Barry Bonds: Home Run 756

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1. Barry Bonds hit his 756th home run against a pitcher that he had not faced since 2002. What Washington Nationals pitcher gave up the record-breaking home run on August 7th, 2007? Chad Cordero Matt Chico Mike Bacsik Jason Simontacchi

2. Luckily for the San Francisco Giants fans, Barry Bonds was able to hit his record-breaking home run at AT&T Park. To what part of the ballpark did Barry hit number 756? Over the right field wall and into McCovey Cove Left centerfield Just inside the left field foul pole Right centerfield

3. With cameras flashing all around the stadium, Barry Bonds gave fans a unique home run pose after the historic swing. What did Barry do after he dropped the bat knowing he had hit number 756? He leaned his body toward right field seemingly begging the ball to stay fair He stood still and raised both hands in the air before breaking into a home run trot He jumped up and down and made a 360 degree turn before breaking into a home run trot He fell to the ground and broke out in tears before composing himself and rounding the bases

4. On what type pitch did Barry Bonds hit home run number 756? A 95 mile per hour fastball on a 2-2 pitch count An 84 mile per hour fastball on a 3-2 pitch count A 74 mile per hour curve ball on a 3-2 pitch count A 79 mile per hour change up on a 3-2 pitch count

5. Barry Bonds' 756th home run was a no-doubter. Approximately how far (in feet) did this great home run travel? 479 feet 496 feet 435 feet 411 feet

6. What individual appeared on the JumboTron shortly after Barry Bonds hit number 756, with a taped statement congratulated the new Home Run king and put the record into a historical context? Hank Aaron Willie Mays Bud Selig Frank Robinson

7. As with many of Barry Bonds' home runs in the 2007 season, his 756th career home run came with no one on base. Which of his at-bats in the game did he hit number 756? 3 4 2 5

8. What was the score in the game after Barry Bonds hit home run number 756? Giants were leading 1-0 Giants were leading 5-4 Giants were trailing 5-4 Giants were trailing 2-4

9. Which of these groups of people did Barry Bonds not thank in his speech, shortly after hitting the record-breaking home run? The San Francisco Giants fans The previous home run record holders whose legacy will live forever The Washington Nationals His family

10. While Barry Bonds was receiving his congratulations, a 22 year-old individual named Matt Murphy was being taken away by ballpark security. Which of the following is true in regards to Matt Murphy and home run number 756? He came to the game with three friends who decided beforehand that they'd split the proceeds if one of them ended up with the record baseball He was taken away by ballpark security for punching the fan that came up with the baseball He was yelling from the bottom of the pile that he had the baseball, but approximately 30 people formed a dogpile and he obtained several lacerations and bruises He was planning on taking a trip to New Guinea the day after the game

11. What announcers called the '756' game for ESPN, whose call and further commentary of the home run will surely be heard by many in years to come? John Kruk and Karl Ravech Joe Morgan and Orel Hershiser Dave O'Brien and Rick Sutcliffe Peter Gammons and Bob Costas

12. In interviews after the game, a reporter asked Barry Bonds if he believed that the home run record had become 'tainted.' How did Barry respond to this statement? He stated, "'I am tired of all of these steroid accusations. I've never failed a test, next question". He stated, "The 1990s and 2000s will go down as a home run era, but I achieved the record on my own merits". He stated, "This record is not tainted at all, at all, period. He stated, "I have played in the most difficult ballpark to hit a home run for 10 seasons, if anything I should be at 800 by now".

13. In another interview after the game, Barry Bonds was asked by ESPN's Erin Andrews what his plans were now that he had broken the record. What did Barry tell the world that his future baseball plans are? To play until he has reached 3,000 hits and achieve other important milestones To retire at the end of the season To continue to play He said that his future was uncertain and that he wanted to simply savor the moment

14. At the beginning of the season, many people felt that Barry Bonds was too old and too far away from the home run record to be able to break the record in 2007. What number home run of 2007 put Barry Bonds on top of the all-time home run list, and silenced those aforementioned doubters? 31 34 22 19

15. Only time will tell how long Barry Bonds will remain atop Major League Baseball's career home run list. The previous two leaders at the time, Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth, both held the record for a considerable amount of time. Which of the two held the record longer? Babe Ruth held the record for 71 seasons, about 38 years longer than Hank Aaron did Hank Aaron held the record for 33 seasons, about 14 seasons longer than Babe Ruth did Babe Ruth held the record for 53 years, about 20 years longer than Hank Aaron held it Babe Ruth held the record for 42 seasons, about nine seasons longer than Aaron did