepler-Rozycki 1,676 Jul 31, 2012 ... that Max Kepler-Rozycki received the largest signing bonus given to a European player by a Major League Baseball team?
129 Finger (gesture)[f] 15,160 Aug 2, 2012 ... that the Connecticut Supreme Court found that giving the finger was offensive, but not obscene?
130 Dan Straily 698 Aug 5, 2012 ... that as of August 2, Dan Straily led all American professional baseball pitchers in strikeouts for 2012?
131 Eddy Rodríguez (catcher) 2,101 Aug 7, 2012 ... that when Eddy Rodríguez defected from Cuba, his boat nearly capsized and he had to eat ground coffee beans to survive?
132 Zach Vincej 345 Aug 8, 2012 ... that Zach Vincej won the Brooks Wallace Award, given to the best shortstop in college baseball, in 2012?
133 Everett Scott 664 Aug 9, 2012 ... that Everett Scott held the Major League Baseball consecutive games played streak before Lou Gehrig?
134 M&M Boys[f] 12,045 Aug 14, 2012 ... that the M&M Boys (pictured) hold the single-season Major League Baseball record for most combined home runs by teammates with 115?
135 Jeff Luhnow 1,001 Aug 16, 2012 ... that Jeff Luhnow worked as an engineer, management consultant, and technology entrepreneur before shifting to baseball?
136 Tim Jorgensen 564 Aug 17, 2012 ... that Tim Jorgensen set a new Division III college baseball record with 70 career home runs?
137 Félix Hernández's perfect game[f] 6,620 Aug 21, 2012 ... that on August 15, 2012, Félix Hernández (pictured) threw the 23rd perfect game in Major League Baseball history?
138 George Kontos 1,548 Aug 23, 2012 ... that George Kontos was named Illinois' high school baseball player of the year in 2003?
139 Ryan Westmoreland 2,332 Sep 12, 2012 ... that Ryan Westmoreland, considered one of the best prospects in baseball, has had brain surgery twice to correct a cavernous malformation?
140 Christian Garcia 514 Sep 13, 2012 ... that Christian Garcia reached Major League Baseball despite enduring three elbow surgeries?
141 Steven Rodriguez 937 Sep 13, 2012 ... that Steven Rodriguez became the first player selected in the 2012 Major League Baseball Draft to reach the major leagues?
142 Van Lingle Mungo (song) 1,063 Sep 17, 2012 ... that Dave Frishberg wrote the lyrics to "Van Lingle Mungo" while reading a baseball encyclopedia?
143 Ntema Ndungidi 888 Sep 19, 2012 ... that in 1997 Zaire-born baseball player Ntema Ndungidi became the highest ranked Major League Baseball draftee from Quebec?
144 Caleb Joseph 630 Sep 21, 2012 ... that brothers Caleb and Corban Joseph were both selected in the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft?
145 Corban Joseph 813
146 Golden Fleece Award 4,925 Sep 21, 2012 ... that winners of William Proxmire's Golden Fleece Award for wasteful U.S. government spending include the Department of Justice for researching why prisoners want to escape?
147 Joe Molloy 390 Sep 23, 2012 ... that Joe Molloy, a school teacher, and Robert Nederlander, a theatre executive, served as managing partners of the New York Yankees when George Steinbrenner was banned from baseball?
148 Robert Nederlander 295
149 Kelly Heath 2,589 Sep 24, 2012 ... that Kelly Heath received his only Major League Baseball at-bat because of a case of hemorrhoids?
150 Alex Johnson 2,335 Sep 26, 2012 ... that in 1971, Alex Johnson said he would prefer "playing in hell" than remaining with the California Angels?
151 Harry Steinfeldt 730 Sep 27, 2012 ... that Harry Steinfeldt performed in a minstrel show before becoming a professional baseball player?
152 Jim Bottomley[g] 6,817 Sep 28, 2012 ... that Jim Bottomley (pictured) set the Major League Baseball single-game record for runs batted in during the 1924 season, a record that still stands?
153 Terry Francois 347 Sep 30, 2012 ... that Terry Francois was the first African American member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors?
154 José Paniagua 2,240 Oct 5, 2012 ... that José Paniagua never returned to Major League Baseball after flipping off an umpire?
155 Herb Pennock 1,223 Oct 7, 2012 ... that Baseball Hall of Fame manager Connie Mack said that selling Herb Pennock was his greatest mistake?
156 Frank Chance 2,612 Oct 8, 2012 ... that before embarking on his Hall of Fame baseball career, Frank Chance (pictured) pursued a career in dentistry?
157 Alan Phillips (baseball) 1,798 Oct 12, 2012 ... that Alan Phillips wasn't allowed to compete in badminton for South Africa in the 1992 Olympics because he was too old at 36, but he played baseball in the 2000 Olympics at 44?
158 George Foster (baseball) 3,875 Oct 15, 2012 ... that George Foster claimed he used a black baseball bat to "integrate the bat rack"?
159 2012 National League Wild Card Game 3,518 Oct 16, 2012 ... that the 2012 National League Wild Card Game was delayed for 19 minutes when fans threw debris on the field?
160 Harry Wolverton 4,422 Oct 18, 2012 ... that after he retired from professional baseball, Harry Wolverton (pictured) became a police officer with the Oakland Police Department?
161 Jedd Gyorko 1,235 Oct 19, 2012 ... that Jedd Gyorko began his college baseball career with a 21-game hitting streak?
162 Evan Gattis 1,678 Oct 31, 2012 ... that Evan Gattis spent four years wandering in Texas, New Mexico, California, Colorado, and Wyoming before becoming a professional baseball player?
163 Bill Geivett 3,733 Nov 2, 2012 ... that by promoting Bill Geivett, the Colorado Rockies broke with baseball tradition?
164 Val Demings 2,628 Nov 8, 2012 ... that Val Demings became the first female Chief of Police for the Orlando Police Department?
165 Luke Messer 892 Nov 9, 2012 ... that Luke Messer served as John McCain's 2008 presidential campaign co-chair in Indiana?
166 Dan Kildee 3,335 Nov 9, 2012 ... that Dan Kildee's efforts to revitalize Flint, Michigan, by demolishing abandoned buildings are being adopted in other cities, including Detroit, Baltimore, Memphis, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh?
167 Shelli Yoder 4,016 Nov 10, 2012 ... that Shelli Yoder, a candidate for the United States House of Representatives, was Miss Indiana in 1993?
168 Josh Sullivan 662 Nov 11, 2012 ... that professional baseball player Josh Sullivan walked on to Auburn University's college football team, backing up Jason Campbell at quarterback?
169 Michelle Lujan Grisham 676 Nov 11, 2012 ... that congresswoman-elect Michelle Lujan Grisham served as director of New Mexico's Agency on Aging under three different governors?
170 Mark Takano 3,969 Nov 13, 2012 ... that Mark Takano is set to be the first non-White openly gay member of the United States House of Representatives?
171 Mike Redmond[h] 7,623 Nov 13, 2012 ... that new Miami Marlins manager Mike Redmond (pictured) took batting practice wearing only batting gloves, socks, and shoes when his team fell into a slump in 2003?
172 Eric Swalwell 1,297 Nov 14, 2012 ... that congressman-elect Eric Swalwell served on the city council of College Park, Maryland, while a student at the University of Maryland, College Park?
173 David Curson 2,897 Nov 14, 2012 ... that David Curson was elected to serve in the United States House of Representatives for six weeks?
174 Steve Pestka 1,069 Nov 17, 2012 ... that Steve Pestka resigned his judgeship to run the real estate business his father developed after surviving the Holocaust?
175 Slade Heathcott 3,147 Nov 21, 2012 ... that professional baseball player Slade Heathcott lived in his truck during his senior year of high school?
176 Markwayne Mullin 1,274 Nov 25, 2012 ... that U.S. Representative-elect Markwayne Mullin took over his father's plumbing business when he was 20 years old?
177 Leo Righetti 2,408 Nov 28, 2012 ... that Leo Righetti cost himself an opportunity to play in Major League Baseball when he launched a chair at a team official?
178 Andy Barr (American politician) 647 Nov 29, 2012 ... that before he was elected to the United States House of Representatives, Andy Barr worked for Mitch McConnell, Jim Talent, and Ernie Fletcher?
179 Derek Dietrich 677 Dec 16, 2012 ... that professional baseball player Derek Dietrich is an accomplished juggler, performing at hospitals and community events?
180 United States Senate special election in South Carolina, 2014 1,929 Dec 24, 2012 ... that South Carolina's U.S. Senate seat for the 2014 special election should be filled by Stephen Colbert, according to a Public Policy poll?
181 Paul Thurmond[i] 5,616 Dec 26, 2012 ... that Paul Thurmond, the youngest son of Strom Thurmond, was born when his father was 73 years old?
182 Belva Davis[j] Red XN 6,937 Jan 7, 2013 ... that long-time television journalist Belva Davis (pictured) recalls being chased out of the 1964 Republican National Convention by attendees who yelled racial slurs?
