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NFL/AFL Draft: 1960-1966 Trivia Quiz

For 7 seasons starting in 1960, both the NFL and the AFL drafted the same players hoping to they could sign them away from the other league. What would have happened if they signed with the other team that drafted them?

A multiple-choice quiz by teerock. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
teerock

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
272,266

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1961, future Hall of Fame TE Mike Ditka was drafted in the first round by the Chicago Bears. He was also drafted in the first round by which AFL team? Hint

Buffalo Bills

Houston Oilers

Oakland Raiders

Dallas Texans

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Question 2 of 10

2. The New York Jets drafted quarterback Joe Namath with their first pick in 1965. Which NFL team still wishes that he signed with them after they also chose him with their first pick? Hint

St. Louis Cardinals

New York Giants

Cleveland Browns

Minnesota Vikings

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which AFL franchise drafted quarterback Roger Staubach in the 16th round in the 1964 draft? Hint

Kansas City Chiefs

San Diego Chargers

Boston Patriots

Denver Broncos

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Question 4 of 10

4. Future Hall of Fame DL Buck Buchanan was drafted in the first round by the Kansas City Chiefs. Which NFL team made him their pick in the 1963 draft? Hint

Baltimore Colts

New York Giants

Pittsburgh Steelers

San Francisco 49ers

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Question 5 of 10

5. John Mackey helped lead the Baltimore Colts to two Super Bowls. Which AFL team was also vying for his services when they drafted him in 1963? Hint

New York Jets

Oakland Raiders

Denver Broncos

Houston Oilers

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Question 6 of 10

6. Super Bowl XI MVP Fred Biletnikoff spent his entire career with the Oakland Raiders. Which NFL team also chose him in the 1965 draft? Hint

Detroit Lions

Philadelphia Eagles

Los Angeles Rams

Washington Redskins

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Question 7 of 10

7. Chicago Bears RB Gayle Sayers was drafted by which AFL franchise in 1965? Hint

New York Jets

Houston Oilers

Kansas City Chiefs

Denver Broncos

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Question 8 of 10

8. Future Hall of Fame QB Fran Tarkenton was drafted by which AFL team in 1961? Hint

Buffalo Bills

New York Titans

Boston Patriots

Dallas Texans

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Question 9 of 10

9. Herb Adderley won two Super Bowls with the Green Bay Packers. The Hall of Fame DB was also drafted by which AFL franchise in 1961? Hint

Oakland Raiders

New York Titans

Dallas Texans

Boston Patriots

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Question 10 of 10

10. Dallas Cowboys DT Bob Lilly was also drafted by which AFL team in 1961? Hint

Denver Broncos

Houston Oilers

Dallas Texans

Buffalo Bills

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1961, future Hall of Fame TE Mike Ditka was drafted in the first round by the Chicago Bears. He was also drafted in the first round by which AFL team?

Answer: Houston Oilers

Mike Ditka was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1988 and coached the Chicago Bears to a victory in Super Bowl XX.

2. The New York Jets drafted quarterback Joe Namath with their first pick in 1965. Which NFL team still wishes that he signed with them after they also chose him with their first pick?

Answer: St. Louis Cardinals

"Broadway Joe" led the Jets to a victory in Super Bowl III.

3. Which AFL franchise drafted quarterback Roger Staubach in the 16th round in the 1964 draft?

Answer: Kansas City Chiefs

Roger won the Heisman Trophy for Navy, and then went on to lead the Cowboys to two Super Bowls.

4. Future Hall of Fame DL Buck Buchanan was drafted in the first round by the Kansas City Chiefs. Which NFL team made him their pick in the 1963 draft?

Answer: New York Giants

Buck was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1990. The Giants drafted him in the 19th round.

5. John Mackey helped lead the Baltimore Colts to two Super Bowls. Which AFL team was also vying for his services when they drafted him in 1963?

Answer: New York Jets

John Mackey was one of the greatest tight ends in NFL history. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1992.

6. Super Bowl XI MVP Fred Biletnikoff spent his entire career with the Oakland Raiders. Which NFL team also chose him in the 1965 draft?

Answer: Detroit Lions

Fred Biletnikoff was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1988, after having 8974 yards receiving.

7. Chicago Bears RB Gayle Sayers was drafted by which AFL franchise in 1965?

Answer: Kansas City Chiefs

Sayers played seven seasons with the Bears and was a four-time Pro Bowler. Sayers was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1977. He was the youngest player to ever to be elected.

8. Future Hall of Fame QB Fran Tarkenton was drafted by which AFL team in 1961?

Answer: Boston Patriots

Fran Tarkenton retired with the most passing yards in NFL history. He may be most famous for being on the losing end of 3 Super Bowls. Tarkenton played for the Vikings and Giants throughout his 18 seasons.

9. Herb Adderley won two Super Bowls with the Green Bay Packers. The Hall of Fame DB was also drafted by which AFL franchise in 1961?

Answer: New York Titans

Herb Adderley helped the Green Bay Packers to victories in Super Bowls I & II. He was a five-time Pro Bowler, and played his final three seasons with the Cowboys.

10. Dallas Cowboys DT Bob Lilly was also drafted by which AFL team in 1961?

Answer: Dallas Texans

Lilly played 14 seasons, all with the Cowboys. He was a Pro Bowler 11 times. Bob Lilly was the first Dallas Cowboy elected to the Hall of Fame.

Source: Author teerock

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