I Remember Them Sports Quiz 26

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1.  This man played his college ball at Ohio State, quarterbacking the team to a national championship in 1968.  He played his pro ball with the Colts and Bills as a defensive back.  (3 points)

2.  “Hondo” started his big league career in 1958 with the Dodgers and finished it with the Detroit Tigers in 1973.  In between he twice led the AL in homers while with the Washington Senators.  (3 points)

3.  Before Earl Monroe’s arrival in New York, this left-handed jump shooter was Walt Frazier’s backcourt running mate with the Knicks.  ( 2 points)

4.  A movie was made based on this Bears RB’s relationship with Gayle Sayers.  (2 points)

5.  This noted forkballer came out of the Pirates bullpen in the 60s.  (4 points)

6.  This sneaky good NBA forward began his career with the Detroit Pistons during the 1959-60 season.  He finished with the 76ers during the 1970-71 season.  In between he played for the Bullets and Celtics, averaging 18.7 ppg during his career.  (4 points)

7.  This WR played most of his pro career with the 49ers, being named to the Pro Bowl and All Pro teams three times in the late 60s and early 70s.  He played some QB when in college at Stanford.  (4 points)

8.  Before playing the outfield for the Seattle Mariners in the 80s, this man played QB for the University of Missouri.  (3 points)

9.  Though Jim Brown and Leroy Kelly were headliners in the Browns backfield, this man was in the backfield with them and was also very good.  (4 points)

10.  This excellent Cardinals outfielder challenged baseball’s reserve clause. (1 point)

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1.  Rex Kern.  Rex was a good runner, decent passer and excellent ball handler at Ohio State.  He had a limited career in the NFL, recording two interceptions in four seasons.

2.  Frank Howard.  At 6’7’, Frank hit some mammoth homers.  He could have really benefitted from having the DH rule in effect earlier in his career.

3.  Dick Barnett.  Dick had a smooth jump shot and had the saying, “Fall back baby” when he thought his shot was going down.  In 14 seasons he averaged 19.1 ppg.

4.  Brian Piccolo.  “Brian’s Song” was the movie referenced.  James Caan played Brian Piccolo.  Brian was a decent backup RB for the Bears.

5.  Elroy Face.  In 1959 Elroy went 18-1.  Say what you want about wins as a stat, a record of 18-1 is impressive.  Face also led the NL in saves in 1958, 1961 and 1962.

6.  Bailey Howell.  Bailey got a lot of “garbage points” on offensive rebounds, but they still counted.

7.  Gene Washington.  Gene was a smooth receiver who led the NFL in receiving yards with 1100 in 1970.  He twice caught 12 TD passes in a season.

8.  Phil Bradley.  Phil had an excellent career in Missouri, throwing to Kellen Winslow Sr.  Phil put up a combined WAR of 11.4 during the years of 1985-87.  All in all, an excellent athlete.

9.  Ernie Green.  Ernie played in the same backfield as a couple of greats, but he was better than fair himself, averaging 4.8 yards per carry in seven seasons with the Browns, and being named to the Pro Bowl twice.

10.  Curt Flood.  Curt is mostly remembered for his lawsuit against baseball, but he was an excellent player, being named an all star three times and winning seven Gold Gloves.

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