I Remember Them Sports Quiz 50

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1. This Dallas Cowboy great began his 14 year career with the team in 1964. He played safety and corner for the franchise, being named to 10 Pro Bowls during that time. (3 points)

2. This left handed hitting Pirates catcher of the 70s had a total of five letters combined in his first and last name. (3 points)

3. A switch hitter, this left fielder spent all 15 years of his career with the Yankees, twice leading the AL in plate appearances and once in runs scored. For the 1970 and 1971 seasons his WAR totaled 13.5. (2 points)

4. A shooting guard of some note, this man spent the first eight years of his 11 year career with the Rockets before spending the next two seasons with the Nets and his final season with the Knicks. He averaged 14.9 ppg for his career. (3 points)

5. During the 1964 Philadelphia Phillies collapse, Gene Mauch rode Jim Bunning and this outstanding lefty into the ground. In all, this starting pitcher 14 years in Philadelphia, going 132-127 with an ERA of 3.38. (4 points)

6. The point guard on the Trailblazers 1976-77 championship team, this man averaged over 15 ppg in two of his seasons in Portland. (2 points)

7. After his collegiate career at Oklahoma, this center, noted for his passing ability spent all 13 of his seasons in the NBA with the Suns. (3 points)

8. This man, along with Andy Moog, provided the goal tending for the championship Edmonton Oilers teams of the 80s. (2 points)

9. During the 60s this defensive end out of Dayton provided the New York Giants with an excellent pass rush. Unofficially he was credited with 96.5 sacks during his career. (4 points)

10. A two time Pro Bowler this Vikings WR began his NFL career in 1976. Statistically, his best season was 1981, when he had 1001 yards receiving on 66 catches. (4 points)  

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1. Mel Renfro. Mel’s great career was punctuated by his All Pro selection in 1969. He led the NFL in picks that year with 10.

2. Ed Ott. Ed was an okay catcher, but as a terrible typist, I love his name.

3. Roy White. Roy could do a little bit of everything. All in all, a nice player.

4. Mike Newlin. After averaging 14 ppg in Houston, Mike elevated that number to 21 ppg with the Nets.

5. Chris Short. From 1964-68 Chris was one of the best pitchers in the NL.

6. Lionel Hollins. Hollins has a decent run as a coach after his playing career.

7. Alvan Adams. For his career Alvan averaged 14 points, seven rebounds and four assists. A nice, well rounded player.

8. Grant Fuhr. The Oilers were a scoring machine, but Fuhr was a six time all star and one the Vezina Trophy for the 1987-88 season.

9. Jim Katcavage. Jim was another Giant who was part of the great Giants teams of the 50s and carried his career over into the 60s.

10. Sammy White. Sammy caught 50 TD passes during his Vikings career. In his first three seasons his totals were 10-9-9.

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