Swing away

Wed., Aug. 29, 2007

Chris Richcreek King Features Syndicate

1. Who was the last Cubs player before Juan Pierre in 2006 with more than 55 stolen bases in a season?

2. Name the last time before 2006 that the Detroit Tigers reached the playoffs.

3. How many losing seasons did Joe Gibbs have during his first run as head coach of the Washington Redskins (1981-1992)?

4. Name the last men’s college basketball Final Four before 2007 that did not have two teams from one conference.

5. When was the last time before 2007 that both teams in the Stanley Cup Finals were seeking their first championship?

Answers

1. Frank Chance had 57 stolen bases in 1906. Pierre had 58 in 2006.

2. In 1987, Detroit lost in the A.L. Championship Series to Minnesota.

3. One — he was 7-9 in 1988.

4. 1998, when Kentucky (the eventual champion), Utah, Stanford and North Carolina were in the Final Four.

5. 1999 (Dallas vs. Buffalo).

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