I Remember Them Sports Quiz 80

1. This WR out of Syracuse was a big time performer for the Redskins throughout the 80s and into the 90s. (3 points)

2. A decent performer at SG/SF, this man came out of Tulsa and played for the Cavs during the 70s. He averaged 13.2 ppg in 10 seasons in Cleveland. (4 points)

3. This Packers WR out of Stanford was a big play guy for the team from 1978-86. He was named to he Pro Bowl seven of his nine seasons in Green Bay. (2 points)

4. He was the center fielder and leadoff hitter for the 1979 world champion Pittsburgh Pirates. For his career he was an excellent base stealer but wasn’t particularly adept at getting on base. (3 points)

5. He began his NHL career with the Hartford Whalers at the age of 18 during the 1981-82 team. He was later traded to the Penguins and starred their during the 90s. He finished his NHL career with 549 goals. (3 points)

6. This relief pitcher played for a number of teams but most notably for the Expos and Dodgers in the 70s. He led the NL in saves in 1973 and 1974 while with the Dodgers. (2 points)

7. This right fielder played for the Royals during the 70s and was generally not much of a factor. He did, however, have a great 1977 season when he hit .312 with 23 home runs and drove in 112 runs. He later had some decent seasons with the Mariners. (4 points)

8. After coming out of Auburn, this RB was a real threat for the Buffalo Bills in the 80s. He was named to the Pro Bowl three times. He later played for the 49ers. (3 points)

9. This point guard out of UNC made an impact in his time with the Kansas City Kings. He began his run with the team in the 1978-79 season and averaged 7.8 assists in his four seasons there. (3 points)

10. A staple in the Pirates rotation for many years, this man started at least 20 games for the team from 1951-1965. He led the NL in wins with 22 in 1958 and had double digits in wins from 1960-64. (3 points)

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1. Art Monk. Art’s best season was 1984 when he had 106 catches for 1372 yards and seven TDs.

2. Bingo Smith. In addition to his time with the Cavs, Bingo began his NBA career with the San Diego Rockets and finished with the San Diego Clippers.

3. James Lofton. In 1983 James averaged averaged 22.3 yards per catch and then averaged 22 yards per catch in 1984. He was one of the best receivers in football during the 80s.

4. Omar Moreno. Omar led the NL in stolen bases twice but had a career OBP of only .306.

5. Ron Francis. Ron was an excellent play maker. He piled up 92 assists in the 1995-96 season.

6. Mike Marshall. Mike won the NL Cy Young award in 1974 when he appeared in 106 games and pitched an amazing 208.1 innings out of the pen.

7. Al Cowens. Al hit only three home runs in 1976 and five in 1978. He did hit 20 homers in 1980 with the Mariners.

8. Joe Cribbs. Joe had three seasons with the Bills where he had 1600 yards or more from scrimmage.

9. Phil Ford. Phil went on to play for the Nets, Bucks and Rockets, but with less success.

10. Bob Friend. From 1955-65 Bob pitched over 200 innings for the Bucs. He twice led the NL in that category, maxing out at 314.1 in 1956.