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FOOTBALL EDITION -ANSWERS

Who was the first pro QB to pass over 89,200 yards in a 23 season career?

The first pro QB to pass over 89,200 yards in a 23-season career was Tom Brady.
He achieved this milestone during his successful career in the NFL.

Who was the first pro to rush for over 2,100 yards in a single season?

Los Angeles Rams running back Eric Dickerson recorded an
NFL-record 2,105 rushing yards in 1984.

Who was the first pro QB to rush for over 6,000 yards?

The first professional quarterback to rush for over 6,000 yards was Michael Vick.
He achieved this milestone during his career in the NFL with the
Atlanta Falcons and the Philadelphia Eagles.

Who was the first pro QB to pass for over 4,000 yards in a single season?

The first professional quarterback to pass for over 4,000 yards
in a single season was Joe Namath in 1967.

Who was the first pro player to make over 1,800 career tackles & assists?

The first pro player to make over 1,800 career tackles & assists is Ray Lewis,
a former American football linebacker who played his entire 17-year career
for the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL. Lewis is known for his exceptional
defensive skills and is widely regarded as one of the greatest
linebackers in the history of the sport.

Who was the first Pro Team to have a perfect 17-0-0 Season?

The first pro team to achieve a perfect 17-0-0 season was the Miami Dolphins in 1972.

Who was the first Pro QB to pass for over 5,000 yards in a single season?

The first professional quarterback to pass for over 5,000 yards in a
single season was Dan Marino of the Miami Dolphins. Marino achieved this
milestone during the 1984 NFL season, setting a new standard
for passing yardage in a single campaign.

Who was the first Pro Team to play against the College All-Stars?

The first professional team to play against the College All-Stars was
the Chicago Bears in 1934. This historic matchup marked the beginning of a
traditional annual game between the Chicago Bears and the College All-Stars.

BASKETBALL EDITION -ANSWERS

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Who was the first Pro Basketball Player to score 100 points in a single game?

Wilt Chamberlain, a legendary basketball player, was the first
pro basketball player to achieve the historic feat
of scoring 100 points in a single game.
This remarkable accomplishment took place
on March 2, 1962, when Chamberlain, playing for the
Philadelphia Warriors, displayed extraordinary skill
and dominance on the basketball court.

Who was the first Pro Basketball Team to win 70 games in a single season?

The first Pro Basketball team to achieve 70 wins
in a single season was the 1995-1996 Chicago Bulls,
led by Michael Jordan. They finished the regular season
with a record of 72-10, setting a new standard
for excellence in the NBA.

Who was the first Pro Basketball Coach to win 1,388 games?

The first professional basketball coach to
achieve the milestone of 1,388 wins is Gregg Popovich.

Who was the first Pro Basketball Player to have over 1,000 wins?

Amongst the multiple accomplished players
in the sport’s history. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar,
had over 1,074 wins.

Who was the first Black American Basketball Player to play in a Pro Game?

Oct. 31, 1950, Earl Lloyd, a member of the Washington Capitols,
became the first Black American to play in an NBA game
when he entered a game against the Rochester Royals.

Who was the first Pro Basketball Player to score over 40,000 points?

LeBron James became the first NBA player
to score 40,474 career points.

Who was the first Basketball Player to be drafted directly out of high school?

The first basketball player to be drafted directly
out of high school was Reggie Harding,
who was selected by the Detroit Pistons in the
fourth round of the 1962 NBA Draft. His selection opened
the door for other high school players to be drafted into the NBA.

Who was the first Pro Basketball Player to win 11 NBA Championships?

Bill Russell was the first Pro Basketball Player
to win 11 NBA Championships. He achieved this remarkable
feat with the Boston Celtics, setting an NBA
record that still stands today.

BASEBALL EDITION -ANSWERS

Who was the first Pro Baseball Player to have 60 back-to-back Home Run Seasons?

Sammy Sosa is the only player to have hit 60 or more home runs in a single season
three times, which he accomplished in 1998, 1999 and 2001.

Who was the first Pro Baseball Player to have his Jersey retired by ALL league teams?

The first professional baseball player to have his jersey retired by all league teams
was Jackie Robinson. As a key figure in breaking the color barrier in baseball,
Robinson’s number 42 was retired by Major League Baseball in 1997,
making it unavailable for any new player to wear across all teams.

Who was the first Pro Baseball Player to Pitch Seven No-Hitters?

Nolan Ryan threw seven no-hitters in MLB, the most of any pitcher.
Through April 1, 2024, there have been 323 no-hitters officially recognized by
Major League Baseball (MLB); the first 43 in the pre-modern era
(before the formation of the American League in 1901)
and the balance in the modern era.

Who was the first Pro Baseball Player to win Seven Cy Young Awards?

The first pro baseball player to win seven Cy Young Awards is Roger Clemens.
Clemens achieved this impressive feat during his illustrious career,
solidifying his status as one of the greatest pitchers in the history of the sport.
His remarkable accomplishments on the field have cemented his legacy
as a dominant force in Major League Baseball.

Who was the first Pro Baseball Player to steal over 1,400 Bases?

Rickey Henderson holds the MLB career stolen base record with 1,406.
He is the only MLB player to have reached the 1,000 stolen bases milestone in his career.

Who was the first Pro Baseball Player to hit more than 700 Homers?

Babe Ruth was the first player to reach 600 home runs.
He set a career home run mark of 714 that stood until 1974.

Who was the first Pro Baseball Player to sign a $700 Million Contract?

Baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani signed a whopping $700 million contract
for ten years with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Who was the Pro Baseball Player Nick-named “The Yankee Clipper”?

The Yankee Clipper was the nickname of the legendary pro baseball player Joe DiMaggio,
who played his entire career for the New York Yankees.
DiMaggio’s exceptional skills and achievements in the sport solidified his status
as one of the greatest baseball players of all time,
and his nickname is still widely recognized today.