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All About the Falcons Trivia Quiz

How much do you know about the Falcons?

A multiple-choice quiz by jaknginger. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
jaknginger

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
287,720

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1208

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 75 (7/10), Guest 24 (7/10), Guest 207 (3/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the first year the Atlanta Falcons played in the NFL? Hint

1956

1936

1946

1966

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the inaugural coach for the Falcons? Hint

Norb Hecker

Marion Campbell

Norm Van Brocklin

Dan Reeves

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Question 3 of 10

3. In what Super Bowl did the Falcons play, but lose to the Denver Broncos? Hint

XXXIII

XXXI

XXXII

XXX

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Question 4 of 10

4. When was the first winning season for the Falcons? Hint

1976

1969

1971

1973

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Question 5 of 10

5. In what season did the Falcons make it to their first postseason? Hint

1999

1978

1989

1975

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Question 6 of 10

6. Of the following players, which one had been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame based mainly on their play with the Falcons? Hint

Tommy McDonald

None listed

William Andrews

Eric Dickerson

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which former linebacker for the Falcons was nicknamed "The Hammer"? Hint

Jessie Tuggle

Glenn Pires

Tommy Nobis

Darion Conner

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Question 8 of 10

8. What stadium was home to the Falcons until 1991? Hint

Bobby Dodd Stadium

Georgia Dome

Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium

Sanford Stadium

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1992, what was the new home for the Falcons? Hint

Atlanta Stadium

Sanford Stadium

Bobby Dodd Stadium

Georgia Dome

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the Falcons' first pick in the first round of the 2001 NFL draft? Hint

Michael Vick

Roberto Garza

Algae Crumpler

Vinny Sutherland

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the first year the Atlanta Falcons played in the NFL?

Answer: 1966

The Falcons joined as an expansion team to owner Rankin Smith Sr. under NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle in 1966.

2. Who was the inaugural coach for the Falcons?

Answer: Norb Hecker

Norb Hecker's overall record with the Falcons was 4-26-1. He was fired after three games in 1968. From 1966-2006, the Falcons had 14 head coaches.

3. In what Super Bowl did the Falcons play, but lose to the Denver Broncos?

Answer: XXXIII

The Broncos beat the Falcons 34-19. The Broncos were tough to beat in the Elway era, and were repeat Super Bowl Champions that season. The game was January 31, 1999, in Miami.

4. When was the first winning season for the Falcons?

Answer: 1971

Norm Van Brocklin was the coach for their first winning season in 1971. His overall record with the Falcons was 39-48-3. He was fired after eight games in 1974.

5. In what season did the Falcons make it to their first postseason?

Answer: 1978

Under coach Leeman Bennett, they won the Wild Card game by beating the Eagles 14-13, to move on to lose to the Dallas Cowboys 27-20. Coach Bennett was the first coach of the Falcons to leave with a winning record. His record was 46-41 from 1977-1982.

6. Of the following players, which one had been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame based mainly on their play with the Falcons?

Answer: None listed

Eric Dickerson, RB played for the Falcons in 1993 and Tommy McDonald, WR played for them in 1967. William Andrews was a Falcon RB that played 1979-1983, 1986, and had his jersey retired, but did not make it in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

7. Which former linebacker for the Falcons was nicknamed "The Hammer"?

Answer: Jessie Tuggle

Jessis Tuggle received the nickname because of the impact of his tackles. The linebacker out of Valdosta State played his entire professional career with the Falcons from 1987-2000.

8. What stadium was home to the Falcons until 1991?

Answer: Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium

Although you might have known it as Atlanta Stadium from 1966-1976, the same site was the first home for the Falcons until 1991.

9. In 1992, what was the new home for the Falcons?

Answer: Georgia Dome

The dome was a state-funded project and hosted many concerts and sporting events such as football, basketball, and gymnastics. It is one of the largest domed stadiums in the world. A little extra note, the Georgia Dome was home to the 2008 SEC Men's Basketball Tournament and received tornado damage during a game. Games were delayed and later moved to the Alexander Memorial Coliseum at Georgia Tech.

10. Who was the Falcons' first pick in the first round of the 2001 NFL draft?

Answer: Michael Vick

Michael Vick played quarterback at Virginia Tech. He left college early and entered the 2001 NFL draft. Vick's 2006 season made NFL history as he was the first NFL quarterback to rush for more than 1000 yards in a season.

Source: Author jaknginger

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