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Monday, December 7, 2009

Did you know what NFL team was last one year and won the Superbowl the next year?


In 2000, the New England Patriots came in last place with a record of 5-11 - they won the Super Bowl the next season...











St Louis Rams was last in 1998 with a 4-12 record.

First in 1999 with 13-3, and won Super Bowl XXXIV

St Louis Rams v Tennessee Titans 23-16









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Who was the first NFL player to win three consecutive Super Bowl games?

Did you know which player won three consecutive Superbowl's?

Ken Norton Jr - 1993 and 1994 with Dallas and 1995 with San Francisco.
























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Sunday, December 6, 2009

Did you know what players scored a 100 points in a game?

Did you know that Scoring 100 points in a game is a rare accomplishment in the sport of basketball. What follows is a partial list of the few who have achieved the century mark at various levels of competition.

National Basketball Association

United States collegiate

  • Clarence "Bevo" Francis has the NCAA all-Division record of 113 points while playing for Rio Grande College (now the University of Rio Grande) against Hillsdale College on February 2, 1954. Francis also holds the NAIA mark of 116 points for Rio against Ashland College on January 9, 1953[1][2], but this is not recognized by the NCAA because it did not occur in a game against a four-year institution[3].










United States high school

According to the National High School Sports Record Book, only 15 male players have scored 100 points in U.S. high school basketball games (since 1913).[4] In addition, four women have scored 100 or more points in high school basketball games (since 1981). The women in this list contain a pink background.

Player ↓ Points ↓ FG & FT ↓ High School (State) ↓ Opponent (State) ↓ Game Score ↓ Date ↓
Danny Heater 135 53-70 FG & 29-41 FT Burnsville HS (WV) Widen HS (WV) 173-43 26 January 1960
John Morris 127
I. C. Norcom (VA) Mary Smith (Accomac) (VA) 173-47 22 February 1961
Dick Bogenrife 120
London-Midway HS (Sedalia) (OH) Canaan HS (OH) 137-46 6 February 1953
Wayne Oakley 114 47-55 FG & 20-24 FT Hanson HS (KY) St. Agne's (KY) 128-56 12 December 1954
Pete Cimino 114 44-79 FG & 26-29 FT Bristol HS (PA) Palisades HS (PA) 134-86 22 January 1960
Herman “Buzz” Saygar 113 56 FG Culver HS (IN) Winamac HS (IN) 154-10 8 March 1913
Epiphanny Prince


113
Murry Bergtraum HS (NY) Brandeis HS (NY) 137-32 2 February 2006
Morris Dale Mathis 108
St. Joseph HS (AR) Witt Springs HS (AR)
22 January 1955
Ken Robinson 108 48 FG & 12-13 FT Midway Cassatt HS (SC) Ruby South (SC) 118-39 10 January 1961
Kenneth Johnson 105
Grandfield HS (OK) Terral HS (OK) 120-65 9 January 1979
Cheryl Miller

105
Riverside Polytechnic HS (CA) Norte Vista HS (CA) 179-15[5] 26 January 1982
Danny Boyd 104
Camden HS (TN)

6 January 1961
Dickie Pitts 103
Wimauma HS (FL) St. Petersburg Admiral Farragut HS (FL) 123-77 14 February 1956
Brian Payne 103
New Port Richey Christian (FL) Clearwater St. Paul (FL) 111-60 1980
Ed Vondra 102
Brainard HS (NE)
146 - ? 1922
Bennie Fuller 102
Little Rock School for the Deaf (AR) Leola (AR) 133-58 9 December 1971
Lisa Leslie

101 (in the first half only)[6]
Morningside HS (CA) South Torrance HS (CA) 102-24 7 February 1990
Cedrick Hensley 101
Heritage Christian-Cleveland (TX) Banff Christian-Houston (TX) 178-28 16 January 2001
Wayne Coward 100
J.C. Lynch HS (SC) Britton's Neck HS (SC) 139-31 24 January 1961
Greg Procell 100
Noble-Ebarb HS (LA) Elizabeth HS (LA) 139-79 20 January 1970
Dajuan Wagner 100
Camden HS (NJ) Gloucester Twp. Tech HS (NJ) 157-67 16 January 2001
Linda Page


100
Murrell Dobbins HS (PA) Jules Mastbaum HS (PA) 131-37 13 February 1981
Tigran Grigorian 100
Armenian Mesrobian HS (CA) Los Angeles Pacific Christian (CA) 114-47 11 February 2003


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Did you know what team has won the most NBA Championships? Who has lost the most NBA Championships?

Did you know what team has won the most NBA Championships?



That would be the Boston Celtics, they won 17 championship


















Did you know what team has lost the most NBA Championships?



That would be the Los Angles Lakers, they have lost 15 championship













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Did you know what NBA players have earned the most MVP awards?

Did you know who earned the most MVP awards?

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with 6:
1971, 1972, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1980








 

Both Bill Russell and

 


Michael Jordan have 5 each.


For active players (2007-08 season) the most is 2 each for
Tim Duncan,




















Steve Nash.





and















Lebron James 2009 & 2010




















Did you know that Michael Jordan was not the number one draft pick?

Did you know what teams were dynasties?


Did you know the youngest person to score 40 points in a game?

Did you know who had the most NBA AllStar Appearances?

Did you know that Michael Jordan won?

Did you know what NBA player has won the most MVP?

Did you know that Robert Horry has more NBA championships than michael Jordan?

Did you know the only basketball award that Jordan did not win was high school state championship?




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Did you know who beat Magic Johnson for the Rookie of the Year award?

Did you know who beat Magic Johnson for the rookie of the year?



Did you know that Magic Johnson became the first rookie ever to win the Finals MVP Award?







Did you know that Larry Bird beat Magic Johnson for the NBA Rookie of the Year Award in the 1979-80 season?


Did you know that Larry Bird went to Indiana State College?

Did you know that 
Larry won the Rookie of the Year in the 1979-80 season?


Did you know that Bird won three championships with the Boston Celtics in 1981, 1984, and 1986?






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Did you know who won Rookie of the year and MVP?

Did you know these are the only guys in history to ever accomplish this feat?

To win Rookie of the Year and MVP!!!

Wes Unseld in 1969







and











Wilt Chamberlain in 1960.





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Did you Know

Did you know that the average human brain contains approximately 86 billion neurons? These remarkable cells form intricate networks, allowing us to think, feel, and experience the world around us. Each neuron communicates with others through electrical impulses, creating a symphony of thoughts, memories, and emotions. So next time you ponder life’s mysteries, remember that your brain is orchestrating a cosmic dance of neurons!