Contest #2 is in the books.  (Get it?  It’s a book giveaway?  Nevermind.)

Although not as many people entered the Sarge book giveaway as the last one (which personally offends me, btw), it turned out for the best.   I had less papers to print out and grade, and there were only 5 perfect scores.  That means that everyone who scored a perfect 15-for-15 will get a copy of “Phillies Confidential” promptly delivered to their house.  Or apartment.  Or P.O. Box.

So venture below the jump to check and see if you won. If you would just like to see the correct answers even though you didn’t even enter, you are also welcomed.

Might I also remind you again of the Sarge Matthews/Scott Lauber book signing taking place on Thursday, December 18th at 7pm at the Border’s books Springfield location.  I’m sure I’ll see you there.

JUMP!

And the winners are…

flypookn26, Jeff Gyomber, commenter JasonWerthHisWeightInGold, commenter Docnuts, and Genia Constanza.  Congratulations.  If you haven’t received one already, expect an e-mail shortly.

Answer key:

1. In which years did Sarge Matthews play for the Phillies?

A: 1981-1983

2. True or false? Sarge was the National League Rookie of the Year in 1972.

A: False.  Sarge was ROY in 1973

3. When a player gets a hold of a pitch, Sarge exclaims that player is “Jumping in the __________”

A: Cadillac.  Jumping in the Cadillac.

4. During which innings does Sarge appear as a color analyst during Phillies broadcasts?

A: Sarge works innings 3, 4, & 5 (I can’t believe how many people got this wrong, shame on you.)

5. How many cakes did Sarge have on his birthday this year?

A: Three

6. Which former sitcom star did Sarge have a flirtatious back and forth with as she was trying to promote her clothing line during a game?

A: Alyssa Milano (Hey!  The Red Lasso video on that post still works!)

7. In-between innings of a game vs. the Marlins, Sarge was captured on camera doing a popular dance. Name that dance.

A: The Chicken Dance

8. What was Sarge holding in his right hand when he sang “Take Me Out To The Ballgame” at Wrigley field this past season?

A: His grandson, Denver

9. While interviewing the Sarge, which NBC10 news lady was hit with an erratically thrown baseball?

A: Dawn Timmeney

10. Which former Phillies outfielder joined Sarge on the mound in the playoffs to throw out the first pitch?

A: Garry Maddox

11. During a broadcast this year, Sarge modestly revealed he owned how many hats?

A: Somewhere in the neighborhood of 30-40

12. Sarge was highly impressed by the hat worn by an Eagles player this year. Can you that player?

A:  Brian Dawkins

13. The Fightins dot com reader (and contest winner) Lynniemac snapped a picture of Sarge at a game a couple months ago. What style hat was Sarge wearing in the pic?

A: Coolie-style straw hat (I also accepted Sombrero. Even though technically, I shouldn’t have)

14. During which game of the Dodgers playoff series did Sarge relay the Phillies line up on FOX?

A: Game Four

15. Sarge will be at what book store the 18th of December to sign copies of his new book, “Phillies Confidential: The Untold Inside Story of the 2008 Championship Season”?

A: Border’s in Springfield

Get the book, dummy:

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