Get strong to the "finich" with the Savoy type of this leafy green
Spinach
No wild card team has ever won this trophy, but in 2017 the Nashville Predators became the first to make it to the finals
The Stanley Cup
2013:
This voice behind Stewie Griffin
Seth McFarlane
A Little Richard song is called "Good Golly Miss" her
Molly
Harrison Ford in "Air Force One"
&
Bill Pullman in "Independence Day"
POTUS
Argenteuil, France is known for producing a white variety of this spear-shaped veggie by growing it underground
Asparagus
In 2001 Goran Ivanisevic needed a wild card entry to qualify for this tournament but went on to win the gentlemen's singles
Wimbledon
2016:
This stand-up comedian who had a much worse moment on stage a few years later
Chris Rock
This AC/DC song has lyrics like "Yes, I'm let loose from the noose that's kept me hangin' about"
Back in Black
Will Ferrell in "Blades of Glory"
&
Jon Heder in "Blades of Glory"
Figure Skaters
To make the chunky vegetable stew ratatouille, you'll need eggplant, tomatoes, bell peppers & this squash
Zucchini
2023 saw an all-wild card World Series, with the Texas Rangers rounding up these snakes
The Arizona Diamondbacks
2009: This Wolverine actor hosted this show opening with a musical tribute to the nominees
Hugh Jackman
Paul McCartney said this Beatles tune was named for a children's playground slide; that's crazy!
Helter Skelter
Jack Nicholson in "Chinatown"
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Russell Crowe in "The Nice Guys"
Detective
The name of this green veggie cultivated in ancient Rome is from the Italian for "cabbage sprout"
Broccoli
In 2023, this San Jose MLS team entered the playoffs a wildcard team and upset top-seeded St. Louis SC in a best of three series
The Earthquakes
Two time host: Actor/Comedian known for his role in the Lampoon movie series
Chevy Chase
Travis Kelce often celebrates wins by singing this Beastie Boy song
Fight for Your Right
Sally Hawkins in "The Shape of Water"
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Matt Damon in "Good Will Hunting"
Janitor
Nearly 100% of the USA's production of this thistle is grown in Central California & much of that is the green globe variety
Artichoke
The 1997 Denver Broncos won a wild card game, 2 more playoff games & then Super Bowl 32 behind this Hall of Fame QB
DAILY DOUBLE
John Elway
1978:
This comic & "Road" -traveling movie star, for his 19th & final time
Bob Hope
Cypress Hill went a bit loco, lamenting in this song, "Cops come & try to snatch my crops, these pigs wanna blow my house down"
DAILY DOUBLE
Insane in the Brain
Rick Moranis in "Ghostbusters"
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Ben Affleck as Christian Wolff (the title profession)
Accountants