I Remember Them Sports Quiz 11

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1.    This former one time All Pro linebacker with the Rams became a head coach for the Bears and later for the Redskins.  Name him.  (2 points)

2.    This black QB played QB for the Steelers in the early 70s and showed some promise.  (3 points)

3.    After starting his career with the Buffalo Bills in 1968, this WR was traded to the Broncos and played there until he finished his NFL career in 1981.  He was a two-time Pro Bowler.  (4 points)

4.    ‘Hacksaw” cut through NFL offenses from 1970-84.  (2 points)

5.    At 6’2” this former NBA guard played his college ball for Kentucky. He is better known for his work as a coach and GM than a player.  (2 points)

6.    The 1969 Super Bowl winning Jets were propelled in part, by this fullback from Ohio State.  Name him.  (3 points)

7.    A former center for the Toronto Maple Leafs, this man stared his career with the Leafs during the 1960-61 season.  After a lengthy stay in Toronto, he signed with the WHL before finishing his career with the Hartford Whalers.  Who was he?  (5 points)

8.     From 1966-68 this Angels second baseman teamed with Jim Fregosi to give the Angles a premier double play combo, winning three Gold Gloves in the process.  Name him.  (4 points)

9.    This Marvelous Met wasn’t too good as a ballplayer, but made a mean beer commercial.  (2 points)

10. In 1967 this Packers kick returner set a record for TD returns.  (3 points)

                                                Answers Below

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1.    Jack Pardee.  Jack coached the Bears from 1976-78 and was actually named Coach of the Year in 1977.  Following Abe Gibron as the Bears coach probably made him look smarter than he actually was.

2.    Joe Gilliam.  Joe actually beat out Terry Bradshaw and Terry Hanratty to be the Steelers starting QB in the 1974 season but eventually lost the job to Bradshaw .  Gilliam’s career was held back by drug problems.

3.    Haven Moses.  Haven was a solid WR for  both teams.

4.    Jack Reynolds.  IN addition to having a really cool nickname, Jack was a two-time Pro Bowl linebacker with the Rams. He finished up his career with the 49ers.

5.    Pat Riley.  Like Phil Jackson, Pat had much more success in the NBA as a coach than a player.

6.    Matt Snell.  Matt ran for the only Jets TD in the Jets 16-7 Super Bowl win over the Colts.

7.    Dave Keon.  Dave was an eight-time all star with the Leafs and won a number of awards while in Toronto.  Included in those awards were a couple OF Lady Bings, a Calder Cup and perhaps most importantly, a Conn Smythe Award.  Keon was an excellent skater and two-way player.

8.    Bobby Knoop.  Bobby wasn’t much with the bat but those of us who played Strat-O-Matic appreciated his second base – 1 rating.

9.    Marv Throneberry.   Marvelous Marv’s likeability made him an excellent pitchman for Miller Lite.

10. Travis Williams.  In some ways, Travis was like Devin Hester lite.  Unfortunately he his career ended with a knee injury in 1972.