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SPORTS QUIZ

1. Who is the San Diego Padres’ all-time leader in career home runs?

2. How many times has a Texas Ranger been named the A.L. Most Valuable Player?

3. How many NCAA men’s basketball championships have the UConn Huskies won?

4. Name the first Eastern bloc player to skate in the NHL.

5. In 2011, thoroughbred Rapid Redux won his 20th consecutive race, topping the North American record held by two horses. Name either horse.

Answers

1. Nate Colbert, with 163.

2. Six — Jeff Burroughs (1974), Juan Gonzalez (‘96, ‘98), Ivan Rodriguez (‘99), Alex Rodriguez (2003) and Josh Hamilton (‘10).

3. Three — 1999, 2004 and 2011.

4. Jaroslav Jirik, with St. Louis in the 1969-70 season.

5. Zenyatta and Peppers Pride.

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