183 Donnie Andrews 3,491 Jan 8, 2013 ... that Donnie Andrews was the main inspiration for the character of Omar Little on The Wire?
184 Xernona Clayton[j] 6,530 Jan 11, 2013 ... that African-American civil rights leader Xernona Clayton convinced a Grand Dragon of the Ku Klux Klan to denounce the Klan?
185 Kentrail Davis 856 Jan 18, 2013 ... that baseball player Kentrail Davis credited working in construction with helping him gain the upper body strength to become a power hitter?
186 Gene Dale 740 Jan 19, 2013 ... that Gene Dale's expulsion from baseball for match fixing provided the precedent for banning the Black Sox Scandal conspirators?
187 René Cárdenas 659 Jan 19, 2013 ... that René Cárdenas is the first broadcaster to announce Major League Baseball games in Spanish?
188 Ian McKeever (mountaineer) 1,103 Jan 25, 2013 ... that mountaineer Ian McKeever climbed the 26 peaks of the island of Ireland in 98 hours?
189 Wendell Gilliard 1,775 Jan 27, 2013 ... that Wendell Gilliard had the Ku Klux Klan labeled a terrorist group while serving on the city council of Charleston, South Carolina?
190 Tony Cingrani 757 Feb 7, 2013 ... that professional baseball player Tony Cingrani did not expect his college team to invite him back for his senior season after he struggled as a junior?
191 Mo Cowan 4,822 Feb 9, 2013 ... that the appointment of Mo Cowan (pictured) to the U.S. Senate marks the first time two African Americans served concurrently?
192 Ro Khanna 3,474 Feb 15, 2013 ... that Ro Khanna raised US$1.2 million to run for the United States House of Representatives in 2012, more than all but two candidates, but did not run?
193 Sally Jewell 2,244 Feb 16, 2013 ... that Sally Jewell, President Barack Obama's nominee for United States Secretary of the Interior, has climbed Vinson Massif, the tallest peak in Antartica?
194 Ben Orloff 592 Feb 26, 2013 ... that Ben Orloff set school records in college baseball for career hits, runs scored, and games played at the University of California, Irvine?
195 Karsten Whitson 1,005 Mar 10, 2013 ... that Karsten Whitson turned down US$2.1 million from the San Diego Padres in order to play college baseball?
196 Michel Abreu 1,699 Mar 17, 2013 ... that Cuban baseball player Michel Abreu had a US$425,000 signing bonus voided when it was discovered that he lied about his age?
197 1999 Baltimore Orioles – Cuban national baseball team exhibition series 553 Mar 24, 2013 ... that a 1999 exhibition series between the Baltimore Orioles and Cuban national baseball team marked the first time a Major League Baseball team played in Cuba since 1959?
198 Bruce Rondón 861 Mar 25, 2013 ... that Bruce Rondón, a Venezuelan baseball player, was described as a "rare talent" by Tigers General Manager Dave Dombrowski?
199 Brock Bond[k] 3,933 Mar 26, 2013 ... that the San Francisco Giants drafted Brock Bond when they meant to draft Casey Bond?
200 Casey Bond[k] 2,854
201 Vidal Nuño 1,550 Mar 28, 2013 ... that New York Yankees prospect Vidal Nuño was unable to receive a Division I school scholarship due to his poor academic results?
202 Ryan Pressly 932 Apr 9, 2013 ... that an American football injury almost ended Ryan Pressly's baseball career?
203 List of baseball players who defected from Cuba 1,508 Apr 12, 2013 ... that dozens of baseball players have defected from Cuba during events such as the Mariel boatlift and the 1996 Summer Olympics?
204 Julia Pierson 3,336 Apr 14, 2013 ... that Julia Pierson is the first female Director of the United States Secret Service?
205 Director of the United States Secret Service 1,446
206 Scott Rice 1,043 Apr 14, 2013 ... that Scott Rice played in minor league baseball for 14 seasons before a 2013 promotion to Major League Baseball?
207 José Fernández (pitcher) 2,046 Apr 15, 2013 ... that when José Fernández defected from Cuba, his mother fell overboard and he jumped in to save her life?
208 Nelson Díaz (umpire) 1,523 Apr 16, 2013 ... that baseball umpire Nelson Díaz gained prominence in Cuba after shoving an American coach?
209 Amir Garrett 1,713 Apr 18, 2013 ... that Amir Garrett was ranked the 68th best college basketball recruit and could throw a 96-mile-per-hour (154 km/h) fastball?
210 Luke Hancock 1,152 Apr 19, 2013 ... that Luke Hancock is the first reserve player to be named Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament?
211 Andy Morales 968 Apr 20, 2013 ... that after being caught at sea trying to defect, Cuban baseball player Andy Morales wasn't asked to participate in the 2000 Summer Olympics?
212 Eddy Furniss 809 Apr 25, 2013 ... that College Baseball Hall of Famer Eddy Furniss had to be convinced to play baseball?
213 Brandon Maurer 2,379 Apr 26, 2013 ... that Brandon Maurer threw a perfect game during a Little League Baseball all-star game?
214 Sean Manaea 319 Apr 27, 2013 ... that Sean Manaea was named the Most Outstanding Prospect in the Cape Cod Baseball League for 2012?
215 Jonathan Gray 2,702 May 3, 2013 ... that Jonathan Gray turned down a $500,000 offer to play baseball for the New York Yankees so that he could attend the University of Oklahoma?
216 Clay Hopper 804 May 4, 2013 ... that Clay Hopper, Jackie Robinson's first manager in organized baseball, asked Branch Rickey to assign Robinson to a different team?
217 Jean Segura 2,334 May 4, 2013 ... that Jean Segura stole first base?
218 Kris Bryant 1,584 May 5, 2013 ... that Kris Bryant allowed a classmate to take his place as salutatorian?
219 World Series ring 2,408 May 8, 2013 ... that some players preferred receiving cufflinks or shotguns over a World Series ring?
220 Braden Shipley 1,137 May 16, 2013 ... that Braden Shipley is expected to be the first ever first round pick in a Major League Baseball Draft from the University of Nevada, Reno?
221 Joe Tinker 1,337 May 20, 2013 ... that a baseball field and building named after Joe Tinker in Orlando, Florida, are on the United States National Register of Historic Places?
222 Stryker Trahan 2,021 May 22, 2013 ... that Stryker Trahan was named for the title character in B.L. Stryker?
223 Chris Bando 924 May 24, 2013 ... that former baseball player Chris Bando once posted a .139 batting average only a season after batting .291?
224 Shelby Miller 2,287 May 27, 2013 ... that Shelby Miller (pictured) threw four no-hitters in high school, including three consecutively, one of which was a perfect game?
225 Preston Claiborne 1,006 Jun 6, 2013 ... that Major League Baseball pitcher Preston Claiborne is a major contributor to a website that gives tips on surviving the rigors of minor league baseball?
226 Marco Gonzales 915 Jun 8, 2013 ... that Marco Gonzales started and won the Colorado state championship game in all four years on his high school baseball team?
227 Nick Ciuffo 1,398 Jun 9, 2013 ... that Nick Ciuffo received a scholarship to play college baseball before appearing in a single high school baseball game?
228 John Young (baseball) 391 Jun 27, 2013 ... that John Young founded Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities in 1989 as a response to declining African-American participation in baseball?
229 Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities 586
230 David Berg (pitcher) 308 Jun 28, 2013 ... that David Berg broke the National Collegiate Athletic Association record for saves in a single college baseball season?
231 Preston Larrison 375 Jul 21, 2013 ... that after he retired from professional baseball, Preston Larrison opened a youth baseball academy?
232 Trea Turner 1,369 Aug 2, 2013 ... that college baseball player Trea Turner stole more bases in 2012 than 158 teams?
233 Mark Green (Tennessee politician) 2,961 Aug 18, 2013 ... that Tennessee State Senator Mark Green spent 24 hours with Saddam Hussein following his capture?
234 Dylan Covey 1,782 Aug 31, 2013 ... that Dylan Covey turned down $1.6 million to play professional baseball when he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes?
235 Cal McLish 1,633 Sep 2, 2013 ... that Cal McLish was named after Calvin Coolidge, Julius Caesar, and Tuskahoma, Oklahoma?
236 Chirlane McCray[l] 5,510 Sep 4, 2013 ... that Chirlane McCray, who wrote the "groundbreaking" 1979 essay "I Am a Lesbian" for Essence, later married Bill de Blasio?
237 Jeff Tuel 3,923 Sep 4, 2013 ... that Jeff Tuel might become the first undrafted free agent to start at quarterback in the first game of his first professional year in the modern era?
238 Jeff Hoffman 812 Sep 10, 2013 ... that Jeff Hoffman was named the top prospect in the Cape Cod Baseball League this summer?
239 Red Ruffing 2,172 Oct 3, 2013 ... that Red Ruffing (pictured) became a Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher despite losing four toes in a coal mining accident as a child?
