I Remember Them Sports Quiz 39

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1. This right-hander with a good fastball started his career with the Mets, and then was selected by the Padres in the 1968 expansion draft. He was traded to the Cubs in 1969 and became the leader of the Bleacher Bums. (3 points)

2. This running back played for the Colts during the 60s. He had to play QB for the team due to injuries during a playoff game in 1965 against the Packers. (3 points)

3. The Patriots starting QB in Super Bowl XX against the Bears. (2 points)

4. He was the first player who didn’t go to college to play in the NBA. He played for the Pistons, Bulls and Pacers. He was shot dead at the age of 30. (5 points)

5. This running back began his career with the Chicago Cardinals and finished up with the 49ers. He was named to the Pro Bowl four times. (4 points)

6. During Dan Marino’s time with the Dolphins, he threw to the Marks Brothers. Who were they? (1 point each)

7. This all star defenseman of the 60s and 70s started his NHL career with the Bruins but was at his peak with the Blackhawks. He went on to play in the WHA with the Chicago franchise. (3 points)

8. After starting his career with the Cardinals, this right-handed starter was traded to the Cubs and won 24 games for them in 1964. (3 points)

9. A play-making guard during the 70s, this man once led the NBA in assists as a member of the Seattle SuperSonics. (2 points)

10. Though he began his carer with the Houston Colt .45s, this backstop is more noted for his work with the Mets, including his work on the 1969 Miracle Mets. (3 points)

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1. Dick Selma. Dick did some pretty good work with the Cubs in 1969, but like the rest of the team, he faded down the stretch. He went 10-8 for the Cubs with an ERA of 3.62 that season.

2. Tom Matte. The fact the Colts did as well as they did with Matte as QB was remarkable.

3. Tony Eason. Tony was pulled during the game and Steve Grogan was left to face the onslaught of the Bears defense.

4. Reggie Harding. A sad, somewhat obscure story from the NBA.

5. John Davis Crow. Crow had a sneaky good career in the NFL, being named to the Pro Bowl three times.

6. Mark Clayton and Mark Duper. Clayton twice led the NFL in TD receptions and was named to five Pro Bowls while Duper received that honor three times.

7. Pat Stapleton. Also known as, “Whitey”, Pat combined good defensive skills with play-making ability.

8. Larry Jackson. In four seasons with the Cubs, Larry went 52-52 with an ERA of 3.26 on some really bad teams.

9. Slick Watts. Any bald guy named slick that wore a headband and could dish and play defense has got to be a fan favorite.

10. Jerry Grote. Jerry wasn’t much of a stick was strong defensively and an excellent handler of pitchers.

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