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Top sports fans will know the answers to this quiz
By Chris Richcreek

1. Who led the National League in innings pitched each year between 2003 and 2005?

2. How many division titles did the Baltimore Orioles win with Earl Weaver as the manager?

3. Name the first coach to win each of the four major bowls: Rose, Orange, Sugar and Fiesta.

4. Who holds the record for most steals in one NBA All-Star Game?

5. Who led the NHL in shootout goals in 2005-06?

6. In 2006, Jeff Burton broke the second-longest drought between NASCAR race victories (175). Who holds the overall mark?

7. In 1984, tennis star John McEnroe set a record for the modern era of the ATP Tour for highest winning percentage in a season. How many of his 85 matches did he win?

Answers:

1. Livan Hernandez.

2. Six (1969, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1979).

3. Joe Paterno of Penn State.

4. Rick Barry had eight in 1975.

5. Jussi Jokinen of the Dallas Stars with 10.

6. Bill Elliott went 226 races between victories (1994-2001).

7. He was 82-3 (96.5 percent) that year.
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