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Jack Tatum Trivia Quiz

So, how well do you know Mr. Jack Tatum?

A multiple-choice quiz by pimpwin. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
pimpwin

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
247,460

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
209

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was Tatum's nickname around the NFL? Hint

The Man

The Killer

The Assassin

The Owner

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many interceptions did he finish up with in his career? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. What college did Tatum attend? Hint

USC

Texas

Virginia Tech

Ohio State

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Question 4 of 10

4. What year was Jack inducted into the College Football of Fame? Hint

2005

2001

He isn't in the college football Hall of Fame

2004

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Question 5 of 10

5. What round and pick was Tatum drafted in? Hint

Round 1, pick 19

Round 1, pick 1

Round 2, pick 4

Round 1, pick 23

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who did Jack Tatum paralyze from the chest down? Hint

Darryl Stingley

Sammy White

Franco Harris

Lynn Swann

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Question 7 of 10

7. What team was he playing against when he returned a fumble a record-setting 104 yards for a touchdown? Hint

Miami Dolphins

Green Bay Packers

San Francisco 49ers

Pittsburgh Steelers

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Question 8 of 10

8. If you were to add up the number of national championships he won with the number of Super Bowls he won, what number would you have? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many times was Tatum elected to the Pro Bowl? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. While playing for OSU, what year did he win National Defensive Player of the Year? Hint

1967

1969

1970

1968

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Tatum's nickname around the NFL?

Answer: The Assassin

He got this name from his hard-hitting of offensive players during games while on the Oakland Raiders.

2. How many interceptions did he finish up with in his career?

Answer: 37

He had 30 interceptions with the Oakland Raiders (1971-1979), and 7 with the Houston Oilers (1980).

3. What college did Tatum attend?

Answer: Ohio State

He was recruited as a running back, but in his freshman year was changed to defensive back. He played at OSU from 1967-1970.

4. What year was Jack inducted into the College Football of Fame?

Answer: 2005

He led the Buckeyes to a 27-2 record while a starter at OSU. He started from 1968-1970.

5. What round and pick was Tatum drafted in?

Answer: Round 1, pick 19

He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the 1971 NFL draft.

6. Who did Jack Tatum paralyze from the chest down?

Answer: Darryl Stingley

He knocked him out in a 1978 preseason game against the New England Patriots as Stingley was leaping for a pass.

7. What team was he playing against when he returned a fumble a record-setting 104 yards for a touchdown?

Answer: Green Bay Packers

This happened in a 1972 game, which some people today still say is a controversial play because the officials should have blew the play dead, but didn't and let the play go. Aeneas Williams had tied this record since.

8. If you were to add up the number of national championships he won with the number of Super Bowls he won, what number would you have?

Answer: 2

He won one National Championship with the OSU Buckeyes in 1968, and won one Super Bowl with the Oakland Raiders in SuperBowl XI against the Minnesota Vikings.

9. How many times was Tatum elected to the Pro Bowl?

Answer: 3

He was elected in 1973, 1974, and 1975, all with the Oakland Raiders.

10. While playing for OSU, what year did he win National Defensive Player of the Year?

Answer: 1970

He was also an All-American that year.

Source: Author pimpwin

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