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NFL Rushers Trivia Quiz

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A multiple-choice quiz by fatcow. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
fatcow

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
50,726

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
3 / 5

Plays
4050

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Question 1 of 5

1. Who is the NFL's all-time leading rusher (as of August 2001)?

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Question 2 of 5

2. Who led the NFL in rushing four times between 1991 and 1995?

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Question 3 of 5

3. What running back scored 6 touchdowns in a game in the 1960s? Hint

Paul Hornung

O.J. Simpson

Gale Sayers

Lenny Moore

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Question 4 of 5

4. Who shockingly made an announcement of his retirement from the Lions prior to the 1999 season? Hint

Barry Sanders

Thurman Thomas

Emmitt Smith

Marcus Allen

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Question 5 of 5

5. What amazing rusher ended his short career to pursue a career in acting? Hint

Eric Dickerson

Tony Dorsett

Earl Campell

Jim Brown

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who is the NFL's all-time leading rusher (as of August 2001)?

Answer: Walter Payton

He has 16,726 career yards rushing!

2. Who led the NFL in rushing four times between 1991 and 1995?

Answer: Emmitt Smith

Smith had 1,773 yards rushing in 1995.

3. What running back scored 6 touchdowns in a game in the 1960s?

Answer: Gale Sayers

Gale only played 7 years in the NFL and in 1977, he became the youngest player ever enshrined in the NFL Hall of Fame.

4. Who shockingly made an announcement of his retirement from the Lions prior to the 1999 season?

Answer: Barry Sanders

Barry left the game of football with 10 Pro Bowl selections in his pocket.

5. What amazing rusher ended his short career to pursue a career in acting?

Answer: Jim Brown

Brown left the NFL with a 5.2 yard average per carry, an NFL record.

Source: Author fatcow

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