Do you remember Eagles linebacker Steve Zabel? Could Barry Bonds have been a Phillie in 1990?

What the Eagles’ draft in their rearview mirror, this version of Yesterday -- a trip back in time to the late 1960s’, 70s’ and sometimes dipping into the early 80s’ -- is a recollection of some of the better and inadequate likely forgotten Eagles’ draft picks, some notable Phillies’ items, and other youthful memories.

Zabel, a linebacker from Oklahoma, was the Birds’ top pick in the 1970 draft. He made an immediate impact with the team, and became a two-way performer when he spent some time at tight end during the 1970-71 seasons, catching 10 passes in the process. Zabel had a 14-year career with the Eagles, Patriots and Colts.

A year later, the Eagles drafted Grambling defensive end Richard Harris in the first round, and he was predicted to be a defensive force. Haris made the UPI All-Rookie team, but his career never reached its full potential due to injuries. With the Eagles in the midst of a major overhaul before Dick Vermeil arrived, Harris was traded to the Chicago Bears before the 1974 season.

Remember Penn State and Eagles wide receiver Kenny Jackson? He was the top pick of the 1984 draft and was named to NFC Rookie Team that year, and the Eagles thought they had a playmaker based on his Penn State days. Five years later, Jackson had 127 career catches and was dealt to Houston. He returned for a brief, two-stay stay with the Birds in 1990 and 91, but it was unproductive.

Safety Randy Logan was a third-round pick in 1973, and became a leader and fan favorite. Logan was a key player in the Vermeil build, and amassed a consecutive game streak of 159 games - second longest behind Harold Carmichael - over his 11 seasons.

Recall Herb Lusk? The running back and 10th round pick from Long Beach State in the 1976 draft was a productive special teamer and backup. Lusk was recognized for being the first NFL player to kneel and pray in the end zone, He is a Baptist minister in Philadelphia.

Finally, there’s running back Michael Haddix. The 1983 first-round pick from Mississippi State was touted for his 4.5 speed as a fullback. Haddix spent six seasons with the Eagles and two with the Packers. However, his claim to fame was being the only NFL back with more than 500 carries with the lowest average per carry (3.0).

Bonds in Pinstripes?: According to a Philadelphia Inquirer article cited by the website, Phillies Nation, the late Frank Dolson stated former owner Bill Giles and general manager Lee Thomas refused to accept an offer of Barry Bonds for Von Hayes before the start of the 1990 season.

At the time, Hayes was still viewed as a five-tool player when the Phillies traded five players for him in 1982. Hayes was coming off a 26-homer, 78-RBI, 101-walk, 28 stolen base season, and had become a staple with the team due to his all-around skills. He was viewed as the team leader after Mike Schmidt abruptly retired on Memorial Day.

Ironically, it would be Hayes’ last productive season with the team, Injuries helped slow his progress, and he was traded to the California Angels before the start of the 1992 season. Bonds had the first of his seven MVP seasons in 1990.

Longtime No-No: With the Mets’ recent combined no–hitter over the Phillies, it brought back some memories of other ones I watched. I was in The Vet press box for Terry Mulholland’s 1986 no-no, and I recall Tommy Greene twirling one in 1991.

Thinking back, I recalled watching the Dodgers’ Bill Singer tossing a 5-0 no-hitter over the Phillies in Los Angeles in 1970. I remember watching the game at my grandmother’s house – she was a die-hard fan and her favorite player was Tony Taylor – on Channel 6. Back then, I really didn’t realize the full impact of it.

Woodie Frayman started the game for the Phillies, and he was relieved by Lowell Palmer. Remember Palmer? He wore dark sunglasses because his eyes were very sensitive to glare.

Who was Greene’s catcher in his no-hitter? Think back to Darrin Fletcher.

A Different No-No: Speaking of another ‘“No-No,” ex-Beatle Ringo Starr recorded the “No-No” song in 1974, and it reached number-three on the Billboard chart. Starr also was best known for the song, “Octopus’s Garden” along with “It Don’t Come Easy” and “You’re Sixteen.”

On This Day: The Sixers were eliminated in a playoff series that easily could have slipped your memory.

On May 2, 1979, the Sixers fell to the San Antonio Spurs, 111-108, in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference Semifinals. Julius Erving led the Sixers in the final game with 34 points, and Caldwell Jones had 14 rebounds.

George “The Iceman” Gervin paced the Spurs with 33 points and 21 rebounds, and Larry Kenon had 27. “The Iceman” and Erving had some classic scoring and dunk battles over the 1979-80 season. Gervin averaged 29.6 points per game during the 1978-79 season.

What was the number one song in 1979: For the month of May, Peaches and Herb’s “Reunited” dominated charts.

That Swirled Pole: Recently got a haircut at an old-fashioned barber shop in my new hometown in South Carolina, something I thought I would never see again. Did you have the same experience?

Growing up, I remember going to the neighborhood barber, who had his shop in the basement of his home. There was that red and white swirled pole outside in his yard. I always went right up to look at it more closely, but I knew what was coming. My mom would walk me down his driveway.

Mr. Mike had thick glasses and a wide grin, and he always tried his best to make me feel comfortable. I remember being terrified climbing up to get into his chair, and then always worrying about being cut. There always was the big brush filled with talcum powder at the end, and you would feel itchy.

This time around, it wasn’t that bad.

Do You Remember? Every week, I’ll mention a likely forgotten player from Yesterday ... Remember Phillies’ manager Nick Leyva? He was an ex-Cardinals coach hired by GM Lee Thomas, who had Cardinal ties.

Leyva compiled a 144-180 record over the 1988-90 seasons, and he had a 4-9 mark in early April of 1991 before he was replaced by Jim Fregosi.

A Final Thought: Anyone ever have Sea Monkeys? I always remember seeing the ad on the back of comic books, but I never knew what they were nor tried them. In reality, there were brine shrimp, but the ads presented them like tiny monkeys that would dance around your fish tank or aquarium.