I Remember Them Sports Quiz 57

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1. The first 16 years of this outstanding defenseman’s career was spent with the Maple Leafs. He finished the career with the Red Wings. His career spanned from 1973-90. H e was on of the best defensemen in the NHL for a number of years. (4 points)

2. After putting together some solid seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals, this switch-hitting third baseman went on to the Braves where he was the NL MVP in 1991. (3 points)

3. This outfielder’s career extended from 1974-85. He spent his best seasons with the Brewers. In 1979 he hit .321 with 28 homers and 101 RBIs. He also won a Gold Glove. He also had a nice season with the Padres in 1982. (4 points)

4. After playing his college ball at Ohio State, this fullback began his pro career with he New Orleans Saints and the went to the Kansas City. He began a stint with the St Louis Cardinals in 1973 and was named to the Pro Bowl in 1975 while with the Cardinals. (4 points)

5. Owner of a nickname that sounds like it belongs at Cracker Barrel, this forward spent most of his NBA career with the Celtics before going on to the Clippers and then the Rockets. (2 points)

6. This big man out of Wichita State began his 16 years odyssey through the NBA with the Atlanta Hawks in 1984. His best season was with the Sacramento Kings. He averaged 20.1 ppg with the team during the 1990-91 campaign. (3 points)

7. Though he started his major league career in 1986 with the White Sox, this infielder/outfielder is perhaps noted for still being paid by the Mets. His best seasons were with he Pirates. (1 point)

8. One of the best defensive left wings in the history of the NHL, this Montreal Canadian started his NHL career in 1973 and spent all 16 seasons of his career with Montreal. (3 points)

9. During the 60s this Boston Patriot pulled off the rare feat of being a place kicker and wide receiver for the team. (4 points)

10. This center fielder began his big league career with the Cardinals 1983. He had a good run with the Cards, but was even better with the Pirates. (2 points)

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1. Bjorn Salming. Bjorn was the first Swedish player to be inducted in he NHL Hall of Fame.

2. Terry Pendelton. Terry’s 1992 season was also excellent.

3. Sixto Lezcano. Sixto’s big league career was over fairly quickly. He was only 31 during his last season in the majors.

4. Jim Otis. Jim gained 1075 rushing during the 1975 season.

5. Cedric “Cornbread” Maxwell. Cedric shot .546 from the field for his career, twice leading the NBA in that category.

6. Antoine Carr. Antoine ultimately played for the Hawks, Kings , Jazz, Rockets and Grizzlies.

7. Bobby Bonilla. Though his contract is a punchline, there was a time when Bobby was a seriously good ballplayer.

8. Bob Gainey. Though Bob was a defensive ace, he did score 239 goals and pick up 262 assists during his career.

9. Gino Cappelletti. Gino also even managed to pick off four passes as a defensive back in 1960.

10. Andy Van Slyke. Andy had two seasons with a WAR of 6.0 or more. In 1992 he led the NL in hits and doubles. He led the NL in triples with 15 in 1988. 

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