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Quiz about Long Arms of the NFL
Quiz about Long Arms of the NFL

Long Arms of the NFL Trivia Quiz


A sequel to 'NFL Quarterback Greats', this is another easy all multiple choice quiz about more NFL great quarterbacks.

A multiple-choice quiz by nightmare. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
nightmare
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
178,684
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
4689
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: robbonz (4/10), Guest 24 (9/10), Taltarzac (5/10).
Question 1 of 10
1. I played my entire career of 15 seasons with the San Diego Chargers, being drafted in 1973. I was an integral part of the new 'Air Coryell' offense. In 1979, I set a NFL record for season passing yardage. I broke that record in 1980, then again in 1981. After retiring I became a sportscaster, including time on 'Monday Night Football'. Who am I? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. After graduating from BYU, I made a name for myself in the 1980s with the Bears. Known for being a rebel, I had stints with commissioner Pete Rozelle, and he took offense to my advertising on my head bands. I also played for Philadelphia and Green Bay. Who am I? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. I was an All-American at Stanford, and was their first to win a Heisman Trophy. I played from 1971-1986, mostly with the Raiders. I was the Super Bowl XV MVP. Who am I? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. I received the curse of the Heisman Trophy in 1967 with UCLA. I was drafted by the Rams but never played a game with them. My entire NFL career was in limited duty for two seasons with the Redskins. Who am I? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. A 16 season glorious career found me in my Packer #15 jersey. I won the first two Super Bowl MVP's in NFL history. I led the NFL in passing three times, in 1962, 1964, and 1966. Carroll Dale, Boyd Dowler, and Max McGee, sure made me look good. I later became head coach of Green Bay. Who am I? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. After winning the Heisman Trophy in 1963 with Navy, I spent my entire career with the Dallas Cowboys. I led the NFC in passing many times in my career, and won two Super Bowls with the Cowboys. I was known for being a scrambler. I retired in 1979. Who am I? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. 18 of my 19 seasons were seen in a Cardinal uniform. I was overlooked in the draft because of my small college. I took over the reins from Charlie Johnson, and one of my favorite receivers was Jackie Smith. Who am I? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. 14 of my 15 seasons were with the Dolphins. Upon arrival of the great Dan Marino, I saw a lot of bench time, but I was always there in the clutch. After my NFL career, I became the first full-time head coach in Florida International University's history in 2000. Who am I? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. From 1974-1985, you saw me in my #7 Redskin jersey. 1983 had to be my best season, as I led Washington to a 14-2 record. In that season I received the AP NFL MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, Pro Bowl Player of the Game, and was All-NFL team. A sack in 1985 broke my leg and ended my career. Who am I? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Before even joining the NFL, I took Washington to a Pac-8 title. I was the 1978 Rose Bowl MVP, then a CFL MVP in 1983. Although I played for the Vikings, Seahawks, and Chiefs, I made my name in Houston for 10 seasons. I set a record for making eight consecutive Pro Bowl appearances for a quarterback. After 17 seasons, I finally retired in 2000. Who am I? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. I played my entire career of 15 seasons with the San Diego Chargers, being drafted in 1973. I was an integral part of the new 'Air Coryell' offense. In 1979, I set a NFL record for season passing yardage. I broke that record in 1980, then again in 1981. After retiring I became a sportscaster, including time on 'Monday Night Football'. Who am I?

Answer: Dan Fouts

None of the others were Chargers. Fouts was not drafted until the third round in 1973. When Fouts retired in 1987, he was second on the all-time passing yardage list, behind Fran Tarkenton. He was also ranked fourth in career touchdown passes.
2. After graduating from BYU, I made a name for myself in the 1980s with the Bears. Known for being a rebel, I had stints with commissioner Pete Rozelle, and he took offense to my advertising on my head bands. I also played for Philadelphia and Green Bay. Who am I?

Answer: Jim McMahon

The others were all running backs. Jim had always wanted to attend Notre Dame college, but ended up with BYU. To their delight, McMahon broke 70 NCAA passing records. In the NFL, McMahon earned two Super Bowl rings, one with the Bears and the other as a backup QB for the Packers.

He also played for the Chargers, Vikings, and Cardinals. He retired in 1996 with 100 passing touchdowns to his credit.
3. I was an All-American at Stanford, and was their first to win a Heisman Trophy. I played from 1971-1986, mostly with the Raiders. I was the Super Bowl XV MVP. Who am I?

