SPORTS TRIVIA QUESTION!!!!

[LynneSin]

What historic event happened 54 years ago today?

[phillybri]

1. Jackie Robinson

???

[LSdemocrat]

2. That was 57 years ago

In 1947.

[LynneSin]

3. You're right and my math was wrong

Sorry - graduated from the George W. Bush school of Math

[phillybri]

10. What do I win???

???

[LynneSin]

14. A kiss from me and a shot of tequila at the Philly Party

There's your kiss - you'll have to show up to the Philly party on April 24 to collect your other prize

[11 Bravo]

4. Is that the day that "Sunny Jim" Konstanty

pitched a no-hitter for the Phillies? (This is truly a wild guess. I know Knostanty had a no-no, I know he pitched for the Phils in that time frame, and I know you're a huge fan of all things Philadelphia.)

[HERVEPA]

7. Konstanty almost solely a reliever

And no no-hitters

[11 Bravo]

11. Did he win the Cy Young then?

I'm trying to remember why I even remember his name.

[underpants]

5. First arrest for drunk and disorderly at a Phillies game?

:shrug:

[felonious thunk]

9. I'm sure that happened well before 1950

We Phillies fans have been proudly throwing batteries for over 120 years.

[THUNDER HANDS]

6. the Eagles last won an important football game?

;)

[HERVEPA]

8. How about 1960 Championship?

[LynneSin]

15. Hey dingbat - it's April

:eyes:

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

12. The Maracanã stadium gets inaugurated

No, wait, that was in June. Bah, probably some completely American thing.

[XNASA]

13. 50 years ago, the first MLB game in Baltimore.

52 years ago, the Red Wings win the Stanley Cup.

46 years ago, first MLB game in California.

36 years ago, Astros beat the Mets 1-0, IN 24 INNINGS!!

I can't find anything else.