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27 quizzes and 300 trivia questions.
1.
  The USFL    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The United States Football League (USFL) was a short-lived rival to the NFL in the 1980s. see how much you know about this league.
Average, 10 Qns, Dizart, Nov 29 24
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Dizart gold member
Nov 29 24
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2.
  Match the AFL Champions    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
This quiz asks a player to match the AFL champion to the year the team won the title.
Easier, 10 Qns, Shadowmyst2004, Jun 05 18
Easier
Shadowmyst2004
Jun 05 18
504 plays
3.
  The USFL [2]   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is just another quiz celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the United States Football League.
Average, 10 Qns, Rockhound6165, Dec 03 09
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Rockhound6165
460 plays
4.
  NFL Europa World Bowl    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The World Bowl was the championship game of NFL Europa. Questions include games played when the league was known as the World League of American Football (WLAF) and NFL Europe League (NFLEL).
Tough, 10 Qns, cag1970, Jul 31 07
Tough
cag1970
209 plays
5.
  NFL Players in the USFL    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In the following questions, I will give you the name of a NFL player and you will tell me what city/state he played for in the USFL. If a person played for more than one USFL team, then it will be the first team he played for.
Average, 10 Qns, haku4u, Nov 13 09
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haku4u
359 plays
6.
  Passing Through the USFL    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
The United States Football League had some notable passers during its three-year existence. Here's a little taste of their history. Good luck!
Difficult, 15 Qns, StickyBad, Sep 10 09
Difficult
StickyBad
282 plays
7.
  The USFL [1]   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
March 6, 2008, marked the 25th anniversary of the late great United States Football League. This quiz pays homage to the brief history of this league and some of its memorable players, coaches, and teams.
Average, 10 Qns, Rockhound6165, Dec 03 09
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Rockhound6165
554 plays
8.
  The Kansas City Brigade    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Test your knowledge of the Kansas City Brigade, an Arena Football League team.
Average, 10 Qns, tacobowler, Jul 06 08
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tacobowler
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9.
  All-American Football Conference (AAFC)    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
A quiz on the All-American Football Conference, a professional football league in the USA, that took the field for four seasons shortly after the end of World War II.
Difficult, 15 Qns, AdmiralShark, Apr 20 09
Difficult
AdmiralShark
437 plays
10.
  Tampa Bay Storm    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Everything you wanted to know about the Tampa Bay Storm, but were afraid to ask.
Average, 10 Qns, ArenaFan64, Dec 04 06
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ArenaFan64
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trivia question Quick Question
What team was nicknamed the Gladiators, before they moved to Las Vegas in 2003?

From Quiz "Arena Football Nicknames"




11.
  The London Monarchs [2]    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The London Monarchs were England's representatives in the World League Of American Football. Sadly, the team folded in 1998 and the league, renamed NFL Europe, followed in 2008. The team has long gone, but how much do you remember of the glory days?
Tough, 10 Qns, makikomi, Dec 03 09
Tough
makikomi
174 plays
12.
  Arena Football Nicknames    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Do you ever watch Arena Football? I hope you do, because this quiz is on the Arena Football team nicknames.
Average, 15 Qns, marchmadness, Aug 05 06
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marchmadness
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13.
  Philadelphia Soul    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here's a quiz on the Soul's short history in the Arena Football League.
Average, 10 Qns, Rockhound6165, Apr 04 08
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Rockhound6165
244 plays
14.
  XFL    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Here is a collection of XFL trivia for you football fans.
Average, 15 Qns, Aerowynne, Mar 09 06
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Aerowynne
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15.
  World League of American Football    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
This quiz is about the original World League of American Football, that was an NFL owned minor football league in 1991 and 1992. Some teams went on to become the new farm league NFL Europe!
Tough, 20 Qns, nebraskadirt, Aug 11 02
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16.
  New York Dragons    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Dragons franchise is entering its 11th season in 2005 as a part of the Arena Football League. The league is becoming more popular, most notably with a big Network Television Contract with NBC.
Average, 10 Qns, isles618, Oct 09 09
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isles618
191 plays
17.
  Arena Football Defunct Teams    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is on the 9 Arena Football teams that have been defuncted from the Arena Football League.
Average, 10 Qns, marchmadness, Nov 27 02
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marchmadness
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18.
  The London Monarchs [1]    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The London Monarchs were England's representatives in the World League Of American Football. Sadly the team folded in 1998, and the league, renamed NFL Europe - followed in 2008. The team has long gone, but how much do you remember of the glory days?
Tough, 10 Qns, makikomi, Dec 03 09
Tough
makikomi
167 plays
19.
  Arena Bowl XVI    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
This quiz is on the first half of the Arena Bowl XVI between the Arizona Rattlers and the San Jose Sabercats.
Average, 20 Qns, marchmadness, May 20 03
Average
marchmadness
297 plays
20.
  ArenaBowl History    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is on the relatively unknown Arena Football League's championship ArenaBowl.
Tough, 10 Qns, marchmadness, Aug 10 02
Tough
marchmadness
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21.
  Arena Football Rules    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Do you know the rules of Arena Football? That's what this quiz is about ... Good Luck!
Average, 10 Qns, marchmadness, Feb 11 23
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marchmadness
Feb 11 23
496 plays
22.
  10 Questions on Arena Football    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
What you should know about Arena Football.
Average, 10 Qns, ArenaFan64, Nov 29 06
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ArenaFan64
228 plays
23.
  Extreme Football League    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The XFL lasted for one season.
Difficult, 10 Qns, justin_1321, Aug 31 08
Difficult
justin_1321
513 plays
24.
  Arena Football History    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Play the ArenaFan.com Arena Football Trivia Quiz!
Difficult, 10 Qns, dletter, Mar 09 06
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dletter
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25.
  Arena Football Mixture    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
In 1981, James F. Foster attended a indoor soccer game at Madison Square Garden, Feb. 11, 1981, and drews outlines of a miniature football field over hockey rinks on manila envelope. From the drawings, the sport of Arena Football was conceived.
Tough, 5 Qns, mike1990, May 17 03
Tough
mike1990
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26.
  Arena Football Test    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
There needs to be more AFL trivia, so here goes.
Difficult, 5 Qns, rsmyth94, Mar 09 06
Difficult
rsmyth94
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27.
  XFL Nicknames    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I give you a player's nickname, you tell me who it is. This may or may not be on their jersey!!!
Difficult, 10 Qns, justin_1321, Aug 11 02
Difficult
justin_1321
412 plays

