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Redskin Maniac Trivia Quiz

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

Author
rustywallace

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
145,410

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
762

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Question 1 of 10

1. Their 5th Super Bowl appearance was in 1991. Out of their first five Super Bowl appearances, how many did the Redskins win? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the first head coach of the Redskins franchise? Hint

Lud Wray

Eddie Casey

Lone Star Dietz

Ray Flaherty

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Question 3 of 10

3. In what year were the Washington Commanders the Boston Braves? Hint

1933

1932

1936

1931

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which Redskin coach invented the screen play? Hint

Lone Star Dietz

Joe Gibbs

Ray Flaherty

Eddie Casey

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1971, the Redskins hired George Allen as head coach. He came from what team? Hint

Pheonix Cardinals

Chicago Bears

Los Angeles Rams

Los Angeles Raiders

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1981, the Redskins hired Joe Gibbs. What team did he come from? Hint

San Diego Chargers

Chicago Bears

Philadelphia Eagles

Miami Dolphins

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who sacked Joe Theismann, which broke his leg and forced his retirement? Hint

Lawrence Taylor

Lee Ritey

Zach Thomas

Sam Daferty

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Question 8 of 10

8. By 1991 the Redskins had appeared in five Super Bowls while playing four different teams. Which team did they play twice? Hint

Los Angeles Raiders

Miami Dolphins

Denver Broncos

Buffalo Bills

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who guided the Redskins to their first winning season? Hint

Joe Gibbs

Eddie Casey

Vince Lombardi

Ray Flaherty

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Question 10 of 10

10. From what college was the first ever Redskin draft choice? Hint

Wake Forest

Florida State

Duke

Alabama

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Their 5th Super Bowl appearance was in 1991. Out of their first five Super Bowl appearances, how many did the Redskins win?

Answer: 3

The Redskins won the Superbowl in 1991, 1987, and 1982. They lost in 1972 and 1983.

2. Who was the first head coach of the Redskins franchise?

Answer: Lud Wray

Lud Wray only coached for one year. All these people coached at least one year for the Boston Braves in 1932. Wray also coached the Eagles.

3. In what year were the Washington Commanders the Boston Braves?

Answer: 1932

The Boston Braves were founded in 1932 by George Preston Marshall. They became the Boston Redskins in 1933.

4. Which Redskin coach invented the screen play?

Answer: Ray Flaherty

This strategy is now a popular play in the NFL.

5. In 1971, the Redskins hired George Allen as head coach. He came from what team?

Answer: Los Angeles Rams

George produced seven winning seasons and a trip to the Super Bowl.

6. In 1981, the Redskins hired Joe Gibbs. What team did he come from?

Answer: San Diego Chargers

He was an offensive coordinator with the Chargers in 1980. In his 12 seasons, Gibbs produced 10 winning seasons, 8 playoff appearances, and 3 Super Bowl Championships.

7. Who sacked Joe Theismann, which broke his leg and forced his retirement?

Answer: Lawrence Taylor

Joe Theismann retired in 1985, same year as his injury.

8. By 1991 the Redskins had appeared in five Super Bowls while playing four different teams. Which team did they play twice?

Answer: Miami Dolphins

The Redskins played all four of those teams, in the Super Bowl.

9. Who guided the Redskins to their first winning season?

Answer: Ray Flaherty

Led the Redskins to their first winning season 1969, but before the 1970 season Vince died of cancer.

10. From what college was the first ever Redskin draft choice?

Answer: Alabama

The Redskins drafted Riley Smith, second overall in the first ever NFL draft in 1936.

Source: Author rustywallace

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