240 Robby Mook 1,026 Oct 8, 2013 ... that Robby Mook became involved in politics when he tried out for a school play?
241 Demetrius Newton 909 Oct 17, 2013 ... that Demetrius Newton defended Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rosa Parks, and was the first Black speaker pro tempore in the history of the Alabama House of Representatives?
242 Bob Turley 3,704 Oct 18, 2013 ... that Bob Turley (pictured), an award-winning baseball player, earned more money as a financial planner than through baseball?
243 George Cretekos 554 Oct 18, 2013 ... that Clearwater mayor George Cretekos served as a legislative aide to Congressman Bill Young for 36 years?
244 Nik Turley 1,001 Oct 20, 2013 ... that New York Yankees prospect Nik Turley was chosen with the third-to-last selection, 1,502nd overall, of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft?
245 Connie Stokes 1,296 Oct 22, 2013 ... that DeKalb County commissioner and former Georgia State Senator Connie Stokes was abandoned by her alcoholic mother as a child?
246 Sannie Overly 518 Oct 26, 2013 ... that Sannie Overly is the first woman to serve in a leadership position in the Kentucky House of Representatives?
247 Philip Gunn 523 Oct 27, 2013 ... that in 2012, Philip Gunn became the first member of the Republican Party to serve as Speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives since 1876?
248 Spencer Cox (activist) 841 Nov 2, 2013 ... that HIV/AIDS activist Spencer Cox designed a clinical trial that resulted in the approval of a protease inhibitor?
249 Nick Burdi 978 Nov 5, 2013 ... that college baseball player Nick Burdi can throw a 100-mile-per-hour (160 km/h) fastball?
250 Maria Rodriguez-Gregg 1,266 Nov 11, 2013 ... that New Jersey Assemblywoman-elect Maria Rodriguez-Gregg plays for a local roller derby team?
251 Spencer Cox (politician) 1,234 Nov 11, 2013 ... that Spencer Cox, the new Lieutenant Governor of Utah, plays bass guitar in a garage band?
252 Marilinda Garcia 2,252 Nov 12, 2013 ... that Marilinda Garcia was elected to the New Hampshire House of Representatives when she was 23 years old?
253 Elmer Flick[m] 5,107 Nov 13, 2013 ... that Elmer Flick (pictured) made his own baseball bat with his father's lathe?
254 Nolan Fontana 395 Nov 14, 2013 ... that minor league baseball shortstop Nolan Fontana is the grandson of former Major League Baseball All-Star Lew Burdette?
255 Benjie E. Wimberly 450 Nov 14, 2013 ... that former students of Benjie E. Wimberly helped him capitalize on the youth vote to get into politics?
256 New Atlanta Braves stadium 1,308 Nov 17, 2013 ... that the new stadium of the Atlanta Braves baseball club is projected to cost US$672 million?
257 Double Down: Game Change 2012 1,189[1] Nov 18, 2013 ... that according to the book Double Down, Barack Obama's advisers considered replacing Joe Biden with Hillary Clinton as their nominee for Vice President in the 2012 U.S. presidential election?
258 Dewey McClain 555 Nov 19, 2013 ... that former Atlanta Falcons linebacker Dewey McClain was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives?
259 Pat Hays 2,311 Nov 19, 2013 ... that Pat Hays decided to run for the United States House of Representatives due to the federal government shutdown of 2013, which he called a "travesty"?
260 Amar Kaleka 1,250 Nov 21, 2013 ... that after filmmaker Amar Kaleka's father was killed in the 2012 Wisconsin Sikh temple shooting, he decided to become a candidate for the United States Congress in the 2014 elections?
261 Baltimore mayoral election, 1999 657 Nov 28, 2013 ... that Kweisi Mfume declined to be a candidate in the 1999 Baltimore mayoral election even though the state legislature changed a law specifically to allow him to run?
262 Matt Quatraro 246 Nov 28, 2013 ... that former college baseball All-American Matt Quatraro is a member of the Old Dominion University Sports Hall of Fame?
263 Anthony Seratelli 536 Nov 29, 2013 ... that baseball player Anthony Seratelli bowled two perfect games in high school?
264 Patrick Schuster 1,022 Dec 29, 2013 ... that Patrick Schuster threw four consecutive no-hitters for his high school baseball team, setting a Florida state record?
265 Hal Peck 1,362 Jan 14, 2014 ... that Hal Peck reached Major League Baseball even after shooting off two of his toes?
266 Mitch Marrow 907 Jan 26, 2014 ... that retired American football player Mitch Marrow owns a dog daycare business?
267 Allan Levene 1,942 Jan 26, 2014 ... that Allan Levene is running for the United States House of Representatives in the 2014 elections in four districts, in four different states, simultaneously?
268 Mark Sokolich 1,490 Feb 1, 2014 ... that the father and mother of Mark Sokolich, mayor of Fort Lee, New Jersey, died when he was 12 and 13 years old, respectively?
269 Sasheer Zamata 3,967 Feb 3, 2014 ... that Sasheer Zamata is the first female black Saturday Night Live cast member hired since the addition of Maya Rudolph?
270 Chris Taylor (baseball) 437 Feb 6, 2014 ...that Chris Taylor was named the Tidewater region's baseball player of the year in his senior year of high school?
271 Bronx Bombers (play) 1,121 Feb 12, 2014 ... that the Broadway play Bronx Bombers stars married couple Peter Scolari and Tracy Shayne as Yogi Berra and his wife, Carmen?
272 Platoon system 2,569 Feb 13, 2014 ... that the first recorded use of the platoon system in baseball dates back to 1887?
273 Michael Sam 3,811 Feb 18, 2014 ... that college football All-American Michael Sam could become the first active National Football League player to have publicly come out as gay?
274 Joey Manahan 401 Feb 23, 2014 ... that Honolulu City Councilmember Joey Manahan is the grandnephew of Manuel Manahan, a Filipino Senator?
275 Ben Wetzler 2,771 Mar 4, 2014 ... that college baseball player Ben Wetzler was suspended by the National Collegiate Athletic Association for "something that reportedly happens all the time"?
276 Javier Báez 2,537 Mar 18, 2014 ... that baseball prospect Javier Báez (pictured) and his brothers got tattoos of the Major League Baseball logo?
277 Scott Wagner 987 Mar 21, 2014 ... that Scott Wagner won a special election to the Pennsylvania State Senate as a write-in candidate?
278 Hank (dog) 1,882 Mar 21, 2014 ... that the Milwaukee Brewers rescued a stray dog in Phoenix, Arizona, and named him Hank, after Hank Aaron?
279 Mario Hollands 1,252 Apr 2, 2014 ... that baseball player Mario Hollands is seeking a second bachelor's degree in merchandise marketing?
280 Zelous Wheeler 1,208 Apr 3, 2014 ... that baseball player Zelous Wheeler has two uncles who played in the National Football League?
281 Steve Bechler 1,633 Apr 6, 2014 ... that following the death of Major League Baseball pitcher Steve Bechler, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned the use of ephedra?
282 Baseball's Sad Lexicon 1,968 Apr 20, 2014 ... that Franklin Pierce Adams did not think his 1910 poem, "Baseball's Sad Lexicon", was "much good"?
283 Derrick Gordon 1,198 Apr 23, 2014 ... that Derrick Gordon is the first NCAA Division I college basketball player to come out as gay?
284 Seth Blair 1,890 Apr 23, 2014 ... that baseball pitcher Seth Blair had a tumor in the joint of his middle finger on his throwing hand?
285 Wally Pipp[n] 11,551 Apr 23, 2014 ... that in 1925, Wally Pipp (pictured) "took the two most expensive aspirin in history"?
286 Home Run Baker 2,968 May 2, 2014 ... that Home Run Baker only hit 96 home runs, and never more than 12 in a baseball season?
287 ZunZuneo 2,097 May 13, 2014 ... that the United States Agency for International Development covertly developed ZunZuneo, the "Cuban Twitter", allegedly as a means of fomenting dissent similar to that of the Arab Spring?
288 Daisy Ridley[o] 14,474 May 15, 2014 ... that J. J. Abrams cast the unknown Daisy Ridley over Academy Award-winner Lupita Nyong'o in Star Wars Episode VII?
289 Taylor Dugas 413 Jul 3, 2014 ... that Taylor Dugas set new Alabama Crimson Tide baseball career records for hits, singles, doubles, and triples?
290 Michael Botticelli (politician) 2,095 Jul 22, 2014 ... that Michael Botticelli is the first director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy to state that he is in recovery for a substance abuse problem?
291 Kevin Cron 1,067 Jul 26, 2014 ... that Kevin Cron set Arizona high school baseball records for home runs?
292 Natalie Nakase 2,119 Jul 29, 2014 ... that Natalie Nakase was the first female head coach in Japan's top professional men's basketball league?
293 Brandon Poulson 3,248 Sep 15, 2014 ... that Brandon Poulson signed a professional baseball contract out of art school after he was recorded throwing 100 miles per hour (160 km/h)?