Non-NFL American Football Trivia Questions
1. Standing 6' 9" tall and weighing over 300 pounds, this great AFL player was drafted by the Chargers in 1961. Ernie Ladd was his name, but the nickname he liked to use was:

From Quiz American Football League Nicknames

Answer: The Big Cat

Ernie's size helped earn him the name "Big Cat" Ernie played for the Chiefs and Oilers in his career and was a professional wrestler in the off season, also. Although as a wrestler he sometimes went by the name "The King"

2. What city did Steve Young play for?

From Quiz NFL Players in the USFL

Answer: L.A.

Steve graduated from Brigham Young University. Also, Steve is a descendant of Brigham Young. Steve played for the L.A Express (USFL) from 1984-1985. He then played in the NFL for Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1985-1986, and the San Francisco 49ers from 1987-1999.

3. When the USFL folded in 1986, who was the league's career leader in passing yardage?

From Quiz Passing Through the USFL

Answer: Bobby Hebert

Future NFL star Bobby Hebert was the only quarterback to pass for at least 3000 yards in every USFL season (1983-1985). He finished with a career total of 11,137 yards, making him the league's career leader. Houston Gamblers QB Jim Kelly is the single season record holder with 5219 yards, set during the 1984 season.

4. Who was the team's General Manager in 1991?

From Quiz The London Monarchs [2]

Answer: Billy Hicks

Billy Hicks was involved with the World League of American Football from an early stage. Gareth Moores was involved in 1995 and 1996. Alton Byrd (the former NBA basketball player) took the helm in 1997 and the Monarchs folded in 1998. Many fans blame poor management for this. Oliver Luck was a former NFL player who was GM of the Frankfurt Galaxy, then the Rhein Fire, before becoming the league boss in 2000.

5. What year was the Kansas City Brigade's first season?

From Quiz The Kansas City Brigade

Answer: 2006

The Kansas City Brigade played their first season in 2006. The Brigade went 3-13 that season.

6. What was the name of the Monarchs' offensive line?

From Quiz The London Monarchs [1]

Answer: Nasty Boyz

The powerful offensive line allowed the Monarchs' passing oriented offense to rack up the points.

7. In 2003, the AFL announced expansion to Philadelphia and New Orleans for the 2004 season. What famous rocker was granted the Philadelphia franchise along with Craig Spencer?

From Quiz Philadelphia Soul

Answer: Jon Bon Jovi

Bon Jovi named the team Soul because of the influence of Philadelphia soul music. Jon takes time to sign autographs before every home game. His guitarist Richie Samboro is also a minority owner.

8. March 6, 1983, was the date of the first-ever game in the USFL. One of the host teams was the Denver Gold. Who was their opponent?

From Quiz The USFL [1]

Answer: Philadelphia Stars

The Stars defeated the Gold 13-7.

9. What year did the Storm join the Arena Football League?

From Quiz Tampa Bay Storm

Answer: 1991

Tampa Bay actually relocated to St. Petersburg, Florida, from Pittsburgh, where they were previously known as the Pittsburgh Gladiators. The Orlando Predators and New Orleans Night joined the league at the same time as the Storm.

10. Where did the Roanoke Steam play its home games?

From Quiz Arena Football

Answer: Roanoke Civic Center

Roanoke folded after the 2003 season.

11. Who was the first president of the WFL?

From Quiz World Football League

Answer: Gary Davidson

Davidson, in addition to the WFL, was also involved in the founding of the ABA and WHA (American Basketball Association and World Hockey League). He would resign as WFL president after the 1974 season and was replaced by Christopher Hemmeter.

