I remember Them Sports Quiz 94

1. This mountain of a man began his career with the Dodgers, but did most of his damage with the Washington Senators during the 60s. He twice led the AL in homers during that decade. (3 points)

2. Though he looked more like a 7’5’ accountant than an NBA player, this center out of North Carolina State managed to spent 10 seasons (sort of) in the NBA despite averaging 1.7 ppg. (4 points)

3. An undrafted free agent out of Kutztown, this RB was a Swiss army knife of a player for the Jets in the 70s and 80s. He would pick up some yards rushing, catching passes, and especially returning kicks. (3 points)

4. An excellent shooting guard out of South Carolina, this man was part of the package the Lakers sent to Milwaukee for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. In six seasons in Milwaukee he was named to two all star teams and averaged 16.7 ppg. (3 points)

5. He spent most of the 50s with the Tigers and led the AL in hits four times. He was traded to the Indians for Rocky Colovito after winning the 1959 AL batting title. From that point on he became somewhat of a nomad. (3 points)

6. He began his NFL career as a QB in Denver, but had more success as a WR in Buffalo. After his time with the Bills, he also played for the Dolphins, Lions, Chargers and Patriots. (4 points)

7. This outfielder with a sweet swing made his first appearance with the Cubs in 1959. He starred for the Cubs throughout the 60s and thru the 1974 season before being traded to the A’s for Darrell Knowles, Bob Locker and Manny Trillo. (1 point)

8. This undersized outside linebacker out of Mississippi spent his entire NFL career with the Jets. His career spanned from 1960-72. He was named All Pro from 1960-64. (3 points)

9. A noted fighter who could occasionally put the puck in the net, this D/LW first saw action in the NHL during the 1959-60 season with the Canadians. He was then traded to the Blackhawks and was there for their 1961 Stanley Cup. He later played for the Rangers and Bruins among others. (4 points)

10. An all star catcher for the Indians in 1970 and 1971, he was mauled in a collision with Pete Rose in the 1970 All Star game. (2 points)

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1. Frank Howard. In 1962 Frank hit 31 homers and drove in 119 runs for the Dodgers.

2. Chuck Nevitt. Chuck’s best season was his first one with the Rockets. He averaged 3.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game. He was unable to reach those dizzying heights again.

3. Bruce Harper. Bruce led the NFL in kick return yards three times and all purpose yards twice.

4. Brian Winters. Brian had one of the smoothest shooting strokes the NBA has ever seen.

5. Harvey Kuenn. Harvey led the AL in hits four times and in doubles three times during the 50s. Things fell off a cliff for him in the 60s.

6. Marlin Briscoe. Marlin was named to the Pro Bowl in 1970 when he caught 70 passes for 1036 yards and eight TDs.

7. Billy Williams. Billy was one of the most consistent producers in baseball throughout the 60s and into the early 70s.

8. Larry Grantham. Larry was also named to the Pro Bowl in 1966 and 1969.

9. Reggie Fleming. Scoring wise, Reggie had his best season during the 1964-65 campaign with the Boston Bruins when he scored 18 goals and added 23 assists.

10. Ray Fosse. Amazingly, after that collision in the 1970 All Star game, Ray had a good second half of the season and was an all star the following year. Unfortunately, the effects of injuries began to pile up and Ray’s career wound down prematurely.