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NFL Stuffings #2 Trivia Quiz

Another all multiple choice NFL mix in a series of five. I hope that you have fun. :-)

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

Author
Nightmare

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
233,608

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1524

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 72 (8/10), Raven361 (9/10), Guest 24 (6/10).

Question 1 of 10

1. Which Bear set a quarterback record for rushing 968 yards in the 1972 season? Hint

Bobby Douglass

Jan Stenerud

Fred Steinfort

Jeff Wilkins

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which receiving Charger star had the nickname of 'Bambi'? Hint

Lance Alworth

Fran Tarkenton

Bruce Smith

L.C. Greenwood

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the first non-college player ever to be drafted in the first round of a draft? Hint

Mike Garrett

Peyton Manning

Eric Swann

Mike Rozier

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Question 4 of 10

4. This quarterback father led the Dolphins to Super Bowl VII. The quarterback son led Michigan to a Rose Bowl victory. Who were they? Hint

Billy and John Riggins

Bob and Brian Griese

Matt and Mercury Morris

Marco and Franco Harris

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Question 5 of 10

5. When this quarterback retired in 1998, he took home the record for being sacked the most times in a career. Who was this comeback quarterback? Hint

John Elway

Merlin Olsen

Jim Marshall

Lynn Swann

6. In the Super Bowl XIII preliminary festivities, which Dallas Cowboy defensive player told the media that Pittsburgh's Terry Bradshaw was so dumb, that he couldn't spell cat if he were spotted the 'C' and the 'A'? Hint

Neal Anderson

Thomas 'Hollywood' Henderson

Mel Gray

Eddie Lee Ivery

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Baltimore Colt was the first player in NFL history to score 20 touchdowns in a season? Hint

Lenny Moore

Max McGee

Lance Rentzel

Dick Bass

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Question 8 of 10

8. I played for only five seasons in my NFL career before a knee injury curtailed it all in 1984. In my first two Lion seasons, I rushed for a total of 2740 yards along with 26 rushing touchdowns. Who am I? Hint

Billy Sims

Gale Sayers

Gary Beban

Mike Singletary

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1984, which Tampa Bay running back set a record for most touches, in that he carried the ball and received more times in a season than anyone? Hint

Tom Matte

Jim Plunkett

James Wilder

Chuck Foreman

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1970, this 42-year old kicker and backup quarterback headed five consecutive fourth quarter come from behind wins for the Raiders in the season. Who was this durable player? Hint

John Mackey

George Blanda

Ron Yary

Tommy Nobis

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which Bear set a quarterback record for rushing 968 yards in the 1972 season?

Answer: Bobby Douglass

The others were all kickers. Douglass was in his fourth NFL season with Chicago when he grew wings. His arm didn't function as well with his 38% pass completion rate. The Bears finished 4-9-1 for the season.

2. Which receiving Charger star had the nickname of 'Bambi'?

Answer: Lance Alworth

Alworth spent 10 of his 11 seasons as a Charger, then his final two with the Cowboys. He retired in 1972.

3. Who was the first non-college player ever to be drafted in the first round of a draft?

Answer: Eric Swann

Swann was playing in the minor leagues of the NFL when the Cardinals made him their 1991 top pick. Swann was a defensive tackle.

4. This quarterback father led the Dolphins to Super Bowl VII. The quarterback son led Michigan to a Rose Bowl victory. Who were they?

Answer: Bob and Brian Griese

The other options were not related and they were not quarterbacks. Father Bob played for the Dolphins for 14 seasons with the Dolphins from 1967-1980. Brian followed with an entrance in Denver in 1998, and found Miami in 2003.

5. When this quarterback retired in 1998, he took home the record for being sacked the most times in a career. Who was this comeback quarterback?

Answer: John Elway

The others listed were not quarterbacks. Elway played his entire career of 16 seasons with the Denver Broncos. He was sacked 498 times, including a brutal 37 in the 1997 season.

Answer: Thomas 'Hollywood' Henderson

For Henderson's continual antics, coach Tom Landry showed him the door. Bradshaw ended up as the Super Bowl XIII MVP, and a ring for his Steelers.

7. Which Baltimore Colt was the first player in NFL history to score 20 touchdowns in a season?

Answer: Lenny Moore

In 1964, Moore had 16 rushing, three receiving, and one kickoff return touchdown. The Colts went 12-2 in the season, but lost to the Cleveland Browns in the NFC Championship game, 27-0.

Answer: Billy Sims

Sims was a Heisman Trophy winner from Oklahoma when he joined the Lions in 1980. In five seasons, Billy rushed for 5106 yards.

9. In 1984, which Tampa Bay running back set a record for most touches, in that he carried the ball and received more times in a season than anyone?

Answer: James Wilder

In his fourth season in 1984, Wilder carried the ball an amazing 407 times along with 85 receptions. His combined yardage was 2229 with 13 rushing touchdowns.

10. In 1970, this 42-year old kicker and backup quarterback headed five consecutive fourth quarter come from behind wins for the Raiders in the season. Who was this durable player?

Answer: George Blanda

The others were not kickers or quarterbacks. Blanda never seemed to go away. He stayed for 27 seasons from 1949-1975. In 1970, the Raiders went 8-4-2, and lost the AFC Championship game to the Colts.

Source: Author Nightmare

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