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Quiz about NFL Players in the USFL
Quiz about NFL Players in the USFL

NFL Players in the USFL Trivia Quiz


In the following questions, I will give you the name of a NFL player and you will tell me what city/state he played for in the USFL. If a person played for more than one USFL team, then it will be the first team he played for.

A multiple-choice quiz by haku4u. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
haku4u
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
318,530
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
358
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Question 1 of 10
1. What city did Steve Young play for? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Green Bay great Reggie White played where? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Herschel Walker played in what USFL state? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Nate Newton played where? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which city did former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly play in? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which windy city did Jeff Gossett play in besides Portland? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which team did Anthony Carter play for? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which team did Bart Oates play for that moved to Baltimore? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which team on the west coast did Gary Plummer play for? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which southern team did Ricky Sanders play for? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What city did Steve Young play for?

Answer: L.A.

Steve graduated from Brigham Young University. Also, Steve is a descendant of Brigham Young. Steve played for the L.A Express (USFL) from 1984-1985. He then played in the NFL for Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1985-1986, and the San Francisco 49ers from 1987-1999.
2. Green Bay great Reggie White played where?

Answer: Memphis

Besides being well known for his on the field skills, Reggie was also well known for starting a Christian Ministry as an Evangelical Minister. Reggie started his pro career in 1984-1985 for the USFL team the Memphis Showboats. Then, Reggie moved to the NFL. He played for the Philadelphia Eagles (1985-1992), Green Bay Packers (1993-1998), and the Carolina Panthers (2000).
3. Herschel Walker played in what USFL state?

Answer: New Jersey

He was part of the 1992 Winter Olympic Team in the 2-man bobsled, finishing 7th. Herschel also has a 6th degree blackbelt in Tae Kwon Do. Herschel played for the N.J. Generals from 1983-1985. In his NFL career, Herschel played for the Dallas Cowboys 1986-1989, Minnesota Vikings 1989-1991, Philadelphia Eagles 1992-1994, New York Giants 1995, and then back to the Cowboys in 1996-1997.
4. Nate Newton played where?

Answer: Tampa Bay

Nate played for the Tampa Bay Bandits from 1984-1985. He then played for the Dallas Cowboys from 1986-1998, then for the Carolina Panthers in 1999.
5. Which city did former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly play in?

Answer: Houston

Besides playing football in high school, Jim also played basketball. He led his school to the state semi-final game in his senior year. Jim Kelly played for the Houston Gamblers for the 1984-1985 seasons. He then played his NFL career for just one team, the Buffalo Bills from 1986-1996.
6. Which windy city did Jeff Gossett play in besides Portland?

Answer: Chicago

In 1978, Jeff was drafted by the New York Mets in the 5th round as an outfielder and third baseman. He played two seasons on the Mets' Minor League team. In the NFL, Jeff played for the Kansas City Chiefs(1981-1982), Cleveland Browns(1983 and 1985-1987), Houston Oilers (1987), and then the L.A./Oakland Raiders (1988-1996).

In the middle of his NFL career, Jeff played in the USFL for the Chicago Blitz in 1984, and the Portland Breakers in 1985.
7. Which team did Anthony Carter play for?

Answer: Michigan

Anthony is one of a small handful of players were scored a touchdown during a NFL game on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. For the USFL, Anthony played with the Michigan Panthers from 1983-1984 and the Oakland Invaders in 1985. Anthony then moved over to the NFL where he played for the Minnesota Vikings from 1985-1993, and the Detroit Lions from 1994-1995.
8. Which team did Bart Oates play for that moved to Baltimore?

Answer: Philadelphia

In the show "Aqua Teen Hunger Force", he played himself in an episode. He also won three Super Bowl rings, two with the New York Giants and one with the San Francisco 49ers. In the USFL, Bart played for the Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars from 1983-1985. In the NFL, he played for the Saints from 1985-1993. He also played for the 49ers from 1994-1995.
9. Which team on the west coast did Gary Plummer play for?

Answer: Oakland

Gary decided to play in the USFL after not being drafted by the NFL in 1983. For the 1983-1985 seasons, he played for the Oakland Invaders. In the NFL, Gary played for the Chargers (1986-1993) and then for the 49ers (1994-1997).
10. Which southern team did Ricky Sanders play for?

Answer: Houston

Ricky was acquitted in 1991 for running an individual over outside a nightclub. Sanders played in the USFL for the Houston Gamblers in 1985. In the NFL, he played for the Washington Redskins (1986-1993), Atlanta Falcons (1994-1995), and for the Miami Dolphins in 1995.
Source: Author haku4u

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