NFL Hall of Famer Anagrams [1] Quiz

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1. This Cowboy wore the number 12 throughout his entire career. Who is this GREAT CHARUBOS?

Answer: Roger Staubach

Roger came from the Naval Academy when he joined the Cowboys in 1969. 11 seasons later, he hung up his cleats with 2958 pass completions, and appearing the Pro Bowl six times. He was a 1985 hall inductee.

2. This Viking and Giant didn't only scramble eggs in his life. He went to the Pro Bowl nine times, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1986. Who is FRANK TAN TONER?

Answer: Fran Tarkenton

From 1961-1966, Tarkenton was a Viking. In his first season as a Giant in 1967, he passed for 3000 yards for his first time. After five seasons with the Giants, he returned to Minnesota for another seven seasons. Fran passed for 47,003 yards in his career.

3. The familiar foot that wore the number three for the Kansas City Chiefs, also played for the Packers and Vikings. Who is RUSTED JEANN?

Answer: Jan Stenerud

Jan was the first soccer style kicker in the NFL. After 13 seasons in Kansas City, he moved to Green Bay for four seasons. In 1984 and 1985, he wore Minnesota's uniform. Seven times he scored 100 points in a season. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1991.

4. This DIALUP RAW ELF was on the receiving end of over 150 passes, and had 33 touchdowns receptions from some Miami quarterbacks in the 1970s. Who is he?

Answer: Paul Warfield

Paul began his career with the Browns, and played in Cleveland from 1964-1969. 1970 saw him with Bob Griese and the Dolphins. After retiring in 1975, he came back for two more seasons, again with the Browns. Warfield was inducted into the hall in 1983.

5. This STRAY MILEE KING was a Chicago Bear to be reckoned with. He was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in the 1990s. Who is he?

Answer: Mike Singletary

Mike was inducted in 1998. The linebacker played his entire 12-season career for the Bears. He was a 10-time Pro Bowler also.

6. THE BARRYWARDS led the Pittsburgh Steelers to a few Super Bowls. Who is he?

Answer: Terry Bradshaw

From 1970-1983, Bradshaw led the Steelers to many winning seasons, including going 14-2 in 1978. He was a 1989 Hall of Fame inductee.

7. This eight-time Pro Bowler played his entire career for the Steelers on defense. Retiring in 1982, the 1988 NFL Hall of Famer was JAM HACK. Who is he?

Answer: Jack Ham

Ham was a linebacker during the 1970s and early '80s. During Jack's great career, he had 25.5 sacks along with his 32 interceptions. All his Pro Bowls were consecutive from 1973-1980.

8. This Hall of Famer played 17 of his 18 seasons with one team. He wore the number 19. Who is SHAUN JOINT?

Answer: John Unitas

Unitas was a Baltimore Colt from 1956-1972. His final season was as a San Diego Charger. The patented high-top shoes and flat-top hair was his trademark. 10 times, John made the Pro Bowl, and threw for 40,239 yards in his career. The hall took him in 1979.

9. This eight-season Cowboy running back who played in exactly 100 games, later went on to coach two teams to the Super Bowl. The Hall of Famer is NEER SAVED?

Answer: Dan Reeves

Dan had 42 touchdowns to his credit. More importantly, he went on to coach for 23 seasons, retiring in 2003. He took the Broncos to three Super Bowls and lost. Then at the helm of the Falcons at Super Bowl XXXIII, his former Denver Broncos denied him again, losing 34-19. Dan was inducted into the hall in 1967.

10. This tight end played his entire career in a Cleveland Browns uniform from 1978-1990. Who is MOO SNEEZE WIZ?

Answer: Ozzie Newsome

Newsome had two 1000-yard seasons in his career. He caught 1002 yards in 1981 and 1001 in 1984, mostly from quarterbacks Brian Sipe and Paul McDonald. Ozzie made the Pro Bowl three times, and was a 1999 hall inductee.

Source: Author Nightmare

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