I Remember Them Sports Quiz 97

1. This right-handed starter won 18 games for the Expos in 1970. From 1973-75 he won a total of 48 games for the Braves. (4 points)

2. In the early days of Michael Jordan’s NBA career, this power forward was his body guard. He was traded to the Knicks for Bill Cartwright. (2 points)

3. Another one of the Expos stable of good outfielders, this man was an all star in 1977 and a gold glove winner in 1978. He hit 25 homers and drove in 76 runs in both 1977 and 1978. (3 points)

4. This center was a good player on some bad Boston Bruins teams of the early 60s. He was a five time all star and scored 116 goals and picked up 216 assists as a Bruin. (4 points)

5. In college he was Jerry Rome’s primary receiver at Tulsa. He spent all 11 seasons of his NFL career with the Dolphins and was a member of their 1972 undefeated team. (3 points)

6. After coming out of North Texas, this man spent 11 years in the New York Giants defensive backfield. He was named to the Pro Bowl in 1966 and 1968. (3 points)

7. Primarily a first baseman during his career, he first saw action in the bigs with the Dodgers in 1942. He was also a member of the 1962 Mets. He also had a managerial career of note. (2 points)

8. Starting in 1986, this lefty had a 17 year big league career. His best seasons were with the Indians. In 1988 he went 18-14 and in 1989 he went 13-6. (4 points)

9. A versatile back out of California, he spent his NFL career with the Saints and Chargers. He was named to the Pro Bowl with the Saints in 1979 and the Chargers in 1981 and 1982. (2 points)

10. The “Microwave” provided the Pistons with quick scoring off the bench during the 80s. (2 points)

                                                     Answers Below

Check out my cartoon ebooks.

                                                     

1. Carl Morton. From 1970-75 Carl won 83 games for the Expos and Braves.

2. Charles Oakley. Oak was strong on the boards. He was named to the all star team for the 1993-94 season. That year he averaged 11.8 points and 11.8 rebounds per game.

3. Ellis Valentine. Ellis showed great potential but his career flamed out at an early age.

4. Murray Oliver. The Bruins traded Murray to the Maple Leafs who later traded him to the North Stars. His career high in goals was 27 which he achieved during the 1971-72 season.

5. Howard Twilley. Howard’s career high in catches was 39 in 1968.

6. Carl Lockhart. Spider picked off 41 passes and recovered 16 fumbles in his 11 seasons in New York.

7. Gil Hodges. Gil was a great Dodger, but didn’t do much as a Mets player. He did have more success as the Mets manager.

8. Greg Swindell. In all, Greg pitcher for six teams and finished with a career record of 123-122 with an ERA of 3.86.

9. Chuck Muncie. In 1981 Chuck rushed for 19 TDs and had a total of 1506 yards from scrimmage.

10. Vinny Johnson. Though he’s known for his work as a member of the Pistons, he began his NBA career with the Sonics. The Pistons send Greg Kelser to Seattle in exchange for Vinny.