Wednesday Quickie Quiz & Vintage Digits - Willie Mays, J.R. Richard, Phil Niekro, Jay Johnstone, Milt Thompson, Bill Gullickson

QUICKIE QUIZ

>>> On Aug. 17, 1966, Willie Mays became the MLB all-time home run leader for righthanded batters. Whom did he pass that day?

(Answer Below)

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VINTAGE DIGITS

>>> FLYERS

In 52 seasons, the Flyers have played in a division with 15 different franchises (seasons designated by the second calendar year of that season; the 1967-68 season is 1968):

> Atlanta (Calgary) Flames (9) – 1973-81

> Carolina Hurricanes (7) – 2014-2020

> Chicago Black Hawks (4) – 1971-74

> Columbus Blue Jackets (7) – 2014-22

> Florida Panthers (5) – 1994-98

> Los Angeles Kings (7) – 1968-74

> Minnesota North Stars (7) – 1968-74

> New Jersey Devils (37) – 1983-2020

> New York Islanders (45) – 1975-2020

> New York Rangers (45) – 1975-2020

> Oakland (California Golden) Seals (7) – 1968-74

> Pittsburgh Penguins (40) – 1968-74; 1982-93; 1999-2020

> St. Louis Blues (7) – 1968-74

> Tampa Bay Lightning (5) – 1994-98

> Washington Capitals (26) – 1980-98; 2014-20

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>>> MLB

The great folks at baseball-reference.com reminded us of this note a few weeks back . . .

Since 1893, three different pitchers have thrown six wild pitches in a single game. And they did it within a three-year span to the day:

> J.R. Richard, Astros, April 10, 1979

> Phil Niekro, Braves, Aug. 4, 1979

> Bill Gullickson, Expos, April 10, 1982

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>>> PHILLY

According to tedsilary.com, there were no Philadelphia Public League, Catholic League or Inter-Ac League products drafted in the four NFL Drafts from 2009 to 2012.

There have been 21 players from those leagues picked in the eight drafts (2013-20) since then.

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>>> NBA

The Detroit Pistons once went seven consecutive seasons lowering their points allowed per game:

1983-84 . . . 113.51

1984-85 . . . 113.46

1985-86 . . . 113.01

1986-87 . . . 107.76

1987-88 . . . 104.06

1988-89 . . . 100.78

1989-90. . . . 98.26

1990-91. . . . 96.79

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>>> PHILLIES

The Phillies have had two players fall just one hit shy of a postseason cycle (both times a home run):

> Jay Johnstone

Oct. 12, 1976/NLDS3 at Reds

Singled in 1^st

Grounded out in 4^th

Walked in 6^th

Doubled in 8^th

Tripled in 9^th

> Milt Thompson

Oct. 20, 1993/WS4 vs. Blue Jays

Tripled in 1^st

Grounded out in 3^rd

Doubled in 5^th

Singled in 6^th

Grounded out in 7th

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QUICKIE QUIZ ANSWER

>>> On Aug. 17, 1966, Willie Mays became the MLB all-time home run leader for righthanded batters. Whom did he pass that day?

Answer:

> Jimmie Foxx (534).