I Remember Them Sports Quiz 81

1. This safety out of Notre Dame played for the Giants from 1958-66. He had a huge year in 1963 when he picked off nine passes and returned them for 251 yards and thee TDs. He was named All Pro that season. (4 points)

2. This 6’11” was the key big man on the Sonics only championship team. He spent nine seasons in Seattle, averaging 16.8 ppg and 10.8 rebounds while with the Sonics. He finished his career with the Bucks. (2 points)

3. A first baseman with some power and a questionable glove, he hit 21 homers for the Angels in 1979. He also hit 20 homers for the Royals in 1980 and 23 in 1983. (4 points)

4. An excellent third baseman, he manned the hot corner for the Cardinals during the 50s and 60s. His best season was 1964 when he was the NL MVP. (2 points)

5. Though he’s most known for his work as the Bears QB during the late 80s and early 90s, this QB from Michigan made the Pro Bowl as a member of the Colts. (1 point)

6. “Golden Wheels” signed as a free agent with the Bills and was a big time receiver for them during the 60s. His best season was 1964 when he caught 42 passes for 1139 yards which figures out to a whopping 27.1 yards per catch. (4 points)

7. This gifted goal scorer began his 14 year NHL career in 1974 with the Penguins. He was well traveled but was a 50 goal scorer for the Penguins and Canadians. (4 points)

8. Though often overlooked, this right-handed hitting first baseman was a power source for the Pirates during the 70s. In 1970 he pounded 27 home runs and followed that up with 26 homers in the 1971 season. (3 points)

9. This forward out of Michigan State began his NBA career with the Knicks in 1959. He was traded to the Baltimore Bullets in the 1965-66 season and proceeded to play for various team after that, including the Royals and 76ers. He was a four time all star. The last time was in 1971. (4 points)

10. An outstanding defensive catcher, this man toiled for the Rangers in the 70s and 80s. He also spent a little time with the Brewers, Royals and Cubs. (2 points)

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1. Dick Lynch. Dick had 35 interceptions in eight seasons with the Giants. He added two more in two seasons with the Redskins.

2. Jack Sikma. Jack was an all star in seven of his nine seasons in Seattle.

3. Willie Aikens. Willie put up a sneaky good OPS of .830 while with the Royals.

4. Ken Boyer. From 1958-64, Ken had 90 or more RBIs.

5. Jim Harbaugh. I’m thinking with QB Jim Harbaugh and head coach Mike Ditka, the Bears sideline was an interesting place.

6. Elbert Dubenion. 1964 was the only season Elbert had 1000 receiving yards in a season.

7. Pierre Larouche. In 14 seasons in the NHL, Pierre scored 395 goals and added 427 assists.

8. Bob Robertson. In 21 post-season games, Bob hit six home runs and put up an OPS of 1.016.

9. Johnny Green. Johnny led the NBA in shooting percentage in both the 1969-70 and 1970-71 seasons. He aged really well.

10. Jim Sundburg. Jim won six consecutive gold gloves from1976-81 so defense was definitely his calling card.