I Remember Them Sports Quiz 83

1.The Sonics made him the third overall pick in the 1968 NBA draft. After being traded a couple of times this man out Guilford College had three nice seasons with the Buffalo Braves. He averaged 20.4 ppg in the 1970-71 season. (5 points)

2. The New York Giants selected this center out of Minnesota in the sixth round of the 1961 NFL draft. He anchored the Giants offensive line during the 60s and early 70s. 4 points)

3. The Braves second baseman from 1978-87, this man was a solid defensive player and looked like Grizzly Adams’ little brother. He finished his career with the Oakland A’s. (3 points)

4. This outfielder began his major league career with the Braves in 1968, but didn’t really get a foothold until 1972. He actually had some of his best seasons with the Dodgers in the 70s and 80s. He hit 30 homers for the Dodgers in 1977. (2 points)

5. This linebacker out of California began his NFL career with the Steelers in 1987 but was a tackling machine with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 1993-99. (3 points)

6. After playing center in college at Minnesota, this man played power forward for the Cavs during the 70s. He wasn’t much of a scorer, but was strong defensively and pulled down 10.9 rebounds per game during the 1975-76 season. (3 points)

7. A really good performer for the St. Louis Cardinals in the mid and early 60s, this first baseman was key member of the 1964 Cardinals championship team. He was later traded to the Phillies. (2 points)

8. A great scorer for the Maple Leafs during the 70s this man was traded to the Flyers on Jan. 20, 1982. He scored 389 goals and added 527 assists as a Leaf. (2 points)

9. This running back out of Michigan began his NFL career in 1969 with the Cleveland Browns. After one season he was traded to the Giants where he twice led the NFL in carries. points) (3 points)

10. This right-hander won 134 games in his career which ran in the 80s and 90s. His best seasons were with the Orioles and Red Sox. His best season was 1974 with the Orioles when he went 20-11 with an ERA of 2.79. (3 points)

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1. Bob Kauffman. Bob was actually a three time all star. Who knew?

2. Greg Larson. Greg paid off pretty well for being a sixth round draft choice.

3. Greg Hubbard. Glenn led the NL in double plays turned by a second baseman three times.

4. Dusty Baker. Dusty was an all star as a Dodger in 1981 and 1982.

5. Hardy Nickerson. Hardy was a five time Pro Bowler and named All Pro three times as a member of the Bucs.

6. Jim Brewer. Jim finished up his career on the Lakers bench.

7. Bill White. I knew Bill was good, but I didn’t realize how good. Bill was an eight time all star and won a gold glove from 1959-66. Plus, he drove in 100 runs four times.

8. Darryl Sittler. Darryl scored 43 goals for the Flyers during the 1982-83 season. Sittler finished his career with the Red Wings.

9. Ron Johnson. Ron’s best season was 1970 when he was named to the All Pro team. He gained 1514 yards from scrimmage and scored 12 TDs.

10. Mike Boddicker. For Mike’s career, he finished at 134-116 with an ERA of 3.80. Not bad.