The most widely quoted response is Nolan Ryan, whose fastball was "officially" clocked by the Guinness Book of World Records at 100.9 miles per hour in a game played on August 20, 1974, versus the Detroit Tigers. A record that's still included in the book.
Did Nolan Ryan throw 108 mph? Facing Nolan Ryan's Fastball
The guy could even swing the bat a little, like when kicked off his Houston years by hitting a home run off Los Angeles Dodgers' Don Sutton in 1980. Read More...
Producing the largest amount of American-born National Hockey League talent has long been part of the lore of Minnesota hockey. Minnesota has produced nearly 60 more NHL players than the next closest state, Massachusetts, and nearly 100 more than the third place state of Michigan.
What state likes hockey the most? 1 Minnesota. Minnesota is the “state of hockey” and there's little doubt about that. The state has produced some of the best American hockey players in the history of the game, and has had the best college and high school programs for as long as they have existed. Read More...
Lionel Messi is not actually God, according to Pope Francis. The Argentine FC Barcelona soccer star is a divinely skilled forward who is known to glide past defenders with gravity-defying maneuvers before duping a goalkeeper and scoring heavenly goals.
Who is a God in football? Lionel Messi was the god of football in 2021 with a whopping tally of 38 goals and 18 assists for FC Barcelona before leaving the next summer for Paris Saint-Germain. Read More...