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For 49er Faithfuls Trivia Quiz

You don't have to be a 49er fan to do well on this quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by ejhahn. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
ejhahn

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
82,204

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1326

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Question 1 of 10

1. The 49ers were members of the _______________________ Football Conference before joining the NFL. Hint

All Conference

Ameican

All Players

All America

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Question 2 of 10

2. The first owner of the 49ers was ______________________ ?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname ... an Italian American)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the first left handed quarterback to play for the 49ers? Hint

John Brodie

Y. A. Tittle

Steve Young

Frankie Albert

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who made "The Catch" in 1981 against the hated Dallas Cowboys which catapulted the 49ers into the Super Bowl? Hint

Jerry Rice

John Taylor

Gene Washington

Dwight Clark

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Question 5 of 10

5. OJ Simpson was a starting running back for the 49ers?

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many Super Bowls did Bill Walsh take the 49ers to? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these 49er rushers gained the most yardage for them? Hint

Joe Perry

Roger Craig

Hugh McElhenny

Ricky Watters

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which receiver was second to Jerry Rice in receptions, at the time Rice left the 49ers? Hint

Dwight Clark

Terrel Owens

Gene Washington

Roger Craig

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Question 9 of 10

9. What round of the 1979 NFL College draft was Joe Montana chosen in? Hint

Fifth

First

Third

Second

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Question 10 of 10

10. In their early years the 49ers played their games in ________ Stadium, situated in the Southeast corner of Golden Gate park?

Answer: ( One Word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The 49ers were members of the _______________________ Football Conference before joining the NFL.

Answer: All America

The league folded in 1949 and many of the team were absorbed into the NFL.

2. The first owner of the 49ers was ______________________ ?

Answer: Tony Morabito

He died of a heart attack in the stands during a 49er-Bear game in October, 1957.

3. Who was the first left handed quarterback to play for the 49ers?

Answer: Frankie Albert

He led the 49ers to the old AAFC championship game in 1949.

4. Who made "The Catch" in 1981 against the hated Dallas Cowboys which catapulted the 49ers into the Super Bowl?

Answer: Dwight Clark

In the late 1990s and early 2000s he was working for the Cleveland Browns as director of Player Personnel.

5. OJ Simpson was a starting running back for the 49ers?

Answer: True

He spent most of his career with the Bills, but retired with the 49ers in 1979.

6. How many Super Bowls did Bill Walsh take the 49ers to?

Answer: 3

In Super Bowl XVI they beat the Bengals 26-21, in 1984 they beat the Dolphins in Super Bowl XIX, and finally in Walsh's final year with the 49ers, they beat the Bengals again in Super Bowl XXIII by the score of 20-16.

7. Which of these 49er rushers gained the most yardage for them?

Answer: Joe Perry

He rushed for 7,344 yards and also played in the AAFC years and is on their all-time team.

8. Which receiver was second to Jerry Rice in receptions, at the time Rice left the 49ers?

Answer: Roger Craig

He made the West Coast offense work as well as it did. Craig was a running back.

9. What round of the 1979 NFL College draft was Joe Montana chosen in?

Answer: Third

Perhaps the best third round pick in history. He played out of Notre Dame.

10. In their early years the 49ers played their games in ________ Stadium, situated in the Southeast corner of Golden Gate park?

Answer: Kezar Stadium

In its day, arguably the most rundown major municipal stadium in the USA.

Source: Author ejhahn

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