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Georgia Football [2] Trivia Quiz

Here is a simple trivia quiz about Georgia football and its history.

A multiple-choice quiz by Uga76. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Uga76

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
186,313

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
725

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Question 1 of 10

1. During the 20th century, how many times was a Georgia team declared national champion, by at least one poll recognized by the NCAA? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. Has a Georgia football team ever played in "The House that Ruth Built", Yankee Stadium?

Yes

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who is Georgia's opponent in what is known nationally as the "South's Oldest Rivalry?" Hint

Auburn

Florida

Georgia Tech

Alabama

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Question 4 of 10

4. Prior to Herschel Walker's arrival to Georgia in 1980, who was Georgia's all-time leading rusher? Hint

Charlie Trippi

Frank Sinkwich

Glynn Harrison

Kevin McLee

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many jerseys did Georgia retire in the 20th century? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was Georgia's first All-American? Hint

Vernon Smith

Herschel Walker

Bob McWhorter

Frank Sinkwich

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Question 7 of 10

7. Has Georgia ever had a number one selection in the NFL draft (National Football League)?

Yes

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the first Bulldog selected as "NFL player of the Year"? Hint

Herschel Walker

Jimmy Orr

Jake Scott

Fran Tarkenton

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many Georgia football players would later return to become Head Coach at their Alma Mater, Georgia? Hint

Three

Four

Seven

Two

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was Georgia's first Head Football Coach? Hint

Dr. Charles Herty

Vince Dooley

Wally Butts

Robert Winston

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. During the 20th century, how many times was a Georgia team declared national champion, by at least one poll recognized by the NCAA?

Answer: 5

Georgia was recognized five times as national champion during the following seasons: 1927, by Boand and Poling; 1942, by Devold, Houlgate, Litkenhous, Williamson, Poling and Berryman; 1946, by Williamson; 1968, by Litkenhous; and in 1980, by most all major polls.

2. Has a Georgia football team ever played in "The House that Ruth Built", Yankee Stadium?

Answer: Yes

Yes, during the late '20s and early '30s, Coach Harry Mehre's Georgia football team traveled to New York to play NYU. Between 1929-1939, Georgia split three games a piece with NYU.

3. Who is Georgia's opponent in what is known nationally as the "South's Oldest Rivalry?"

Answer: Auburn

Auburn is Georgia's opponent during the "South's Oldest Rivalry." The first game was played in Atlanta on February 20, 1892.

4. Prior to Herschel Walker's arrival to Georgia in 1980, who was Georgia's all-time leading rusher?

Answer: Frank Sinkwich

Prior to Herschel's arrival, Frank Sinkwich was Georgia's career leading rusher with a total of 2,271 yards over a three-year span.

5. How many jerseys did Georgia retire in the 20th century?

Answer: 4

Four jerseys were retired at Georgia during the 20th century. They were: #21, worn by Georgia's first Heisman Trophy winner, Frank Sinkwich; #40, worn by Theron Sapp, "The Man Who Broke the Drought;" Charlie Trippi's number 62; and, Herschel's #34.

6. Who was Georgia's first All-American?

Answer: Bob McWhorter

Bob McWhorter was Georgia's first All-American in 1913. He was a halfback on W.A. Cunningham's teams. He was a four-time All-Southern selection, too.

7. Has Georgia ever had a number one selection in the NFL draft (National Football League)?

Answer: Yes

Georgia's Charlie Trippi was the only Dawg selected number one in the NFL draft. He was selected number one in 1947 by the Chicago Cardinals. Herschel was selected number one, but it was by the USFL, not the NFL.

8. Who was the first Bulldog selected as "NFL player of the Year"?

Answer: Fran Tarkenton

Frank Tarkenton, of the Minnesota Vikings, was selected the NFL's "Player of the Year" in 1975. Tarkenton led the Vikings to the Super Bowl against the eventual NFL champions, the Pittsburgh Steelers.

9. How many Georgia football players would later return to become Head Coach at their Alma Mater, Georgia?

Answer: Four

M.M. Dickinson, played at Georgia in 1900-1902; George Cecil Woodruff played on Georgia's 1911 team; Johnny Griffith was an All-American on Georgia's 1946 team; and, 1976 "Southeastern Conference Player of the Year," Ray Goff played from 1973-1976. Two other students who attended Georgia would later coach at their Alma Mater, Ernest Brown (1893), and Robert Winston (1894).

10. Who was Georgia's first Head Football Coach?

Answer: Dr. Charles Herty

The man who introduced football to Georgia, Dr. Charles Herty, was Georgia's first ever-Head Football Coach. He only coached one year, 1892, and led Georgia to a 1-1 record.

Source: Author Uga76

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