Yesterday's Heroes Sports Quiz 7

Test your knowledge of sports personalities from the 60s-80s.

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1. This Red Sox shortstop of the 60s and 70s once hit 40 homers in a season, name him. (2 points)

2. When the Phillies traded Fergie Jenkins to the Cubs, they got two starting pitchers in return. Name them. (2 points each)

3. The Cardinals of the early 60s rolled with a so-called, “million dollar infield”. Name them. (1 point each)

4. Who surrendered Roger Maris’ 61st home run? (1 point)

5. When Phil Esposito scored 76 goals during the 1970–71 season for the Boston Bruins, these two wingers were his linemates. Name them. (1 point each)

6. This former 49ers and later Giants QB originated the NFL’s version of the Alley Oop pass. Who was he? (2 points)

7. The 1973 Braves had three guys who hit 40 home runs. Who were they? (1 point each)

8. Many fans know Sandy Koufax pitched a perfect game against the Cubs, but during that game, the Cubs starter gave up only one hit in his 1–0 loss. Who was he? (5 points)

9. This original member of the Kansas City Royals who later played for the White Sox and Orioles had a brother who was an outstanding NFL running back. Name him. (3 points)

10. The Orioles traded this young shortstop to the White Sox for Louie Aparicio. Name him. (4 points)

Answers Below

1. Rico Petrocelli. Rico had an excellent career, but his 1969 saw him hit 40 homers and also saw him put up a WAR of 10.

2. Larry Jackson and Bob Buhl. Jackson and Buhl both had good careers but were both winding things down by the time they got to Philadelphia.

3. From third to first: Ken Boyer, Dick Grote, Julian Javier, and Bill White. A million dollars bought a lot more back then.

4. Tracy Stallard. Tracy went on to toil for the Mets when they were still terrible.

5. Wayne Cashman and Ken Hodge. The Blackhawks sent not only Phil Esposito to the Bruins, but they also threw in Ken Hodge.

6. Y. A. Tittle. The Alley Oop pass goes back to the 50s, but YA had his best seasons with the NY Giants in the 60s

7. Hank Aaron, Dave Johnson, and Darrell Evans. Aaron wasn’t a surprise to hit 40, Darrell Evans wasn’t a complete shock, but Davey Johnson?

8. Bob Hendley. Bob thus became a footnote in baseball history.

9. Pat Kelley. Pat was a pretty good outfielder, but his brother, Leroy Kelley was an All-Pro running back for the post-Jim Brown Cleveland Browns.

10. Ron Hansen. Ron was a better player than I originally thought. He put up a WAR of 7.7 in 1964.