I Remember Them Sports Quiz 55

                                               

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1. This right-hander started his big league career with the White Sox but later won the AL Cy Young award with the Brewers. (3 points)

2. A power hitting center fielder, this man led the AL in strikeouts four times. He hit 20 or more home runs for eight consecutive seasons. He was at his most productive with the Brewers. (4 points)

3. After playing his college ball with DePaul, this center began his NBA career with the Washington Bullets, but the prime of his 11 NBA seasons were spent with the Chicago Bulls.

(2 points)

4. This running back out of Missouri was a workhorse for the Buccaneers during the 80s. (3 points)

5. This point guard out Providence led the NBA in assists during his rookie season with the Buffalo Braves. (2 points)

6. As a great Broncos WR, this man led the AFL in receptions five times during the 60s. (3 points)

7. After starting his 18 year major league career with the Giants, this outfielder played for a number of other teams. His best stretch came during a six year stretch with the Cubs during the 70s. (4 points)

8. A center for the New York Rangers for his entire NHL career, this man kicked off his career during the 1967-68 season. He scored 20+ goals from the 1969-70 season through the 1973-74 season. He retired after the 1980-81 campaign. (4 points)

9. This massive offensive left tackle was a member of the Washington Redskins from 1981-93. He was named All Pro in 1983 and 1984. (2 points)

10. A switch hitting catcher for a number of teams, this man was an All Star eight times. He was an especially strong offensive player. The bulk of his career was spent with the Cardinals. (3 points)

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1. Pete Vukovich. From 1981-82, Pete went 32-10 for the Brewers.

2. Rob Deer. Despite having a career batting average of .220, Rob finished his career with an OPS of .819.

3. Dave Corzine. Dave averaged nearly 10 ppg while he was with the Bulls. He peaked during the 1982-83 season when he averaged 14 ppg.

4. James Wilder. James led the NFL in carries in 407 during the 1984 season. He gained 1544 yards that year.

5. Ernie DiGregorio. Ernie was also a great free throw shooter, twice leading the NBA in that category.

6. Lionel Taylor. Lionel actually began his NFL career with the Bears in 1959, though he didn’t record any catches for the team.

7. Jose Cardenal. While not a great player, Jose was popular as a Cub. Early in his career he was a genuine stolen base threat.

8. Walt Tkaczuk. While Walt was a good goal scorer, he excelled as a play-maker, defensive player and face off guy.

9. Joe Jacoby. Joe was a key member of The Hogs during the 80s.

10. Ted Simmons. Though Ted was noted as an offensive player, his defensive WAR is surprisingly high. His career defensive WAR was 5.2.

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