I Remember Them Sports Quiz 14

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1.  “The Human Bowling Ball” played for the Colts and Dolphins.  Name him.  (3 points)

2.  This all star defense played for the Rangers and Bruins was nicknamed. “Porky”.  (3 points)

3.  Before going on to become a successful NBA executive, this Lakers guard was known as, ‘Mr. Clutch” during his playing days.  ) 1 point)

4.  The year the New York Jets drafted Joe Namath they also drafted this highly touted QB out of Notre Dame.  (4 points)

5.  Name the two safeties on the Dolphins 17-0 team.  (1 point each)

6.  The 1965 pennant winning Minnesota Twins were led by their MVP shortstop.  Who was he?  (3 points)

7.  Purdue has produced three Super Bowl winning QBs, who are they?  (1 point each)

8.  This, “Vulture” gained his nickname with the Dodgers and later toiled for the Cubs.  (2 points)

9.  This former Giants and Dodgers catcher had a brother who was big league ump.  (4 points)

10.  This Green Bay Packers center tried to use an agent to negotiate with Vince Lombardi.  He was quickly dispatched to the Philadelphia Eagles.  (3 points) 

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1.  Don Nottingham.  In five seasons with the Dolphins Don rushed for 25 TDs.  His best year was 1975 when he found the end zone 12 times.

2.  Brad Park.  He might not have been svelte, but Brad was one of the best defensemen in the NHL for a number of seasons.  Park was a nine-time all star with some serious offensive skills from the blue line.

3.  Jerry West.  Younger folks might not remember but Jerry was one of the best clutch performers of all time. 

4.  John Huarte.  In a battle of big name college QBs, Huarte lost out to Joe Namath.  Huarte may have won the 1964 but when he got to the NFL it didn’t matter.  Huarte saw limited action as a backup QB for several NFL teams.

5.  Jake Scott and Dick Anderson.  Those guys are one of the best safety combos the NFL has seen.

6.  Zoilo Versalles.  Zoilo had a WAR of 7.2 in 1965.  His best WAR in any other year was 2.6.  In 1965 Versalles led the AL in doubles with 45 and triples with 12.  He also led the league in strikeouts with 122.  Things sure have changed.

7.  Len Dawson, Bob Griese and Drew Brees..  All of those QBs were cool and collected and relied more on precision than the long ball.

8.  Phil Reagan.  After being a starter for the Tigers in the early part of his career, Phil became a closer for the Dodgers and Cubs.  He twice led the NL in saves.

9.  Tom Haller.  Tom was a consistent producer behind the plate for both the Giants and Dodgers.  His WAR from 1962-70 ranged from 2.1-4.8.  His brother was MLB umpire, Bill Haller.

10.  Jim Ringo.  Whether he was a Packer or Eagle, Ringo was an excellent center.  Jim was considered by many to have been the best center in the NFL during the 60s.