I Remember Them Sports Quiz 84

1. “Bruno” was a right fielder that played for a number of teams, but is most known for his work with the Twins during the 80s. He was an all star in 1985 and led the AL right fielders in assists in 1984 with 14. (3 points)

2. An athletic shortstop with a powerful though not always accurate arm, this man was the Cubs shortstop from the mid 80s to the mid 90s. He spent 18 seasons in the majors, but compiled a WAR of only 11.5. (3 points)

3. Though undersized at 5’9” and 229 pounds, this inside linebacker was a star for the Saints defense from 1986-94. He was named to three Pro Bowls before moving on to the Panthers. (3 points)

4. He was the man the Portland Trailblazers made the second pick in the 1984 NBA draft instead of Michael Jordan. (2 points)

5. This left guard out of Georgia Tech was another of the outstanding offensive linemen in Bills history. During the 60s he was named to eight Pro Bowls and five All Pro teams. He was one of the best offensive linemen in the history of the early AFL. (3 points)

6. From 1977-91 the Blackhawks employed this defenseman with the huge slap shot. His best season was the 1981-82 campaign when he scored 39 goals, 14 on the power play. (3 points)

7. He patrolled center field for the White Sox from 1957-64, winning five gold gloves. He was then traded to the A’s. (3 points)

8. “The Rifleman” was a forward who began his NBA career with the Indiana Pacers in 1986. In six seasons in Indiana, he averaged 19 ppg. (4 points)

9. This TE gave Giants QBs a reliable target through most of the 70s. Prior to his time with he Giants, he spent some time playing in the Atlantic Coast Football League. (3 points)

10. “Ebony Eyes” as Chris Berman called him, won 115 games for the Dodgers from 1978-87. He then won another 96 games for the A’s from 1988-94. (3 points)

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1. Tom Brunansky. Tom went on to play for the Red Sox, Cardinals, Brewers and Angels, just not as well.

2. Shawon Dunston. I suspect Shawon would have had 50 errors a year if Mark Grace hadn’t been such a good first baseman.

3. Sam Mills. Sam was also named to the Pro Bowl and All Pro teams while with the Carolina Panthers in 1996.

4. Sam Bowie. Ironically Sam went on to have a couple of decent seasons while with the New Jersey Nets.

5. Billy Shaw. The Bills were a power in the early AFL because of their strong defense and running game. Billy was one reason why the Bills had that ground game. Billy is the only player in the Pro Football Hall of Fame who never played in the NFL.

6. Doug Wilson. He was simply one of the best Blackhawks in franchise history.

7. Jim Landis. In addition to a great glove, Jim could hit the occasional home run and steal a base.

8. Chuck was good from long range, hitting .362 from behind the arc.

9. Bob Tucker. Bob was kind of an under the radar guy who was sneaky good. He was named to the Pro Football Reference second team All 70s team.

10. Bob Welch. Bob had a monster season for the A’s in 1990, going 27-6 with an ERA of 2.95.