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All multiple choice about some NFL greats, and the team they retired with. I hope you enjoy it. :)

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Nightmare
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
317,096
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
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609
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. Quarterback John Hadl made his name with the San Diego Chargers from 1962-1972. He was selected to the Pro Bowl five times with the Chargers. Which team did John retire with? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Running back Emmitt Smith spent Hall of Fame seasons as a Dallas Cowboy from 1990-2002. Which team did he play his last game with in 2004? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. After beginning his career with the Patriots for one season, kicker Nick Lowery won many games over 14 seasons for the Kansas City Chiefs. Nick's last three seasons were with which team? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. One of the most feared defensive lineman in the game was Deacon Jones of the Rams. He was part of the Rams' "Fearsome Foursome". After 11 seasons with the Rams, then two with the Chargers, who did this Hall of Fame great retire with? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Running back Eric Dickerson began his Hall of Fame career with the Rams in 1983. In a multi-player trade, the number 29 became an Indianapolis Colt midseason 1987. Which team did Eric retire with? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The number 11 of quarterback Tony Eason was very familiar to New England Patriot fans in the 1980s. Which team did Tony retire with? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Hall of Fame quarterback Johnny Unitas played 17 Hall of Fame seasons as a Baltimore Colt. Who did he play his 18th and final season with in 1973? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Punter Ray Guy made his name famous with the Raiders. Which team did he retire with? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The Miami Dolphins went a perfect 14-0 in the 1972 regular season. In part was due to running backs Larry Csonka and Mercury Morris who both rushed for 1000 yards each. Morris played seven seasons with the Dolphins, and retired with which team in 1976? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Quarterback Jim McMahon was one of the stars on the 1985 Chicago Bears, and Chicago won Super Bowl XX against the Patriots. After his time with the Bears, Jim played for the Chargers, Eagles, Vikings, and Cardinals. Which team did he retire with in 1996? Hint



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1. Quarterback John Hadl made his name with the San Diego Chargers from 1962-1972. He was selected to the Pro Bowl five times with the Chargers. Which team did John retire with?

Answer: Oilers

Hadl became a Los Angeles Ram in 1973 where he appeared in his first playoffs. The Rams lost to the Cowboys in the Division Championship. John was also a Green Bay Packer, and retired as an Oiler after the 1976 and 1977 season.
2. Running back Emmitt Smith spent Hall of Fame seasons as a Dallas Cowboy from 1990-2002. Which team did he play his last game with in 2004?

Answer: Arizona Cardinals

Owner Jerry Jones would not renew Emmitt's contract after the 2002 season, which created havoc amongst Cowboy fans. Although he played his last game as a Cardinal, Jones and Smith had an agreement to pay him for one more day as a Cowboy, so he could 'retire' as a Cowboy, but never played in a game. Emmitt broke Walter Payton's career rushing yardage record, and left football with 18,355 yards, along with 164 rushing touchdowns and 11 from the air.
3. After beginning his career with the Patriots for one season, kicker Nick Lowery won many games over 14 seasons for the Kansas City Chiefs. Nick's last three seasons were with which team?

Answer: Jets

Lowery's last three seasons was as a Jet from 1994-1996. He was a three-time Pro Bowler with the Chiefs. He kicked 49 field goals of 50+ yards in his career.
4. One of the most feared defensive lineman in the game was Deacon Jones of the Rams. He was part of the Rams' "Fearsome Foursome". After 11 seasons with the Rams, then two with the Chargers, who did this Hall of Fame great retire with?

Answer: Redskins

The Fearsome Foursome consisted of Lamar Lundy, Rosie Grier, Merlin Olson, and Jones. Deacon recorded two safeties in his career, and recovered 15 fumbles. He was inducted into the hall in 1980.
5. Running back Eric Dickerson began his Hall of Fame career with the Rams in 1983. In a multi-player trade, the number 29 became an Indianapolis Colt midseason 1987. Which team did Eric retire with?

Answer: Falcons

Dickerson played with the Colts until 1991, then became a Raider in 1992. After playing in four games as a Falcon the following season, he retired. Eric was a 1999 Hall of Fame inductee.
6. The number 11 of quarterback Tony Eason was very familiar to New England Patriot fans in the 1980s. Which team did Tony retire with?

Answer: Jets

Tony was a Patriot from 1983-1988. In 1989, he went to the New York Jets, played in two games, then went back to the Patriots for the rest of the season. He retired as a Jet in 1990, after playing in all 16 games in the season.
7. Hall of Fame quarterback Johnny Unitas played 17 Hall of Fame seasons as a Baltimore Colt. Who did he play his 18th and final season with in 1973?

Answer: San Diego Chargers

This number 19 who was known for his high-top shoes was a Colt from 1956-1972. John was a 10-time Pro Bowler with Baltimore. He led the league four times in passing yardage, and also four times for throwing the most touchdowns in a season. Unitas was on the losing end of Super Bowl III against the Jets and Joe Namath.
8. Punter Ray Guy made his name famous with the Raiders. Which team did he retire with?

Answer: Raiders

Ray played for 14 seasons, and all with the Raiders. He helped the Raiders to two Super Bowls, and victorious in Super Bowl XV against the Eagles. Guy made 1049 punts in his career, averaging 42.4 yards per kick.
9. The Miami Dolphins went a perfect 14-0 in the 1972 regular season. In part was due to running backs Larry Csonka and Mercury Morris who both rushed for 1000 yards each. Morris played seven seasons with the Dolphins, and retired with which team in 1976?

Answer: Chargers

In 1976 as a Charger, Morris ran for only 256 yards in 13 games. He was also a Pro Bowler from 1971-1973. He rushed for 31 touchdowns in his career.
10. Quarterback Jim McMahon was one of the stars on the 1985 Chicago Bears, and Chicago won Super Bowl XX against the Patriots. After his time with the Bears, Jim played for the Chargers, Eagles, Vikings, and Cardinals. Which team did he retire with in 1996?

Answer: Packers

McMahon was always at odds with head coach Mike Ditka. The 1985 Bears were also famous for the rendition of the "Super Bowl Shuffle". Jim never led the league in any major category, and made the Pro Bowl only once in his career. His final two seasons were with the Packers as a backup quarterback.
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