Speaking of statistics …

Wed., March 15, 2006

Chris Richcreek King Features Syndicate

1. How many pitchers have won 20 or more games in a season for the Florida Marlins?

2. Name the New York Yankees pitcher who tossed two no-hitters in the same season.

3. Who was the first pro quarterback to throw for 4,000 or more yards in a season?

4. How many Stanley Cups did Wayne Gretzky win as a player?

5. Name the first female bowler to win a PBA event.

Answers

1. One — Dontrelle Willis won 22 games in 2005.

2. Allie Reynolds no-hit both Boston and Cleveland during the 1951 season.

3. Joe Namath threw for 4,007 yards for the New York Jets in 1967.

4. Four — 1984, ‘85, ‘87 and ‘88, all with Edmonton.

5. Liz Johnson won the PBA East Region Kingpin Lanes Open in 2005.

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