I Remember Them Sports Quiz 96

1. After coming out of Kansas, this guard had a solid run with the Celtics during the 70s, averaging 18.4 ppg in 10 seasons in Boston. He was a seven time all star. (2 points)

2. This right handed starter went 60-58 with the Padres during the 80s before signing as a free agent with the Yankees. His best season was 1985 when he went 18-8 for the Padres. (4 points)

3. This Royals second baseman was an eight time gold glove winner and five time all star. (2 points)

4. A great change of pace back out of Alabama, this man played for the Dolphins from 1979-87. He was an All Pro punt returner during his 1979 rookie season. (3 points)

5. The Blackhawks picked up this center when they sent Phil Esposito to the Bruins. He was good, but not Phil Esposito good. (3 points)

6. A power forward out of Santa Clara, he did the dirty work for the Showtime Lakers of the 80s. (2 points)

7. This White Sox closer set a then record amount of saves with 57 during the 1990 season. After that it was downhill. (3 points)

8. This center out of Mississippi State began his 11 year run with the Buffalo Bills in 1986. He was named to three Pro Bowl and two All Pro teams. (5 points)

9. After playing his college ball at Pittsburgh, this outside linebacker spent all his pro career in Florida, splitting his time between the Buccaneers and Dolphins. He was named to two Pro Bowl teams. (3 points)

10. During the 80s this right-handed starter won 99 games for the Mets. His season high in wins was 17 in 1988. (3 points)

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1. Jo Jo White. Jo Jo was an extremely solid player. His scoring peak was during the 1971-72 season when he averaged 23.1 ppg.

2. Andy Hawkins. Andy actually had a better record with the Padres than the Yankees. With the Padres he went 60-58. With the Yankees he finished at 20-29.

3. Frank White. Frank was with the Royals from 1973-90.

4. Tony Nathan. Tony scored 16 rushing TDs and caught 16 TD passes for the Dolphins.

5. Pit Martin. Pit played 11 seasons for the Blackhawks and had thee seasons with 30 or more goals.

6. Kurt Rambis. Anybody else think Kurt looked like a slightly seedy Clark Kent?

7. Bobby Thigpen. Bobby had 57 saves while striking out only 7.1 hitters per nine innings.

8. Kent Hull. Kent was another one of a seeming multitude of good offensive linemen the Bills have had over the years.

9. Hugh Green. In 11 seasons Hugh picked off six passes, recovered seven fumbles and recorded 34.3 sacks.

10. Ron Darling. Ron spent the last five years of his career with the Oakland A’s, but without the same success he enjoyed with the Mets.