I Remember Them Sports Quiz 72

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1. This man out of Cincinnati was a longtime safety for the Redskins during the 60s and 70s. He picked off 36 passes during his Redskins career, returning three for TDs. (4 points)

2. A speedy, durable guard, he did his best work with the Buffalo Braves/ San Diego Clippers before being traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers. He had four consecutive seasons of scoring 20+ for the Braves/Clippers franchise. (2 points)

3. Though he had a generally average career, this QB out of Michigan State did have two spectacular seasons. He started and won nine games for the 1972 Dolphins and won the MVP award for his play with the 1968 Colts. (2 points)

4. He was a high scoring guard out of Notre Dame who averaged 20+ ppg in his first three seasons with the Cavs. He began his NBA career in 1971. (2 points)

5. This longtime Athletics second baseman began his career with the team in 1963 and finished up after the 1974 campaign. He was a good glove, weak stick guy who had a dazzling 1974 World Series with the glove while going hitless. (3 points)

6. From 1966-69 he was the Cubs iron man catcher. (3 points)

7. He was the Indians primary third baseman during the 60s and a two-time all star. ( 4 points)

8. The Blackhawks traded this right winger to the Bruins along with Phil; Esposito and Fred Stanfield. He later blossomed into a 50 goal scorer in Boston. (3 points)

9. This lefty had a long big league career spanning from 1960-77. Though he pitched for a number of teams, his best seasons were with the Cardinals in the early 60s. He won 20 games for the 1964 pennant winning and world champion Cardinals. (4 points)

10. After playing his college ball in Purdue, he began his college career with the Browns. He played in Cleveland from 1976-84 and had four 1000+ rushing seasons. (3 points)

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1. Brig Owens. Brig intercepted seven passes in his rookie season of 1966 and also recovered four fumbles. His best season for interceptions was 1968 when he had eight.

2. Randy Smith. There was a period of time when Smith and Bob McAdoo provided a serious one two punch for Buffalo.

3. Earl Morrall. In a 21 year career, Earl actually had his longest stint of play with the Lions. He spent seven years with that franchise.

4. Austin Carr. Austin was the first overall pick of the 1971 NBA draft.

5. Dick Green. Green’s glove was so good he got significant playing time during two seasons when he hit below .200.

6. Randy Hundley. At his best, Randy was a very good defensive catcher with a little power. Injuries and overuse drug his production down.

7. Max Alvis. From 1963-67 Max hit between 17 and 22 home runs per season.

8. Ken Hodge. Phil Esposito was the headliner in that massive trade, but Hodge was better than fair himself.

9. Ray Sadecki. Ray also had two seasons with double digit wins with the Giants, but also led the NL in losses while with the Giants in 1968 with 18.

10. Mike Pruitt. In nine seasons in Cleveland Mike ran for 6540 yards and 47 TDs.