I Remeber Them Sports Quiz 52

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1. This Reds third baseman, who was nicknamed Spuds McKenzie, was the NL Rookie of the Year in 1988. ( 3 points)

2. Despite throwing a bunch of picks, this Chargers QB of the 60s was named to the Pro Bowl four times in the 60s and once in the 70s. He went on to the Rams, where he was named All Pro in 1973. (2 points)

3. After pitching .2 innings at the age of 15 in 1944, this man resumed his career with the Reds in 1952. He finished his career with the Reds in 1966. (2 points)

4. From 1963-1977 this man handled the place kicking for the Vikings. (3 points)

5. Though he didn’t have the career his brother did, this man toiled for 22 years in the majors, winning 221 games. He was at his best with the Astros. (3 points)

6. A member of the Atlanta Hawks, this man was the shortest player to ever win the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. (4 points)

7. In addition to Scottie Pippen, the Bulls added this power forward to what became the championship core of the early 90s championship Bulls teams in the 1987 draft.. (3 points)

8. One of the best NFL safeties of the 70s. This man split his career between the Oilers and Redskins. He was named to 12 Pro Bowls and intercepted 49 passes, returning nine of them for TDs. (2 points)

9. This RB spent eight of his nine NFL seasons with the Eagles from 1977-84. He rushed for over 1000 yards three times while in Philly. (3 points)

10. This defensive oriented winger played with the Bruins from 1961-72 before being drafted by the Islanders in the expansion draft. (5 points)

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1. Chris Sabo. Sabo was an all star in three of his first four seasons, but burnt out fairly quickly.

2. John Hadl. John would seriously throw the deep ball. Not much on check downs.

3. Joe Nutzhall. Joe had a solid major league career, winning in double digits with the Reds seven times.

4. Fred Cox. Fred was named All Pro in 1969.

5. Joe Niekro. Joe had two 20 win seasons while in Houston. He was a three tool player, unfortunately one of them was sand paper.

6. Spud Webb. Spud was listed at 5’7”. Though he won the Dunk Contest while a member of the Atlanta Hawks he actually had his best seasons as a member of the Sacramento Kings.

7. Hoarce Grant. Horace was a perfect compliment to Jordan and Pippen. He was an excellent defender, good rebounder and decent scorer.

8. Ken Houston. Ken was named to both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Pro Football Reference All 70s teams. Ken scored a 10th TD on a fumble return. He was a tremendous big play guy on defense.

9. Wilbert Montgomery. Wilbert was a huge part of the first Eagles team to go to the Super Bowl.

10. Ed Westfall. Ed was a good player on a lot of bad Bruins teams in the early 60s. Fortunately for him, he was still with the team after the arrival Of Bobby Hull and Phil Esposito.

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