I Remember Them Sport Quiz 46

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1. After his playing career with the Bears during the 50s and 60s, this receiver began a Chicago sportscaster. In 1964 he led the NFL in catches, receiving yards and TD catches. (3 points)

2. “Scrap Iron” played second base for the A’s, Pirates, Astros, Dodgers and Giants during his 16 year career which ran from 1973-88. (2 points)

3. Possessor of a world class mustache, this high scoring winger played for the Maple Leafs, Colorado Rockies and Calgary Flames. He was on the Stanley Cup winning 1989 Flames team in his final season. (3 points)

4. ‘Bedrock” was a closer for the Braves and Philles during the 80s. He actually led the NL in saves in 1987. (3 points)

5. After starting his career with the Broncos, this RB out of Florida A&M starred with the Raiders from 1966-70. (4 points)

6. After being drafted by the Philadelphia Warriors in 1961, this forward was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in the 1967 NBA expansion draft. He became a writer of some note. (4 points)

7. This outfielder/first baseman finished second in the NL Rookie of the Year race after a 30 home run season with the Phillies in 1971. He began a long odyssey that saw him play for nine major league teams. (3 points)

8. The second overall pick of the 1983 NBA draft, this center played for the Pacers for five seasons, averaging 13.2 ppg. (3 points)

9. In college at SMU, this RB shared carries with Eric Dickerson. He had a couple of good years with the Patriots in the 80s. (2 points)

10. This man amassed an amazing record as the Rams LG, playing 13 years for the team and being named to 11 Pro Bowls. His last season was 1978. (3 points)

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1. Johnny Morris. Johnny was a good receiver for a franchise not noted for that sort of thing.

2. Phil Garner. Phil was named an all star three times.

3. Lanny McDonald. Lanny was a great scorer and his mustache looked like Tom Selleck’s on steroids.

4. Steve Bedrosian. Steve was named to the All Star team in 1987. Other than that, he had a workman like career.

5. Hewritt Dixon. Hewritt’s best season was in 1967 when he ran for 861 yards and caught passes for another 360. He was named All Pro that year.

6. Tom Meschery. Tom had a nice 10 year career in the NBA, averaging 12.7 ppg and being named to the All Star team once.

7. Willie Montanez. Despite some interesting numbers, Willie had a WAR of only 1.7 to show for his 14 seasons in the majors.

8. Steve Stipanovich. Stipo averaged 13.2 ppg. And 7.8 rebounds per game during his career. Not bad, but you expect more from the second overall pick in the draft.

9. Craig James. Craig had a nice rookie season and rushed for 1227 yards in his second year with the patriots before things started going downhill.

10. Tom Mack. It’s great when a man can lock down an offensive line position for that long an at such a high level. 

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