I Remember Them Sports Quiz 102

1. This RB out of Texas Southern began his NFL career with the Rams in 1967. He ran for 247 yards in one game in 1971. (2 points)

2. The Cardinals traded Steve Carlton to the Phillies for this man. (3 points)

3. He began his Cubs career in 1988 and was the Cubs first baseman through 2000. He was a .308 hitter in his 13 seasons with the team. (2 points)

4. A guard out of West Virginia Tech, this man began a long NBA career with the 76ers in 1983. He played with five teams in his 14 year NBA career. His best stint was a five year run with the Lakers beginning in 1991. (5 points)

5. A big goal scorer for the Minnesota North Stars, especially during the 70s, he had a “Shuffle” named after him. He topped out at 48 goals scored during the 1973-74 season. (3 points)

6. The ninth overall draft pick of the 1981 NFL draft, this LB out of Michigan started 91 games for the Rams during the 80s. (4 points)

7. This center began his 16 year NBA career with the Lakers in 1989. In addition to the Lakers, he also played for the Hornets and Kings. He was a very good passer for a big man. (2 points)

8. He started his 20 year major league carer with the Cubs in 1986. He finished with 569 career home runs but is basically a persona non grata because of the taint of rumored steroid use. (2 points)

9. After coming out of Western Illinois, this WR, who was also a special teams player, began his NFL career with the Buffalo Bills. He also played for the Panthers and Packers. He made one of the great hustle plays in Super Bowl history when he stripped the Cowboys Leon Lett when Lett was on his way to scoring a TD in Super Bowl XXVII. ( 3 points)

10. This man was a starter for the Phillies during the early 60s. He lost 19 games for the Phils in 1961 but came back and won 19 games for the team in 1962. (4 points)

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1. Willie Ellison. Willie ran for exactly 1000 yards in 1971.

2. Rick Wise. Rick was a good pitcher but he wasn’t Steve Carlton. Rick went 32-28 in two seasons with the Cardinals with an ERA of 3.24. He was a good hitting pitcher, hammering six home runs while with the Phillies in 1971.

3. Mark Grace. Gracie is an all time favorite among many Cubs fans. In addition to swinging a good stick, Mark won four gold gloves while in Chicago.

4. Sedale Threatt. Sedale averaged 11.9 ppg in his time wih the Lakers.

5. Bill Goldsworthy. Bill scored 258 goals in the NHL, 239 of those were with the North Stars.

6. Mel Owens. Mel was at his best during the mid 80s. He compiled nine sacks in 1985.

7. Vlade Divac. At his peak with the Lakers, Vlade was good for about 15 points and 10 rebounds a game.

8. Rafael Palmeiro. Palmeiro had 10 seasons of 100 RBIs or more and 1835 in his career. Out of all the alleged steroid users, he might have been hit the hardest by steroid backlash.

9. Don Beebe. Don was on the four Bills teams that lost in a Super Bowl, but was on a Super Bowl winner in Green Bay.

10. Art Mahaffey. Maybe not a career highlight, but he was involved in a trade for Bob Uecker.

I Remember Them Sports Quiz 98

1. “Downtown” started his career with the Giants but had his best seasons with the Padres in 1969 and 1970 when he hit 20 and 23 home runs respectively. (4 points)

2. This offensive lineman’s NFL career spanned from 1970-81 with the Rams. He played his college ball at Michigan State and was named to the Pro Bowl from 1976-81 as a center. (4 points)

3. This right-hander’s career spanned from 1955-71. Most his time was spent with the Tigers and Phillies. He won over 100 games in both the American and National leagues. (2 points)

4. A tough guy defenseman with the Bruins in the 60s, he suffered a horrifying injury when he took a stick to the head in a preseason brawl before the 1969-70 season. He missed that season but returned for the 1970-71 season. (3 points)

5. After playing his college ball at UNLV, this guard began his NBA career in 1975 with the Phoenix Suns. He had an 11 year NBA career and averaged 13.3 ppg. His best season was with the Indiana Pacers in 1977-78 when he averaged 18.2 ppg. (4 points)

6. An excellent corner back, he played his college ball at Texas and then played or the Rams from 1985-91. He was named to the Pro Bowl from 1986-89. (3 points)

7. After coming out of that football factory, Nebraska-Kearney he played LG for the Jets from 1967-81. (4 points)

8. An excellent three point shooter, he went to college at Minnesota before beginning his NBA career with the Knicks in 1982. In nine seasons with the Knicks, he averaged 8.6 ppg. (3 points)

9. “One Dog”, first reached the majors in 1987 with the Cardinals. He led the AL in triples from 1991-94 as a member of the White Sox. ( 2points)

10. This running back out of Kansas began his NFL career with he Jets, but is best known for his work with the Redskins. (1 point)

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1. Ollie Brown. Ollie ultimately spent 13 seasons in the majors with six different teams.

2. Rich Saul. Rich provided really good value for an eighth round draft pick.

3. Jim Bunning. Bunning won 20 games for the Tigers in 1957. He also won 19 games for the Phillies from 1964-66.

4. Ted Green. Ted finished his pro career with the Winnipeg Jets of the WHA.

5. Ricky Sobers. Ricky was one of a ton of guys who went on from UNLV to play in the NBA.

6. Jerry Gray. In seven seasons with the Rams, Jerry picked off 22 passes, eight in 1986 alone. He also recovered six fumbles as a Ram.

7. Randy Rassmussen. Randy was a 12^th round pick who really panned out. He was also extremely durable.

8. Trent Tucker. After his time with the Knicks, Trent went on to play for the Bulls and Kings.

9. Lance Johnson. After his time with the White Sox, Lance went on to the Mets where he led the NL in triples with 21 in 1996.

10. John Riggins. John was named All Pro in 1983 when he led the NFL with 24 rushing TDs and 24 total TDs scored. He also led the NFL in rushing TDs with 14 in 1984.