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Classic Buccaneers Trivia Quiz

Everyone knows the names like Sapp, Brooks, and Lynch. This quiz is for the long time Buc fans from the paper bag wearing days. This quiz will focus on the late '80s through the early '90s.

A multiple-choice quiz by surferdave. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
surferdave

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
236,654

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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518

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Question 1 of 10

1. How many head coaches did the Bucs have between John McKay and Tony Dungy (1984-1996)? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the starting tailback for the Buccaneers between 1988 and 1989? Hint

Lars Tate

William Howard

Reggie Cobb

Gary Anderson

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many interceptions did Vinny Testeverde throw in the 1988 season? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these players was not chosen by the Buccaneers #1 overall in a NFL draft? Hint

Bo Jackson

Ricky Bell

Vinny Testeverde

Steve Young

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many consecutive double-digit losing seasons did the Buccaneers have before posting a 7-9 season in 1995? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these players was not a WR for the Buccaneers in 1989? Hint

Danny Peebles

Frank Pillow

Willie Drewery

Ron Hall

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which team was Eugene Marve a member of prior to joining the Buccaneers in 1988? Hint

Phoenix Cardinals

Indianapolis Colts

Buffalo Bills

San Diego Chargers

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Buccaneers experimented with a new defensive scheme in the early '90s that included a position known as the "Buc-backer"?

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1994, the Buccaneers returned their first punt for a TD in team history. Who scored that touchdown? Hint

Drew Hill

Nilo Sylvan

Vernon Turner

Karl Williams

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who posted totals of 107 tackles and 6 interceptions in his first season with the Buccaneers in 1988? Hint

Ricky Reynolds

Mark Carrier

Harry Hamilton

Winston Moss

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many head coaches did the Bucs have between John McKay and Tony Dungy (1984-1996)?

Answer: 4

Owner Hugh Culverhouse once referred to Ray Perkins as "my Vince Lombardi". His career coaching record was 42-75 and he was never given another head coaching job after being fired by the Buccaneers.

2. Who was the starting tailback for the Buccaneers between 1988 and 1989?

Answer: Lars Tate

Drafted in the second round out of Georgia in '88, Tate only played three seasons in the NFL. He joined the Bears for the 1990 campaign. Tate later made headlines after being shot in 1997.

3. How many interceptions did Vinny Testeverde throw in the 1988 season?

Answer: 35

One of the highest interception totals in NFL history, Testeverde threw for a 47% completion percentage and a mere 13 TDs in 1988.

4. Which of these players was not chosen by the Buccaneers #1 overall in a NFL draft?

Answer: Steve Young

Bo knew better than to join the '86 Buccaneers (2-14). Jackson refused to sign with the Bucs after they caused problems for his college baseball eligibility while scouting him.

5. How many consecutive double-digit losing seasons did the Buccaneers have before posting a 7-9 season in 1995?

Answer: 12

Sam Wyche led the Buccaneers to that 7-9 record in 1995. The Bucs went 6-10 the next year.

6. Which of these players was not a WR for the Buccaneers in 1989?

Answer: Ron Hall

Quite the receiving corp, Ron Hall was the TE for the '89 Bucs.

7. Which team was Eugene Marve a member of prior to joining the Buccaneers in 1988?

Answer: Buffalo Bills

Marve was acquired in a trade from Buffalo for a 7th round pick in the following draft. Buffalo selected Brian Jordan who after playing for the Atlanta Falcons, went on to have a successful baseball career.

8. The Buccaneers experimented with a new defensive scheme in the early '90s that included a position known as the "Buc-backer"?

Answer: True

The "Buc-backer" was a sort of roaming LB/S. The position was filled by Barney Bussey and never really worked well.

9. In 1994, the Buccaneers returned their first punt for a TD in team history. Who scored that touchdown?

Answer: Vernon Turner

He performed the feat against the Detroit Lions in front of the hometown crowd at Tampa Stadium.

10. Who posted totals of 107 tackles and 6 interceptions in his first season with the Buccaneers in 1988?

Answer: Harry Hamilton

Hamilton played for the Bucs from '88 through the '91 season after signing as a free agent from the Jets.

Source: Author surferdave

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