I Remember Them Sports Quiz 13

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1.    This right handed pitcher won 20 games for both the Angels and Dodgers before signing as a free agent with the Braves.  (3 points)

2.    One of the biggest busts in the history of the NBA draft, this first overall pick played his college ball for Loyola of Chicago.  (4 points)

3.    While David Thompson was the key to a North Carolina State national championship, this 7’4” center was an able assistant. (3 points)

4.    This right handed pitcher won 20 games for the Orioles before signing as a free agent with the Indians.  A torn rotator cuff injury limited his effectiveness in Cleveland.  (3 points)

5.    A former Mets catcher, this “Bad Dude” played safety for the University of Colorado.  (2 points)

6.    A solid right handed pitcher and practitioner of the knuckle curve, the Cubs traded him to the Dodgers for these two pitchers.  (2 points each)

7.    This generally consistent right handed reliever toiled for the Giants during the 70s and early 80s.  He’s the brother of Billie Jean King.  (3 points)

8.    Name the members of the Buffalo Sabres French Connection line.  (1 point each)

9.    This member of the Oakland A’s homered in each of his first two World Series at bats.  (3 points)

10. An excellent WR for the Cowboys during the 70s, he caught Roger Staubach’s famous Hail Mary pass to defeat the Vikings in the playoffs.  (2 points) 

                                                Answers Below

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1.    Andy Messersmith.  Initially, when Andy joined the Braves he was issued number 17 and with the word, “Channel” on it.  MLB didn’t go for it.  Messersmith had only limited success for the Braves.

2.    LaRue Martin.  After being drafted by the Trailblazers in the 1972 draft, he played for lackluster seasons in Portland.  In fairness to Martin, he wasn’t the one doing the drafting. 

3.    Tom Burleson.  After his exploits at North Carolina State, Tom managed to bounce around the NBA for seven seasons.

4.    Wayne Garland.  In the early days of free agency, Cleveland was a player with big name free agents.  They just weren’t a really effective  player.

5.    John Sterns.  John had a 10 nice year run as the Mets catcher, being named to the All Star team for times.  John may have been a “Bad Dude”, but he was a good catcher.

6.    Eddie Solomon and Geoff Zahn.  Zahn and Solomon combined to win two games for the Cubs while Hooten went on to win 112 games with the Dodgers.  Despite acquiring Solomon, it wasn’t a wise move on the Cubs part.

7.    Randy Moffit.  Randy saved 81 games for the Giants over a 10 year period.

8.    Rick Martin – Gilbert Perreault- Rene Robert.  From 1972-73 through 1978-79 seasons these guys lit it up for the Sabers.

9.    Gene Tenace.  Gene was a three outcome guy who was somewhat underrated.  He was the MVP of the 1972 World Series.

10. Drew Pearson.  Pearson was a classy receiver and three time All Pro with the Cowboys whose career ran from 1973-83.