12. What was the "foolish club?"

From Quiz Decade of Glory: The AFL

Answer: The eight original owners of AFL teams

The idea of creating a successful football league to offer serious competition to the NFL was so far-fetched that skeptics quickly dubbed the eight owners, "The Foolish Club." Kansas City Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt, however, credits one-time Oakland Raider owner Wayne Valley with originating the name. The AFL owners had the last laugh though. By 1964, they had a lucrative television contract with NBC, ensuring them the money they needed to stay afloat, and within two years, the NFL had struck a deal to merge with the new league.

13. What team were the Dragons originally?

From Quiz New York Dragons

Answer: Iowa Barnstormers

The Barnstormers played at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Des Moines. They moved to New York in time for the 2001 season, playing at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

14. In which city was the first meeting held that eventually led to the creation of the AAFC?

From Quiz All-American Football Conference (AAFC)

Answer: St. Louis

Representatives of six cities (Buffalo, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Chicago, and Cleveland) met in St. Louis on June 4, 1944, to form the new league. They would meet a second time three months later in Chicago.

15. The Houston Oilers defeated the Los Angeles Chargers to win the first AFL Championship in 1960. Which kicker recorded three field goals in the game?

From Quiz AFL Playoff Games 1960-1969

Answer: Ben Agajanian

Agajanian kicked field goals of 38, 22 and 27 yards for the Chargers as they lost to the Oilers 24-16. Agajanian played for over ten teams in the AAFC, AFL and NFL in his career and is also a member of the Handball Hall of Fame.

16. Who won the first AFL Championship?

From Quiz The AFL 1960-1969

Answer: Houston Oilers

The Oilers, led by quarterback George Blanda, defeated the LA Chargers 24-16.

17. What 4 teams were in the inaugural league in 1987?

From Quiz Arena Football Mixture

Answer: Chicago, Pittsburgh, Denver, Washington

Inaugural four-team league -- Chicago Bruisers, Pittsburgh Gladiators, Denver Dynamite, and Washington Commandos -- became official June 19, 1987.

18. How many yards in the field in length?

From Quiz Arena Football Rules

Answer: 50 yards

An Arena Football field is half the size of a NFL field which makes Arena Football more high scoring.

19. Which team was 13-1 during the regular season, but had never been in an ArenaBowl before ArenaBowl XVI?

From Quiz Arena Bowl XVI

Answer: San Jose & SJ

San Jose won their first ever ArenaBowl championship with a 52-14 win.

20. Which team was the first to fail to score in an AFL game?

From Quiz Arena Football

Answer: San Antonio Force

In 1992, San Antonio achieved the dubious distinction of becoming the first team not to score in an AFL game. The lost 50-0 at Orlando on July 13th.

21. What was the nickname of Albany?

From Quiz Arena Football Defunct Teams

Answer: firebirds

The Albany Firebirds won the ArenaBowl in 1999.

22. What slithering nickname does Arizona have?

From Quiz Arena Football Nicknames

Answer: Rattlers

The Arizona Rattlers won the Arena Bowl five times (1994, 1997, 2012, 2013 and 2014). They left the Arena Football League at the end of the 2016 season and played in the Indoor Football League from 2017.

23. What team won the first ever ArenaBowl?

From Quiz ArenaBowl History

Answer: Denver Dynamite

The Denver Dynamite defeated the Pittsburgh Gladiators 45-16 to win the first ever ArenaBowl.

24. One time Cowboys coach, Dolphins Offensive Coordinator, and later the Georgia Tech Head Coach, was the coach for which WLAF team?

From Quiz World League of American Football

Answer: Birmingham Fire

The coach was Chan Gailey who took the Fire to a 4-6 record the first season

25. Who founded the USFL?

From Quiz The USFL

Answer: David Dixon

David Dixon was a former owner of the NFL's New Orleans Saints who wanted to create a new gridiron league which would play games in the spring and summer. He announced the formation of the USFL in 1982 with play to begin the following year. Trump, Tanenbaum and Diethrich were the respective owners or part-owners of the New Jersey Generals, Philadelphia Stars and Chicago Blitz.

26. What Quarterback is named 'The Polish Rifle'?

From Quiz XFL Nicknames

Answer: Mike Pawlawski

Mike is the San Francisco Demons QB and led the XFL in completion percentage.

27. What 3 TV Stations showed XFL games before it went defunct?

From Quiz Extreme Football League

Answer: UPN, NBC, TNN

28. What city did the Maniax belong to?

From Quiz XFL

Answer: Memphis

29. The first overall pick in the 1963 AFL draft, "Buck" Buchanan's given first name was:

From Quiz American Football League Nicknames

Answer: Junious

A Grambling State graduate, "Buck" played for the Kansas City Chiefs for his entire twelve year career. At one time "Buck" had played in 166 consecutive games.

30. Who from the following list was not one of the original head coaches in the AFLs first year of 1960?

From Quiz American Football League Beginnings

Answer: Al Davis

Davis became Oakland's head coach in 1963.

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