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NFL Running Back Greats Trivia Quiz

A quiz on NFL running backs.

A multiple-choice quiz by BoKnows36. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
BoKnows36

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
181,116

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which team drafted Ahman Green in 1998? Hint

Green Bay Packers

Kansas City Chiefs

Oakland Raiders

Seattle Seahawks

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Question 2 of 10

2. What rare liver disease claimed the life of Chicago Bears running back Walter Payton? Hint

Molomo Citis

Inflamatory Solitis

Allocretus of the liver

Sclerosing Cholangitis

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which running back had more rushing yards after their first four full seasons in the NFL? Hint

Earl Campbell

Barry Sanders

Terell Davis

Eric Dickerson

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following running backs was not a first overall pick in a NFL Draft? Hint

Earl Campbell

Bo Jackson

Billy Sims

Marshall Faulk

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which running back was the first to run for over 200 yards in a Monday Night Football game? Hint

Ricky Williams

Earl Campbell

Thurman Thomas

Bo Jackson

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 2003, which NFL running back led the league in total yards from scrimmage? Hint

Priest Holmes

Jamal Lewis

LaDainian Tomlinson

Ahman Green

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these great running backs did not rush for over 10,000 yards in their career? Hint

Earl Campbell

Ottis Anderson

Ricky Watters

John Riggins

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these famous running backs never won a Super Bowl MVP? Hint

Terrell Davis

Emmitt Smith

Ottis Anderson

Tony Dorsett

9. I was one of six Heisman Trophy winning running backs in the 1970s. However, as a pro in the NFL, I only rushed for 2,951 career yards in nine seasons with the Rams and Chargers. Who am I? Hint

Earl Campbell

John Cappelletti

Charles White

Billy Sims

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many former Heisman Trophy winning running backs actively played in the 2003 NFL regular season? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which team drafted Ahman Green in 1998?

Answer: Seattle Seahawks

In 1998, the Seattle Seahawks drafted Ahman Green in the third round. In two seasons with Seattle, he only had a total of 329 yards rushing.

2. What rare liver disease claimed the life of Chicago Bears running back Walter Payton?

Answer: Sclerosing Cholangitis

In 1999, Payton was diagnosed with sclerosing cholangitis, a rare liver disease. His only hope for survival was a transplant which he never received.

3. Which running back had more rushing yards after their first four full seasons in the NFL?

Answer: Eric Dickerson

Here's the stats after four full seasons: Campbell (Oilers)6,457, Sanders (Lions) 5,674, Davis (Broncos)6,413, and Dickerson (Rams)6,968.

4. Which of the following running backs was not a first overall pick in a NFL Draft?

Answer: Marshall Faulk

In 1994, the Indianapolis Colts drafted Marshall Faulk with the second overall pick. The three others were all number one picks: 1978 Earl Campbell (Oilers), 1980 Billy Sims (Lions), (1986) Bo Jackson (Buccaneers).

5. Which running back was the first to run for over 200 yards in a Monday Night Football game?

Answer: Bo Jackson

On November 30, 1987, Bo Jackson of the L.A. Raiders ran for 220 yards against the Seattle Seahawks.

6. In 2003, which NFL running back led the league in total yards from scrimmage?

Answer: LaDainian Tomlinson

Tomlinson of the San Diego Chargers led the NFL with 2,370 total yards from scrimmage.

7. Which of these great running backs did not rush for over 10,000 yards in their career?

Answer: Earl Campbell

Campbell, first of the Oilers and then with the Saints, rushed for 9,407 yards in his career.

8. Which of these famous running backs never won a Super Bowl MVP?

Answer: Tony Dorsett

Dorsett, of the Cowboys, was never awarded a Super Bowl MVP. The three others were all Super Bowl MVP's: Davis 1997 (Broncos), Otis Anderson 1990 (Giants), and Emmitt Smith 1993 (Cowboys).

9. I was one of six Heisman Trophy winning running backs in the 1970s. However, as a pro in the NFL, I only rushed for 2,951 career yards in nine seasons with the Rams and Chargers. Who am I?

Answer: John Cappelletti

John Cappelletti proved to be a bust in the NFL. The five other Heisman Trophy winners in the 1970s were: Archie Griffin (twice), Earl Campbell, Tony Dorsett, Charles White, and Billy Sims.

10. How many former Heisman Trophy winning running backs actively played in the 2003 NFL regular season?

Answer: 3

Ricky Williams(Dolphins), Ron Dayne(Giants), Eddie George(Titans). Rashaan Salaam played during the 2003 preseason with the San Francisco 49ers, but was cut before the season began.

Source: Author BoKnows36

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