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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.
According to DYK rules, hooks promoted on the main page around 00:00 UTC have their stats for two days combined in the total.
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# | Article | Image | Views | Date | Hook |
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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 | 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] | 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) | 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] | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 271⁄3 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] | 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 | 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 | 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+1⁄3 innings pitched without allowing a hit? | |
95 | Phil Nevin[c] | 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] | 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 | 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] | 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] | 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] | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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? |
Notes
- a Page view statistics in late December 2011 were impacted by an outage.
- b Archived as page view leaders for February 2012
- c Archived as page view leaders for May 2012
- d Archived as page view leaders for June 2012
- e Archived as page view leaders for July 2012
- f Archived as page view leaders for August 2012
- g Archived as page view leaders for September 2012
- h Archived as page view leaders for November 2012
- i Archived as page view leaders for December 2012
- j Archived as page view leaders for January 2013
- k Archived as page view leaders for March 2013
- l Archived as page view leaders for September 2013
- m Archived as page view leaders for November 2013
- n Archived as page view leaders for April 2014
- o Archived as page view leaders for May 2014
- p Archived as page view leaders for March 2015
- q Archived as page view leaders for January 2016
- r Archived as page view leaders for February 2016
- s Archived as page view leaders for March 2016
- t Archived as page view leaders for June 2016
- u Archived as page view leaders for December 2016
- v Archived as page view leaders for January 2017
- w Archived as page view leaders for February 2017
- x Archived as page view leaders for March 2017
- y Archived as page view leaders for April 2017
- z Archived as page view leaders for March 2018
- aa Archived as page view leaders for June 2018
- bb Archived as page view leaders for September 2018
- cc Archived as page view leaders for October 2018
- dd Archived as page view leaders for December 2018
- ee Archived as page view leaders for February 2019
- ff Archived as page view leaders for May 2019
- gg Archived as page view leaders for June 2019
- hh Archived as page view leaders for June 2020