I Remember Them Sports Quiz 51

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1. A wonderful defensive center fielder, this man began his career with the Orioles in 1964. He later went on to play for the Yankees. In all, he won eight Gold Gloves. (2 points)

2. After playing his college ball in Houston, this TE played for the Denver Broncos in the 70s and early 80s. He was named to the Pro Bowl four times and All pro twice. (3 points)

3. An outstanding hitting pitcher, this man started his career with the Red Sox, but had his best season with the Tigers, going 22-11 in 1967. (3 points)

4. This guard of note career spanned the late 70s and 80s. He played for both the Lakers and Clippers. (2 points)

5. Though he couldn’t hit the side of a barn with his shot, this defenseman put up some great plus/minus marks with the Blackhawks. He led the NHL in penalty minutes during the 1969-70 and 1970-71 seasons. (4 points)

6. One of the greatest offensive tackles in the history of the NFL, this New York Giant began his career with the team in 1953 and it ran through 1965. He was named to nine Pro Bowls and six All Pro teams. (2 points)

7. This speedy WR began his career with the Steelers and finished up with the Redskins. He was named All Pro in 1969 while still with the Steelers. (3 points)

8. A longtime Vikings QB, this man’s pro career began in 1977 and extended through 1990. His last season was spent with the Saints. In all, he started 110 games for the Minnesota. (3 points)

9. A solid reliever, this sinker thrower began his career with the White Sox in 1965. In 4+ seasons with the Sox he went 28-22 with 48 saves and an ERA of 2.68. He also pitched for the A’s and Cubs, winning 10 games for the Cubs in 1973. (4 points)

10. This first baseman led the Seattle Mariners in home runs in their only year of existence. He also played for the Twins, A’s and Angles. In all, he played 13 seasons in the majors. (4 points)

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1. Paul Blair. Paul had a few decent seasons with the bat, but his production diminished after he was beaned.

2. Riley Odoms. The NFL had a few of these big physical TEs who could also catch some passes during the 70s and 80s.

3. Earl Wilson. Earl hit .195 for his career with 35 homers, including two as a pinch hitter.

4. Norm Nixon. Norm played for some of the Showtime Lakers teams and is also married to Debbie Allen. Norm has achieved some Fame.

5. Keith Magnuson. Keith’s popularity to goals scored ratio was one of the best in Blackhawks history.

6. Rosey Brown. Guys like Rosey made the Giants immensely popular in the 50s and early 60s.

7. Roy Jefferson. Unfortunately for Roy, he was out of Pittsburgh before the Steelers glory days.

8. Tommy Kramer. I think the term “average” seems to apply in Tommy’s case.

9. Bob Locker. Bob performed well for both the White Sox and Cubs, as well as the A’s.

10. Don Mincher. Don had five 20+ home run seasons for a variety of teams.

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