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Life of John Elway Trivia Quiz

Quiz spanning the life and playing career of all time great QB John Elway.

A multiple-choice quiz by jr1715. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
jr1715

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
259,893

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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382

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Question 1 of 10

1. At what college team did John Elway play? Hint

Stanford

Colorado

California

UCLA

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Question 2 of 10

2. What MLB team drafted John Elway after he graduated from high school? Hint

New York Yankees

New York Mets

Los Angeles Dodgers

Kansas City Royals

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Question 3 of 10

3. John Elway was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the 1983 NFL Draft.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1986, Elway led the Broncos to the Super Bowl by defeating what AFC team with a famous possession at the end of the game that became known as, "The Drive"? Hint

Pittsburgh Steelers

Cinncinati Bengals

Dallas Cowboys

Cleveland Browns

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many times did the Denver Broncos make it to the Super Bowl when John Elway played for them? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. What team did the John Elway led Denver Broncos defeat in Super Bowl XXXII? Hint

San Francisco 49ers

Green Bay Packers

Chicago Bears

Atlanta Falcons

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Question 7 of 10

7. In what year was Elway named both named the NFL Most Valuable Player and the AFC Offensive MVP? Hint

1993

1988

1987

1997

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many times was John Elway named to the AFC Pro Bowl in his 16-season NFL career? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. Elway became co-owner of what professional sports franchise in 2002? Hint

Denver Broncos

Denver Nuggets

Colorado Rockies

Colorado Crush

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Question 10 of 10

10. When Elway was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 2004, who gave his introduction speech? Hint

His wife Janet

His daughter Jessica

His father Jack

His son Jack

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. At what college team did John Elway play?

Answer: Stanford

Elway played for four seasons, throwing 77 touchdowns, and setting virtually every Stanford and Pac-10 record. He was Player of the Year twice, and later inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.

2. What MLB team drafted John Elway after he graduated from high school?

Answer: Kansas City Royals

Elway chose to attend Stanford and play football rather than sign with the Royals. In the 1981 MLB draft, he was the first selection of the New York Yankees. The following summer, while still attending Stanford, he hit .314 and a club-high 24 home runs while playing for New York single-A farm club.

3. John Elway was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the 1983 NFL Draft.

Answer: False

He was drafted by the Baltimore Colts in the draft and traded to the Denver Broncos for QB Mark Herrmann, rights to OL Chris Hinton, and a first round pick (OG Ron Solt) in the 1985 NFL Draft.

4. In 1986, Elway led the Broncos to the Super Bowl by defeating what AFC team with a famous possession at the end of the game that became known as, "The Drive"?

Answer: Cleveland Browns

The Broncos played against the New York Giants in the Super Bowl that season and led the game 10-9 at halftime. Then in the second half, the Giants scored 30 points and ended up winning the game 39-20.

5. How many times did the Denver Broncos make it to the Super Bowl when John Elway played for them?

Answer: 5

After losing the first 3 games by a combined score of 137-40, Elway led the Broncos to back-to-back titles in 1998-1999, winning the MVP of Super Bowl XXXIII in his last professional game.

6. What team did the John Elway led Denver Broncos defeat in Super Bowl XXXII?

Answer: Green Bay Packers

The Broncos faced the defending Super Bowl champions Green Bay Packers. They would go on to defeat the Packers 31-24. Terrell Davis scored 3 rushing touchdowns and was named MVP of the game.

7. In what year was Elway named both named the NFL Most Valuable Player and the AFC Offensive MVP?

Answer: 1987

Elway won these awards in what was not his greatest statistical season (he passed for more yards and touchdowns in 6 other seasons). He led the Broncos to their second consecutive Super Bowl appearance in 1987, only to be humiliated by the Washington Redskins, 42-10.

8. How many times was John Elway named to the AFC Pro Bowl in his 16-season NFL career?

Answer: 9

The nine Pro-Bowls were: 1986-87, 1989, 1991, 1993-94, 1996-98.

When he retired, Elway held several Broncos franchise records:
Most Total Offensive Yards: 54,882 yards (51,475 passing, 3,407 rushing)
Most Total Touchdowns: 334 (300 passing, 33 rushing, 1 receiving)
Most Total Plays: 8,027
Winning Percentage: .643 (148-82-1)
Most Career Passing Yards: 51,475
Most Career Completions: 4,123
Most Career Attempts: 7,250
Most Touchdown Passes: 300

9. Elway became co-owner of what professional sports franchise in 2002?

Answer: Colorado Crush

The Crush play in the Arena Football League. On June 12, 2005, they won ArenaBowl XIX over the Georgia Force 51-48, in only their third year of existence.

10. When Elway was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 2004, who gave his introduction speech?

Answer: His daughter Jessica

Jessica made history by becoming the first daughter to ever introduce her father as an inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Source: Author jr1715

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