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1988 Pittsburgh Steelers Trivia Quiz

The 1988 Pittsburgh Steelers were one of the worst Steeler teams in their history. Let's see how much you can remember about this horrible squad.

A multiple-choice quiz by clownhead427. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
clownhead427

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
184,329

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
7 / 15

Plays
851

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Question 1 of 15

1. Chuck Tanner was the head coach of this team.

True

False

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Question 2 of 15

2. What was the final record for the 1988 Steelers? Hint

4-12

6-10

3-13

5-11

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Question 3 of 15

3. The Steelers fooled us in week #1 by winning 24-21. Which team fell victim to the Steelers in that game? Hint

Denver

Washington

Dallas

Houston

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Question 4 of 15

4. Defense has always been the foundation for Steeler teams. What number did the Steeler defense rank out of 28 NFL teams in 1988? Hint

27th

25th

26th

28th

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Question 5 of 15

5. Who was the starting quarterback for the 1988 Steelers? Hint

Bubby Brister

Mark Malone

Todd Blackledge

Cliff Stoudt

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Question 6 of 15

6. Which running back led the team in rushing in 1988? Hint

Warren Williams

Rodney Carter

Earnest Jackson

Merril Hoge

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Question 7 of 15

7. How many games in a row did the Steelers lose before they won their 2nd game that season? Hint

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Question 8 of 15

8. Which team did the Steelers defeat for their second win? Hint

Cincinnati

Phoenix

Cleveland

Denver

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Question 9 of 15

9. What was the Steelers final record against their division teams Cleveland, Houston, and Cincinnati? Hint

1-5

2-4

0-6

3-3

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Question 10 of 15

10. What was the Steelers road record in 1988? Hint

1-7

3-5

2-6

0-8

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Question 11 of 15

11. Which wide receiver led the team with 50 catches? Hint

John Stallworth

Calvin Sweeney

Louis Lipps

Weegie Thompson

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Question 12 of 15

12. The Steelers finished on a strong note winning 3 of their final 4 games in 1988. Which team was the only team to defeat them during that stretch? Hint

San Diego

Miami

Kansas City

Philadelphia

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Question 13 of 15

13. The Steelers had only 1 Pro-Bowler in 1988. Who held this honor? Hint

Greg Lloyd

David Little

Dermonti Dawson

Tunch Ilkin

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Question 14 of 15

14. Which team handed the Steelers their worst loss of the season? Hint

Cleveland

Cincinnati

Washington

NY Jets

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Question 15 of 15

15. What team did the Steelers beat in the final week of the season? Hint

Miami

Houston

Phoenix

Seattle

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Chuck Tanner was the head coach of this team.

Answer: false

Chuck Noll was the head coach. Noll coached the Steelers from 1969-1991. Chuck Tanner managed the Pirates from 1978-1985.

2. What was the final record for the 1988 Steelers?

Answer: 5-11

This was the worst record the team had since Chuck Noll's first season as head coach in 1969, when the team finished 1-13.

3. The Steelers fooled us in week #1 by winning 24-21. Which team fell victim to the Steelers in that game?

Answer: Dallas

The Steelers beat the Cowboys 24-21 in the opener, which gave all Steeler fans some hope. What they didn't realize was that the Cowboys would finish even worse than the Steelers that year, with a 3-13 record.

4. Defense has always been the foundation for Steeler teams. What number did the Steeler defense rank out of 28 NFL teams in 1988?

Answer: 28th

They were last in the league. They gave up an amazing 421 points that season. That averages out to about 26 points per game.

5. Who was the starting quarterback for the 1988 Steelers?

Answer: Bubby Brister

Bubby had a tough year. He tossed only 11 TD's and 14 INT's. Actually the whole team had a tough year. Can you still see Bubby's parents sitting in the stands covering their faces? They got almost as much TV time as Bubby that year.

6. Which running back led the team in rushing in 1988?

Answer: Merril Hoge

Hoge started the season as mostly a 3rd down back, but he ultimately took over the starting job. He finished the season with 705 yards on 170 carries and 3 TD's.

7. How many games in a row did the Steelers lose before they won their 2nd game that season?

Answer: 6

They were 1-6 after 7 games. They beat Denver for that second win.

8. Which team did the Steelers defeat for their second win?

Answer: Denver

They waxed the Broncos 39-21 in week #8 at Three Rivers Stadium.

9. What was the Steelers final record against their division teams Cleveland, Houston, and Cincinnati?

Answer: 1-5

They only managed to defeat Houston that season. That didn't happen until week #14 in Houston, 37-34.

10. What was the Steelers road record in 1988?

Answer: 1-7

They only beat Houston on the road that season. They were a respectable 4-4 at home though.

11. Which wide receiver led the team with 50 catches?

Answer: Louis Lipps

Lipps was one of the only bright spots on this dismal team. Weegie was third on the team with only 16 catches. Stallworth and Sweeney retired following the 1987 season.

12. The Steelers finished on a strong note winning 3 of their final 4 games in 1988. Which team was the only team to defeat them during that stretch?

Answer: San Diego

They lost 20-14 in San Diego week # 15.

13. The Steelers had only 1 Pro-Bowler in 1988. Who held this honor?

Answer: Tunch Ilkin

Tunch played 13 seasons for the Steelers from 1980 to 1992. He finished his career with Green Bay in 1993. He was a two-time Pro-Bowler for The Steelers. He also made the Pro Bowl the following season in 1989. He was an offensive linemen.

14. Which team handed the Steelers their worst loss of the season?

Answer: Cincinnati

The Steelers lost to all of these teams, but the 42-7 loss at Cincinnati on week #10 was their worst. Cincinnati went to The Super Bowl this season.

15. What team did the Steelers beat in the final week of the season?

Answer: Miami

They hammered the Dolphins 40-24 in week #16.

Source: Author clownhead427

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