294 Andrew Velazquez 732 Sep 16, 2014 ... that Andrew Velazquez set a Minor League Baseball record by reaching base safely in 74 consecutive games played?
295 Bill Walker (American politician) 5,332 Oct 17, 2014 ... that after the construction business of 12-year-old Bill Walker's family was ruined in the 1964 Alaska earthquake, he worked as a janitor?
296 Jeff Banister 1,971 Nov 13, 2014 ... that Jeff Banister overcame bone cancer in high school and paralysis in college to play in Major League Baseball?
297 Nellie Gorbea 913 Nov 17, 2014 ... that Secretary of State-elect of Rhode Island Nellie Gorbea is the first Hispanic to win statewide office in New England?
298 Jacob Hannemann 272 Nov 30, 2014 ... that baseball player Jacob Hannemann is a cousin of Mufi Hannemann, the former Mayor of Honolulu?
299 Max Carey 3,762 Dec 1, 2014 ... that Max Carey (pictured) dropped out of seminary to play baseball?
300 Dave Martinez 1,215 Jan 8, 2015 ... that Dave Martinez played for four Major League Baseball teams during the 2000 season, tying a record?
301 New York's 11th congressional district special election, 2015 1,024 Jan 27, 2015 ... that a special election will be held to fill the term of U.S. Representative Michael Grimm, who resigned after pleading guilty to tax evasion?
302 Ty Hensley 1,788 Feb 16, 2015 ... that New York Yankees' prospect Ty Hensley was allegedly assaulted by another athlete because Hensley did not want to discuss his $1.2 million signing bonus?
303 Go Set a Watchman 4,053 Feb 20, 2015 ... that the manuscript of Harper Lee's forthcoming novel, Go Set a Watchman‍—‌written before To Kill a Mockingbird but featuring its key characters‍—‌was lost until rediscovered by her lawyer in 2014?
304 2015 State of the Union Address 1,560 Feb 26, 2015 ... that the 2015 State of the Union Address was the first State of the Union Address in which the President of the United States used the words "gay", "lesbian", and "transgender"?
305 Charlotte McKinney[p] 15,192 Mar 11, 2015 ... that model Charlotte McKinney became "insta-famous" by posting pictures to Instagram?
306 Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher) 1,622 Mar 24, 2015 ... that when Eduardo Rodríguez broke his right arm at the age of seven, he learned how to pitch with his left arm?
307 Bret Barberie 1,329 Apr 6, 2015 ... that baseball player Bret Barberie missed a game after getting chili pepper juice in his eye?
308 Chris Martin (baseball) 2,759 Apr 6, 2015 ... that pitcher Chris Martin rehabilitated the torn labrum in his shoulder by stocking warehouses?
309 Pat Connaughton 819 Apr 12, 2015 ... that Pat Connaughton was forthright about his intent to continue playing college basketball despite warnings that it would impact his prospects in baseball?
310 Josh Naylor 1,460 Jun 15, 2015 ... that Josh Naylor and Demi Orimoloye were named High School All-Americans, even though they are Canadian?
311 Demi Orimoloye 1,605
312 Thomas Eshelman 523 Jun 29, 2015 ... that Thomas Eshelman set an NCAA single-season record for fewest walks per nine innings pitched?
313 John S. Middleton 3,730 Jul 7, 2015 ... that John S. Middleton sold his family cigar business to Altria for US$2.9 billion?
314 Jim Justice 3,178 Jul 17, 2015 ... that billionaire Jim Justice built a US$30 million training facility for the New Orleans Saints in West Virginia?
315 Austin Nola 3,672 Jul 24, 2015 ... that Austin Nola's name appears on the front and back of his baseball uniform?
316 David Denson 1,886 Sep 12, 2015 ... that in August 2015, David Denson became the first active baseball player affiliated with a Major League Baseball organization to publicly come out as gay?
317 David Stearns 3,147 Oct 23, 2015 ... that David Stearns is the youngest general manager in Major League Baseball at 30 years of age?
318 Speaker of the United States House of Representatives election, October 2015 2,848 Oct 24, 2015 ... that according to members of the United States House of Representatives, the October 2015 election to succeed John Boehner as Speaker of the House has turned the body into a "banana republic"?
319 Rey (Star Wars)[q] 10,607 Jan 13, 2016 ... that some fans consider Rey from Star Wars: The Force Awakens to be a "Mary Sue"?
320 Poe Dameron[q] 7,949 Jan 20, 2016 ... that Poe Dameron, portrayed by Oscar Isaac, was initially scripted to be killed off in Star Wars: The Force Awakens?
321 Finn (Star Wars)[q] 12,137 Jan 20, 2016 ... that some fans had a racist reaction to the character of Finn in Star Wars: The Force Awakens?
322 Captain Phasma[q] 9,355 Jan 20, 2016 ... that Star Wars: The Force Awakens character Captain Phasma's creation was inspired by a rejected costume design for Kylo Ren?
323 Kylo Ren Null
324 Jacob deGrom[q] 50x 5,690 Jan 27, 2016 ... that New York Mets fans mark games started by Jacob deGrom (pictured) with the Twitter hashtag #hairwego?
325 Eric Lindros trade 2,644 Jan 29, 2016 ... that in June 1992, the Quebec Nordiques agreed to two different trades involving Eric Lindros within 80 minutes?
326 Josh Gottheimer 2,103 Feb 2, 2016 ... that Josh Gottheimer became a speechwriter for U.S. President Bill Clinton at the age of 23?
327 Tyler Austin 1,387 Feb 5, 2016 ... that Tyler Austin overcame a testicular cancer diagnosis at age 17 to become a professional baseball player?
328 Full Frontal with Samantha Bee[r] 50x 8,845 Feb 8, 2016 ... that when it debuts on February 8, 2016, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (Samantha Bee pictured) will be the only late-night TV talk show in the United States hosted by a woman?
329 Adam Frazier 740 Mar 5, 2016 ... that Adam Frazier has set baseball records for the Mississippi State Bulldogs?
330 Bill Virdon 2,107 Mar 16, 2016 ... that baseball's Frank "The Trader" Lane said that trading away Bill Virdon was the "worst trade [he] ever made"?
331 Post Pop Depression 3,939 Mar 18, 2016 ... that Josh Homme credited his work with Iggy Pop on Post Pop Depression with helping him through the aftermath of the November 2015 Paris attacks?
332 Yusra Mardini[s] 5,968 Mar 31, 2016 ... that freestyle swimmer Yusra Mardini pushed a boat in the Aegean Sea for over three hours while fleeing Syria?
333 Tim Melville 1,434 Apr 7, 2016 ... that baseball pitcher Tim Melville underwent surgery to correct his pectus excavatum when he was 11 years old?
334 Marten Gasparini 1,610 May 2, 2016 ... that Marten Gasparini's US $1.3 million signing bonus is a Major League Baseball record for players from Europe?
335 Trevor Story 3,847 May 3, 2016 ... that Trevor Story (pictured) is the first rookie in Major League Baseball to hit home runs in each of his first four games?
336 Ryan Boldt (baseball) 1,687 May 20, 2016 ... that baseball player Ryan Boldt, who is naturally left-handed, taught himself to throw with his right arm after having surgery on his left arm at age 10?
337 Chet Trail 3,063 May 25, 2016 ... that Chet Trail is the only person to be on a World Series roster despite never playing in a Major League Baseball game?
338 Cy Sneed 2,129 Jun 1, 2016 ... that Cy Sneed's father took a demotion to move from Nevada to Idaho so his sons could play for a better high school baseball team?
339 Ricky Williams trade 1,344 Jun 14, 2016 ... that after Mike Ditka, head coach of the New Orleans Saints, traded for running back Ricky Williams, the two posed together as bride and groom?
340 Donald Trump (Last Week Tonight)[t] 5,827 Jun 20, 2016 ... that on Super Tuesday, Google Searches for "Donald Drumpf" surpassed those for Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio?
341 G. T. Bynum 816 Jul 14, 2016 ... that G. T. Bynum, the mayor-elect of Tulsa, Oklahoma, is related to three former Tulsa mayors?
342 David Dahl (baseball) 4,892 Aug 17, 2016 ... that David Dahl (pictured) had his ruptured spleen removed instead of repaired, to return to playing baseball sooner?
343 Statcast 897 Aug 23, 2016 ... that Miami Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton has hit the hardest batted ball, recorded at 123.9 miles per hour (199.4 km/h) by Major League Baseball's Statcast?
344 T. J. Friedl 2,367 Sep 15, 2016 ... that T. J. Friedl's signing bonus from the Cincinnati Reds is the largest ever for a player not taken in the MLB draft?
345 David Kustoff 1,572 Oct 19, 2016 ... that as a United States Attorney, David Kustoff prosecuted John Ford following his arrest in Operation Tennessee Waltz?
346 Stephanie Murphy[u] 10,847 Dec 6, 2016 ... that U.S. Representative-elect Stephanie Murphy and her family left Vietnam when she was six months old, and were rescued by the U.S. Navy?
