I Remember Them Sports Quiz 35

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1. The Blackhawks picked up this defenseman from the LA Kings during the 1969-70. He went on to be a six-time all star with the Hawks.  (3 points)

2. The closer for the 1984 Tigers, this man went 32-33 in saves that season.  (2 points)

3. Though this first baseman came up with the Cardinals, he also made quite a mark as the Mets first baseman during the 80s.  (2 points)

4. This Chargers running back out of Houston had some nice seasons with the Chargers during the late 60s, leading the AFC in rushing yards in 1969.  (4 points)

5. Though he wasn’t “Super” this running back carved out a nice long NFL career, primarily with the Vikings from the mid 60s to the mid 70s.  (4 points)

6. This NBA star started his career with the Packers. The Chicago Packers. Though he was overshadowed by other centers in the 60s and 70s, “Bells” averaged 20.1 ppg in a 14 year NBA career.  (2 points)

7. The center fielder for the Big Red Machine, he’s generally thought of as being one of the lesser parts, though he did win four Gold Gloves.  (2 points)

8. This man was a running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 70s and one of the flashiest dressers in the league. His shoes with gold fish in the heels is perhaps his most unusual fashion choice.  (3 points)

9. Ryne Sandberg was one half of the 1984 Cubs “Daily Double”. This center fielder was the other half.  (4 points)

10. Known as, “McFilthy” this NBA player of the 80s was actually and effective scorer for the Washington Bullets before injuries curtailed his career.  (4 points)

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1. Bill White. Bill wasn’t a spectacular player, but he always seemed to make the right play without a lot of fanfare.

2. Willie Hernandez. Willie had an ERA of 1.92 that season, but what's really amazing is he pitched 140.1 innings that year.

3. Keith Hernandez. Keith was know as a defensive whiz, which was true, but he was also an on base machine. His career OBP was .384 with several seasons over .400.

4. Dickie Post. Dickie was kind of a blip on the Chargers radar, but he was a good blip.

5. Dave Osborn. No this wasn’t “Super Dave Osborn” this was “Pretty Good Dave Osborn”. Dave had the longest run in the 1967 season with a 73 yard rush. Based on Dave’s speed, it probably took about three minutes.

6. Walt Bellamy. Walt was well traveled but could put the ball in the hoop wherever he went.

7. Cesar Geronimo. While Cesar wasn’t much of a stick, on those Reds teams, it really didn’t matter.

8. John “Frenchy” Fuqua. If you saw those shoes, you probably remember them. Wardrobe aside, Frenchy was a pretty good running back.

9. Bob Denier. Bob drew 63 walks while striking out 60 times in that 1984 season. He also stole 45 bases. All in all, he was an excellent leadoff man that year. In addition he won a gold glove for his work in center field.

10. Jeff Ruland. I’ll be kind and call Jeff’s play, “physical”. But beyond that, he was skilled. Ruland shot .556 from the field during career and .718 from the line. He also pulled down 10.2 rebounds per game.

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