I Remember Them Sports Quiz 101

1. One of the great pass rushers in NFL history, this DE was named All Pro as a member of the Rams from 1965-69. He used the head slap to great advantage. (1 point)

2. He was a starter and reliever for the Pirates during the 60s. He picked up a combined total of 40 saves during the 1964 and 1965 seasons. (5 points)

3. Though he may be most known for shedding Gayle Sayers’ knee while tackling him, this defensive back was a solid performer for the 49ers during the 60s and a pretty good kick returner to boot. (4 points)

4. An extremely durable player, this right wing was an excellent goal scorer during the 80s and early 90s for the Blackhawks. He had five 40 goal seasons for the team. (3 points)

5. Before being known for his flamboyancy lifestyle as a member of the Bulls in the 90s this man was a key member of the Bad Boy Pistons teams of the 80s. (1 point)

6. Though he’s probably most known for having his three put back attempts blocked in the final seconds of a playoff game against the Bulls while with the Knicks, this power forward out of Pittsburgh was a good player with the Clippers. (4 points)

7. This man was a Yankee from 1964-74. He was a 20 game winner in 1965 and a 20 game loser in 1966. (3 points)

8. A Dodger for the entirety of his 18 year career, this shortstop began his tenure with the team in 1969. (2 points)

9. After playing his college ball at USC, this offensive lineman was a force in the Dolphins line for most of the 80s. He was named to the Pro Bowl as a LG in 1985 and 1986. (4 points)

10. A six time gold glove winner during the 80s, this A’s center fielder also swung a decent bat, hitting 33 homers in 1984. (3 points)

                                                    Answers Below

1. Deacon Jones. Deacon had a big game and a big personality. Unofficially, Deacon recorded 173.5 sacks during his career. His season high was 22, which he achieved twice.

2. Al McBean. Al’s career was over at the age of 32. I was surprised to see he was a pretty good hitter, hitting .197 in 264 at bats with three home runs.

3. Kermit Alexander. In seven seasons with the Niners, Kermit picked off 36 passes and recovered 23 fumbles. He led the NFL in fumble recoveries twice.

4. Steve Larmer. Durable and effective, this winger was one of the best Hawks in the last 50 years, or ever for that matter.

5. Dennis Rodman. Dennis was a good player whose off court escapades overshadowed what he did on the court.

6. Charles Smith. Before going to the Knicks, Charles could score. He averaged 21.1 ppg during the 1989-90 season and an even 20 ppg for the 1990-91 campaign for the Clippers.

7. Mel Stottlemyre. Mel was a real workhorse. He led the AL in complete games twice and pitched 303 innings in 1969.

8. Bill Russell. Bill wasn’t a great player but there is something to be said about tenure.

9. Roy Foster. Roy was another one of those great offensive linemen out of USC.

10. Dwayne Murphy. Dwayne was a nice package of defense, speed and power.