I Remember Them Sports Quiz 54

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1. After starting his major league career with the Phillies as a catcher, this man was the primary right fielder for the 1984 Cubs. ( 3 points)

2. He began his career as a kick returner and wide receiver for the Saints in the late 70s, but he want on to become part of Air Coryell with the San Diego Chargers. He was named All Pro in 1982. (3 points)

3. This rookie right-hander went 14-8 in for the Reds in 1967. He had a nice career, which would have been even better if he hadn’t been slowed by injuries. (4 points)

4. The Mets traded Tommy Davis to the White Sox for this center fielder who had a great defensive series in the 1969 World Series. (2 points)

5. The son of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers first head coach, this WR played for the Bucs, but made only 41 catches in three seasons with the team. (4 points)

6. After playing his college ball for LSU with his father as coach, this star guard began his NBA career with the Atlanta Hawks, but peaked with the New Orleans Jazz. ( 1point)

7. Though the Bears aren’t generally known for their pass receivers, this man was named All Pro after leading the NFL in receptions in 1970. (3 points)

8. At 5’3 this man was the shortest player ever to play in the NBA. He began his career with the Washington Bullets but spent most of his 14 years in he NBA with the Charlotte Hornets. (2 points)

9. A solid right winger, this man began his 11 year NHL career with the Blackhawks in 1969. He spent his entire NHL career with the Hawks, finishing with 208 goals. (4 points)

10. Though he lost 20 games in his rookie season with the Padres in 1969, this righty actually preformed pretty well for some bad Padres teams. (4 points)

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1. Keith Moreland. Keith actually had his best season in 1985 when he drove in 106 runs for the Cubs.

2. Wes Chandler. Wes was a real big play guy. He was acrobatic and elusive.

3. Gary Nolan. Gary had some really good seasons with the Reds. In 10 seasons in Cincinnati he went 110-67 with an ERA of 3.02. In 1972 he went 15-5 with an ERA of 1.99.

4. Tommy Agee. Tommy was the AL Rookie of the Year in 1966 with the White Sox. That season he won a Gold Glove, hit 22 homers with 86 RBIs and had a WAR of 6.4.

5. J K McKay. Is it possible nepotism was at work here?

6. Pete Maravich. Pete was one of the most fun players to watch in the history of the game.

7. Dick Gordon. Gordon’s Pro Bowl season was accomplished with Jack Concannon as his quarterback.

8. Mugsey Bogues. Mugsey peaked in the 1993-94 season when he averaged 10 points and 10 assists per game with the Hornets.

9. Cliff Koroll. Cliff had five 20+ goals seasons with the Blackhawks, peaking at 33 in the 1972-73 season.

10. Clay Kirby. Clay’s 1971 season was particularly good. He went 15-13 with an ERA of 2.83 that season.

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