I Remember Them Sports Quiz 34

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1. At 6’8, this Eagles WR gave Philadelphia QBs a huge target during the 70s and early 80s. They took advantage of it. (2 points

2. This 5’6’ RB played for the Oilers from 1960-66, leading the AFL in rushes in 1962. (5 points)

3. Known as, “The Bandit” this White Sox center fielder excelled at robbing opposing hitters of home runs. (5 points)

4. This hard hitting first baseman began his career with the Cubs but played the last 10 seasons in Cleveland, retiring after the 1987 campaign. (2 points)

5. After starting his NBA career in Detroit, this guard went on to spent most of his career in Baltimore where he averaged 16.6 ppg in nine seasons there. He went on to make several stops in the NBA as a coach. (3 points)

6. “Fats” had a remarkable 24 year career as a member of the Detroit Red Wings. He was a 13 time all star, the last time being in 1967. ( 2 points)

7. The Bulls traded Charles Oakley for this solid center. ( 2 points)

8. This former NBA star looked like a really tall Harrison Ford and had seven season where he scored more than 20 ppg. His best days were with the Nuggets and Trailblazers. (3 points)

9. This all time great Bears defensive end finished up his career with the Saints. (2 points)

10. A key member of the Cardinals teams of the 80s, this second baseman drove in 110 runs while hitting only eight homers. (4 points)

                                             Answers Below

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1. Harold Carmichael. Harold led the NFL in catches in 1973 with 67 and receiving yards with 1116. He also was part of the 1980 Eagles team that made it to the Super Bowl. Carmichael also caught at least one pass in 127 consecutive games.

2. Charlie Tolar. The Houston Oilers fell on hard times for a few years from 1963 on, but any team that featured George Blanda, Charlie Tolar and Charlies Hennigan was fun to watch.

3. Ken Berry. While Ken wasn’t much of a stick, he did win a Gold Glove with the White Sox and another with the Angels.

4. Andre Thornton. Andre had three 30+ home run seasons with the Tribe and two 100+ RBI seasons.

5. Kevin Loughery. Had a good NBA career and was a well traveled head coach. He coached the New Jersey Nets to two ABA championships. After that he coached a number of NBA teams, with limited success.

6. Alex Delvecchio. Gordie Howe had phenomenal longevity, but Delvecchio was no slouch himself.

7. Bill Cartwright. Bill was more of a scorer with the Knicks but adjusted his role when he came over to the Bulls.

8. Kiki Vandeweghe. Kiki wasn’t a real well rounded player, but he could put the ball in the hoop.

9. Doug Atkins. Doug was 6’8’ and an outstanding athlete. He was one of the best defensive lineman in Bears history. He still had something left when he got to New Orleans.

10. Tommy Herr. Tommy [played when Whitey Herzog had a bunch of rabbits playing on astro turf.

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