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Larry Lambert’s Sport’s Quiz #46
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1. After his playing career with the Bears during the 50s and 60s, this receiver began a Chicago sportscaster. In 1964 he led the NFL in catches, receiving yards and TD catches. (3 points)
2. “Scrap Iron” played second base for the A’s, Pirates, Astros, Dodgers and Giants during his 16-year career which ran from 1973–88. (2 points)
3. Possessor of a world class mustache, this high scoring winger played for the Maple Leafs, Colorado Rockies and Calgary Flames. He was on the Stanley Cup winning 1989 Flames team in his final season. (3 points)
4. ‘Bedrock” was a closer for the Braves and Philles during the 80s. He actually led the NL in saves in 1987. (3 points)
5. After starting his career with the Broncos, this RB out of Florida A&M starred with the Raiders from 1966–70. (4 points)
6. After being drafted by the Philadelphia Warriors in 1961, this forward was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in the 1967 NBA expansion draft. He became a writer of some note. (4 points)
7. This outfielder/first baseman finished second in the NL Rookie of the Year race after a 30-home run season with the Phillies in 1971. He began a long odyssey that saw him play for nine major league teams. (3 points)