347 Raja Krishnamoorthi 4,089 Dec 10, 2016 ... that when he was growing up, U.S. Representative-elect Raja Krishnamoorthi lived in public housing and received food stamps?
348 Democratic National Committee chairmanship election, 2005 679 Dec 22, 2016 ... that in 2005, Howard Dean was elected as Chair of the Democratic National Committee, despite both Democratic Congressional leaders endorsing Tim Roemer instead?
349 Unsuccessful nominations to the Cabinet of the United States[v] 8,443 Jan 4, 2017 ... that the United States Senate rejected Caleb Cushing's nomination to be Secretary of the Treasury three times in one day?
350 Clay Higgins 2,616 Jan 11, 2017 ... that U.S. Representative Clay Higgins has been dubbed the "Cajun John Wayne"?
351 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship 2,584 Jan 29, 2017 ... that the Clemson Tigers defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship on a game-winning touchdown with one second left?
352 Clarence B. Randall 1,262 Jan 29, 2017 ... that during the 1952 steel strike, Clarence B. Randall criticized President Harry S. Truman for what he considered "shocking distortions of fact"?
353 Lost in London[v] 6,589 Jan 31, 2017 ... that Woody Harrelson's Lost in London became the first film broadcast into theaters live?
354 Jewell Jones[w] 6,511 Feb 13, 2017 ... that at age 21, Jewell Jones became the youngest State Representative in Michigan history?
355 Independent Democratic Conference 2,138 Mar 1, 2017 ... that some Democrats in the New York State Senate formed the Independent Democratic Conference to caucus with Republicans?
356 Congressional Cannabis Caucus[x] 6,012 Mar 6, 2017 ... that last month, four members of the U.S. House of Representatives formed the Congressional Cannabis Caucus?
357 Brockmire[y] 13,445 Apr 13, 2017 ... that Hank Azaria won a lawsuit for the rights to the title character of Brockmire?
358 The President Show[y] 7,004 Apr 21, 2017 ... that Comedy Central advertised The President Show by faking a Russian hack?
359 Devin Smeltzer 2,297 Jun 9, 2017 ... that professional baseball player Devin Smeltzer was diagnosed with cancer when he was nine years old?
360 Marc Kasowitz 2,874 Jul 10, 2017 ... that Marc Kasowitz has represented Donald Trump in bankruptcies, sexual misconduct allegations, and the Russian election interference investigation?
361 Rick Langford 1,456 Jul 24, 2017 ... that Rick Langford pitched 22 consecutive complete baseball games in 1980?
362 Riley Adams 2,456 Aug 14, 2017 ... that Toronto Blue Jays baseball player Riley Adams has a black belt in karate?
363 Players Weekend 2,289 Sep 10, 2017 ... that Players Weekend was the first time the New York Yankees had a name on their uniforms?
364 Fort Bragg Game 3,629 Sep 18, 2017 ... that the Fort Bragg Game was the first regular-season professional sporting event held at an active military base?
365 Vi Lyles 3,747 Dec 6, 2017 ... that Vi Lyles is the first African-American woman to be Mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina?
366 Fire and Fury 1,350 Jan 22, 2018 ... that research for the book Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House reportedly included more than 200 interviews with Donald Trump and his closest associates conducted over 18 months?
367 Jim Benedict 2,893 Jan 25, 2018 ... that Jim Benedict was knocked out during his first professional batting practice?
368 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship 2,572 Jan 30, 2018 ... that the Alabama Crimson Tide overcame a 13–0 deficit at halftime to win the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship in overtime?
369 Jackie Wallace[z] 5,266 Mar 10, 2018 ... that Jackie Wallace told the coach of the Los Angeles Rams to "kiss his ass" for failing to field him in Super Bowl XIV, his final NFL game?
370 Bullpen car[z] 6,797 Mar 29, 2018 ... that Opening Day for the Seattle Mariners in 1982 was delayed when a player hid the keys to the bullpen car?
371 Mike Marjama 2,341 Apr 8, 2018 ... that Mike Marjama overcame an eating disorder to make it to Major League Baseball?
372 Tyler Kinley 1,171 Apr 29, 2018 ... that American baseball player Tyler Kinley's ancestors changed their surname from "McKinley" after the assassination of the 25th President of the United States?
373 Ryan Bollinger 2,850 Jun 4, 2018 ... that Ryan Bollinger played professionally in Germany and Australia before his first promotion to Major League Baseball?}
374 Ronny Rodríguez 1,210 Jun 9, 2018 ... that professional baseball player Ronny Rodríguez is also a rapper?
375 Gil Cisneros[aa] 5,383 Jun 24, 2018 ... that after winning a USD$260 million Mega Millions jackpot, Gil Cisneros became a philanthropist?
376 Deb Haaland 4,604 Jun 28, 2018 ... that if elected, Democratic candidate Deb Haaland would be the first Native American woman to become a member of the United States House of Representatives?
377 Jesse Gabriel 2,240 Jun 29, 2018 ... that Jesse Gabriel has sued the Trump administration on behalf of DREAMers?
378 Lucy McBath 3,236 Jul 29, 2018 ... that the fatal shooting of her son inspired Lucy McBath to advocate for gun control and ultimately run for the United States Congress?
379 Ybor Stadium[bb] 8,244 Sep 6, 2018 ... that the proposed Ybor Stadium would be the smallest in Major League Baseball by seating capacity?
380 Vanessa Delgado[bb] 5,952 Sep 12, 2018 ... that Vanessa Delgado's 112-day term in the California State Senate will be the shortest tenure since 1903?
381 Unhinged (book) 4,540 Sep 25, 2018 ... that the Trump presidential campaign filed for arbitration against the publication of Unhinged: An Insider's Account of the Trump White House by Omarosa Manigault Newman?
382 Opener (baseball)[cc] 7,648 Oct 26, 2018 ... that several Major League Baseball teams adopted the "opener" strategy during the 2018 season?
383 Andy Levin 1,591 Dec 8, 2018 ... that Andy Levin will succeed his father in the U.S. House of Representatives?
384 Antonio Delgado (politician) 1,658 Dec 9, 2018 ... that U.S. Representative-elect Antonio Delgado once released a rap album?
385 Sharice Davids 3,229 Dec 10, 2018 ... that US Representative-elect Sharice Davids is a former mixed martial arts fighter?
386 Debbie Mucarsel-Powell 1,244 Dec 12, 2018 ... that Debbie Mucarsel-Powell is set to become the first Ecuadorian born person to serve in the United States Congress?
387 Dan Crenshaw[dd] 5,998 Dec 12, 2018 ... that U.S. Representative-elect Dan Crenshaw lost an eye to an improvised explosive device while serving with SEAL Team Three in Afghanistan?
388 Erin Zwiener 2,643 Dec 14, 2018 ... that Erin Zwiener ran for the Texas House of Representatives after her incumbent representative blocked her on Facebook?
389 Brenda Jones (politician) 1,428 Dec 15, 2018 ... that Brenda Jones is serving in the Detroit City Council and US House of Representatives concurrently?
390 Joe Cunningham (American politician) 2,081 Dec 20, 2018 ... that U.S. Representative-Elect Joe Cunningham is an Eagle Scout?
391 2018 National League West tie-breaker game 217 Dec 23, 2018 ... that one-game playoffs for the National League West and National League Central in 2018 marked the first time that Major League Baseball had two tie-breaker games in the same season?
392 2018 National League Central tie-breaker game 200
393 Kyle Regnault 1,421 Dec 26, 2018 ... that baseball player Kyle Regnault signed with the New York Mets after meeting one of their coaches on a golf course?
394 Steinbrenner family 4,118 Feb 2, 2019 ... that the Steinbrenner family hopes to own the New York Yankees for "eternity"?
395 2018 Florida Amendment 4 2,152 Feb 9, 2019 ... that Florida's Amendment 4 reenfranchised an estimated 1.4 million ex-felons?
396 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship 2,012 Feb 10, 2019 ... that Alabama's 28-point loss against Clemson in the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship was their worst-ever defeat under head coach Nick Saban?
397 Steve Swindall[ee] 6,999 Feb 15, 2019 ... that after he was named heir apparent to owner George Steinbrenner in 2005, Steve Swindal was bought out of the New York Yankees in 2007?
398 Rich Sauveur 2,694 Mar 1, 2019 ... that Rich Sauveur pitched for six Major League Baseball teams across three decades without earning a win
399 Eli Grba 729 Mar 6, 2019 ... that Eli Grba was the first player chosen by the Los Angeles Angels in the 1960 MLB expansion draft and their first starting pitcher?
400 Amy Shuler Goodwin 1,470 Mar 11, 2019 ... that Amy Shuler Goodwin is the first woman to serve as mayor of Charleston, West Virginia?
401 Wayne Messam 2,251 Mar 15, 2019 ... that Wayne Messam, mayor of Miramar, Florida, won a national championship in American football with the Florida State Seminoles?
