I Remember Them Sports Quiz 45

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1. Though not renowned for his great personality, this power hitting outfielder led the NL in homers with both the Mets and Cubs. He also had three seasons of 30+ homers with the A’s. (3 points)

2. This QB had a 21 year NFL career with a number of teams. He was named the NFL’s MVP for the 1968 season. (2 points)

3. A strong rebounder and defender, this power forward out of Maryland began his career with the Nets and finished up with the Trailblazers. He was a three time all star. (3 points)

4. One of the first good players in Mavericks franchise history, this guard averaged 19.2 ppg in his 11 seasons in Dallas before finishing up his career with the Knicks. (3 points)

5. This man was the safety on the Bears 1963 championship team. He led the NFL with nine interceptions that season. He spent 8+ seasons with the in Chicago before playing for the 49ers and Redskins. (4 points)

6. Despite his name, this Lions LB from the 70s out of USC never appeared on Hollywood Squares. (4 points)

7. This guard out of Pittsburgh was a four time Pro Bowler and two time All Pro with the Falcons during the 80s. (3 points)

8. One of the greatest fighters in NHL history, this man who played for the Red Wings and Blackhawks during the 80s and 90s could also put the puck in the net. (2 points)

9. This QB out of Portland St. quarterbacked the Cardinals for most of the 80s. (3points)

10. After beginning his career with the Cardinals, this outfielder was one of the best Houston Astros during his 13 years with the franchise. (3 points)

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1. Dave Kingman. Dave hit 442 career home runs, but had only one season with a WAR of over 2.6.

2. Earl Morrall. Despite winning an MVP award, Earl is probably best remembered as the QB who lost to the Jets and Joe Namath in Super Bowl III.

3. Buck Williams. In his eight seasons with the Nets, Buck averaged 16.4 ppg.

4. Rolando Blackmon. Ro was a four time all star and averaged 19.2 ppg in Dallas. He helped them on the road to respectability.

5. Rosey Taylor. Amazingly, Rosey never missed a game in his 12 year career.

6. Charlie Weaver. Though he never made a Pro Bowl, he did start 104 games for the Lions.

7. Bill Fralic. Fralic had eight good seasons with the Falcons before finishing up his career with the Lions.

8. Bob Probert. Bob was a fan favorite in Detroit and Chicago. More than just a goon, Probert had 29 goals during the 1987-88 season.

9. Neal Lomax. Neal did a fairly good job for the Cardinals, being named to two Pro Bowls in his eight seasons with the club.

10. Jose Cruz. Jose was very good and amazingly consistent in his 13 seasons with the Stros. His WAR while in Houston was 51.4. He was generally good for a WAR of 4-6.

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