I Remember Them Sports Quiz 71

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1. This RB out of Oregon State was a star for the early Chargers teams of the 60s. He led the AFL in rushing with 1121 in 1965.  (2 points)

2. After coming out of Wichita State, this forward began a fine NBA career with the Seattle Sonics during the 1985-86 season. In his six seasons in Seattle he averaged a little over 20 ppg. He went on to play with a number of other NBA teams.  (4 points)

3. This great guard out of Cincinnati averaged a triple double for an entire year but had to go to Milwaukee and team with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to finally win a championship.  (1 point)

4. From 1986-90 this outfielder provided some power for the Texas Rangers before signing as a free agent with the Tigers.  (4 points)

5. This switch-hitting, speedy outfielder was atop the Royals lineup throughout the 80s.  ( 2 points)

6. After coming out of Miami, this WR was a consistent performer for the Bengals from 1985-91. He was named to the Pro Bowl in 1988.  (3 points)

7. An excellent performer for the Rangers during the 70s, this ss/3b was traded by the Rangers to the Indians for Buddy Bell.  (3 points)

8. This RB from Louisiana Tech was Walter Payton’s backfield mate for a few seasons starting in 1875.  (4 points)

9. This dynamic defenseman began his pro career with the Birmingham Barons of the WHL. From there he went to the Colorado Rockies of the NHL., but he’s most noted for his work with the St. Louis Blues in the 80s.  (4 points)

10. This left-handed hitting first baseman was a steady part of the Texas Rangers lineup throughout most of the 80s.  (3 points)

                                               

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1. Paul Lowe. Lowe and Keith Lincoln combined to give the Chargers a dynamic backfield in the early days of the franchise.

2. Xavier McDaniel. The X-man led the nation in both scoring and rebounding in the same season while in college. He also started to shave his head and eyebrows to look more intimidating.

3. Oscar Robertson. I know he played in the 60s, but I still think he’s one of the best players ever to play the game.

4. Pete Incaviglia. Pete was generally good for 20+ homers and 80+ RBIs while in Texas.

5. Willie Wilson. Willie wasn’t a power threat, but did lead the AL in triples five times, topping out at 21 in 1985.

6. Eddie Brown. By today’s standards, Eddie’s numbers don’t look huge but he was a consistent big play guy during his time in Cincinnati. In seven season he caught 41 TD passes.

7. Toby Harrah. Toby was a really good player. He had solid power and good on base skills as well as a good glove. I would have loved to hear Harry Caray pronounce Harrah backwards. “Hey”!

8. Roland Harper. Roland was a really good back but for a knee injury really set him back. He ran for 992 in 1978.

9. Rob Ramage. While Ramage as an excellent player, he is perhaps more known for being the driving in the accident that killed Blackhawks favorite, Keith Magnuson.

10. Pete O’Brein. Pete was good for about 20 home runs and 80 RBIs. Come to think of it, offensively he was like a left-handed Pete Incavibglia.