I Remember Them Sports Quiz 41

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1. This outfielder spent 16 seasons in the bigs, beginning his career in 1965 with the Giants. He had his best season in 1974 with the White Sox.  (4 points)

2. One of the best offensive linemen in the history of the Browns, this left tackle played for the team from 1959-71. He was named to the Pro Bowl six times and All Pro four times.  (3 points)

3. This lefty had some nice seasons with the Astros in the 60s before being traded to the Orioles where he had four 20 seasons and a couple of 18 win campaigns.  (3 points)

4. A long ball threat for the Colts during the mid 70s through the early 80s, this WR led the NFL in receiving yards with 1112 in 1976. He averaged a whopping 25.9 yards per catch that year, scoring 11 TDs.  (3 points)

5. After starting his career with the Cubs way back in 1949, this catcher played with the Phillies, Reds and Pirates before finishing up his career with the White Sox as a great pinch hitter in the mid 60s.  (4 points)

6. This guard started his career with the Baltimore Bullets in 1971 and spent nine seasons with the franchise. He averaged 17.9 ppg with the team before back problems slowed him down.  (2 points)

7. During the early 70s these three guys made up the Rangers G-A-G line.  (1 point each)

8. This shooting guard/small forward was known for his defense on the Showtime Lakers.  (2 points)

9. After beginning his NBA career in Seattle, this standout guard also played for Phoenix and Boston, excelling in all three places.  (2 points)  

10. This “Shack” was an NFL QB who began his career in Buffalo, but his best known for his work with the Rams.  (4 points)

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1. Ken Henderson. Ken had a hard time staying healthy, but he managed to play in 162 games in 1974 and had an excellent season, putting up a WAR of 4.7.

2. Dick Schafrath. Jim Brown and Leroy Kelly both benefited from Schafrath’s excellence.

3. Mike Cuellar. In eight seasons in Baltimore, Mike went 143-88 with an ERA of 3.18. Mike was on of the best pitchers in baseball from the mid 60s thru the mid 70s.

4. Roger Carr. Roger’s best season coincided with Bert Jones’ best season.

5. Smokey Burgess. By the time Smokey got to the White Sox he was in his late 30’s but looked like he was in his late 50s. Having said that he’s probably my favorite pinch hitter of all time.

6. Phil Chenier. Phil was one of the better shooting guards in the 70s.

7. Vic Hatfield- Jean Ratelle-Rod Gilbert. Just to clarify GAG stands for goal a game, not gag.

8. Michael Cooper. Michael was no slouch on offense either. He could throw down some spectacular dunks.

9. Dennis Johnson. Dennis was an all star in each location he played. Johnson averaged 14.1 ppg during his acre er and was named to the NBA All Defensive first team seven times and the second team four times.

10. James Harris. James was named to the Prow Bowl in 1974 and had a record of 21-6-0 as the Rams starting QB. 

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