I Remember Them Sports Quiz 70

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1.This c/of/dh came up with the White Sox in 1973 and was later traded to the Angels. He finished up his career with the Rangers. A good OBP guy with power, he drew 1197 walks while striking out 1127 times in his career. (3 points)

2. After coming out of Texas, this center was drafted by the Kansas City Kings and was with the team when it relocated to Sacramento. He was later traded to the Indiana Pacers. For his career he averaged 7.9 ppg and 6.8 rebounds. (4 points)

3. This infielder began his career with the Giants in 1958 and played all of his 13 seasons in the bigs with the team. His best season was 1962 when he had a WAR of 4.9. (4 points)

4. This LB/Punter from The Citadel played for the Chargers and Bills during the 60s. (2 points)

5. This guard out of Pittsburgh was a four-time Pro Bowler and two time All Pro for the Falcons during the 80s. (3 points)

6. A play making guard out of Evansville, this man led both the ABA and NBA in assists while playing for the Indiana Pacers. (4 points)

7. Though he made his mark on the NFL with the 49ers in the 90s, this QB began his NFL career in the 80s with he Tampa Bay Bucs. (1 point)

8. Despite standing 5’5”, this shortstop had a long, productive career as a member of the Pirates, Royals and Angels. (2 points)

9. After beginning his NHL career with the Bruins during the 1970-71 season, this productive center played for a number of NHL teams, including the Golden Seals, Blackhawks, Flames, Canucks and Red Wings. His best season was the 1978-79 campaign when he scored 35 goals and added 45 assists. (4 points)

10. He won his first game with the Washington Senators in 1941 with the Washington Senators. He won his 300^th and last game with the Indians in 1963. (3 points)

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1. Brian Downing. Brian had a 20 year career with an OPS of.796.

2. LaSalle Thompson. LaSalle was a solid performer. At his peak he was good for 10 points and eight rebounds per game.

3. Jim Davenport. Jim wasn’t a great player but sticking with one team for 13 seasons is noteworthy.

4. Paul Maguire. Paul was named to two Pro Bowls, one with the Chargers and one with the Bills.

5. Bill Fralick. Bill was the second overall pick in the 1985 NFL draft. He ultimately signed as a free with the Lions after his time with he Falcons.

6. Don Buse. Don also led the NBA and ABA in steals those same years.

7. Steve Young. After two rocky seasons in Tampa Bay, the Bucs traded him to the 49ers after they drafted Vinny Testaverde with the first overall pick in the 1987 draft.

8. Fred Patek. Freddie was a good defensive shortstop who’s speed made him a stolen base threat.

9. Ivan Boldirev. Ivan’s career totals were 361 goals and 505 assists for a total of 866 points.

10. Early Wynn. Early won a AL leading 22 games the 1954 pennant winning Indians and 23 games for the 1959 pennant winning White Sox.