402 2019 North Carolina's 9th congressional district special election 4,360 Mar 20, 2019 ... that the special election in North Carolina's 9th congressional district is the first "do-over" of an election to the U.S. House of Representatives since 1974?
403 Gennaro Bizzarro 2,419 Apr 1, 2019 ... that Bizzarro serves in the Connecticut senate?
404 Jesse James (treasurer) 2,620 Apr 1, 2019 ... that Jesse James eliminated Warren G. Harding?
405 Warren G. Harding (Texas politician) 2,300
406 Unwritten rules of baseball[ff] 19,457 May 16, 2019 ... that Michael Jordan broke one of the unwritten rules of baseball?
407 Kate Gallego 4,962 May 29, 2019 ... that when she took office last year, Kate Gallego was the youngest and the only woman mayor of any of the ten largest cities in the United States?
408 Kyle Garlick[gg] 7,503 Jun 28, 2019 ... that Kyle Garlick set the single-season home run record for the Cal Poly Pomona Broncos?
409 Will Dismukes 1,771 Aug 24, 2019 ... that Will Dismukes, a 29-year-old member of the Alabama House of Representatives, is also an ordained minister and former baseball player, and suffered a massive stroke at the age of 22?
410 Woody Myers 665 Sep 1, 2019 ... that as state health commissioner of Indiana, Woody Myers supported the right of Ryan White, a teenage boy with HIV/AIDS, to return to public school in the face of anti-AIDS discrimination?
411 Beth Van Duyne 1,821 Sep 3, 2019 ... that Beth Van Duyne, the mayor of Irving, Texas, from 2011 to 2017, initially became involved in politics due to a zoning dispute?
412 Cole Sulser 1,174 Sep 17, 2019 ... that Major League Baseball player Cole Sulser has two degrees in engineering from Dartmouth College?
413 Scyller Borglum 1,886 Sep 21, 2019 ... that Scyller Borglum and a deceased candidate both won the same election?
414 Foreign interference in the 2020 United States elections 3,645 Oct 2, 2019 ... that according to Robert Mueller, who investigated foreign interference in the 2016 US presidential election, foreign interference in the 2020 US elections is ongoing?
415 John Cooper (Tennessee politician) 1,575 Oct 4, 2019 ... that John Cooper is the first political candidate to defeat an incumbent mayor of Nashville since the city consolidated with Davidson County, Tennessee?
416 Jane Eskind 2,162 Oct 9, 2019 ... that Jane Eskind was the first woman to win a statewide election in Tennessee?
417 Jacqueline Coleman 2,651 Dec 23, 2019 ... that the Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky, Jacqueline Coleman, is a basketball coach and the granddaughter of a National Basketball Association player?
418 Sign stealing 2,484 Dec 30, 2019 ... that in baseball, it is not against the rules to steal signs?
419 Kelly Loeffler 1,807 Jan 6, 2020 ... that newly appointed U.S. senator Kelly Loeffler co-owns the women's basketball team Atlanta Dream?
420 Raphael Warnock 2,479 Mar 24, 2020 ... that the Reverend Raphael Warnock has hosted Al Gore at his church, and been arrested at the Georgia State Capitol?
421 Jon Godfread 3,884 May 23, 2020 ... that Jon Godfread is the world's tallest politician, according to Guinness World Records?
422 Jim Lander 1,524 Jun 14, 2020 ... that Jim Lander graduated from Lander University?
423 Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act[hh] 6,134 Jun 17, 2020 ... that a member of the U.S. Congress referred to the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act as "one of the worst pieces of legislation Congress has passed in a generation"?
424 Leo Pacheco 2,099 Jul 10, 2020 ... that Leo Pacheco, a member of the Texas House of Representatives, used to drive buses for VIA Metropolitan Transit?
425 Too Much and Never Enough[ii] 7,717 Jul 18, 2020 ... that in the tell-all book Too Much and Never Enough, Donald Trump's niece Mary L. Trump alleges that he mistreated his father Fred Trump after Fred developed Alzheimer's disease?
426 Lauren Boebert[ii] 7,294 Jul 22, 2020 ... that Lauren Boebert encourages her servers to openly carry firearms inside her restaurant in Rifle, Colorado?
427 Troy Nehls 1,480 Jul 29, 2020 ... that Troy Nehls, the sheriff of Fort Bend County, is the son of a sheriff and brother of a sheriff?
428 Kim Olson 2,664 Aug 5, 2020 ... that retired United States Air Force colonel Kim Olson is a Master Gardener?
429 2020 World Series[jj] 11,087 Sep 29, 2020 ... that the 2020 World Series will be the first to be held at one ballpark since 1944?
430 Hans Ustrud 3,297 Oct 5, 2020 ... that Hans Ustrud was the first native-born South Dakotan to be elected to statewide office?
431 L. Roy Houck 3,647 Oct 11, 2020 ... that Dances with Wolves was filmed on a 60,000-acre (24,000 ha) ranch owned by L. Roy Houck, a former lieutenant governor of South Dakota?
432 Grady Fuson 4,473 Nov 19, 2020 ... that Moneyball depicted Grady Fuson being fired by the Oakland Athletics, though in reality he left voluntarily?
433 Mark Robinson (American politician)[kk] 5,667 Nov 22, 2020 ... that that when he is sworn in next year, Mark Robinson will become the first Black lieutenant governor of North Carolina?
434 Mauree Turner[kk] 13,609 Nov 30, 2020 ... that Mauree Turner is the first publicly non-binary individual elected to a U.S. state legislature?
435 Bryson Rash 2,482 Nov 30, 2020 ... that White House correspondent Bryson Rash started in radio at the age of 12 by voicing Buster Brown?
436 Andrew Clyde 2,435 Dec 5, 2020 ... that Andrew Clyde became involved in politics after being subject to a civil asset forfeiture of nearly $1 million by the Internal Revenue Service?
437 August Pfluger 3,180 Dec 7, 2020 ... that Representative-elect August Pfluger's great-great-great-great-grandfather founded Pflugerville, Texas?
438 Stacy Garrity[ll] 5,751 Dec 12, 2020 ... that Pennsylvania Treasurer-elect Stacy Garrity was nicknamed "The Angel of the Desert" in the Iraq War?
439 Dick Kaegel 2,375 Dec 28, 2020 ... that Dick Kaegel began working as a full-time sportswriter while he was still in high school?
440 Molly Gray 4,000 Jan 8, 2021 ... that Molly Gray, the new lieutenant governor of Vermont, is a former competitive skier and the daughter of an Olympic skier?
441 Bru McCoy 2,479 Jan 13, 2021 ... that Bru McCoy transferred from USC to the University of Texas and back to USC in less than six months?
442 Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine 2,090 Feb 7, 2021 ... that Sarah Cooper and Helen Mirren lip synched the Donald Trump Access Hollywood tape in Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine?
443 Gabriel Sterling 5,513 Feb 8, 2021 ... that Gabriel Sterling has debunked Donald Trump's allegations of voter fraud in the 2020 U.S. presidential election?
444 Helen Dettweiler 6,875 Feb 15, 2021 ... that Helen Dettweiler cofounded the LPGA, was a cryptographer and B-17 pilot during World War II, and became the first woman to broadcast a baseball game?
445 Dennis Rasmussen (baseball) 5,643 Feb 18, 2021 ... that baseball pitcher Dennis Rasmussen nearly had to have his foot amputated when he was 14 years old?
446 Lucy Monroe 50x 13,833 Feb 19, 2021 ... that Lucy Monroe (pictured), the "star-spangled soprano", estimated that she performed "The Star-Spangled Banner" over 5,000 times?
447 Marty McHale 4,559 Mar 9, 2021 ... that Babe Ruth called Marty McHale "the best goddamn singer I ever heard"?
448 Pius Schwert 5,705 Mar 10, 2021 ... that Pius Schwert died after giving a speech announcing his candidacy for mayor of Buffalo, New York?
449 Al Gettel 50x 5,942 Mar 16, 2021 ... that Al "Two Gun" Gettel (pictured) rode a horse onto the baseball field in full Western wear for a game?
450 Sammy Byrd 50x 4,641 Mar 22, 2021 ... that Sammy Byrd is the only person to play in both a World Series and a Masters Tournament?
451 Joe Beggs 1,545 Mar 27, 2021 ... that after his professional baseball career, Joe Beggs was superintendent of prisons in Kentucky and director of urban renewal for Newport, Kentucky?
452 Byron Houck 1,535 Mar 30, 2021 ... that after his baseball career, Byron Houck worked as a camera operator on Buster Keaton's production crew?
453 Johnny Dickshot 6,252 Apr 1, 2021 ... that Johnny Dickshot was captain of the All-Ugly team?
454 Fred H. Brown 50x 6,267 Apr 1, 2021 ... that Fred H. Brown (pictured) went from a bean eater to a bean counter?
455 Tacks Latimer 5,463 Apr 14, 2021 ... that former baseball player Tacks Latimer was sentenced to life imprisonment for second-degree murder, but was pardoned for his heroism in stopping a prison break?
