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Quiz about Running Backs Start To Finish

Running Backs: Start To Finish Quiz

I'll tell you the professional football team(s) the running back has played for along with some accomplishments. You pick the running back.

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

Author
dirtnastier

Time
6 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
338,227

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. This running back was drafted by the New York Jets in the first round of the 1971 NFL draft. After five years with the Jets, he would head to Washington and became a Redskin for four seasons. He missed the 1980 NFL season with the Redskins because of a contract dispute. He rejoined the Redskins in 1981 and played in Washington until his retirement after the 1985 NFL season. Who is this one-time Pro Bowl selection and Pro Football Hall of Famer? Hint

Larry Brown

Earnest Byner

Terry Allen

John Riggins

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Question 2 of 10

2. This running back was a number one draft pick in 1978. Houston would be his first of two stops in the NFL. While an Oiler, he would use his speed and power to lead the NFL in rushing in 1978, 1979, and 1980. In 1984, he was traded to New Orleans and played as a Saint through the 1985 NFL season. Who is this 1977 Heisman Trophy winner and five-time Pro Bowl selection? Hint

Earl Campbell

Ronnie Coleman

Lorenzo White

Mike Rozier

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Question 3 of 10

3. As an undrafted free agent, this running back would join the Baltimore Ravens in 1997. He would spend four seasons with the Ravens, earning a Super Bowl ring during his Baltimore tenure. His rise to fame would come as a Kansas City Chief from 2001 to 2007. Who is this three-time Pro Bowl selection and one-time Super Bowl Champion? Hint

Larry Johnson

Priest Holmes

Christian Okoye

Kimble Anders

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Question 4 of 10

4. This second round NFL draft pick from Nebraska started his pro career in San Francisco in 1983. After eight seasons in San Francisco, he made his way to Los Angeles to become a Raider for one season. He ended his pro career as a member of the Minnesota Vikings after the 1993 NFL season. Who is this four-time Pro Bowl selection and one-time UPI NFC Player of the Year? Hint

Fred Beasley

Ricky Watters

Garrison Hearst

Roger Craig

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Question 5 of 10

5. After winning the 1981 Heisman Trophy, this running back would only have two stops in his NFL playing career. Drafted from Southern California in the first round of the 1982 NFL draft, he made his way to Los Angeles to play for the Raiders. He spent 11 seasons as a Raider before moving on to the Kansas City Chiefs for his five remaining seasons in the NFL. Who is this six-time Pro Bowl selection and Super Bowl XVIII MVP? Hint

Bo Jackson

Tyrone Wheatley

Napoleon Kaufman

Marcus Allen

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Question 6 of 10

6. This 10th round NFL draft pick from East Carolina started out as a Cleveland Brown in 1984. After five seasons in Cleveland, he was traded to Washington and became a Redskin for five seasons, winning a Super Bowl along the way. From Washington, he made his way back to Cleveland for two seasons. Cleveland would move to Baltimore in 1996 and this running back would follow to become a Raven for two seasons. His playing career would come to an end in 1997, after 14 seasons with the NFL. Can you name this player, who was responsible for "The Fumble" in the 1987 AFC Championship game against the Denver Broncos? Hint

Greg Pruitt

Eric Metcalf

Kevin Mack

Earnest Byner

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Question 7 of 10

7. This running back started his pro football career with the Los Angeles Rams and set multiple rookie records in 1983. His fourth game in the 1987 NFL season would be as a Colt (he was traded from the Rams after the third game of the 1987 NFL season). He stayed in Indianapolis for five seasons before heading back to Los Angeles, only this time, as a Raider. After one season with the Raiders, he would head to the Atlanta Falcons for the 1993 season as a back-up. That same season, the Falcons traded him to Green Bay, though he would never wear a Packers uniform. Can you name this Pro Football Hall of Famer who rushed for more than 2100 yards as a Ram in 1984? Hint

Marshall Faulk

Howard Griffith

Cleveland Gary

Eric Dickerson

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Question 8 of 10

8. Selected in the second round of the 1993 NFL Draft, this running back would start off in San Diego. He would spend three seasons as a Charger before moving east and becoming a Jacksonville Jaguar. In 1998, he headed back to the west to re-join the Chargers. His final stop would be in 2000, when he went back east to join the Carolina Panthers. Who is this running back that would play in a losing effort to the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XXIX? Hint

Natrone Means

Lorenzo Neal

Marion Butts

Gary Anderson

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Question 9 of 10

9. The St. Louis Cardinals drafted this running back from the University of Miami in the first round of the 1979 NFL draft. He rushed for more than 190 yards in his first game with the Cardinals. He was traded to the New York Giants mid-season in 1986. Which player listed would win two Super Bowls and a Super Bowl MVP Award as a Giant? Hint

