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NFL Spelling Bee: Round 3 Trivia Quiz

The last in a series of spelling bees for the football fans. I hope that you have fun! :-)

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Nightmare

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
242,962

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1200

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. In my entire career as a New York Jet running back, I had 50 touchdowns. Who am I? Hint

Freeman McNiell

Freeman McNeal

Freeman McNiel

Freeman McNeil

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Question 2 of 10

2. Although never making a Pro Bowl appearance, I made my name as a Bronco kicker in the 1980s. I am who? Hint

Rich Karlis

Rich Karliss

Rich Carlis

Rich Carliss

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Question 3 of 10

3. This running back broke O.J. Simpson's season record by rushing for 2105 yards as a Ram in 1984. Who was he? Hint

Eric Dickerson

Eric Dickersen

Eric Dickarsen

Eric Dickinson

4. I wasn't a very tall running back, and was given the nickname of 'Flea'. My rookie season in 1968 as a Bengal, I carried the ball only nine times, but averaged 14.8 yards with my 133. Who am I? Hint

Warren McVay

Warren MacVey

Warren McVea

Warren McVey

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Question 5 of 10

5. Five of my six seasons was as a kicking Tampa Bay Buccaneer. Who am I? Hint

Don Igwebuike

Don Igwulbiekel

Don Iguebuilke

Don Igwibike

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Question 6 of 10

6. This all-purpose running back began his career in 1994 with the Colts. In a multi-player trade, he ended up as a Ram in 1999. A 2006 injury jeopardized his career. Who was this running back, that in 12 seasons caught 100 touchdown passes? Hint

Marshall Falk

Marshall Fauk

Marshall Fawlk

Marshall Faulk

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Question 7 of 10

7. This career Baltimore Colt of 12 seasons made it to the Pro Bowl twice. Who was this number 41 wearing running back? Hint

Tom Mattie

Tom Mattee

Tom Matee

Tom Matte

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Question 8 of 10

8. One of the original 'Fearsome Foursome' of the Los Angeles Rams, he played his first seven seasons as a New York Giant. What was his name? Hint

Rosey Grier

Rosey Greer

Rosey Greere

Rosey Geer

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Question 9 of 10

9. This Pittsburgh Steeler linebacker was a Pro Bowler eight of his 12 seasons in the NFL. Who was he? Hint

Jack Ham

Jack Hahm

Jack Hamm

Jack Hamme

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Question 10 of 10

10. My born name was Bobby Moore, and as a Ram or Bill, I didn't come to be until my name stuck out with the Vikings. I went on to catch 34 touchdown passes for Minnesota. Who am I? Hint

Ahmad Rasheed

Ahmad Raschad

Ahmad Rashaad

Ahmad Rashad

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In my entire career as a New York Jet running back, I had 50 touchdowns. Who am I?

Answer: Freeman McNeil

McNeil played from 1981-1992 in the Jets' backfield. He topped the 1000-yard season plateau in 1984 and 1985, two of his three Pro Bowl selections. He retired with 38 rushing and 12 receiving touchdowns.

2. Although never making a Pro Bowl appearance, I made my name as a Bronco kicker in the 1980s. I am who?

Answer: Rich Karlis

From 1982-1988, Karlis made 655 points with his foot as a Denver Bronco. He played out his final two seasons with the Vikings and Lions, and retired in 1990.

3. This running back broke O.J. Simpson's season record by rushing for 2105 yards as a Ram in 1984. Who was he?

Answer: Eric Dickerson

He played for the Rams from 1983-1987, then was involved in a multi-player trade that made him a Colt in 1988. He retired after six Pro Bowl appearances in 1993 as an Atlanta Falcon.

Answer: Warren McVea

McVea played for only five seasons in his career, retiring as a Chief in 1973. He still averaged 4.8 yards per carry, even in limited duty.

5. Five of my six seasons was as a kicking Tampa Bay Buccaneer. Who am I?

Answer: Don Igwebuike

Igwebuike's career high was his 99 points kicked in 1989. He retired as a Chief in 1990.

Answer: Marshall Faulk

Seven times Faulk made it to the Pro Bowl, but it was in 1999 when he received and ran for more than 1000 yards each with the Rams.

7. This career Baltimore Colt of 12 seasons made it to the Pro Bowl twice. Who was this number 41 wearing running back?

Answer: Tom Matte

In 1969, Matte came the closest in his career to the 1000-yard rushing mark with 909. However, he was busy as he caught 43 passes for another 513 yards in the season.

8. One of the original 'Fearsome Foursome' of the Los Angeles Rams, he played his first seven seasons as a New York Giant. What was his name?

Answer: Rosey Grier

With the Rams, Grier teamed up with Merlin Olsen, Deacon Jones, and Lamar Lundy to create havoc with quarterbacks in the 1960s.

9. This Pittsburgh Steeler linebacker was a Pro Bowler eight of his 12 seasons in the NFL. Who was he?

Answer: Jack Ham

Ham was a Steeler from 1971 to 1982. His Pro Bowl appearances were all consecutive from 1973-1980.

10. My born name was Bobby Moore, and as a Ram or Bill, I didn't come to be until my name stuck out with the Vikings. I went on to catch 34 touchdown passes for Minnesota. Who am I?

Answer: Ahmad Rashad

In his wide receiving career, Ahmad carried the ball only 10 times. After retiring in 1982 with 495 receptions, Rashad became a sports analyst.

Source: Author Nightmare

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