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Seasoned Pork Rinds VI Trivia Quiz

An all multiple choice quiz about some stuff mixing the NFL. I hope that you have fun with it, and leave with something new. :-)

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

Author
Nightmare

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
216,818

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2480

Awards
Top 5% quiz!

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Question 1 of 10

1. I enjoyed a five-year run quarterbacking the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. I was the first black quarterback to throw for over 3000 yards in a season. In 1987, I was the first black QB to start a Super Bowl game. I won that Super Bowl MVP too! Who am I? Hint

Fran Tarkenton

John Hadl

Sammy Baugh

Doug Williams

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the first coach in history to take their team to win four Super Bowls? Hint

Chuck Noll

George Allen

Vince Lombardi

Marv Levy

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Question 3 of 10

3. The first running back in history to reach the century mark in receptions, was an Arizona Cardinal who caught 101 passes in the 1995 season. He caught another 99 in the following season. Who was he? Hint

Larry Centers

Tim Rossovich

Robert Brazile

Dave Wilcox

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Question 4 of 10

4. This NFL coach was named Coach of the Year an amazing nine times, and coached two different teams, one being the Browns. He took his teams to 11 NFL Championship games, but none in his final 13 seasons. Who was this coaching great? Hint

Pervis Atkins

Paul Brown

Willie Gault

Frank Lewis

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Question 5 of 10

5. The 1983 draft was soon to be known as the draft of the quarterback, as six QBs were drafted in the first round. One of those was a Buffalo pick. Who was it? Hint

Jeff Bostic

Jim Kelly

Stan Jones

Larry Little

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Question 6 of 10

6. I was a Miami Hurricane in college. In the NFL, I was the 1985 Rookie of the Year. I played my entire career with the Bengals for seven seasons. In 1991, a neck injury finished my career after catching 59 passes in the season. Who am I? Hint

Frank Varrichione

Eddie Brown

Rich Volk

George Izo

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Question 7 of 10

7. In the 1963 AFL title game, this Chargers' running back took control. He rushed for 206 with 13 carries, hauled in seven passes for 123 yards, and even completed a 20-yard pass himself. He had 349 yards total offense. Who was this one man wrecking crew? Hint

Charles Lockett

Keith Lincoln

Eric Lynch

Heath Sherman

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Question 8 of 10

8. Two NFL teams were named for real people. One was the Cleveland Browns named after Paul Brown. The other team was named after a historical figure. Which team was it? Hint

San Diego Chargers

Pittsburgh Steelers

Buffalo Bills

Miami Dolphins

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Question 9 of 10

9. In which season was the 'instant replay' first used? Hint

1995

1986

1970

1963

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the late 1960s, Chicago Bears' running back Gale Sayers had a running mate, and not just that, but a best friend. This friend and teammate was diagnosed with cancer after the 1969 season. Who was it? Hint

Ronnie Bull

Ralph Kurek

Brian Piccolo

Andy Livingston

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Doug Williams

The others listed did not fit the ethnic background. Super Bowl XXII saw the Redskins and QB Doug Williams defeat the Broncos, 42-10. Doug never made the Pro Bowl, even though he threw for over 3300 yards in two different seasons. Williams played his first five seasons with Tampa Bay, the his final four with the Redskins.

2. Who was the first coach in history to take their team to win four Super Bowls?

Answer: Chuck Noll

Noll was the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers for an amazing 23 seasons. From his beginning season in 1969 going 1-13, he turned it around many times, and beginning in his fourth season, the Steelers ran a streak of 13 seasons without having a losing season. Chuck took his team, also via QB Terry Bradshaw, running back Franco Harris, and receiver Lynn Swann, to Super Bowls IX, X, XIII, and XIV.

Answer: Larry Centers

The others were all linebackers in their career. Centers played for 14 seasons. Nine were with the Cardinals before being passed around the league. In 1995, the first of his three Pro Bowl selections, he rushed only 78 times, but received 101. Larry caught 28 career touchdown passes while rushing for only 14. He retired in 2003.

Answer: Paul Brown

The others were all wide receivers, and never played for the Browns. Paul Brown head coached for 21 seasons. His first 13 seasons was with the Browns of Cleveland. After a layoff of five seasons, Paul came back to coach the Bengals in 1968 until 1975. Brown retired with 166 wins, 100 losses, and six ties.

5. The 1983 draft was soon to be known as the draft of the quarterback, as six QBs were drafted in the first round. One of those was a Buffalo pick. Who was it?

Answer: Jim Kelly

The others were all offensive linemen. Kelly didn't disappoint his Bills as he threw for 3593 with 22 touchdowns in his rookie season. His finest season was in 1991, when he passed for 3844 yards with 33 touchdowns. He played his entire career as a Bill for 11 seasons. The other first round QB picks in 1983 were John Elway, Todd Blackledge, Tony Eason, Ken O'Brien, and Dan Marino.

Answer: Eddie Brown

The others listed retired long before the 1980s. Brown had 363 receptions in his seven seasons. 1998 was his finest season, gaining 1273 yards with 24 yards per catch. Eddie's only Super Bowl appearance was after this '88 season, losing to the 49ers, 20-16.

Answer: Keith Lincoln

The others would not play in the big league for at least another 20 seasons. Lincoln's 206 rushing yards included runs of 56 and 67 yards. Keith was in his third season with the Chargers at the time. The Chargers defeated the Boston Patriots in the game, 51-10. Lincoln was a five-time Pro Bowl selection, and retired in 1968 after eight seasons.

8. Two NFL teams were named for real people. One was the Cleveland Browns named after Paul Brown. The other team was named after a historical figure. Which team was it?

Answer: Buffalo Bills

The Bills were named after 'Buffalo Bill' Cody, whose real name was William Frederick Cody. Cody was part of the wild west and lived from 1846-1917.

9. In which season was the 'instant replay' first used?

Answer: 1986

It first began in 1986. Due to the watering-eyes of many owners, and many fans wanting to keep the game 'pure', it was discontinued after the 1991 season. It was brought back under stringent guidelines, then was remodified, and modified again, and again, etc.

Answer: Brian Piccolo

The others were all 1967 Bears. Brian was only in his fourth season in the NFL, and all with the Bears. Piccolo also had 58 receptions in his career, all complimenting the number 40 of Sayers. A later movie named, "Brian's Song", was in the hearts of every football fan and player which starred Billy Dee Williams and James Caan. Brian Piccolo died at the age of 26 in 1970.

Source: Author Nightmare

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