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1. This
linebacker was the first player taken in NFL draft, but went to Canada to play
in the CFL instead.
2. A
USC grad, this offensive lineman was a staple for the Minnesota Vikings for
years.
3. Before
Tony Perez settled in as the Reds first baseman, the Reds employed this
right-handed slugger at that position.
One year he led the NL in RBS with 130. He went on to have a couple of
nice seasons with the Phillies.
4. “Tombstone”
was a big time pass rusher for the Denver Broncos.
5. The
1963 NL Rookie of the Year was this second baseman.
6. This
left-handed pitcher was a quick worker, great fielder and won 20 games in a
season for both the Twins and White Sox.
7. After
playing his college ball at Kentucky, this “Skywalker” began his NBA career
with the Knicks in the 80s.
8. An
NBA coach of some note, he came up as forward with the St. Louis Hawks. During his playing days, he was a strong
rebounder.
9. The
Cubs traded Kenny Holtzman to the A’s for this
10. “The
Hammer” started his NHL career with the Philadelphia Flyers.
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1. Tom Cousinau. Tom was selected by the Bills as the first
overall pick in the draft. He signed for twice the Money by the Montreal
Alouettes. He later came back and played
for the Cleveland Browns and San Francisco 49ers.
2. Ron
Yary. Ron spent 14 of his 15 year career
with the Vikings, being named to the Pro Bowl and All Pro teams six times.
3. Deron
Johnson. While Deron drove in 130 runs
in 1965, he never drove in 100 runs any other time in his career.
4. Richard
Jackson. In his prime Richard was good
for about 10 sacks a game.
5. Pete
Rose. Bet you knew that.
6. Jim
Kaat. A 25 year career, 283 career wins
and 16 Gold Gloves are a pretty good reflection of how effective and durable
Jim was.
7. Kenny
Walker. Kenny had a few years with the
Knicks, but he was just a role player with good leaping ability.
8. Paul
Silas. Paul broke in with the Hawks when
they were still in St. Louis. He later
played for Phoenix, Boston, Denver and Seattle
9. Rick
Monday. Rick was an early walks and
homers type of offensive player.
10. Dave Shultz. Perhaps
the most physical of the Broad Street Bullies, I was shocked to find that he
actually scored 20 goals one season.
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