Larrylambert
2 min readFeb 8, 2021

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Yesterday’s Heros, Sports Quiz 3

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1. This big Chicago Cubs left-hander went from being a 20 game loser to a 20 game winner in one year in the early 60s. ( 4 points)

2. The St. Louis Blues dominated the other early NHL expansion teams in large part due to the outstanding play of these two veteran goalies. (2 points each)

3. This outfielder was a big bonus baby with the California Angels in the early 60s and went on to have a fair career with the Angels and White Sox in the 60s and early 70s.(3 points)

4. A former White Sox shortstop, he went on to play for the Washington Senators where he turned in an unassisted triple play. ( 3 points)

5. When the San Francisco Giants traded Gaylord Perry to the Cleveland Indians who did they get in return? ( 4 points)

6. This White Sox second baseman of the early 60s always had a big wad of tobacco in his cheek. (2 points)

7. The “Big Z” was a standout center for the St. Louis Hawks. (3 points)

8. When Jim Brown led the Browns to their last championship, this man was their QB. ( 2 points)

9. This man was a junkball reliever for the Orioles in the early and mid 60s. (3 points)

10. Who was the “Toy Cannon” of the Houston Astros? ( 2 points)

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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.