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23 01 2010

What match does this picture depict?

Answer = Slightly arbit this one. This is the first ever international match in cricket – between Canada and the USA in New York in 1844






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23 01 2010

A two-word was used for the first time to describe 1, after he helped 2 to win a match. Incidentally, the term has also been trademarked by2. 1 and 2?

1 =

2 =

Answer = The 12th man, which is a term commonly used to describe the fans within a stadium during American football or soccer games. The first recorded instance of the term “12th Man” being used was to describe E. King Gill (1) and his actions in Dallas on 2 January 1922, at the Dixie Classic, while playing for Texas A&M (2) against Centre College. The Aggie team lost many players due to injury and Gill volunteered to step in for them and after the Aggies won, he was the only guy left standing for them.