I Remember Them Sports Quiz 60

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1. This Twins slugger of the 60s was the AL Rookie of the Year in 1959 with the Washington Senators. (3 points)

2. This WR out of Virginia began his pro career with the Chicago Cardinals in 1959. He was a three-time Pro Bowler with the team during the 1960s when the team was in St. Louis. (5 points)

3. One of the many nondescript QBs that toiled for the Lions during the 70s and 80s, this man also was employed by the Browns in the 80s. He played his college ball at Purdue. (3 points)

4. This Packers fullback out of LSU managed to lead the NFL in rushing in 1962. He ran for 81 TDs with the Pack, and caught passes for another 10. (1 point)

5. This athletic guard out of Arkansas starred for the Bucks during the 80s. (2 points)

6. A member of the Blackhawks Scooter line during the 60s, this right winger won the Lady Byng Trophy in 1964. (5 points)

7. A shooting forward, this man was an excellent scorer for the Atlanta Hawks in the 70s. He later played somewhat effectively for the Jazz before drug issues ended his career. (4 points)

8. While most noted for his work with the Red Sox, this colorful hurler actually began his career with the Indians. He went 21-9 with an ERA of 1.60 in 1968. (2 points)

9. This switch hitting Yankee was the AL Rookie of the Year in 1962. He began as a shortstop but moved to the outfield. His career spanned the team’s last glory days of an era and their descent into mediocrity. (3 points)

10. A tremendous utility man, this man played his first full season with the Twins in 1966. He led the AL in hits with 204 in 1971. (2 points)

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1. Bob Allison. Bob was part of a power packed Twins lineup in the early 60s.

2. Sonny Randle. Sonny led the NFL with 15 TD receptions in 1960. He also averaged 20.7 yards per catch in 1964.

3. Gary Danielson. Gary started 52 games for the Lions, going 23-28-2. He threw 81 TD passes against 78 interceptions while in Detroit.

4. Jim Taylor. Jim was the most well know back During the Packers glory days under Vince Lombardi.

5. Sidney Moncrief. Sidney averaged over 20 ppg for four seasons during the 80s. That’s especially good considering he wasn’t a three point threat.

6. Kenny Wharram. Kenny scored 39 goals during the 1963-64 and had seven consecutive seasons of 20 goals or more.

7. John Drew. I was surprised to see that John averaged 20.7 ppg in an 11 year NBA career.

8. Luis Tiant. Luis was one of the most enjoyable pitchers to watch in the last 50 years. He picked up 229 wins in his career. He’s definitely a member of the Hall of Very Good.

9. Tom Tresh. Tom had four seasons with a WAR of 3.8 or more in a nine year career.

10. Cesar Tovar. Actually, rather than being a utility man, he was more of a regular who played multiple positions.

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