I Remember Them Sports Quiz 67

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1. After coming out of Illinois, this man began his NFL career as a running back with the Browns, but caught fire as a flanker after joining the Redskins. He led the NFL in receptions in 1962. (3 points)

2. He played his college ball at Utah. He began his pro career with the San Diego Clippers and went on to Sonics and Suns. He averaged 27.2 ppg for the Suns during the 1989-90 season. (3 points)

3. This Falcons WR out of Morris Brown had some nice seasons during his nine year career in Atlanta. His best season was 1981 when he caught 70 passes for an NFL leading 1358 yards. He also led the league with 13 TD catches and was named to the Pro Bowl as well as All Pro. (4 points)

4. This right-hander had a sneaky good career with the Indians and Red Sox in the 60s and 70s. He went 16-8 in both 1965 and 1966 for the Indians. (4 points)

5. This Dodgers left started a mania during the 80s. (1 point)

6. The 1962 World Series ended when this Yankees second baseman caught Willie McCovey’s wicked line drive. (3 points)

7. A big time, American born goal scorer, this winger began his career with the Blues before going on to the Flames and Penguins. (3 points)

8. The NBA’s Rookie of the Year for the 1981-82 season, he began his career with the Nets and pulled down nearly 12 rebounds a game in New Jersey before going on to the Trailblazers. (3 points)

9. After coming out of South Carolina, this cornerback spent 13 season playing for the Vikings. He was named to the Pro Bowl in 1975 and 1976. He had 51 career interceptions. (3 points)

10. A solid right handed starting pitcher, this man began a 10 year run pitching for the Padres in 1981. He won 100 games while in San Diego. (3 points)

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1. Bobby Mitchell. Bobby also led the NFL in receiving yards in 1962 and 1963.

2. Tom Chambers. Tom was a four-time all star, once with the Sonics and three times with the Suns.

3. Alfred Jenkins. Alfred had a couple of other good seasons with the Falcons, but nothing else like his 1981 campaign.

4. Sonny Siebert. Sonny had a very good career, going 140-114 with an ERA of 3.21.

5. Fernando Valenzuela. Fernando Mania was a thing during the 80s. He was a five-time all star during that decade.

6. Bobby Richardson. From 1961-65 Bobby won five gold gloves.

7. Joe Mullen. Joe’s best season was 1988-89 with the Calgary Flames. He had 51 goals and 59 assists that campaign.

8. Buck Williams. Buck was durable, hard working, solid on defense, and at his peak was good for about 18 points per game.

9. Bobby Bryant. Bobby was one of he Vikings who went to all four of the Vikings Super Bowl appearances.

10. Eric Show. Eric gave up hit number 4,192 to Pete Rose. He wasn’t a happy camper afterwards.