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All About the Lions Trivia Quiz

I am an avid NFL Fan and learned a lot about the Lions while creating this quiz. Hope you do too!

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

Author
jaknginger

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
287,591

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1063

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 67 (8/10), Guest 207 (6/10), Guest 35 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what year did the Portsmouth Spartans become the Detroit Lions? Hint

1944

1934

1935

1945

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which one of the following players was a member of the Lions roster in the 1950s? Hint

Chuck Knoll

Marion Motley

Lou Groza

Doak Walker

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Question 3 of 10

3. On what holiday have the Detroit Lions always played? Hint

Thanksgiving Day

New Years Day

Christmas Day

Halloween Day

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Question 4 of 10

4. What year did the Lions win their first NFL Championship? Hint

1965

1945

1935

1955

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following decades proved to be the best for the Lions? Hint

1970s

1940s

1950s

1960s

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name of the player who has been blamed for putting the curse on the Lions in the 1950s? Hint

Bobby Layne

Bob Hoernschemeyer

Doak Walker

Les Bingaman

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Question 7 of 10

7. What Motown singer tried out for the Lions in 1970? Hint

Marvin Gaye

Stevie Wonder

Smokey Robinson

Barry Gordy

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Question 8 of 10

8. What Detroit player was a former Heisman Trophy winner from the Oklahoma State Cowboys, and was one of the all-time best running backs in NFL history? Hint

Walter Payton

Barry Sanders

Warrick Dunn

Charles Rogers

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Question 9 of 10

9. Where did the Lions begin calling home in 2002? Hint

University of Detroit Stadium

Tiger Stadium

Ford Field

Pontiac Silverdome

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who purchased the Lions in 1964? Hint

William Clay Ford, Sr

Dick Richards

Barry Sanders

George Potsy Clark

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what year did the Portsmouth Spartans become the Detroit Lions?

Answer: 1934

Radio executive George Richards led a group that bought the team and moved them to Detroit. They were named the Lions in recognition of the Detroit Tigers baseball team and because the Lion was the monarch of the jungle. Richards had aspirations of his team being the jungle leaders.

2. Which one of the following players was a member of the Lions roster in the 1950s?

Answer: Doak Walker

Doak Walker was a Detroit Lion his entire professional football career from 1950-1955. He was a running back and had many honors bestowed upon him throughout college and professional ball. He was the 1948 Heisman Trophy winner, NFL Rookie of the Year in 1950, and helped lead the Lions to two championships in 1952 and 1953.

He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The Detroit Lions retired his #37. The others mentioned were all players for the Cleveland Browns in the 1950s.

3. On what holiday have the Detroit Lions always played?

Answer: Thanksgiving Day

Inaugural owner George Richards was a radio executive. Through his connections he was able to schedule the Lions for a Thanksgiving Day game their first season.

4. What year did the Lions win their first NFL Championship?

Answer: 1935

The Lions defeated the New York Giants 26-7 at the University of Detroit Stadium in Detroit Michigan under quarterback Dutch Clark.

5. Which of the following decades proved to be the best for the Lions?

Answer: 1950s

The Detroit Lions had four NFL CHampionship appearances in the 1950s, with three ending up as wins. 1952 Lions over Cleveland Browns 17-7, 1953 Lions over Cleveland Browns 17-16, 1954 Cleveland Browns over Lions 56-10, and the 1957 Lions over Cleveland Browns 59-14.

6. What is the name of the player who has been blamed for putting the curse on the Lions in the 1950s?

Answer: Bobby Layne

Bobby Layne was the quarterback for the Lions in the 1950s. He led the team to their 4 championship appearances that included 3 wins. When he was traded to the Steelers in 1958, he supposedly said the Lions wouldn't win for 50 years. That has been called the curse of Bobby Layne. I'm sure the Detroit faithful are optimistic that the 50 years are up.

7. What Motown singer tried out for the Lions in 1970?

Answer: Marvin Gaye

After the death of his duet partner Tammi Terrell, Marvin added some pounds and trained for his team tryout. He was cut early but remained close to some of the players. A couple of them sang background vocals on his 1971 hit, "What's Going On".

8. What Detroit player was a former Heisman Trophy winner from the Oklahoma State Cowboys, and was one of the all-time best running backs in NFL history?

Answer: Barry Sanders

Barry was selected as a first round, third overall draft pick by the Lions. He made the Pro Bowl in each of his 10 professional seasons. Sanders abruptly retired, and healthy too which is unusual in this rough sport, and after the 1998 season with several years left on his contract. Litigation ensued because of this. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004.

9. Where did the Lions begin calling home in 2002?

Answer: Ford Field

Homes for the Lions team have been University of Detroit Stadium 1934-1937 and in 1940, Tiger Stadium 1938-1939 and 1941-1974, the Pontiac Silverdome 1975-2001, and then on to Ford Field in 2002.

10. Who purchased the Lions in 1964?

Answer: William Clay Ford, Sr

William Clay Ford, Sr is a grandchild of Henry Ford. He purchased the Lions from a group of local businessmen led by Edwin J. Anderson.

Source: Author jaknginger

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