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NY Giants, 1997-2001 Trivia Quiz

A quiz about the New York football Giants. Questions refer only to the 1997-2001 seasons.

A multiple-choice quiz by libertarian. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
libertarian

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
108,603

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1997, the Giants finished their season with a record of 10-5-1. What team did the Giants tie against that season? Hint

Dallas Cowboys

Arizona Cardinals

Philadelphia Eagles

Washington Redskins

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the only Giant player to wear number 98 between 1997 and 2001? Hint

Jesse Armstead

Kieth Hamilton

Michael Strahan

Mike Barrow

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the defensive coordinator for the Giants between 1997 and 2001? Hint

Maurice Carthon

Harry Carson

John Foxx

Art Shell

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which player did NOT start a game at quarterback, for the Giants between 1997 and 2001? Hint

Kerry Collins

Kent Graham

Jeff Hostetler

Danny Kanell

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the last head coach for the Giants, before Fassel took over in 1997. Hint

Ray Handley

Rich Kotite

Bill Parcells

Dan Reeves

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the offensive coordinator for the Giants between 1997 and 2001? Hint

Sean Payton

John Foxx

Ray Handley

Kent Graham

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the only Giant to wear number 75 between 1997 and 2001?

Answer: (Two Words or just surname. "The Hammer")

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Question 8 of 10

8. In Super Bowl XXXV, who scored the only Giants' touchdown? Hint

Tiki Barber

Ron Dixon

Amani Toomer

Jason Sehorn

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 2001, Michael Strahan broke the single season sack record. Which quarterback did he sack to break the record? Hint

Brett Favre

Jake Plummer

Donovan McNabb

Dante Culpepper

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many NFC East division titles did the Giants win between 1997 and 2001? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1997, the Giants finished their season with a record of 10-5-1. What team did the Giants tie against that season?

Answer: Washington Redskins

1997 was the first season Jim Fassel was headcoach of the Giants. They won the NFC East that season.

2. Who was the only Giant player to wear number 98 between 1997 and 2001?

Answer: Jesse Armstead

Armstead played in every Giant game during this time. In 2002, he signed with the Redskins.

3. Who was the defensive coordinator for the Giants between 1997 and 2001?

Answer: John Foxx

Foxx was the head coach of the Carolina Panthers in 2002.

4. Which player did NOT start a game at quarterback, for the Giants between 1997 and 2001?

Answer: Jeff Hostetler

Hostetler did play for the Giants at that time. He was the starting quaterback for the Super Bowl XXV champion Giants.

5. Who was the last head coach for the Giants, before Fassel took over in 1997.

Answer: Dan Reeves

Reeves was the 2002 head coach of the Atlanta Falcons.

6. Who was the offensive coordinator for the Giants between 1997 and 2001?

Answer: Sean Payton

It was Sean Payton, who took over the offensive play calling duties from Fassel in 2000. He provided the offensive spark, that helped the Giants reach the Super Bowl.

7. Who was the only Giant to wear number 75 between 1997 and 2001?

Answer: Keith Hamilton

Keith Hamilton was a defensive tackle. He was an excellent player, and provided the Giants defense with strength and leadership.

8. In Super Bowl XXXV, who scored the only Giants' touchdown?

Answer: Ron Dixon

The Giants' only touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens, was on a kick-off return by Dixon.

9. In 2001, Michael Strahan broke the single season sack record. Which quarterback did he sack to break the record?

Answer: Brett Favre

Strahan sacked Favre during the last game of the 2001 season, and in the final two minutes. Media fans, players, and coaches, have all speculated that Favre was intentionally sacked by Strahan so that his friend could break the record.

10. How many NFC East division titles did the Giants win between 1997 and 2001?

Answer: 2

The Giants won their division in 1997 and 2000.

Source: Author libertarian

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