STATS SHMATS: Crazy Eights

Published: August 2, 2007, 5:45 pm

Tags: annika sorenstam, chicago white sox, edmonton oilers, lpga, mlb, matt hughes, montreal canadiens, nhl, new york yankees, stats shmats, ufc, washington capitals

Math is hard. Stats Shmats is easy... Today's entry is inspired by a historic moment in Thursday's Yankees-White Sox matinee at Yankee Stadium. The two teams became the first in MLB history to score eight runs or more apiece in the second inning of a game.With that in mind, here are a few other 'crazy eights' ... Crazy Eights: The record number of Hart Memorial trophies (MVP awards) won in a row by Wayne Gretzky while playing for the Edmonton Oilers from the 1979-80 season to the 1986-87. Crazy Eights: The fewest losses by a NHL team in one season, set by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1976-77 season. Also, the fewest wins by a NHL team in one season, set by the Washington Capitals in the 1974-75 season. Crazy Eights: The number of UFC welterweight titles won by Matt Hughes between 2001 and 2005, the most by an individual fighter. Crazy Eights: The record number of LPGA Player of the Year awards won by Annika Sorenstam in 1995, '97-98 and 2001-05. Crazy Eights: A card game for

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