11 Quik Facts About Mark Fidrych

Mark "The Bird" Fidrych was a former Major League Baseball player. He was a starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers. In 1976, he was named the American League Rookie of the Year and was also selected to the American League All-Star team in 1976 and 1977.

Fidrych was found dead on April 13, 2009, laying underneath a pickup truck at his Northboro, Massachusetts, home. He was 54 years old.

11 Quik Facts About Mark Fidrych

1. Full name: Mark Steven Fidrych
2. Nickname: The Bird
3. Born: August 14, 1954
4. Birthplace: Worcester, Massachusetts
5. Batted: Right
6. Throws Right
7. MLB debut: April 20, 1976
8. Two-Time All-Star
9. 1976: American League Rookie of the Year
10. Career record: 29 wins, 19 losses
11. Career ERA: 3.10

Mark "The Bird" Fidrych (Time: 8:40)




Condolences goes out the family and friends of Mark Fidrych. May his soul rest-in-peace.

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10 Quik Facts About Bo Obama

Bo Obama is the "First Dog of the United States." Due to arrive at the White House on April 14, 2009, the six-month-old Portuguese Water Dog is named after rock pioneer Bo Diddley and in honor of Michelle Obama's father, whose nickname was "Diddley."

10 Quik Facts About Bo Obama

1. Dog belonging to the Obamas
2. Breed: Portuguese Water Dog
3. Born: c. October 2008
4. Adopted from a Texas kennel
5. Bo is a gift from Ted Kennedy's family
6. The Kennedys will present the dog to the Obamas on April 14, 2009
7. Bo is related to Portuguese Water Dog owned by the Kennedys
8. Named after Bo Diddley
9. Other names considered: "Moose" and "Frank"
10. During Obama's presidential acceptance speech, he announced that his daughters would be getting a dog

The Wait's Over: Obama's Choose First Dog (Time: 1:16)



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9 Easter Cupcakes Quik Facts

Easter cupcakes are festively decorated treats made to resemble Easter eggs and bunnies. They can be any flavor and often incorporate candies of season, including jelly beans, Peeps and chocolate bunnies.

Easter Cupcakes Quik Facts
1. Cupcakes are small, individual-sized cakes
2. Often served in individual tins
3. Cupcakes are known as "Fairy Cakes" in the United Kingdom
4. Cupcakes are popular with both children and adults
5. Made with butter, sugar, eggs and flour
6. Cupcakes can be baked in individual paper or foil tins, muffin tins, pottery cups, coffee mugs or ramekins
7. Easter Cupcake Variants: Eggs, bunnies and baskets
8. Can be decorated with any color of frosting
9. May be topped with various nonpareils, sprinkles, color sugars, coconut, jelly beans, chocolate Easter eggs

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Abo Obama Quik Facts

Abo Obama, also known as Samson Obama, is a younger half-brother of Democratic President Barack Obama. Obama was reportedly refused an entry visa into the UK in January 2009, as he attempted to travel from his native Kenya to the U.S. to attend Barack Obama's inauguration. According to reports that surfaced in April 2009, Abo Obama was denied a visa after he allegedly lied to police investigating a sexual assault against him.

Abo Obama Quik Facts
1. Born: 1968
2. Father: Barack Obama, Sr.
3. Mother: Kezia Obama
4. Sister: Auma Obama
5. Brothers: Bernard Obama, Malik Obama3, Abongo Obama
6. First met half-brother Barack Obama in 1987
7. Refused entry into the UK in January 2009
8. Questioned in connection with a sexual assault involving a 13-year-old girl in Berkshire, UK
9. Allegedly lied to police about his identity during questioning
10. Was not charged in connection with the case

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NBA Playoff Bracket 2009 Quik Facts

The brackets for the 2009 NBA Playoffs will be finalized after all 2008-2009 regular season games are completed on April 15, 2009. NBA Playoff action will begin on Saturday, April 18, 2009.

The 16 participating teams are finalized, however their seeding may change before the end of the season. Check back as these brackets will be updated as seeding is confirmed!

NBA Playoff Bracket 2009 Quik Facts
1. Brackets to be finalized on April 15, 2009
2. Playoffs begin April 18, 2009
3. Top eight teams in each conference participate
4. Seeding determined by divisional championships and regular season standings
5. Division winners receive the top three seeds in each conference bracket
6. Higher-seeded teams get home-court advantage in games one, two, five and seven in the first three rounds
7. Games one, two, six and seven of the NBA Finals played at the higher-seeded team's arena

ESPN Video: NBA Shootaround: East Playoff Picks (Time: 4:07)

Kenny Perry Quick Facts

Kenny Perry is a professional golfer on the PGA Tour. Perry had an exceptional performance at The Masters 2009 tournament, scoring 68, 67 and 70 in the first three rounds for a tie for first place with Angel Cabrera at 11-under par.

Kenny Perry Quick Facts
1. Full name: James Kenneth Perry
2. Born: August 10, 1960
3. Birthplace: Elizabethtown, Kentucky
4. Height: 6'2"
5. Weight: 220 lbs
6. College: Western Kentucky University
7. Swings: Right
8. Turned pro: 1982

YouTube Video: Perry, Campbell Lead at Midway Point (Time: 1:42)

Easter 2009 Quick Facts

Easter is the designated date of the Christian church to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth. In 2009, Easter falls on April 12. Celebrations in various parts of the world include both high church reenactments of the life of Jesus called Passion Plays, and secular events such as Easter Egg Hunts and Easter Parades.

Easter 2009 Fast Facts
1. Date: April 12, 2009
2. The oldest Christian holiday1
3. Preceded by Lent, which lasts for 40 days (six weeks)1
4. Followed by Easter Season (from Easter to Pentecost)1
5. Easter week often includes Passion Plays2
6. White House Easter Egg Roll: April 13, 20093
7. Easter Parades are held in many cities throughout the world
8. Easter Parade in New York City will be along 5th Avenue from 49th to 57th Streets, from 10am-4pm on April 12

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