Topic: Numbers game

[Govtcheez]

Most sports are known for their reliance on statistics, and as such, a lot of numbers gain a new quality when a big name record is associated with them.  For example, if you ask a baseball fan the significance of the number 714, they'll probably be able to tell you that it's the number of career home runs Babe Ruth hit.

I'll post some numbers, and it's up to you guys to tell me what the significance is.  I can't stop you from googling, but that kind of takes the fun out.  This is for any sport, btw.

56
88 (7)
.366
4256
511
61361

[charlie]

I know 56.
I think I know 4256 ad 511.
I have a guess for 61361 and .366.
I have no idea on 88 (7).

[Govtcheez]

Well post the answers, jerk (I'd be very disappointed in anyone claiming to be a baseball fan who didn't get 56)

Also post some of your own

[charlie]

I didn't want to ruin them for anybody else so quickly, ass. Not everybody is online all day like you and me.

But since I wouldn't be surprised if all my answers except 56 were wrong, I'll post them:

DiMaggio
WTF?
Lifetime batting of Ted Williams?
Ripken Games
My height (and cy young wins)
I've rethought my original guess for this one so... ???


Others include:

100
11/13
17
191

[Govtcheez]

1) Right
2) basketball
3) Yes AVG, not Teddy
4) Hahaha, no.  He'd have to play for like 30 straight seasons for that
5) Yep
6) Football

100 - Wilt Chamberlain's single game scoring record

[charlie]

I was about to say who is AVG, Al Van Gundy?? But I see what you're saying.

>> 4) Hahaha, no.  He'd have to play for like 30 straight seasons for that
I knew that... just divide by 2 and you're close enough.

I guessed 6 but looked it up to verify so I won't post it.

What about answers for mine?

Edit... yes for the first.

[charlie]

I'd say #4 is hits, not games. I got #2 and looked it up for verification... I actually thought of posting that but didn't remember the number.

By the way, I suck at this. I didn't even get my own numbers right and had to edit my post above.

[Rob]

I can't get any of yours, but how about this one...

42-12

[Ken Fitlike]

>42-12

Was that the mauling England gave Scotland in last years 6 nations rugby?

[ober]

For cheez... the last number is the most passing yards ever by a QB.  Although the world record (stupid canadian league is like 70K or something).

[Canuck]

Damon Allen baby

[charlie]

For cheez... the last number is the most passing yards ever by a QB.  Although the world record (stupid canadian league is like 70K or something).

That's all you've got?