I Remember Them Sports Quiz 32

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1. One of Johnny Unitas’ favorite receivers, this man was known for his precise route running. His career spanned 1955-67, and he led the NFL in catches three times. (2 points)

2. This left-handed hitting White Sox first baseman of the 60s was known for his glove and base running. (4 points)

3. This blond haired center was a key in the Sonics only championship. (2 points)

4. The early New Orleans Saints teams were a mess, but this sure handed receiver was a bright spot, even leading the NFL in catches one season. (2 points)

5. For one year, this hard hitting outfielder gave Indians fans a ray of hope before being felled by injuries. (2 points)

6. This first baseman/catcher began his career with the Mets in 1965 and later played for the Brewers, Pilots and Senators. After his playing days, he became Gene Hackman’s stand in. ( 5 points)

7. This man was the Bruins goalie during the team’s lean years of the early 60s. He stuck around for the good times during the Bobby Orr years. (2 points)

8. These two guys gave the Browns good cornerback play during the 80s. Name them. (2 points each)

9. The St. Louis football Cardiac Cardinals of the 70s were QBed by this man. (2 points)

10. This NBA forward started his career in the mid 60s and finished it in the mid 70s. Though he was well traveled, he hit his peak in his three seasons with the San Diego Rockets where he averaged 19.6 ppg. ( 5 points)

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1. Raymond Berry. In addition to leading the NFL in receptions three times, Berry also led the league in receiving yards three times. Berry’s peak was the late 50s but he was still formidable through 1966.

2. Tommy McCraw. Tommy’s defensive WAR was surprisingly low, but at the time he played, he seemed like a good defensive first baseman. Tommy stole 20 bases three times in his career.

3. Jack Sikma. During his nine years in Seattle, Jack averaged almost 17 points and 11 rebounds a game. He also provided a physical presence.

4. Danny Abramowitz. From 1967-72 Danny was one of the few things Saints had to cheer about.

5. Joe Chaboneau. Super Joe was the AL Rookie of the Year in 1980 after putting together a 23 homer, 89 RBI season with an OPS of .846. After that season, things went straight downhill for Joe.

6. Greg Goosen. There’s not much to say about Greg’s baseball career, but his post-baseball gig was really interesting.

7. Eddie Johnston. Eddie led the NHL in losses in 1962-63 and 64-65 seasons but last long enough to be on Stanley Cup champions in 1970 and 1972.

8. Hanford Dixon and Frank Minnifield. Dixon and Minnifield were one of the best corner duos in recent memory.

9. Jim Hart. Jim made the Pro Bowl from 1974-77. He actually threw more interceptions than TD passes in his career, but the NFL looked at things differently in the 70s.

10. Don Kojis. Don had a pretty good 12 year career for a guy who was so anonymous. 

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