Rodney Hampton

Tiki Barber

Dave Meggett

Ottis Anderson

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Question 10 of 10

10. Starting out in San Francisco, this running back was selected in the second round of the 1991 NFL draft. He spent four seasons as a 49er (winning one Super Bowl), before moving on to Philadelphia for three seasons. After the Eagles, he made his way to the Seattle Seahawks for his remaining four seasons in the NFL. Who is this three-time All-Pro selection who scored three touchdowns in Super Bowl XXIX? Hint

Shaun Alexander

Curt Warner

Roger Craig

Ricky Watters

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: John Riggins

John Riggins would help the Redskins win Super Bowl XVII (27-17 over the Miami Dolphins). He was also named the MVP of Super Bowl XVII. He was the 1978 NFL Comeback Player of the Year and rushed for more than 11,000 yards in his NFL career.

Answer: Earl Campbell

Earl Campbell was simply a beast. He gave new meaning to what it meant to be "gang tackled", as it was very rare to see him get tackled by one opposing player. Campbell rushed for more than 9400 yards in only eight seasons. Some of his other accomplishments include being a three-time NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1978, 1979, 1980), an NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1978), an AP NFL MVP (1979), and a Pro Football Hall of Famer.

Answer: Priest Holmes

Priest Holmes only had four carries for eight yards in Super Bowl XXXV (Jamal Lewis was the main man for the Ravens). But hey, at least he got a ring! He made his mark as a legit running back playing in Kansas City. As a Chief he would become a three-time All-Pro selection (2001, 2002, 2003), an NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2002) and win the Ed Block Courage Award (2004). Holmes rushed for 8172 yards in his NFL career. If not for the injuries, who knows how he would have finished.

Answer: Roger Craig

Roger Craig played in the NFL for eleven seasons and would reach the playoffs in all 11. In his eight seasons with San Francisco, the 49ers won seven division titles (1983-1984 and 1986-1990) and earned one wild card berth (1985). The Raiders made the playoffs via wild card in Craig's only year (1991) playing in L.A.

The Vikings won their division in 1992, and made the playoffs as a wild card in 1993. He knew what it meant to be on a winning team. Craig finished his NFL career with more than 8100 rushing yards.

Some of Craig's other accomplishments include being an NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1988) and he was a three-time Super Bowl winner (Super Bowl's XIX, XXIII, XXIV) as a member of the San Francisco 49ers.

Answer: Marcus Allen

Marcus Allen made his mark in pro football by setting various NFL records. He finished his NFL career with 12,243 rushing yards. Some of Allen's other accomplishments (to name a few) include winning Super Bowl XVIII, being an NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1982), an NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1985), and earning the NFL Comeback Player of the Year (1993).

Answer: Earnest Byner

It's unfortunate to be remembered for a play such as "The Fumble". But Byner, in the minds of die hard Cleveland fans, is remembered for just that. With the Browns down by 7 points and only 1:12 left in regulation, Byner fumbled the ball on the Broncos 2-yard line. Denver recovered the fumble and would win the game 38-33, advancing to Super Bowl XXII.

The Broncos would, however, lose Super Bowl XXII to the Redskins 42-10. Byner would eventually win a Super Bowl ring as a Redskin in Super Bowl XXVI.

He is also a two-time Pro Bowl selection (1990, 1991). He would finish his career having rushed for 8261 yards.

Answer: Eric Dickerson

Eric Dickerson was one of the best in the business. As a rookie, Dickerson rushed for more than 1800 yards. He rushed for more than 13,000 yards in his NFL career. Dickerson would only stay with the Falcons for 4 games before being traded to the Packers.

After failing a Packers physical, he would retire having never played for Green Bay. Dickerson would also be a six-time Pro Bowl selection (1983, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989), an NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1983) and a three-time UPI NFC Offensive Player of the Year (1983, 1984, 1986).

Answer: Natrone Means

Natrone Means spent eight seasons in the NFL. He led the Chargers to Super Bowl XXIX, only to be dismantled by Steve Young and the 49ers (49-26). Means became the youngest player to score a touchdown in a Super Bowl. He was also a one-time Pro Bowl selection (1994) and rushed for 5215 yards in his NFL career.

Answer: Ottis Anderson

As a Cardinal, Ottis Anderson would be a two-time Pro Bowler (1979, 1980). While a Giant, Anderson would play in two Super Bowls (XXI, XXV), winning the MVP in Super Bowl XXV, as the Giants squeaked out a 20-19 win over the Buffalo Bills. He ended his career with more than 10,000 rushing yards. Anderson was also the 1989 NFL Comeback Player of the Year.

Answer: Ricky Watters

Ricky Watters rushed for 10,643 yards in his NFL career. Though his three touchdown performance in Super Bowl XXIX was impressive, he would be outdone by Steve Young, as Young won the Super Bowl MVP award. Watters was also a five-time Pro Bowl selection (1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996).

Source: Author dirtnastier

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