I Remember Them Sports Quiz 48

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1. This man was the Reds second baseman the year before Pete Rose came along. (4 points)

2. A fierce pass rusher for the Detroit Lions in the late 70s and early 80s, this man was named to the Pro Bowl three times and was an All Pro once. (3 points)

3. Though he started some games early in his career as a member of the St. Louis Cardinals, this man is most noted for his work as a reliever. He led the NL in saves with both the Cardinals and the Cubs. (4 points)

4. ‘The Whooper” started his pro career with the ABA New York Nets. His most noteworthy work in the NBA was with the San Antonio Spurs. (3 points)

5. Possessor of prodigious power, this man led the AL in strikeouts with 175 in 1963 while with the White Sox. He hit 22 home runs that season.(4 points)

6. This running back spent nine seasons with the Eagles. He was named to the Pro Bowl in 1968. (3 points)

7. After playing his college ball at Duke, this center had a solid career, mostly with the Nets and 76ers. He had six season scoring over 16 points per game. (3 points)

8. This QB out of Arizona St. had the unenviable task of following Roger Staubach as the Dallas Cowboys QB. (2 points)

9. After starting his career with the Cleveland Indians, this first baseman went on to spent the bulk of his career with the Yankees and Braves. (2 points)

10. This center began his career with the Atlanta Flames, this man was traded to the Blackhawks in 1979. He was suspended 20 games for tripping a referee. (3 points)

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1. Don Blasingame. Don actually had a good 1962 season, putting up a WAR of 3.7, but there was no holding Pete Rose back.

2. Al Baker. Al had unofficially had a ridiculous 23 sacks in his rookie season. He was one of the greatest, if not the greatest pass rusher in Lions history.

3. Lindy McDaniel. Personal memory about McDaniel. I saw him come into a game, pick Willie Ways off second base, and then hit a game winning home run.

4. Billy Paultz. Billy averaged 15.7 ppg in the ABA and still had a couple of seasons for the Spurs that had him scoring 15 points per game.

5. Dave Nicholson. Dave hit a ball on the roof at the old Comiskey Park. That 1973 season was Dave’s peak.

6. Tom Woodeshick. From 1967-69 Tom had over 1000 yards from scrimmage, topping out at 1275 in 1968.

7. Mike Gminski. While not a great NBA player, Mike had a very solid pro career.

8. Danny White. Danny reminds me of a Tony Romo who could punt.

9. Chris Chambliss. Chris was the 1971 AL Rookie of the Year. He also played in three World Series with the Yankees. He topped out at 20 home runs in 1982 and 1983 with the Braves.

10. Tom Lysiak. Tom was a really good scorer and play maker who had an unfortunate incident in his career.

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