456 Darrell Blocker 4,487 Apr 14, 2021 ... that Darrell Blocker, "The Spy Whisperer", began playing live music in Senegal as part of his espionage duties?
457 Julia Letlow 2,403 Apr 16, 2021 ... that Julia Letlow won the special election for a seat in the United States House of Representatives after her husband died from COVID-19 before he could be sworn into office?
458 Sabina Matos 6,656 Apr 27, 2021 ... that Sabina Matos, Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island, did not speak English when she immigrated to the United States at age 20?
459 Tillinghast L'Hommedieu Huston 3,875 May 10, 2021 ... that civil engineer Tillinghast L'Hommedieu Huston oversaw major projects from the clean-up of Havana's leper colonies to the construction of the Yankee Stadium?
460 Russ Ford 1,406 May 15, 2021 ... that Russ Ford developed the emery ball pitch and taught it to Ed Sweeney and Earle Gardner, who taught it to Cy Falkenberg, before it was outlawed by Major League Baseball when Ray Keating was caught using it?
461 Emery ball 12,531
462 Ed Sweeney 814
463 Earle Gardner 594
464 Cy Falkenberg 737
465 Ray Keating 1,317
466 George Mogridge 50x 8,868 May 20, 2021 ... that George Mogridge (pictured) threw the first no-hitter in New York Yankees franchise history?
467 Hal Stowe 3,819 May 29, 2021 ... that pitcher Hal Stowe won a baseball game without throwing a pitch?
468 Harry Harper 3,214 Jun 1, 2021 ... that Harry Harper refused to play baseball on Sundays?
469 Cuddles Marshall 7,592 Jun 2, 2021 ... that Cuddles Marshall, the "handsomest twirler" on the New York Yankees, turned down a movie contract from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer?
470 Hughie Miller 4,462 Jun 6, 2021 ... that despite being sick and ordered to return to the rear, Hughie Miller fought on the front lines in the Battle of Belleau Wood and single-handedly captured two German soldiers?
471 Amy Vilela 5,459 Jun 14, 2021 ... that Amy Vilela became an advocate for single-payer healthcare after her daughter died after being turned away from a hospital for lacking health insurance?
472 Eric Filia 3,368 Jun 14, 2021 ... that baseball player Eric Filia worked as a butler at the Playboy Mansion while he was suspended by the University of California, Los Angeles?
473 Cheating in baseball 15,337 Jul 1, 2021 ... that pitchers are cheating in baseball with a glue invented for strongmen to hold Atlas balls?
474 Charlie Wheatley 7,836 Jul 6, 2021 ... that Charlie Wheatley had a seventh-grade education and three honorary degrees in engineering from the University of Tulsa?
475 Chris Gittens 1,749 Jul 10, 2021 ... that Chris Gittens's father refused to attend any of his professional baseball games until he was promoted to the major leagues?
476 Addie Joss Benefit Game 2,044 Jul 14, 2021 ... that the 1911 benefit game for Addie Joss was an all-star game that included nine members of the Baseball Hall of Fame?
477 James A. Gilmore 1,087 Jul 20, 2021 ... that James A. Gilmore reorganized the Federal League, hoping that it would become a third major league?
478 Duffy Lewis 2,108 Jul 23, 2021 ... that Duffy Lewis was the only major league player to pinch hit for Babe Ruth?
479 Jasson Domínguez 5,407 Jul 29, 2021 ... that Jasson Domínguez is nicknamed "The Martian" because his talent is said to be not of this world?
480 Jeremiah T. Mahoney 3,192 Jul 30, 2021 ... that judge Jeremiah T. Mahoney qualified for the 1906 and 1908 Summer Olympics, but did not attend either, and pushed the United States to boycott the 1936 Summer Olympics in protest of Nazi Germany?
481 Alvin Bragg 2,094 Jul 31, 2021 ... that Alvin Bragg has overseen lawsuits against the Donald J. Trump Foundation, Harvey Weinstein, and The Weinstein Company, and represented the families of Eric Garner and Ramarley Graham?
482 Édgar Arredondo 1,406 Aug 7, 2021 ... that Olympic baseball player Édgar Arredondo set a record for the youngest debut in the Mexican League?
483 Kevin Kopps 1,661 Aug 9, 2021 ... that Kevin Kopps reworked his pitching delivery based on how he played fetch with his dog?
484 Luke Prokop 3,056 Aug 12, 2021 ... that Luke Prokop, an ice hockey prospect, is the first player under contract with a National Hockey League team to come out as gay?
485 Julie Wera 50x 18,087 Aug 20, 2021 ... that reports of Julie Wera's (pictured) death were greatly exaggerated?
486 Tyler Gilbert 4,889 Sep 12, 2021 ... that Tyler Gilbert threw a no-hitter in his first Major League Baseball start?
487 Cack Henley 5,693 Sep 13, 2021 ... that Cack Henley threw the longest complete game shutout in professional baseball history?
488 Kushner family 5,452 Dec 10, 2021 ... that some members of the Kushner family objected after Jared invoked their grandparents' resistance in Nazi-occupied Poland to support his denial of Donald Trump's alleged antisemitism?
489 2021 Major League Baseball lockout 2,397 Dec 12, 2021 ... that Major League Baseball set a single-day record with $1.4 billion in new player contracts the day before the 2021 lockout was set to begin?
490 Ralph Waldo Emerson Jones 2,888 Jan 3, 2022 ... that even though Charles P. Adams meant to hire someone else, Ralph Waldo Emerson Jones remained at Grambling State University for 51 years?
491 Lou Almada 3,901 Jan 19, 2022 ... that when Lou Almada brought his younger brother with him to spring training, the team gave his brother his job?
492 Bo Hines 3,587 Jan 20, 2022 ... that American football wide receiver Bo Hines transferred to Yale University as a freshman to further his political ambitions?
493 Billy Raimondi 3,160 Jan 23, 2022 ... that Billy Raimondi declined opportunities to play in Major League Baseball?
494 Brick Eldred 3,947 Jan 29, 2022 ... that when baseball outfielder Brick Eldred was suspended by his team for refusing to pay a fine, another team acquired him, paid the fine, and gave him a raise?
495 Cece Carlucci 1,737 Feb 4, 2022 ... that baseball umpire Cece Carlucci made the umpiring equipment used in The Natural?
496 Lloyd Simmons 3,214 Feb 9, 2022 ... that Lloyd Simmons wore the uniform number 0 because that was the number of games he expected to lose each season?
497 Joe Felmet 5,417 Feb 16, 2022 ... that Joe Felmet was sentenced to a chain gang for his participation in the Journey of Reconciliation, considered a precursor to the Freedom Riders, in 1947?
498 Alexander Bannwart 4,987 Feb 19, 2022 ... that Alexander Bannwart got into a fistfight with the pro-war senator Henry Cabot Lodge over America's proposed entry into World War I?
499 Helene Hathaway Britton 50x 6,238 Mar 16, 2022 ... that Helene Hathaway Britton (pictured) the first woman to own a Major League Baseball team, was unsuccessfully pressured by other club owners to sell the team?
500 Marty Flynn 5,415 Mar 17, 2022 ... that Pennsylvania state representative Marty Flynn engaged in a shootout with attempted burglars near the state capitol?
501 Cy Block 1,638 Apr 2, 2022 ... that Cy Block and Ross Horning testified before the United States Congress about how the reserve clause limited their careers in professional baseball?
502 Ross Horning 1,389
503 Royce Clayton 6,671 Apr 4, 2022 ... that Royce Clayton (pictured) idolized Ozzie Smith, the shortstop for the St. Louis Cardinals, as an amateur and took his job as a professional?
504 Jumbo Brown 13,081 Apr 30, 2022 ... that Jumbo Brown gained 68 pounds (31 kg) after he had his tonsils removed?
505 Mallory McMorrow 9,267 May 12, 2022 ... that Mallory McMorrow won a public contest to design the Mazda3 while she was a college student?
506 Tyler Zombro 5,775 May 18, 2022 ... that Tyler Zombro had a seizure and skull fracture after he was hit in the head by a 104-mile-per-hour (167 km/h) line drive?
507 Rōki Sasaki 5,509 May 19, 2022 ... that Rōki Sasaki (pictured) recorded 13 consecutive strikeouts during his April 10 perfect game?
508 Rōki Sasaki's perfect game 4,644
509 Bob Glenalvin 3,331 May 20, 2022 ... that the parents of Bob Glenalvin insisted that he play baseball under an assumed name?
510 National Baseball Commission 2,268 May 24, 2022 ... that after the 1918 season, some Major League Baseball owners wanted the National Baseball Commission to be replaced by former President William Howard Taft?
511 Russ Davis 1,490 Jun 3, 2022 ... that Russ Davis hit the first home run at Safeco Field?
512 Kelsie Whitmore 2,849 Jun 9, 2022 ... that Kelsie Whitmore was part of the first all-female battery in a professional baseball league since the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League?
