I Remember Them Sports Quiz 66

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1. This left-handed hitting first baseman began his career with the Red Sox but became a big RBI guy with the Harvey’s Wallbangers Brewers. (2 points)

2. This man played his college ball at Texas A&I and was the Falcons starting QB in their inaugural season. (4 points)

3. This man out of Northwestern was the Chiefs center throughout the 70s and into the early 80s. He was named to the Pro Bowl four times. (3 points)

4. After leaving Princeton, this guard averaged 24.8 ppg during his 1970-71 rookie season with the Portland Trailblazers. (3 points)

5. If Mookie Wilson’s ground ball hadn’t went between Bill Buckner’s legs, this good left-handed Red Sox starter would have been the 1986 World Series MVP. (3 points)

6. He was a the punter and WR for the Browns in the 70s. He was a good enough WR to be named to two Pro Bowls. (3 points)

7. He began his NHL career with the Blackhawks and then played goal for the California Golden Seals, Cleveland Barons, Minnesota North Stars and Pittsburgh Penguins. His NHL career began during the 1970-71 season and retired after the 1987-88 season. (4 points)

8. As a player, this forward began his pro career with the Chicago Zephyrs, but he’s most noted for his work off the Celtics bench. He was also an NBA coach of distinction. His fish ties were a thing. (2 points)

9. An original Seattle Sonic, this center averaged 21.4 ppg in his 4+ seasons in Seattle. (3 points)

10. An elusive running back out of Oklahoma, this man went to four Pro Bowls as a Brown. He also rushed for 1000 yards or more three times while in Cleveland. He finished his career with the Raiders. (3 points)

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1. Cecil Cooper. From 1979-83, Coop had four seasons of 100+ RBIs. He had over 120 RBIs in three of those seasons, leading the AL in that category twice. He also won two Gold Gloves.

2. Randy Johnson. After being beaten up with the Falcons, Randy moved on to the Giants.

3. Jack Rudnay. Jack was a worthy successor to E J Holub as the Chiefs center.

4. Geoff Petrie. Unfortunately for Geoff, he was gone before the Trailblazers championship season.

5. Bruce Hurst. Bruce went 18-6 in 1988 with the Red Sox before signing as a free agent with the Padres.

6. Gary Collins. In 10 seasons with the Browns, Gary caught 330 passes for 70 TDs. He led the NFL in that category in 1963 with 13.

7. Giles Meloche. Playing behind the Golden Seals and Barons defense meant Giles saw more rubber than most tire factory workers.

8. Don Nelson. Don was a solid bench player for a number of years.

9. Bob Rule. Bob was off to a great start in his fourth year in the NBA before tearing his Achilles tendon. He wasn’t the same player after that.

10. Greg Pruitt. Greg was named to the Pro Bowl as a punt returner when he was with the Raiders.