I Remember Them Sports Quiz 69

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1. After starting his career with the Texas Rangers, this right-handed starter went on to the Cleveland Indians where he threw a perfect game in 1981. (2 points)

2. This catcher began his major league career with the White Sox in the late 50s, was traded to the Indians where he bcame an all star. Later he was traded back to the White Sox before the 1965 season. He put together two nice seasons with the Sox. (4 points)

3. This nomadic linebacker out of Oklahoma began his pro career with the Houston Oilers in 1960 and played for a number of AFL teams during the 60s. He was also a pro wrestler with a politically inappropriate nickname.. (4 points)

4. “Never Nervous” came out of Louisville and was the number one draft pick of the 1989 draft. He began his career with the Kings, but made more of an impact with the Washington Bullets. (4 points)

5. This Browns QB spent all 10 of his NFL seasons in Cleveland, winning the league’s MVP award in 1980. (2 points)

6. A sharp shooting guard out of Georgia Tech, this man began his pro career in 1986 with the Cavs. He spent most of his pro career in Cleveland. He led the NBA in free throw percentage three times and was a four time all star. (2 points)

7. “Bye Bye” was a power-hitting, lumbering first baseman who began his career with the Yankees, but made his biggest impact with the Royals. He peaked at 36 home runs with the Royals in 1965. (4 points)

8. After coming out of Penn State, this QB began his pro career with the Browns. In 1960. he put up an amazing (especially for the time) passer rating of 110.4 . He played for the Lions from 1962-67. (3 points)

9. An all time NHL great, this goalie began his NHL career with the Rangers during the 1952-53 season, won a couple of Vezina Trophys with the Canadians in the 60s and finished out his career with the North Stars in the 70s. (2 points)

10. A power-hitting outfielder, he began his career with the Mariners in 1984 and was later traded to the Royals. He later signed as a free agent with the Yankees where he had one 31 homer season. In 1996 he played for the White Sox hammering 27 homers and driving in 101 runs. (3 points)

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1. Lem Barker. Lem had a couple of very good seasons. Barker won 19 games for the Indians in 1980 and 15 for The Tribe in 1982.

2. John Romano. John had a pretty good career. In a 10 year career he put up a WAR of 20.9

3. “Wahoo” McDaniel. McDaniel played for the Oilers, Broncos, Jets and Dolphins.

4. Pervis Ellison. Pervis had a couple of nice seasons but injuries shredded his career.

5. Brian Sipe. Sipe was the QB of the “Cardiac Kids” Browns of 1979-80.

6. Mark Price: In nine seasons with the Cavs Mark averaged 16.4 ppg and 6.7 assists.

7. Steve Balboni. Steve was pretty much a one trick pony.

8. Milt Plum. Milt’s passer rating of 110.4 in 1960 was the best in the history of the NFL until 1989. He was better than I thought.

9. Gump Worsley. Besides being a hall of famer, Gump had a great nickname.

10. Danny Tartabull. Danny had four seasons of 100+ RBIs.