4-LETTER SPORTS TERMS
In football, it can refer to a chosen play, a referee's decision, or an announcers portrayal of the action
What is a call?
The Los Angeles Dodgers
What is Brooklyn?
In 2001 this Giants outfielder hit 73 homeruns, one every 65 times at bat
Who is Bonds?
If you're kissing (only kissing), you've gotten to this place on the diamond
What is first base?
This longtime Packer QB who truly never knew when to quit started 297 straight games
Who is Favre?
Tim Duncan knows there are "high" & "low" parts of this, with "low" closer to the basket
What is the post?
The Indianapolis Colts
This National League team has been playing it's home games at Wrigley Field since 1916
Who are the Cubs?
Sorry champ, it ain't your night; to give up, it's said you "throw in" this
On March 23, 1952, the Blackhawks' Bill Mosienko performed this 3-goal feat in just 21 seconds
What is a hat trick?
The second half of a golf course is called this, 2 4-letter words
What is the back nine?
The Los Angeles Rams
What is St. Louis?
It's the position played by the Mets' Mike Piazza and the Yankees' Jorge Posada
What is catcher?
I'll bet this slang term for a 2-dollar bill you know it also describes a 40-40 tennis score
What is deuce?
You know about the 100 points, but in 1968 he also had the NBA's only 20-20-20 game: 22 points, 25 rebounds and 21 assists
Who is Chamberlain?
Forwards in hockey come in 3 types: the center & a left & right this
What is a wing?
The Colorado Avalanche, oui oui!
What is Quebec?
In 1966 the Angels moved from Los Angeles to this city
What is Anaheim?
Some say they're the Apocalypse guys; I say they're the 1-2-4-7 bowling pins I left standing
What are the Four Horsemen?
To match his major league pitching wins, you'd have to win 25 games a year for 20 years... and you'd still be 11 short
Who is Cy Young?
An MLB relief pitcher who doesn't get the save may be eligible for this, provided he gets an out and maintains the lead
What is a hold?
The Atlanta Braves
What is Milwaukee?
Nicknamed the "Big Unit", this Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher has led the major leagues in strikeouts 8 times
Who is Randy Johnson?
Think of NFL Game Day & you'll know this term for someone who criticizes with the advantage of hindsight
What is a Monday Morning Quarterback?
Before Rulon Gardner beat Aleksandr Karelin in this Olympic sport, Karelin hadn't given up a point in 10 years
What is (greco-roman) wrestling?