I Remember Them Sports Quiz 65

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1. This forward began his pro career with he St. Louis Spirits of the ABA but was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in the ABA dispersal draft. He was most noted for his work as a sub on the Celtics teams of the 80s.  (3 points)

2. Though he gave up the most earned runs in the NL in 1965, he went 22-10 for the Reds. In addition to pitching with the Reds, he toiled with the Angels and White Sox in the 60s.  (5 points)

3. The, “Big Cat”, played first for the Expos and Rockies in the 80s and 90s.  (2 points)

4. This SE from Stanford began his pro career with the Dallas Texans and moved with the team when they became the Kansas City Chiefs. He was named All Pro in 1962.  (5 points)

5. He was the AL 1984 Rookie of the Year for the Seattle Mariners. The left-handed power hitter hit 27 home runs and drove in 116 runs that season.  (3 points)

6. A high scoring guard out of UNC, this man began his pro career with Virginia of the ABA. He came over to the NBA and averaged over 25 ppg with the Phoenix Suns before being traded to the Celtics.  (3 points)

7. His career as the Bears LLB began in 1955 and extended though 1966. He was All Pro from 1963-65.   (3 points)

8. After starting out with the Packers, this RB went on top the Packers and was very effective there, rushing for over 900 yards twice and 1002 yards in 1975.   (3 points)

9. This star NHL defenseman had a 20 year NHL career. The first 17 were spent with the Canadians, and the last three with the Kings. He anchored six Stanley Cup winners, five in the 70s and the last one in 1986.  (1 point)

10. A great bunter, this man played center field for a number of teams, most notably the Indians, Braves, Dodgers and Giants. He led the NL in runs scored twice.  (2 points)

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1.M. L. Carr. His best scoring season was the 1978-79 campaign that saw him average 18.7 ppg. While he wasn’t a big scorer with the Celtics, he was a defender of note.

2. Sammy Ellis. Sammy was an argument for those who don’t think much of the “wins” sat.

3. Andres Gallaraga. From 1996-98, Andres had massive seasons. His best year was 1996 in Colorado when he led the NL with 47 homers and 150 RBIs.

4. Chris Burford. Chris led the AFL in TD catches with 12 in 1962.

5. Alvin Davis. Alvin was generally a solid producer in his eight seasons with the Mariners.

6. Charlie Scott. Charlie was traded from the Suns to the Celtics for Paul Westphal.

7. Joe Fortunato. Though not as well remembered as some Bears linebackers, Joe was one of the best outside linebackers in Bears history.

8. Dave Hampton. Dave had three seasons with 230 carries or more with the Falcons during the 70s.

9. Larry Robinson. At 6’4” and 220 pounds, Larry was a defenseman with a high skill level.

10. Brett Butler. The poster child for small ball, this guy was such a good bunter it wasn’t a real bad play for him. He had seven seasons with a WAR of 4.0 or more.