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Larry Centers Trivia Quiz

Larry Centers was one of the most versatile running backs during his NFL career.

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

Author
GoodVibe

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
241,171

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
213

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where did Larry Centers go to college? Hint

Sam Houston St.

Stephen F. Austin St.

Univ. of Texas Arlington

Central Arkansas

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Question 2 of 10

2. Larry Centers retired from the NFL with the record for most receptions by a running back. How many did he have? Hint

851

819

862

826

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many Pro Bowl teams was Centers on? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many total touchdowns did Centers have? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. Centers had more than 10,000 yards total during his career.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Centers had the distinction of earning the record for receptions by a running back during a single season. In what year did he have this distinction? Hint

1997

1995

1999

1993

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1998, Centers was a member of the Cardinals team that went to the playoffs. Was this his first trip to the postseason?

Yes

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Question 8 of 10

8. Centers had more rushing attempts than receptions on three different occasions.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Another versatile running back/receiver was Keith Byars, who played in the NFL from 1986-1998. How many more receptions did Centers have than Byars? Hint

216

239

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Question 10 of 10

10. Centers was a member of the 2003-04 Patriots team that won the Super Bowl. Did he play in it?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where did Larry Centers go to college?

Answer: Stephen F. Austin St.

Centers was drafted in the fifth round in 1990 by the Cardinals. Stephen F. Austin State is also the college of NFL linebacker Jeremiah Trotter, Colorado governor Bill Owens, and musician Don Henley. During his 14-year NFL career, Larry Centers played for the Cardinals (1990-1998), Redskins (1999-2000), Bills (2001-2002), and Patriots (2003).

2. Larry Centers retired from the NFL with the record for most receptions by a running back. How many did he have?

Answer: 826

The 826 of Larry Centers exceeds that of wide receivers Steve Largent, Michael Irvin, and Andre Rison.

3. How many Pro Bowl teams was Centers on?

Answer: 3

Centers was on the 1995 and 1996 NFC teams as a representative of the Cardinals, and the 2001 AFC team as a member of the Bills.

4. How many total touchdowns did Centers have?

Answer: 42

Centers have 28 receiving touchdowns and 14 rushing TDs.

5. Centers had more than 10,000 yards total during his career.

Answer: False

Centers had 2188 rushing yards and 6797 receiving yards.

6. Centers had the distinction of earning the record for receptions by a running back during a single season. In what year did he have this distinction?

Answer: 1995

Centers had 101 receptions in 1995, good for ninth overall in the NFL. The next season, he had 99 receptions, the fourth most in the league. In 1995 and 1996, he was a member of the Cardinals.

7. In 1998, Centers was a member of the Cardinals team that went to the playoffs. Was this his first trip to the postseason?

Answer: Yes

Centers also went to the postseason in 1999 with the Redskins, and 2003 with the Patriots.

8. Centers had more rushing attempts than receptions on three different occasions.

Answer: False

It was three times with the Cardinals (1994, 1996, 1997) and once in 2003 with the Patriots.

9. Another versatile running back/receiver was Keith Byars, who played in the NFL from 1986-1998. How many more receptions did Centers have than Byars?

Answer: 216

Byars retired with 610 career receptions. Other versatile running backs included Marshall Faulk and Marcus Allen.

10. Centers was a member of the 2003-04 Patriots team that won the Super Bowl. Did he play in it?

Answer: No

Centers retired shortly before the 2004-05 season.

Source: Author GoodVibe

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