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Raiders for Diehard Fans Trivia Quiz

Are you a true Raider fan? Let's find out!

A multiple-choice quiz by eastbay007. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
eastbay007

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
32,611

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
1820

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the Raiders' first starting QB? Hint

Tom Flores

George Blanda

Darly Lamonica

Ken Keitel

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1963, rookie head coach Al Davis gave Oakland Raider fans something never experienced before: a winning season. What was their record that year? Hint

11-3

10-4

12-2

9-5

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Question 3 of 10

3. Considered a major turning point of Superbowl II, which Raider receiver fumbled away a punt return to Vince Lombardi's Packers? Hint

Fred Biletnikoff

Cliff Branch

Art Powell

Warren Wells

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Question 4 of 10

4. In the 1970 AFC Championship game, Daryl Lamonica was injured by a jarring hit from which player? Hint

Manny Fernandez

'Mean' Joe Greene

Willie Lanier

Bubba Smith

5. Years after the infamous 'Immaculate Reception' game, John Madden revisited Three Rivers Stadium to announce a Steeler game. He took a souvenir that once played a role in Pittsburgh contraversial victory? What was it? Hint

A loose patch on the artificial turf.

A speaker.

A screw from the goal post.

A phone.

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Question 6 of 10

6. Name the starting members of Oakland's Superbowl XI offensive line. Hint

Art Shell, Gene Upshaw, Dave Dalby, George Beuhler, John Vella

Ron Mix, Gene Upshaw, Dave Dalby, George Beuhler, John Vella

Art Shell, Gene Upshaw, Jim Otto, Bob Brown, Henry Lawrence

Art Shell, Bob Brown, Jim Otto, George Beuhler, Henry Lawrence

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Question 7 of 10

7. In the beginning of the 1980 season, what was the Raider quarterback pecking order? Hint

Marc Wilson, Jim Plunkett, David Humm

Dan Pastorini, Jim Plunkett, Marc Wilson

Jim Plunkett, Dan Pastorini, Marc Wilson

Jim Plunkett, Marc Wilson, David Humm

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1983, Sporting News featured two Raiders on the magazine's cover dubbed 'The Intimidators'. Who were these fearsome players? Hint

Howie Long and Matt Millen

Marcus Allen and Todd Christensen

Lester Hayes and Mike Hanes

Ted Hendricks and Lyle Alzado

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Question 9 of 10

9. Many raised their eyebrows when the L.A. Raiders traded away star tackle, Jim Lachey. Even more baffling was who they got in return. Who was that player? Hint

Mervyn Fernandez

Jay Schroeder

Bo Jackson

James Lofton

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Question 10 of 10

10. Before the highly anticipated Raider matchup against the Cowboys in 1995, one of the Dallas players, impressed by Oakland's formidable 8-2 start, said: 'They are a better team than we are....bar none.' Who was this player? Hint

Deion Sanders

Emmit Smith

Troy Aikman

Michael Irvin

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the Raiders' first starting QB?

Answer: Tom Flores

Yep, nearly two decades later, our friend Tom went on to coach the Silver and Black.

2. In 1963, rookie head coach Al Davis gave Oakland Raider fans something never experienced before: a winning season. What was their record that year?

Answer: 10-4

Good ol' Al.

3. Considered a major turning point of Superbowl II, which Raider receiver fumbled away a punt return to Vince Lombardi's Packers?

Answer: Warren Wells

Warren has had better games, I assure you.

4. In the 1970 AFC Championship game, Daryl Lamonica was injured by a jarring hit from which player?

Answer: Bubba Smith

Unfortunately, Lamonica didn't return in that game, and Baltimore went on to win the Superbowl. Sound familiar?

Answer: A phone.

It's widely rumoured that a desperate official from that game used that phone to request a police escort out of the stadium. Supposedly, the initial judgment didn't agree with the thousands of screaming Pittsburgh fans.

6. Name the starting members of Oakland's Superbowl XI offensive line.

Answer: Art Shell, Gene Upshaw, Dave Dalby, George Beuhler, John Vella

Widely considered to be the best to have ever played the game.

7. In the beginning of the 1980 season, what was the Raider quarterback pecking order?

Answer: Dan Pastorini, Jim Plunkett, Marc Wilson

Unfortunately for Pastorini, his season ended with a broken leg. Fortunately for Raider fans, Plunkett led Oakland to a world championship.

8. In 1983, Sporting News featured two Raiders on the magazine's cover dubbed 'The Intimidators'. Who were these fearsome players?

Answer: Ted Hendricks and Lyle Alzado

As if there were any doubt....

9. Many raised their eyebrows when the L.A. Raiders traded away star tackle, Jim Lachey. Even more baffling was who they got in return. Who was that player?

Answer: Jay Schroeder

This one had me grinding my teeth in anger when it happened.

Answer: Deion Sanders

If only it were true. Unfortunately, after being humiliated by the Cowboys, the Raiders plummetted to finish with an 8-8 record in 1995.

Source: Author eastbay007

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