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Quiz about American Football League Nicknames

American Football League Nicknames Quiz

The American Football League produced some great players in its ten year existence. Some great nicknames too!

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

Author
zoneranger

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
385,634

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
354

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Question 1 of 10

1. Standing 6' 9" tall and weighing over 300 pounds, this great AFL player was drafted by the Chargers in 1961. Ernie Ladd was his name, but the nickname he liked to use was: Hint

Mr. Fear

Goliath

High Pockets

The Big Cat

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Question 2 of 10

2. The first overall pick in the 1963 AFL draft, "Buck" Buchanan's given first name was: Hint

Junious

Socrates

Terrence

Roland

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Question 3 of 10

3. A defensive back who spent time with the Chiefs and the Raiders, Fred Williamson liked to be known by this moniker. Hint

Nails

Anvil

Hammer

Assassin

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Question 4 of 10

4. The first AFL player to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, number 19, Lance Alworth was known by this graceful nickname. Hint

Twinkletoes

Bambi

Smooth Shoes

Antelope

5. Quarterback Daryle Lamonica started his pro career with the Buffalo Bills in 1963, he then played for the Raiders from 1967 to 1974 and finished up in the World Football League in 1974. What nickname was he given due to his likelihood to throw long passes in any given situation? Hint

The Howitzer

Go Long

The Mad Bomber

The Cannon

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Question 6 of 10

6. New York Jets Joe Namath's name was often preceded by a location in New York City. What was Joe's nickname?

Answer: (Two words .. famous for its theater productions)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Offensive lineman Art Shell started with the Oakland Raiders in 1968 and was known by what bovine nickname? Hint

Wild Bull

Big Brahma

Bullhorn

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Question 8 of 10

8. Patriot quarterback "Babe" Parilli started out life with this first name. Hint

Arico

Philip

Vito

Dominic

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Question 9 of 10

9. Edward McDaniel played the linebacker position for the Dolphins, Broncos, Jets and Oilers. But he was better known by this "loud" nickname. Hint

Wahoo

Blaster

Screamer

Whoopee

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Question 10 of 10

10. One of only 20 men to play the entire ten years of the AFL, Jim Lee Hunt was known affectionately to Patriots' fans by what nickname? Hint

Buckets

Earthquake

Rain Dance

Milkman

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Standing 6' 9" tall and weighing over 300 pounds, this great AFL player was drafted by the Chargers in 1961. Ernie Ladd was his name, but the nickname he liked to use was:

Answer: The Big Cat

Ernie's size helped earn him the name "Big Cat" Ernie played for the Chiefs and Oilers in his career and was a professional wrestler in the off season, also.
Although as a wrestler he sometimes went by the name "The King"

2. The first overall pick in the 1963 AFL draft, "Buck" Buchanan's given first name was:

Answer: Junious

A Grambling State graduate, "Buck" played for the Kansas City Chiefs for his entire twelve year career. At one time "Buck" had played in 166 consecutive games.

3. A defensive back who spent time with the Chiefs and the Raiders, Fred Williamson liked to be known by this moniker.

Answer: Hammer

Williamson's signature tackle was "The Hammer" and his aggressive style of play earned him the same name. Fred later went on to an acting career and was also a commentator on ABC's Monday Night Football for a brief time.

4. The first AFL player to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, number 19, Lance Alworth was known by this graceful nickname.

Answer: Bambi

Alworth played most of his career with the Chargers and his graceful, deerlike moves earned him the "Bambi" handle. Lance's number 19 has been retired by the Chargers.

Answer: The Mad Bomber

Those long "bombs" he frequently tossed earned Daryle the label "The Mad Bomber". Twice selected as the AFL's Most Valuable Player, Daryle finished up with the WFL's Southern California Sun in 1974

6. New York Jets Joe Namath's name was often preceded by a location in New York City. What was Joe's nickname?

Answer: Broadway

Joe's extracurricular activities and night life led to the nickname "Broadway Joe". Namath played 11 season for the Jets and "Guaranteed" a victory over the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III.

7. Offensive lineman Art Shell started with the Oakland Raiders in 1968 and was known by what bovine nickname?

Answer: Big Brahma

Shell's 6' 5" frame and 265 pound weight made the name "Big Brahma" appropriate. Art became head coach of the Raiders in 2006, becoming the first African-American in modern football history to hold that position.

8. Patriot quarterback "Babe" Parilli started out life with this first name.

Answer: Vito

Parilli acquired the nickname "Babe",from family members, at an early age. "Babe", a Pennsylvania native, played in the CFL, AFL and NFL. He later coached in the WFL and the Arena Football League.

9. Edward McDaniel played the linebacker position for the Dolphins, Broncos, Jets and Oilers. But he was better known by this "loud" nickname.

Answer: Wahoo

"Wahoo" was a Native American whose father was known as "Big Wahoo". McDaniel was the only AFL player to wear his first "name" on the back of his jersey.

10. One of only 20 men to play the entire ten years of the AFL, Jim Lee Hunt was known affectionately to Patriots' fans by what nickname?

Answer: Earthquake

It was said the ground shook when Lee's 255 pound frame went rushing by. Jim holds the record for most fumble recoveries in the AFL and his number was retire by the Patriots. Sadly, Jim passed away in 1975 at the young age of 37.

Source: Author zoneranger

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