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NFL Football Mix Trivia Quiz

Do you know your NFL football?

A multiple-choice quiz by duckfeet1212. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
duckfeet1212

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
158,239

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
3155

Last 3 plays: dan180dan180 (8/10), Wiems70 (5/10), Guest 174 (2/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the first professional football player? Hint

Randy Chiappe

William Heffelfinger

Joseph Atkinson

Larry Dasoswki

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Question 2 of 10

2. What coach named a team after himself? Hint

Martin Packer

Paul Brown

Chief White Eagle

Paul 'Bear' Bryant

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following set a record for the longest fumble return in the NFL? Hint

Mel Renfro

Jack Tatum

Lem Barney

Jack Lambert

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which NFL quarterback not only threw a record-tying seven touchdown passes in one game, but also officiated a game in which another player tied that same record? Hint

Sonny Jurgenson

Adrian Burk

Roman Gabriel

John Hadl

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following had the nickname of "Slash"? Hint

Ray Nitsche

Kordell Stewart

Dick Butkus

Deacon Jones

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Question 6 of 10

6. What player misplaced his helmet prior to Super Bowl XXVI, causing him to miss the first two plays of the game? Hint

Jim Kelly

Larry Csonka

Thurman Thomas

Mercury Morris

7. What NFL lineman will be remembered equally for his work toward securing unrestricted free agency for players, and for his tendency to remind quarterbacks he had just sacked, that "Jesus loves you"? Hint

Merlin Olsen

Reggie White

Alan Page

Jim Marshall

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Question 8 of 10

8. What NFL Hall of Famer was also inducted into the Lacrosse Hall of Fame? Hint

Fred Belintikoff

Walter Payton

Jim Brown

John Brodie

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the number one pick in the NFL draft in 1961, earned Rookie of the Year honors that year, and went on to win the Super Bowl as both a player and a coach? Hint

Marv Levy

Steve Spurrier

Mike Ditka

George Halas

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the first black player to play professional football? Hint

Charles Follis

Jim Brown

Dick Bass

Bubba Smith

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the first professional football player?

Answer: William Heffelfinger

William "Pudge" Heffelfinger was an All-American guard from Yale. He joined the Allegheny Athletic Association in 1892.

2. What coach named a team after himself?

Answer: Paul Brown

The Cleveland Browns were named after legendary coach Paul Brown.

3. Which of the following set a record for the longest fumble return in the NFL?

Answer: Jack Tatum

On September 24,1972, Oakland Raider defensive back Jack Tatum returned a Green Bay fumble 104 yards for a touchdown.

4. Which NFL quarterback not only threw a record-tying seven touchdown passes in one game, but also officiated a game in which another player tied that same record?

Answer: Adrian Burk

Adrian Burk was a quarterback with the Philadelphia Eagles when he tossed seven touchdown strikes against the Washingtion Redskins on October 17,1954. Fifteen years later, on September 28, 1969, he watched from his back judge position, as Minnesota Viking quarterback Joe Kapp strafed the Baltimore Colts in similar fashion.

5. Which of the following had the nickname of "Slash"?

Answer: Kordell Stewart

"Slash" was the name Pittsburgh Steelers Coach Bill Cowher gave to the position he created for Kordell Stewart, in order to make use of the young quarterback's incredible athletic skills.

6. What player misplaced his helmet prior to Super Bowl XXVI, causing him to miss the first two plays of the game?

Answer: Thurman Thomas

Running back Thurman Thomas, who led the league in total yards for the third straight year in 1991(with 2,038), was named the NFL's most valuable player, though was nevertheless able to help the Bills claim their first Super Bowl championship.

Answer: Reggie White

Reggie White, the NFL's career sack leader when he retired, is an ordained minister who also helped revolutionize free agency in professional football.

8. What NFL Hall of Famer was also inducted into the Lacrosse Hall of Fame?

Answer: Jim Brown

The multi-talented Jim Brown, who set a number of NFL rushing records during his nine year pro career, and later broke through barriers as an actor, is considered by many to have been the greatest lacrosse player of all time. During his three years at Syarcuse University, Brown spent the offseason playing lacrosse for the Orangemen.

9. Who was the number one pick in the NFL draft in 1961, earned Rookie of the Year honors that year, and went on to win the Super Bowl as both a player and a coach?

Answer: Mike Ditka

Mike Ditka was actually the top pick in both the NFl and AFL drafts in 1961. He signed with the NFL and had a great rookie season. Playing tight end, he quickly became know around the league for his pass-catching ability and his tough blocking.

10. Who was the first black player to play professional football?

Answer: Charles Follis

In 1902, a six-foot 200-pound halfback named Charles W. Follis joined the Shelby, Ohio, team in the Ohio League. Prior to joining the Shelby team, Follis had been a star player with the Wooster Athletic Association.

Source: Author duckfeet1212

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