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Larry Lambert’s Sports Quiz #38

Larrylambert
3 min readJan 21, 2025

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Do you remember these guys from the 60s, 70s and 80s?

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1. From 1975–77, this QB led the Baltimore Colts to the playoffs each season. (3 points)

2. The leader of the 1967 Cardinals, this first baseman began his career with the Giants. He ultimately finished his career with the Royals after stops in Atlanta, Oakland and Boston. (2 points)

3. This man was Wayne Gretzky’s wingman during his heyday in Edmonton. He once scored 71 goals in a season. (2 points)

4. This lefty came out of the Yanks bullpen in the 60s and was very effective, especially against left-handed hitters. (4 points)

5. Before Hakeem Olajuwon, this Knicks guard out of Marquette was, “The Dream”. (3 points)

6. A well-traveled second baseman, this man usually batted second behind Lou Brock when Lou stole 118 bases. He also spent time with the Dodgers, Cubs, Phillies and Red Sox. (4 points)

7. This guard started his career with the Knicks and finished with the Nets. Despite dealing with drug issues, he averaged 14.8 points and seven assists per game during his career. (2 points)

8. A four time all-star, this productive right-handed hitter began his career with the Giants and moved on to the Cardinals before finishing up with the Yankees, Padres and Red…

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You probably don't know my name, but have likely seen my work. I've written for numerous syndicated cartoon strips and my gags have appeared in national pubs.

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