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John Elway: The Comeback Kid Trivia Quiz

This quiz is one that recalls the great career that many Denver Bronco fans were able to enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by Moose356. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Moose356

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
242,665

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
7 / 10

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Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. What college did John Elway attend? Hint

BYU

Notre Dame

Stanford

USC

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who drafted John Elway in the NFL draft? Hint

Seattle Seahawks

Denver Broncos

Baltimore Colts

Oakland Raiders

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many Pro Bowls did John Elway go to? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. Against what team was John Elway's signature game against, which later became known as "The Drive"? Hint

Oakland Raiders

Cleveland Browns

Green Bay Packers

Buffalo Bills

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Question 5 of 10

5. After high school, which MLB team drafted John Elway? Hint

Baltimore Orioles

New York Yankees

Kansas City Royals

Oakland Athletics

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following teams has John Elway not played in a Super Bowl? Hint

Washington Redskins

Green Bay Packers

Detroit Lions

Atlanta Falcons

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Question 7 of 10

7. What year was John Elway inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame? Hint

2005

2004

2003

2002

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many 4th quarter comebacks has John Elway led? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these businesses has John Elway not been involved with? Hint

Car dealership

Arena football team

Foam football

Workout equipment

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these quarterback records did John Elway *not* hold when he retired? Hint

Most career sacks

Most passing yards (career)

Most Super Bowl interceptions

Most 4th quarter comebacks

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What college did John Elway attend?

Answer: Stanford

He was the quarterback of losing team Stanford, when California pulled off one of the most memorable plays in all of football called "The Play". He attended Stanford from 1979-1982.

2. Who drafted John Elway in the NFL draft?

Answer: Baltimore Colts

Elway had threatened to quit football and play professional baseball if he was not traded. The Colts ended up getting quarterback Mark Hermann and lineman, Chris Hinton in the trade.

3. How many Pro Bowls did John Elway go to?

Answer: 9

He played in the Pro Bowls of 1986, 1987, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, and 1998.

4. Against what team was John Elway's signature game against, which later became known as "The Drive"?

Answer: Cleveland Browns

Elway threw the winning pass to wide reciever Mark Jackson to beat the Cleveland Browns in the AFC Championship game.

5. After high school, which MLB team drafted John Elway?

Answer: Kansas City Royals

The Kansas City Royals selected Elway in the 1979 draft where as the Yankees drafted him in the 1981 summer draft.

6. Which of the following teams has John Elway not played in a Super Bowl?

Answer: Detroit Lions

Denver beat both Green Bay and Atlanta in 1997-98, but lost to the Washington Redskins in 1987.

7. What year was John Elway inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

Answer: 2004

Elway was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame by his oldest daughter, Jessica Gwen. He was the first player to be inducted into the Hall of Fame as a Denver Bronco.

8. How many 4th quarter comebacks has John Elway led?

Answer: 47

Over his professional career, he led his team to a record 47 fourth quarter comebacks.

9. Which of these businesses has John Elway not been involved with?

Answer: Workout equipment

He started a very successful network of car dealerships in the Denver area (later sold to Wayne Huizenga), and later became the owner of the Colorado Crush of the Arena Football League. John Elway was known for appearing on commercials for the foam Vortex football. When the Koosh Vortex football was first introduced in 1994, Elway threw it over 90 yards.

10. Which of these quarterback records did John Elway *not* hold when he retired?

Answer: Most passing yards (career)

Elway set records for most game-winning or game-tying scoring drives in the fourth quarter with 47. Elway set a rather undesirable record for most times being sacked (516), and most career Super Bowl interceptions with eight picks in the five title games he played.

Source: Author Moose356

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