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Larry Lambert’s Sports Quiz #41

Larrylambert
3 min read1 day ago

Test your knowledge of the NBA, NFL, NHL and MLB.

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1. This outfielder spent 16 seasons in the bigs, beginning his career in 1965 with the Giants. He had his best season in 1974 with the White Sox. (4 points)

2. One of the best offensive linemen in the history of the Browns, this left tackle played for the team from 1959–71. He was named to the Pro Bowl six times and All Pro four times. (3 points)

3. This lefty had some nice seasons with the Astros in the 60s before being traded to the Orioles where he had four 20 seasons and a couple of 18-win campaigns. (3 points)

4. A long ball threat for the Colts during the mid 70s through the early 80s, this WR led the NFL in receiving yards with 1112 in 1976. He averaged a whopping 25.9 yards per catch that year, scoring 11 TDs. (3 points)

5. After starting his career with the Cubs way back in 1949, this catcher played with the Phillies, Reds and Pirates before finishing up his career with the White Sox as a great pinch hitter in the mid 60s. (4 points)

6. This guard started his career with the Baltimore Bullets in 1971 and spent nine seasons with the franchise. He averaged 17.9 ppg with the team before back problems slowed him down. (2 points)

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Written by Larrylambert

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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