I Remember Them Sports Quiz 38

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1. From 1975-77, this QB led the Baltimore Colts to the playoffs each season.  (3 points)

2. The leader of the 1967 Cardinals, this first baseman began his career with the Giants. He ultimately finished his career with the Royals after stops in Atlanta, Oakland and Boston.  (2 points)

3. This man was Wayne Gretzky’s wingman during his heyday in Edmonton. He once scored 71 goals in a season.  (2 points)

4. This lefty came out of the Yanks bullpen in the 60s and was very effective, especially against left handed hitters.  (4 points)

5. Before Hakeem Olajuwon, this Knicks guard out of Marquette was, “The Dream”.  (3 points)

6. A well traveled second baseman, this man usually batted second behind Lou Brock when Lou stole 118 bases. He also spent time with the Dodgers , Cubs, Phillies and Red Sox.  (4 points)

7. This guard started his career with the Knicks and finished with the Nets. Despite dealing with drug issues he averaged 14.8 points and seven assists per game during his career.  (2 points)

8. A four time all star, this productive right-handed hitter began his career with the Giants and moved on to the Cardinals before finishing up with the Yankees, Padres and Red Sox.  (3 points)

9. One of the most feared receivers in the NFL during the 70s and early 80s, this Raiders speedster spent all 14 years of his NFL career with the Raiders.  (2 points)

10. This catcher began his carer with the Houston Colt 45s and was later picked up by the Montreal Expos in the expansion draft. His biggest season was in 1966 when he batted .279 with 17 homers with 70 RBIs.  (5 points)

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1. Bert Jones. The high point of Bert’s career was in 1976 when he led the NFL in passing yards and was named to the All Pro team.

2. Orlando Cepeda. Orlando was named the NL MVP in 1967. He had a huge season with the Giants in 1961 when he led the NL in homers with 46 and RBIs with 142.

3. Jari Kurri. Being on a line with Wayne Gretzky was obviously helpful, but Kurri was great in his own right.

4. Steve Hamilton. In addition to playing baseball, Steve played in the NBA for the Minneapolis Lakers and Boston Celtics.

5. Dean Meminger. Dean was a functional NBA player during his six seasons in the NBA but relatively speaking, he was a small dream.

6. Ted Sizemore. Ted had a nice career, but based on what happened when he swung at a pitch, it didn’t hurt him to take a pitch.

7. Michael Ray Richardson. Michael Ray was banned from the NBA for life on Feb. 25, 1986 but the ban was lifted enabling Richardson to play in the NBA in 1988, but he chose to play in Europe.

8. Jack Clark. From 1985-87 Jack was the stick driving in the rabbits the Cardinals had on the bases.

9. Cliff Branch. At age 35 Cliff had a 99 yard TD reception.

10. John Bateman. After his MLB career, John played with the King and His Court fast pitch softball team.

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