I Remember Them Sports Quiz 73

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1. This versatile defender out of Arizona State played both linebacker and defensive end for the Bears during most of the 80s. Al Harris He ultimately left the Bears to sign as a free agent with the Eagles. ( 4 points)

2. A knuckleballer, this man parlayed that pitch into a 25 year major league career, mostly with the Dodgers and Rangers. ( 3 points)

3. “The Cobra” spent the first 11 years of his 19 years in the majors with the Pirates before signing as a free agent with the Reds. His game featured a big bat and powerful throwing arm. (2 points)

4. After coming out of Colorado, this shooting forward was a two time all star with the Kansas City Kings. He ultimately spent the last few years of his career coming off the Celtics bench. (4 points)

5. This defensive tackle from Eastern Kentucky was a force in the Bears defensive line during the 70s. He was named to the Pro Bowl three times and was named All Pro in 1976. Ultimately injuries diminished his career and he finished career with the Tampa Bay Bucs. (3 points)

6. A center fielder most known for his defense, he spent the first nine years of his career with the Indians, winning a gold glove there in 1976. He finished his career with the Brewers. ( 4 points)

7. A power hitting LF/DH, he began his career with the White Sox. He hit 35 homers with 100 RBIs for the 1983. He was later traded to the Yankees. (3 points)

8. The “Nigerian Nightmare” began his NFL career with the Chiefs in 1987 and led the NFL in rushing with 1480 yards in 1989. ( 3 points)

9. After playing his college ball at UNC, this left-handed C/F had a long productive career, staring with the Dallas Mavs in 1984. His NBA career included stops in Dallas, Los Angles, Seattle and Indiana. His career scoring average was 11.9. (2 points)

10. This great NHL center began his long NHL career as a member of the great Edmonton Stanley cup winning teams. But perhaps more impressively, he led the New York Rangers to their first Stanley Cup in 50 years in 1994. (2 points)

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1. Al Harris. Al played with the Bears from 1979-84 and again from 1986-89. He missed the Bears Super Bowl year due to a contract dispute. Ouch!

2. Charlie Hough. From 1982-90 Charlie won had double digits in wins for the Rangers.

3. Dave Parker. Dave led the NL in batting average twice while with the Pirates. While with the Reds, he led the NL in doubles and RBIs in 1985.

4. Scott Wedman. Scott was a good jump shooter. He twice averaged 19 ppg with the Kings.

5. Wally Chambers. Wally was a seriously talented guy. He unofficially recorded 14 sacks during the 1976 season.

6. Rick Manning. Rick’s two best seasons were his first two.

7. Ron Kittle. Ron was the 1983 AL Rookie of the Year and was an all star that same season.

8. Christian Okoye. Christian also gained 1031 yards in 1991 and was named to the Pro Bowl.

9. Sam Perkins. Sam had a well rounded game and was good for about 15 ppg and eight rebounds a game at his peak.

10. Mark Messier. Mark was a great player and perhaps an even greater leader.