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NFL Player Anagrams Trivia Quiz

An anagram with hints of some NFL greats. I hope that you have fun with it! :-)

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 8 mins.

Author
Nightmare

Time
8 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
251,263

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
494

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Question 1 of 10

1. Larry Csonka of the Miami Dolphins rushed for over 1000 yards in one season. Amazingly, his teammate rushed for 1000 yards in the same season also. Who was MY SOURR CRIMER, Csonka's Dolphin teammate?

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Question 2 of 10

2. Being one of the famous Rams' Fearsome Foursome, this tremendous defensive line of the 1960s created havoc on quarterbacks. Who is ROGER RISEY, who wore the number 76?

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Question 3 of 10

3. This Hall of Fame running back played all but one season as a Cowboy, wearing the number 33. Who is TROTTED SONY, who was the 1976 Heisman winner?

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Question 4 of 10

4. This quarterback began his career in the Canadian Football League, and in the NFL had four 4000-yard passing seasons. He is also a Hall of Fame inductee. Who is ROMANO WREN?

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Question 5 of 10

5. I was a six-time Pro Bowler and spent my entire career with the Chargers of San Diego. I wore the number 14. Nobody called me by the name FAT SOUND, so who am I?

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Question 6 of 10

6. This career Cleveland Brown running back was a six-time Pro Bowler. His high-stepping form was his trademark. Who was this number 44 wearing YELLER YOLK?

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Question 7 of 10

7. I was a three-time Pro Bowler, and once known as the fastest man on earth. I played all but one season with the Cowboys in the number 22. I'm really not a SHOE BABY, so who am I?

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Question 8 of 10

8. This Green Bay Hall of Fame running back played for the Packers in 11 of his 12 seasons. In five consecutive seasons, he rushed for over 1000 yards each time. Who wasn't a MAYOR JILT?

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Question 9 of 10

9. 2006 saw this running back in his sixth season, and still setting records including his 28 rushing touchdowns. He also caught 56 passes. Who was DIANAS MINT NAIL LOON?

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Question 10 of 10

10. I was an offenive guard and a first round draft pick in the first combined AFL-NFL draft in 1967. I went to three Super Bowls and seven Pro Bowls. I was a Raiders captain for eight seasons. After retiring, I began working in the player's union. I have had some WEE HANGUPS. Who am I?

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Mercury Morris

Their historical season was 1972, and saw the Miami Dolphins go undefeated all the way to the Super Bowl, and won against the Redskins. Csonka rushed for 1117 yards, while Morris rushed for exactly 1000 yards.

2. Being one of the famous Rams' Fearsome Foursome, this tremendous defensive line of the 1960s created havoc on quarterbacks. Who is ROGER RISEY, who wore the number 76?

Answer: Rosey Grier

The others were Lamar Lundy, Merlin Olsen, and Deacon Jones. The original name 'Fearsome Foursome' was created by the line of the Detroit Lions.

3. This Hall of Fame running back played all but one season as a Cowboy, wearing the number 33. Who is TROTTED SONY, who was the 1976 Heisman winner?

Answer: Tony Dorsett

The familiar number 33 took handoffs from Roger Staubach and Danny White. Tony was a four-time Pro Bowler, and spent his final season as a Bronco in 1988. He was a 1994 Hall of Fame inductee.

4. This quarterback began his career in the Canadian Football League, and in the NFL had four 4000-yard passing seasons. He is also a Hall of Fame inductee. Who is ROMANO WREN?

Answer: Warren Moon

Moon won five straight Grey Cups with the Edmonton Eskimos of the CFL before joining the NFL in 1984. His 4000-yard seasons were two with Houston and two with the Vikings. He fell just short of 50,000 career passing yards with his 49,325. The hall took Warren in 2006.

5. I was a six-time Pro Bowler and spent my entire career with the Chargers of San Diego. I wore the number 14. Nobody called me by the name FAT SOUND, so who am I?

Answer: Dan Fouts

Fouts played at quarterback for 15 seasons from 1973-1987. The six-time Pro Bowler threw for over 4000 yards in three consecutive seasons from 1979-1981. On the other end of those passes were John Jefferson and Charlie Joiner. 1993 saw the Hall of Fame accept Dan.

6. This career Cleveland Brown running back was a six-time Pro Bowler. His high-stepping form was his trademark. Who was this number 44 wearing YELLER YOLK?

Answer: Leroy Kelly

Leroy blessed the Browns' roster from 1964-1973. His Pro Bowl selections were all consecutive from 1966-1971. 1968 saw his finest season, rushing for 1239 yards with 16 rushing touchdowns, along with 22 receptions and another four touchdowns. The eighth round draft pick in the 1964 draft saw himself inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1994.

7. I was a three-time Pro Bowler, and once known as the fastest man on earth. I played all but one season with the Cowboys in the number 22. I'm really not a SHOE BABY, so who am I?

Answer: Bob Hayes

Hayes was a Cowboy from 1965-1974 and saw two Super Bowls, V and VI, winning Super Bowl VI against the Dolphins. Bob caught 365 passes as a Cowboy, then retired as a 49er in 1975.

8. This Green Bay Hall of Fame running back played for the Packers in 11 of his 12 seasons. In five consecutive seasons, he rushed for over 1000 yards each time. Who wasn't a MAYOR JILT?

Answer: Jim Taylor

Taylor went to Super Bowl I against the Chiefs and won his ring. He retired as a New Orleans Saint in 1967, then waited for the hall to induct him in 1976.

9. 2006 saw this running back in his sixth season, and still setting records including his 28 rushing touchdowns. He also caught 56 passes. Who was DIANAS MINT NAIL LOON?

Answer: LaDainian Tomlinson

His first six seasons were with the Chargers. He helped the Chargers and Philip Rivers to a 14-2 season in 2006, but lost the AFC Divisional Playoff to the Patriots.

Answer: Gene Upshaw

Upshaw and the Raiders lost Super Bowl II against the Packers, but then won XI and XV. The Hall of Fame inducted Gene in 1987, then he went on to be the head of the player's union.

Source: Author Nightmare

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