Thursday Trivia

Sam Cartwright
August 14, 2025

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The Headline: This week, Mets first baseman Pete Alonso broke Darryl Strawberry’s franchise record for home runs. The record (252 dingers) stood for 37 years.

TODAY’S TRIVIA:

What is Pete Alonso's nickname?

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Hint: it is not the same nickname as Will Ferrell’s character in “The Other Guys”

Yesterday’s Trivia:

The Dallas Cowboys not only have a Netflix show for their cheerleading squad, but they also have been featured 3 times on HBO’s Hard Knocks, which is the most by any team (‘02, ‘08, and ‘21)

Answered Correctly: 33%

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