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All About the Seahawks Trivia Quiz

For the true Seattle fan! Enjoy!

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

Author
jaknginger

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
291,619

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1079

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 212 (8/10), Guest 52 (6/10), Guest 205 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the first season in the NFL for the Seattle Seahawks? Hint

1975

1976

1973

1972

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the original majority owner of the Seattle Seahawks? Hint

Behring and Hofmann

Mike Holmgren

Paul Allen

The Nordstrom family

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Question 3 of 10

3. How was the team name chosen in Seattle? Hint

NFL Commissioner

Washington State Penitentiary inmates

Public naming contest

Governor of Washington

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Question 4 of 10

4. Where did the Seahawks first call home? Hint

The Kingdome

Qwest Field

Husky Stadium

Seattle Stadium

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the first head coach of the Seahawks? Hint

Mike McCormack

Jack Patera

Chuck Knox

Mike Holmgren

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Question 6 of 10

6. When was the first winning season of the Seahawks? Hint

1977

1978

1979

1980

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the first season that the Seahawks saw playoff action in the NFL? Hint

1981

1983

1978

1979

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Question 8 of 10

8. What season saw the first trip to the Super Bowl for the Seattle Seahawks? Hint

1983

2005

2006

1984

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Question 9 of 10

9. After the merger of the AFL and NFL n 1970, the Seattle Seahawks were the first team to play in both the AFC and NFC Conference Championship games.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. What Seahawk was named NFL MVP for the 2005 season? Hint

Joe Jurevicius

Matt Hasselback

Shaun Alexander

Mack Strong

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the first season in the NFL for the Seattle Seahawks?

Answer: 1976

The Seahawks were an expansion team in 1976, along with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

2. Who was the original majority owner of the Seattle Seahawks?

Answer: The Nordstrom family

The Nordstrom family owned the team until 1988. Lloyd Nordstrom was the family representative that signed the franchise agreement with the league. He died prior to the first game.

3. How was the team name chosen in Seattle?

Answer: Public naming contest

Seahawks was chosen as the team name after more than 20,000 entries were submitted in a public naming contest.

4. Where did the Seahawks first call home?

Answer: The Kingdome

Until 1999, the Seahawks called The Kingdome home. They did play the first half of the 1994 season at Husky Stadium while repairs were being made to the Kingdome, and then again 2000-2001 until Seattle Stadium, which became known as Qwest Field, was ready.

5. Who was the first head coach of the Seahawks?

Answer: Jack Patera

He finished with a 35-59 regular season record. Patera had the team from their beginning until 1982, when Mike McCormack replaced him.

6. When was the first winning season of the Seahawks?

Answer: 1978

They finished the regular season 9-7. 1978 was also the year that the NFL expanded from a 14 to a 16-game season. Jack Patera was honored as NFL Coach of the Year after the team's success.

7. What was the first season that the Seahawks saw playoff action in the NFL?

Answer: 1983

Seattle had their first playoff game in the 1983 Wild Card Playoffs vs the Broncos, winning 31-7.

8. What season saw the first trip to the Super Bowl for the Seattle Seahawks?

Answer: 2005

The Seahawks went to Super Bowl XL, capping off a successful 2005 season. They lost to the Steelers 21-10. The game was played February 5, 2006 at Ford Field in Detroit.

9. After the merger of the AFL and NFL n 1970, the Seattle Seahawks were the first team to play in both the AFC and NFC Conference Championship games.

Answer: True

Seattle played in the 1983 AFC Conference Championship, and in the 2005 NFC Conference Championship.

10. What Seahawk was named NFL MVP for the 2005 season?

Answer: Shaun Alexander

Alexander was a first round pick for the Seahawks out of Alabama in 2000. He was a running back and was voted the 2005 NFL MVP. He led the NFL with 28 rushing/receiving touchdowns, 1880 rushing yards, 27 rushing touchdowns and 168 points scored in 2005.

Source: Author jaknginger

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