Sporting quiz

1. Name three of the four Florida Marlins pitchers who have tossed a no-hitter.

2. Lou Brock stole at least 30 bases a year for how many consecutive seasons?

3. How many seasons did it take football coach Paul “Bear” Bryant to win a national championship at Alabama?

4. Only two players have back-to-back NBA Slam Dunk Contest crowns. Name them.

5. When was the last time the Original Six NHL teams all made the playoffs in the same season?

6. How many World Cup men’s soccer finals have ended in shootouts?

7. Between 1947 and 1953, how many times did Jersey Joe Walcott fight for the world heavyweight championship?

Answers

1. Al Leiter (1996), Kevin Brown (1997), A.J. Burnett (2001) and Anibal Sanchez (2006).

2. Fourteen seasons (1964-77).

3. It came in his fourth season (1961).

4. Michael Jordan (1987-88) and Jason Richardson (2002-03).

5. It was in 1996.

6. Two — 1994 (Brazil over Italy) and 2006 (Italy over France).

7. Eight times — twice against Joe Louis (two losses), four times against Ezzard Charles (2-2) and twice versus Rocky Marciano (0-2).