513 Phil McGrane 2,226 Jun 10, 2022 ... that Phil McGrane used food trucks as his inspiration to increase early voting?
514 Yumi Nu 8,930 Jun 12, 2022 ... that Yumi Nu is a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and Vogue cover model and musician signed to Steve Aoki's record label?
515 Floyd Griffin 2,642 Jun 13, 2022 ... that Floyd Griffin lost a mayoral election by just 35 votes?
516 Katie Phang 8,857 Jun 28, 2022 ... that when her boss told her to quit her unpaid television commenting role, Katie Phang quit her paid job instead?
517 Brewer Hicklen 50x 5,269 Jul 10, 2022 ... that Brewer Hicklen (pictured) hosts an annual youth baseball camp in Alabama?
518 Dee Dawkins-Haigler Red XN 8,289 Jul 19, 2022 ... that Dee Dawkins-Haigler (pictured) ran in four elections in four months for the same seat?
519 Leo Posada 50x 5,234 Jul 20, 2022 ... that before his Major League Baseball career, Leo Posada (pictured) represented Cuba internationally in cycling?
520 Lance McCullers 1,947 Jul 23, 2022 ... that doctors told Lance McCullers that he should not continue to pitch in 1990, but he returned to Major League Baseball in 1992?
521 Gentner Drummond 6,131 Jul 26, 2022 ... that Gentner Drummond flew in the first combat mission of Operation Desert Storm?
522 Larry Jeffrey 1,451 Aug 3, 2022 ... that Larry Jeffrey had eleven knee surgeries in a span of nine years?
523 Dwight Smith (baseball) 2,320 Aug 7, 2022 ... that baseball player Dwight Smith recorded a demo rhythm and blues album during the 1993–94 offseason?
524 The Captain (miniseries) Aug 20, 2022 ... that Derek Jeter discusses his biracial upbringing and experiencing racism in Michigan in the 1980s and 1990s in The Captain?
525 Ken Russell (politician) Aug 25, 2022 ... that Ken Russell went on international yo-yo tours before turning to politics?
526 Sean Barber Sep 1, 2022 ... that getting bitten by an eel led Sean Barber to become an umpire?
527 Nate Fisher Sep 5, 2022 ... that before he made his Major League Baseball debut, Nate Fisher worked as a commercial lending analyst for the First National Bank of Omaha?
528 Rob Sand Sep 7, 2022 ... that the Iowa state auditor Rob Sand modeled in Milan and Paris while he was in college?
529 Charley Frazier Sep 13, 2022 ... that Charley Frazier played in the American Football League even though he did not play college football?
530 Zack Kelly Sep 14, 2022 ... that Zack Kelly received a $500 signing bonus, lost money in his first professional seasons, and was released by two organizations before he made his Major League Baseball debut?
531 Me and the Spitter Sep 16, 2022 ... that Gaylord Perry (pictured) admitted that he had cheated in baseball in his autobiography Me and the Spitter?
532 Abraham Lincoln Davis Sep 18, 2022 ... that Abraham Lincoln Davis cofounded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference with Martin Luther King Jr., serving as his vice president?
533 Mark Littell Sep 18, 2022 ... that baseball player Mark Littell developed an anatomically correct athletic cup called the "Nutty Buddy"?
534 Jim Nettles Oct 26, 2022 ... that Jim Nettles followed his older brother to San Diego State University and the Minnesota Twins, but preceded him in being diagnosed for prostate cancer?
535 Gil Kim Oct 1, 2022 ... that Gil Kim played professional baseball in the Netherlands, China, Australia, Spain, and Venezuela, scouted in Mexico and the Dominican Republic, and coaches in Canada?
536 Howie Shanks Oct 10, 2022 ... that a doctor told Howie Shanks that he only had a few weeks to live, but he lived another 31 years?
537 Harry Booth (coach) Oct 14, 2022 ... that Harry Booth played for, captained, and coached the Saint Joseph's Hawks baseball and men's basketball teams?
538 Walter McCredie Oct 15, 2022 ... that in 1915, Walter McCredie unsuccessfully challenged the baseball color line that prohibited non-white players?
539 Darrell Mudra Oct 15, 2022 ... that Darrell Mudra was known as "Dr. Victory"?
540 Jonathan Beaulieu-Richard Oct 17, 2022 ... that Jonathan Beaulieu-Richard retired from the Canadian Football League to become a pharmacist?
541 Tom Urbani Oct 19, 2022 ... that Tom Urbani was an original Dirtbag?
542 Tony DeLuca (politician) Oct 25, 2022 ... that Tony DeLuca was the longest-serving member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives at the time of his death?
543 Elmer Smith (baseball) Oct 29, 2022 ... that in 1920, Elmer Smith (pictured) hit the first grand slam in World Series history?
544 Bettye Crutcher Nov 10, 2022 ... that Bettye Crutcher, the only female staff songwriter for Stax Records, wrote songs for B.B. King, Johnnie Taylor, and the Staple Singers?
545 James Diossa Nov 25, 2022 ... that James Diossa rescued the only public library and post office in Central Falls, Rhode Island, when the city went into bankruptcy?
546 Erick Russell Nov 27, 2022 ... that Erick Russell is the first openly gay African American elected to a statewide office in the United States?
547 Craig Greenberg Dec 3, 2022 ... that Craig Greenberg was shot at while running in the 2022 Louisville mayoral election?
548 Jack Smith (lawyer) Dec 31, 2022 ... that Jack Smith, the special counsel appointed to investigate Donald Trump, played football for Liverpool?
549 James B. Jones Jan 6, 2023 ... that James B. Jones got his nickname, "Jawbone", from his time as a traveling soap salesman?
550 Elie Honig Jan 18, 2023 ... that Elie Honig obtained the convictions of more than 100 members of the American Mafia, including members of the Genovese and Gambino crime families?
551 January 2023 Speaker of the United States House of Representatives election Jan 21, 2023 ... that the January 2023 election of the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives was the longest speaker election since December 1859 – February 1860?
552 David Burbank Jan 26, 2023 ... that David Burbank, a dentist, founded Burbank, California?
553 Ben LaBolt Mar 11, 2023 ... that Ben LaBolt is the first openly gay White House communications director?
554 Joey Marciano Mar 20, 2023 ... that baseball player Joey Marciano is a cousin of world heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano?
555 Alexandra Hunt 13,143 Mar 25, 2023 ... that Alexandra Hunt, a former stripper, opened an OnlyFans account in response to an Internet troll during her campaign for a seat in the United States House of Representatives?
556 Paul Hinrichs May 2, 2023 ... that after he retired from professional baseball, Paul Hinrichs became a Lutheran minister?
557 Linda Yaccarino Jun 1, 2023 ... that Linda Yaccarino, Twitter's new chief executive officer, created an advertising campaign for COVID-19 vaccines that featured Pope Francis?
558 Yemi Mobolade Jun 14, 2023 ... that Yemi Mobolade is the first Black person and the first non-Republican to be elected the mayor of Colorado Springs, Colorado?
559 Walt Nauta Jun 27, 2023 ... that Walt Nauta would bring a Diet Coke to the Oval Office whenever President Donald Trump requested one via his call button?
560 Domingo Germán's perfect game 2,949 Jul 14, 2023 ... that Domingo Germán was booed off the pitcher's mound in the game prior to his perfect game?
561 Gene Locklear 2,952 Jul 20, 2023 ... that a painting by Major League Baseball player Gene Locklear was hung in the White House?
562 Carson Spiers 2,305 Oct 2, 2023 ... that Carson Spiers and four of his relatives have played for the Clemson Tigers?
563 Harry Dunn (police officer) 32,887 Jan 6, 2024 ... that Harry Dunn guarded a stairwell and Nancy Pelosi's office during the January 6 United States Capitol attack?
564 LaVonne Griffin-Valade 6,718 Jan 23, 2024 ... that LaVonne Griffin-Valade, the Oregon Secretary of State, has published four crime fiction novels?
565 Jenny Cavnar 6,504 Feb 28, 2024 ... that Jenny Cavnar is the first female primary play-by-play announcer in Major League Baseball history?
566 The One (Los Angeles) 54,271 Mar 3, 2024 ... that The One (pictured), a private residence in Los Angeles, has 21 bedrooms, 42 bathrooms, a 30-car garage, a four-lane bowling alley, a casino, a nightclub, and five swimming pools including a moat?
567 Ruth Gottesman 5,812 Mar 31, 2024 ... that Ruth Gottesman donated $1 billion to ensure free tuition for all students at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine?
568 Ernie Shore 1,454 Mar 31, 2024 ... that Ernie Shore pitched a combined no-hitter with Babe Ruth?
569 Lou Novikoff 3,910 Apr 14, 2024 ... that Lou Novikoff asked if the ivy growing on the walls of Wrigley Field could be smoked?
570 Merrill Piepkorn 5,260 Apr 18, 2024 ... that North Dakota state senator Merrill Piepkorn is also a musician, radio host, and public address announcer?

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