Amazing athletic feats

Wed., July 16, 2008

By Chris Richcreek King Features Syndicate

1. In 2008, Omar Vizquel set the record for most games played at the shortstop position. Whom did he replace at the top spot?

2. Name the major-league starting pitcher who finished the 1994 season with more wins than walks.

3. How many Big Ten Conference championships did Michigan football coach Lloyd Carr capture outright or share during his 13-year tenure?

4. Who was the first 40-year-old NBA player to grab at least 20 rebounds in a game?

Answers

1. Luis Aparicio, with 2,583 games.

2. Bret Saberhagen of the New York Mets (14 wins, 13 walks).

3. Five titles (1997, ‘98, 2000, ‘03, ‘04).

4. Houston’s Dikembe Mutombo had 22 rebounds versus Denver in 2007.

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