Answer: Jim Plunkett

Plunkett led the Raiders to a Super Bowl XV win, the first time a wild-card had won a Super Bowl. They defeated Philadelphia 27-10. Plunkett spent five seasons in New England, two with San Francisco, and eight with the Raiders. He retired in 1986.
4. I received the curse of the Heisman Trophy in 1967 with UCLA. I was drafted by the Rams but never played a game with them. My entire NFL career was in limited duty for two seasons with the Redskins. Who am I?

Answer: Gary Beban

The others were all from UCLA, but specialized in basketball. Beban led the Bruins during his tenure to a record of 25-4-1, his only loss coming in his sophmore season. Although drafted by the Rams in the 1968 draft, Gary wanted more money than the Rams were willing to pay.

The Rams traded his draft rights to Washington. In two seasons in a limited role with the Redskins, Beban threw only one NFL pass in his career. The Redskins used him as a running back and wide receiver also.
5. A 16 season glorious career found me in my Packer #15 jersey. I won the first two Super Bowl MVP's in NFL history. I led the NFL in passing three times, in 1962, 1964, and 1966. Carroll Dale, Boyd Dowler, and Max McGee, sure made me look good. I later became head coach of Green Bay. Who am I?

Answer: Bart Starr

Starr came out of Alabama and was a rookie in 1956. He won five NFL Championships, two Super Bowls, and was a four-time Pro Bowler. He coached the Packers from 1975-1983. The NFL inducted him into the Hall of Fame in 1977.
6. After winning the Heisman Trophy in 1963 with Navy, I spent my entire career with the Dallas Cowboys. I led the NFC in passing many times in my career, and won two Super Bowls with the Cowboys. I was known for being a scrambler. I retired in 1979. Who am I?

Answer: Roger Staubach

Staubach won the Heisman as a Naval Academy junior in 1963. Amazingly, he was a 27 year old rookie with Dallas in 1969. He became the Cowboy starting QB three seasons later. Staubach took the Cowboys to six NFC Championship games, and was victorious in Super Bowl VI and XII. Being the scrambler that he was, he rushed for 2,264 yards along with 20 rushing touchdowns in his 11 year career.
7. 18 of my 19 seasons were seen in a Cardinal uniform. I was overlooked in the draft because of my small college. I took over the reins from Charlie Johnson, and one of my favorite receivers was Jackie Smith. Who am I?

Answer: Jim Hart

After playing at Southern Illinois University, Hart, not recognized by any NFL teams, signed as a free agent in 1966. Hart won the NFL Player of the Year in 1974 for guiding the Cardinals to the Eastern Division title. His final season in 1984 was as a Washington Redskin. He threw for 209 touchdowns.
8. 14 of my 15 seasons were with the Dolphins. Upon arrival of the great Dan Marino, I saw a lot of bench time, but I was always there in the clutch. After my NFL career, I became the first full-time head coach in Florida International University's history in 2000. Who am I?

Answer: Don Strock

Strock began his career in 1974, and witnessed the emergence of Dan Marino in 1983. Strock's last season was in 1988 as a Cleveland Brown, and was their number three QB behind Bernie Kosar and Gary Danielson.
9. From 1974-1985, you saw me in my #7 Redskin jersey. 1983 had to be my best season, as I led Washington to a 14-2 record. In that season I received the AP NFL MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, Pro Bowl Player of the Game, and was All-NFL team. A sack in 1985 broke my leg and ended my career. Who am I?

Answer: Joe Theismann

All the others were indeed Redskin quarterbacks. Theismann took over the helm from Sonny Jurgensen in 1975. After the Redskins' stellar season in 1983, Theismann led them to a blowout of the Rams in the NFC Playoffs, 51-7. In his 11th game in the 1985 season, the New York Giants ended his career in a Monday Night Game. He later became a broadcaster their.
10. Before even joining the NFL, I took Washington to a Pac-8 title. I was the 1978 Rose Bowl MVP, then a CFL MVP in 1983. Although I played for the Vikings, Seahawks, and Chiefs, I made my name in Houston for 10 seasons. I set a record for making eight consecutive Pro Bowl appearances for a quarterback. After 17 seasons, I finally retired in 2000. Who am I?

Answer: Warren Moon

In addition to nine total Pro Bowl appearances, Moon threw for an amazing 49,325 yards. Moon was the second established black quarterback in NFL history, the first being James Harris with the Buffalo Bills.
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