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Episode 215 - In Memoriam 2006 - Boston "T" Party - The World Series - Si's Signs Of The Apocalypse - Sports Bios

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Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 215, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet.

Round 1. Category: In Memoriam 2006

  • 1: A host of "Hee Haw" for 17 years, he pioneered the Bakersfield sound of country music.
  • Buck Owens.
  • 2: Grandpa on "The Munsters", he once ran for governor of New York as a Green Party candidate.
  • Al Lewis.
  • 3: "The Midnight Hour" came calling for this R and B legend in January 2006.
  • Wilson Pickett.
  • 4: Long before "The X-Files", he stalked the night as Carl Kolchak, a savvy reporter of the weird and the horrific.
  • Darren McGavin.
  • 5: The winner of 13 Emmy Awards, this low-key TV sportscaster was a true "American Sportsman".
  • Curt Gowdy.

    • Round 2. Category: Boston "T" Party

    • 1: The state dog of Massachusetts is the "Boston" this.
    • terrier.
    • 2: In a Boston-set sitcom, they were paired with "a Girl and a Pizza Place".
    • Two Guys.
    • 3: Boston's Freedom one begins near the frog pond in Boston Common.
    • Freedom Trail.
    • 4: In the Boston area, U.S. Interstate 90 is also known as this type of road.
    • turnpike.
    • 5: In a kids' book, this young Boston Johnny-on-the-spot becomes a messenger for the Sons of Liberty.
    • Johnny Tremain.

      • Round 3. Category: The World Series

      • 1: In 1955 the series between the Yankees and dese Bums became the first televised in color.
      • Brooklyn Dodgers.
      • 2: In 1992 this Canadian team won 3 of its 4 World Series games in its last-at-bat.
      • Toronto Blue Jays.
      • 3: "Say Hey"! This Giants outfielder's catch of a Vic Wertz drive was a highlight of the 1954 World Series.
      • Willie Mays.
      • 4: In game 1 in 1954 this Giants outfielder made a spectacular over-the-shoulder catch of Vic Wertz' fly ball.
      • Willie Mays.
      • 5: In 1916 and 1918 Babe Ruth, then with this team, pitched 29 2/3 straight scoreless innings, a record that lasted 43 years.
      • the Boston Red Sox.

        • Round 4. Category: Si's Signs Of The Apocalypse

        • 1: This tire co. paid Rip Hamilton "to braid his hair in the tread pattern of one of its tires", not blimps.
        • Goodyear.
        • 2: A Little League team in Kentucky is sponsored by this "delightfully tacky yet unrefined" restaurant.
        • Hooters.
        • 3: This Miami Heat superstar center's "wife, Shaunie, said their family has outgrown its 18-bedroom home".
        • Shaquille O'Neal.
        • 4: "A ski jumping competition in" this country, Land of the Midnight Sun, "rewarded competitors for landing in trees".
        • Norway.
        • 5: "Golfer John Daly has... endorsement deals with" Dunkin' Donuts and this Anna Nicole Smith-endorsed diet aid.
        • TrimSpa.

          • Round 5. Category: Sports Bios

          • 1: Originally drafted by Atlanta, he quarterbacked Green Bay to a Super Bowl victory in 1997.
          • Brett Favre.
          • 2: This American's career grand slam began with his victory at Wimbledon in 1992.
          • Agassi.
          • 3: A Detroit Red Wing from 1946 to 1971, it was his records that Gretzky broke.
          • Gordie Howe.
          • 4: In 1984 this gymnast won 2 bronzes, 2 silvers and the Olympic gold medal for women's all-around.
          • Mary Lou Retton.
          • 5: Later a Knick, this basketball center led Georgetown to 3 NCAA finals and the 1984 title.
          • Patrick Ewing.

            • Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!

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