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Gary Anderson Trivia Quiz

What do you know about the greatest kicker of all-time? The great kicker of the 80s as well as the 90s.

A multiple-choice quiz by dinocowboy240. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
dinocowboy240

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
199,686

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
256

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What is Gary Anderson's birth date? Hint

July 16, 1959

January 30, 1960

May 5, 1961

October 19, 1959

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many times did Gary Anderson retire after he left the 49ers? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the most field goals Gary missed in one season? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. There was never a kicker who had the "perfect season".

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was Gary's field goal percentage in 1991? Hint

100

74.333

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many times did Gary make the Pro Bowl for the Vikings? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many points did Gary score before he first went to the Titans? Hint

2200

1739

932

1948

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Question 8 of 10

8. Gary Anderson was born where? Hint

Dublin, Ireland

Chuluota, Florida

Munich, Germany

Durban, South Africa

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Question 9 of 10

9. What team was Gary drafted to in 1982 as the final pick of the seventh round of the draft? Hint

None

Oilers

Steelers

Bills

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1984, Gary Anderson's longest field goal was how long? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is Gary Anderson's birth date?

Answer: July 16, 1959

In 1959, Gary Anderson was born in South Africa while his father worked as an officer in the Army. He played soccer for his English High School.

2. How many times did Gary Anderson retire after he left the 49ers?

Answer: 3

He retired after the seasons of 2001, 2002, and 2003. In '01 and '02, he retired with the Vikings and in '03 he retired with the Titans.

3. What was the most field goals Gary missed in one season?

Answer: 11

Gary Anderson missed 11 field goals two times in his career. At that time he was not known to be very good for his teams. The first time he attempted 32 and the second time he attempted 30.

4. There was never a kicker who had the "perfect season".

Answer: False

Gary Anderson did have a perfect season and will be on his resume for the Hall of Fame induction. He did this on the 49ers. Gary Anderson had said, "This was any players greatest season"! Missing 0 of his 35 attempted field goals and 0 of his attempted PATs, the 49ers decided to terminate his contract.

5. What was Gary's field goal percentage in 1991?

Answer: 69

Gary made 23 of 33 field goals that year, playing for the Steelers for the 9th season in a row.

6. How many times did Gary make the Pro Bowl for the Vikings?

Answer: 1

Gary only made the Pro Bowl once and it was in 2000 as a backup for John Kasay. He only played for the Vikings for two seasons though, unlike his 13 with the Steelers.

7. How many points did Gary score before he first went to the Titans?

Answer: 1948

At this point in his career, he was first place in career scoring.

8. Gary Anderson was born where?

Answer: Durban, South Africa

Gary is the first player of all-time to go to the Pro Bowl from South Africa in 1998.

9. What team was Gary drafted to in 1982 as the final pick of the seventh round of the draft?

Answer: Bills

He was cut from the Bills and signed by the Steelers due to his lack of kicking power.

10. In 1984, Gary Anderson's longest field goal was how long?

Answer: 55

He made the field goal in 1984, his third year of playing for the Steelers to start up his long career.

Source: Author dinocowboy240

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