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For Lions Fans Trivia Quiz

Some historic points and some useless, but interesting, Lions trivia.

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

Author
ericvdh

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
90,737

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what year did the Lions have their first Thanksgiving Day game? Hint

1929

1962

1934

1940

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Question 2 of 10

2. In what year did the Lions win their first NFL Championship? Hint

1957

They have never won

1954

1935

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Question 3 of 10

3. Of the following players, who has the longest run from scrimmage, 96 yards, in Lions history? Hint

Barry Sanders

Bob Hoernschemeyer

Steve Owens

Billy Sims

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1940, the Lions defense was the star of the game against Chicago, virtually shutting down their opponents offence. How many yards of offence did the Lions allow in that game? Hint

-3

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Question 5 of 10

5. What Lions receiver collapsed and later died in a 1971 game against the Bears? Hint

Rodney Peete

Pat Studstill

Chuck Hughes

Joe Reed

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Question 6 of 10

6. Barry Sanders and Billy Sims were two of the best running backs in Lions history, and they have the same initials, but what else do these two men have in common? Hint

They are both from Kansas

They both wore #20

They both played for Oklahoma

They both weighed over 250 lbs.

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Detroit recieving duo became the first in NFL history to finish the season with 100+ catches each? Hint

David Hill & Freddie Scott

Herman Moore & Johnnie Morton

Herman Moore & Brett Perriman

Johnnie Morton & Germane Crowell

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1934 George A. Richards bought the Portsmouth Spartans. He moved the team to Detroit and renamed them the Lions. How much did he pay for the team? Hint

$7,952.08

$100.00

$19,364.65

$94,382.22

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1990 the Lions drafted a Heisman Trophy winner, who was it? Hint

Barry Sanders

Charlie Ward

Robert Porcher

Andre Ware

10. The last game of the 1997 season was one of the most memorable in Lions history. The victory clinched a playoff berth for the Lions. Barry Sanders rushed for 184 yards, 164 in the second half, and in doing so, surpassed the 2,000 yard mark for the season. Also, Linebacker Reggie Brown took a career ending blow in the fourth quarter. Who were the Lions playing in this historic game? Hint

Minnesota Vikings

Chicago Bears

New York Jets

Arizona Cardinals

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what year did the Lions have their first Thanksgiving Day game?

Answer: 1934

On Thanksgiving Day 1934 the Lions lost to the Chicago Bears by a score of 19-16 in their first ever Turkey Classic.

2. In what year did the Lions win their first NFL Championship?

Answer: 1935

In only their second year of existence, the Lions beat the New York Giants 26-7 on December 15, 1935.

3. Of the following players, who has the longest run from scrimmage, 96 yards, in Lions history?

Answer: Bob Hoernschemeyer

Hoernshemeyer sprinted for a 96 yard gain in 1950 against the New York Yanks. Barry's longest run was 85 yards in '94.

4. In 1940, the Lions defense was the star of the game against Chicago, virtually shutting down their opponents offence. How many yards of offence did the Lions allow in that game?

Answer: 14

In 1940 the Lions defense held the Chicago Cardinals to a mere 14 yards of total offense.

5. What Lions receiver collapsed and later died in a 1971 game against the Bears?

Answer: Chuck Hughes

Chuck Hughes' jersey, #85, is now retired and hangs with the best in Detroit history.

6. Barry Sanders and Billy Sims were two of the best running backs in Lions history, and they have the same initials, but what else do these two men have in common?

Answer: They both wore #20

Billy Sims led the Lions in rushing from 1980 to 1984. His best season came in '81 where he totaled 1,437 yards averaging 4.9 yards per carry. He also found pay dirt 13 times that season. Barry led the Lions from 1989 to 1998, also leading the NFL in 1990, 1994, 1996, and 1997. His best season came in 1997 where he racked up 2,053 yards and averaged an amazing 6.1 yards per carry.

7. Which Detroit recieving duo became the first in NFL history to finish the season with 100+ catches each?

Answer: Herman Moore & Brett Perriman

In 1995, Herman Moore grabbed 123 passes while the number two option Brett Periman caught 108 passes. The duo was 6 catches away from repeating this feat in 1996 when Moore had 106 receptions and Perriman had a still impressive, 94 catches.

8. In 1934 George A. Richards bought the Portsmouth Spartans. He moved the team to Detroit and renamed them the Lions. How much did he pay for the team?

Answer: $7,952.08

9. In 1990 the Lions drafted a Heisman Trophy winner, who was it?

Answer: Andre Ware

Barry went as the third overall pick in 1989, but in 1990, the Lions selected Andre Ware, the QB out of Houston, with the seventh overall pick.

Answer: New York Jets

The Lions mounted a 13-10 come from behind win over the New York Jets on December 21, 1997.

Source: Author ericvdh

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