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Is Randy Johnson Hall of Fame?

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Randy Johnson reveals why he went into the Hall of Fame as a Diamondback. Seattle Mariners fans felt betrayed in 2015 when Randy Johnson chose to enter the Baseball Hall of Fame as a member of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Is Randy Johnson in the Hall of Fame as a Mariner? Randy Johnson retired after the 2009 season with a career win–loss record of 303-166, ERA of 3.29 and 4,875 strikeouts, second only to Nolan Ryan's 5,714. Read More...

What are golf balls coated with?

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The exterior surface of the golf ball is referred to as its cover and is constructed either of Surlyn (a thin, plastic resin created and trademarked by DuPont) or urethane (a slightly softer, slightly less durable synthetic compound). All else being equal, Surlyn can contribute to distance, but tends to inhibit spin. Are golf balls made of polyurethane? Among all golf balls that PGA tour golfers use, including Titleist Pro V1/V1x which are the balls that have been played the most, TaylorMade TP5/TP5x, Bridgestone Tour B XS, and Srixon Z-Star XV, there's a common. Read More...

Who broke the NBA color barrier?

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On April 25, 1950, Charles Chuck Cooper made history when he became the first African-American player to be drafted by an NBA team. But Lloyd found success elsewhere. He spent more than 10 years working for the Detroit Board of Education.On April 25, 1950, Charles Chuck Cooper made history when he became the first African-American player to be drafted by an NBA team. But Lloyd found success elsewhere. He spent more than 10 years working for the Detroit Board of Education. Read More...