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Quiz about Philadelphia Soul
Quiz about Philadelphia Soul

Philadelphia Soul Trivia Quiz


Here's a quiz on the Soul's short history in the Arena Football League.

A multiple-choice quiz by Rockhound6165. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
286,346
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
244
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Question 1 of 10
1. In 2003, the AFL announced expansion to Philadelphia and New Orleans for the 2004 season. What famous rocker was granted the Philadelphia franchise along with Craig Spencer? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The Soul's team president and minority owner was a former NFL quarterback with ties to Philadelphia. Who is this former NFL star? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. When the Soul played the Colorado Crush, the matchup was called "Rock vs. Jock". Bon Jovi is the rock. Who is the jock? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In 2005, the Soul made its first big free agent acquisition by signing one of the leagues most prolific quarterbacks. Who was this QB? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The Soul have never won a playoff game.


Question 6 of 10
6. At the Soul's first-ever practice, Bon Jovi looked at FB/LB Chris Ryan and gave him what nickname? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. During the offseason before the 2008 season, the last remaining original Soul player signed with another team. Who was this player? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. During the 2008 training camp, Soul owner Jon Bon Jovi gave a nickname to newly acquired WR Chris Jackson. What was that nickname? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. When the Soul began play, who was their first opponent? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Who did the Soul defeat for their first-ever win? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In 2003, the AFL announced expansion to Philadelphia and New Orleans for the 2004 season. What famous rocker was granted the Philadelphia franchise along with Craig Spencer?

Answer: Jon Bon Jovi

Bon Jovi named the team Soul because of the influence of Philadelphia soul music. Jon takes time to sign autographs before every home game. His guitarist Richie Samboro is also a minority owner.
2. The Soul's team president and minority owner was a former NFL quarterback with ties to Philadelphia. Who is this former NFL star?

Answer: Ron Jaworski

"Jaws" helped the 1980 Eagles to the Super Bowl and can be seen sitting in the stands at nearly all Soul games home or away.
3. When the Soul played the Colorado Crush, the matchup was called "Rock vs. Jock". Bon Jovi is the rock. Who is the jock?

Answer: John Elway

John Elway was the majority owner of the Crush. Mike Ditka was part owner of the Chicago Rush. Bernie Kosar was part owner of the relocated Cleveland Gladiators. Deion Sanders was a part owner of the Austin Wranglers.
4. In 2005, the Soul made its first big free agent acquisition by signing one of the leagues most prolific quarterbacks. Who was this QB?

Answer: Tony Graziani

Graziani became the league's highest paid player when the Soul signed him away from the LA Avengers.
5. The Soul have never won a playoff game.

Answer: false

The Soul won the Arena Bowl three times - 2008, 2016 and 2017.
6. At the Soul's first-ever practice, Bon Jovi looked at FB/LB Chris Ryan and gave him what nickname?

Answer: Soul Train

Not only was Ryan dubbed Soul Train, he was able to wear this name on his jersey. Ryan left after two seasons.
7. During the offseason before the 2008 season, the last remaining original Soul player signed with another team. Who was this player?

Answer: Dwayne Missouri

D-Mo was not re-signed by the Soul and signed on with the Utah Blaze.
8. During the 2008 training camp, Soul owner Jon Bon Jovi gave a nickname to newly acquired WR Chris Jackson. What was that nickname?

Answer: Money

Bon Jovi says he calls Chris Jackson "Money", because every time Jackson would run by he'd say, "There goes my money."
9. When the Soul began play, who was their first opponent?

Answer: New Orleans Voodoo

The Soul and Voodoo made their debut against each other on February 8, 2004. The Voodoo won that matchup 42-34.
10. Who did the Soul defeat for their first-ever win?

Answer: Columbus Destroyers

The Soul beat the Destroyers 56-34 on Feb. 21, 2004 at home.
Source: Author Rockhound6165

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