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Jerome Bettis Trivia Quiz

How well do you know Pittsburgh's star runningback?

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

Author
Maligo

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
34,274

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2966

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Question 1 of 10

1. On what NFL team did Jerome Bettis play before being traded to the Steelers? Hint

Rams

Chargers

Saints

Falcons

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was Bettis' nickname? Hint

The Night Train

The Truck

The Force

The Bus

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is Bettis' passion outside of football? Hint

Bowling

Playing basketball

Shooting pool

Horseshoes

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is Jerome Bettis' jersey number in Pittsburgh? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. Where did Jerome Bettis play his college football? Hint

Penn State

Michigan

Notre Dame

Purdue

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the first season that Jerome Bettis did not rush for 1000 yards? Hint

1993

1995

1994

1996

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Question 7 of 10

7. What did the Steelers give up to acquire Jerome Bettis before the 1996 draft? Hint

2nd round pick (1996) and a 5th round pick (1996)

2nd round pick (1996) and a 4th round pick (1996)

2nd round pick (1996) and a 4th round pick (1997)

2nd round pick (1996) and a 5th round pick (1997)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who did Bettis share his 1993 NFL Rookie of the Year award with? Hint

Rick Mirer

Drew Bledsoe

Reggie Brooks

Robert Smith

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Question 9 of 10

9. Bettis signed a new contract with the Steelers in 2001. How many years is the deal for? Hint

7 years

4 years

6 years

5 years

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Question 10 of 10

10. What fullback has led the way for Bettis on two different teams? Hint

Jon Witman

John L. Williams

Brian Milne

Tim Lester

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. On what NFL team did Jerome Bettis play before being traded to the Steelers?

Answer: Rams

Bettis was drafted by and played his first seasons with the Rams, before being dealt to Pittsburgh when the Rams drafted Lawrence Philips.

2. What was Bettis' nickname?

Answer: The Bus

Jerome Bettis has acquired the nickname 'The Bus' from Steelers' fans and opponents he runs over.

3. What is Bettis' passion outside of football?

Answer: Bowling

The whole Bettis family loves bowling. Jerome has even bowled a perfect game.

4. What is Jerome Bettis' jersey number in Pittsburgh?

Answer: 36

5. Where did Jerome Bettis play his college football?

Answer: Notre Dame

Bettis played for the Fighting Irish and shared a backfield with runner Reggie Brooks, who went on to a brief NFL career.

6. What is the first season that Jerome Bettis did not rush for 1000 yards?

Answer: 1995

1995 was his last year with the Rams and he rushed for just 637 yards after clearing 1000 yards in his first two seasons.

7. What did the Steelers give up to acquire Jerome Bettis before the 1996 draft?

Answer: 2nd round pick (1996) and a 4th round pick (1997)

Not a bad deal for a player who was Steelers' MVP his first two years with the team.

8. Who did Bettis share his 1993 NFL Rookie of the Year award with?

Answer: Rick Mirer

Rick Mirer was a teammate of Bettis' at Notre Dame.

9. Bettis signed a new contract with the Steelers in 2001. How many years is the deal for?

Answer: 6 years

The Steelers have locked up their star rusher for what might be the remainder of his career.

10. What fullback has led the way for Bettis on two different teams?

Answer: Tim Lester

Lester played fullback for both the Rams and the Steelers during Bettis' tenure with the team and was billed as the 'Bus driver' until he left the Steelers in 1998.

Source: Author Maligo

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