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NFL Hall of Fame [1] Trivia Quiz

This is a general question quiz about the HOF and its members, hope you have fun!

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

Author
gamemaker

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
104,965

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
4371

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: klotzplate (10/10), Guest 67 (5/10), Guest 50 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what year did the HOF open? Hint

1953

1963

1973

1983

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Question 2 of 10

2. The HOF is located in Canton, Ohio. Which of the following was NOT a reason to build it there? Hint

The direct forerunner of the NFL (the APFA), was founded in Canton

Canton citizens launched a campaign to build it

Canton was a football city with the Canton Bulldogs being an early pro football power

Pete Rozelle was born in Canton and requested the HOF be built there

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many members were elected to the HOF in the first year? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. Mel Hein, Pete Henry, Cal Hubbard, Tim Mara and Jim Thorpe were all elected in the first year. With which team were they all associated? Hint

Baltimore Colts

Minnesota Vikings

New York Giants

Cleveland Browns

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these HOF players didn't attend college at Notre Dame? Hint

Paul Hornung

Nick Buoniconti

Joe Montana

Frank Gifford

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the first player from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers enshrined in the HOF? Hint

Ricky Bell

Reggie Cobb

Jimmie Giles

Lee Roy Selmon

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which kicker who attended Montana State on a skiing scholarship, was elected to the HOF in 1991? Hint

Jan Stenerud

Chestor Marcol

Garo Yepremian

Matt Bahr

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Question 8 of 10

8. Of the following list of coaches, who entered the HOF first? Hint

Bud Grant

Don Shula

Joe Gibbs

Marv Levy

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Question 9 of 10

9. Following the death of HOF coach Curly Lambeau, City Stadium in Green Bay was renamed Lambeau Field. In what year was City Stadium renamed? Hint

1975

1965

1955

1945

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Hall of Fame Game began the year before the Hall opened. What year was the first game played? Hint

1952

1962

1972

1982

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what year did the HOF open?

Answer: 1963

The Hall of Fame opened Sep. 7, 1963.

2. The HOF is located in Canton, Ohio. Which of the following was NOT a reason to build it there?

Answer: Pete Rozelle was born in Canton and requested the HOF be built there

Pete Rozelle was born in Los Angeles, all the others were actual reasons to build the HOF in Canton.

3. How many members were elected to the HOF in the first year?

Answer: 17

Jim Thorpe was one of the first inductees, having played for the Canton Bulldogs from 1915-1920, and in 1926.

4. Mel Hein, Pete Henry, Cal Hubbard, Tim Mara and Jim Thorpe were all elected in the first year. With which team were they all associated?

Answer: New York Giants

Mel Hein 1931-1945, Pete Henry 1927, Cal Hubbard 1927-1928 and 1936, Tim Mara 1925-1959, and Jim Thorpe 1925, all had various roles with the Giants.

5. Which of these HOF players didn't attend college at Notre Dame?

Answer: Frank Gifford

Frank Gifford attended USC.

6. Who was the first player from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers enshrined in the HOF?

Answer: Lee Roy Selmon

Playing Defensive End, Selmon became a HOF member in 1995.

7. Which kicker who attended Montana State on a skiing scholarship, was elected to the HOF in 1991?

Answer: Jan Stenerud

Stenerud played for Kansas City, Green Bay, and Minnesota in his 19 year career.

8. Of the following list of coaches, who entered the HOF first?

Answer: Bud Grant

Grant entered 1994, Gibbs 1996, Shula 1997 and Levy 2001.

9. Following the death of HOF coach Curly Lambeau, City Stadium in Green Bay was renamed Lambeau Field. In what year was City Stadium renamed?

Answer: 1965

Richard Nixon, Miss America, and James Arness were all present for the opening of City Stadium in 1957.

10. The Hall of Fame Game began the year before the Hall opened. What year was the first game played?

Answer: 1962

The New York Giants tied the St. Louis Cardinals 21-21 in the first HOF game Aug. 11, 1962.

Source: Author gamemaker

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