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Seasoned Pork Rinds VIII Trivia Quiz

Another all multiple choice quiz in a series of NFL mixtures. I hope that you find something new. :-)

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

Author
Nightmare

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
216,821

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. The 1972 Miami Dolphins were the first team to go undefeated in the regular season and the playoffs. Which team went undefeated twice in regular seasons prior, but lost in both championship games? Hint

Oakland Raiders

Minnesota Vikings

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Chicago Bears

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Question 2 of 10

2. Even though I led the NFC in receptions in 1981 and 1982, I was soon to be overshadowed by the great Jerry Rice. I was Joe Montana's favorite wide receiver until Jerry came along. In nine seasons with the 49ers, I caught 506 passes. Who am I? Hint

Dick Bass

Don Perkins

Larry Brown

Dwight Clark

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1972, the Miami Dolphins were the first team in NFL history to have two 1000-yard rushers. They were Larry Csonka and Mercury Morris. In 1973, the Cincinnati Bengals came close with Essex Johnson rushing for 997, and which other running back who rushed for 988 yards in the season? Hint

Boobie Clark

Rob Carpenter

Earl Campbell

Charles White

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Question 4 of 10

4. In one of the most boring postseason games in history in 1970, the score at the end of this game was 5-0. The Lions were on the losing end, and watched Craig Morton of the winning team, throw a pathetic 4-for-18 for only 38 yards. Who won the game? Hint

Pittsburgh Steelers

Denver Broncos

Dallas Cowboys

New York Giants

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the middle of a March 1984 night, which team loaded up several moving vans quietly and covertly, and moved their team of three decades to another city? Hint

Cleveland Browns

Chicago Bears

San Francisco 49ers

Baltimore Colts

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Question 6 of 10

6. Merlin Olsen had a storied career with the Los Angeles Rams in the 1960s and 1970s. For four seasons in the 1970s, the Rams' defensive line also had Merlin's brother on it. Who was he? Hint

Martin Olsen

Phil Olsen

Robert Olsen

Samuel Olsen

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the first rusher in history to run for 5000 career yards in the NFL? Hint

Steve Van Buren

Jim Thorpe

Jim Brown

Lou Groza

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Question 8 of 10

8. I was a Rookie of the Year in 1969. I had consecutive 1000-yard rushing seasons in 1972 and 1973. I played for six seasons in Dallas before going to the WFL. I came back in 1976 as a Redskin for two seasons, then finished my career with four seasons in a Browns uniform. My son became a NBA superstar. Who am I? Hint

Brett Havlicek

John Riggins

Lenny Moore

Calvin Hill

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Question 9 of 10

9. Being overshadowed in his time by the great Joe Namath and Len Dawson, this quarterback was arguably the best QB of the late 1960s. Winning two MVP awards, he quarterbacked his team to 13-1, 12-2, and 12-1-1 consecutive seasons. Who was this quarterback great? Hint

Derrick Thomas

Clay Matthews

Daryle Lamonica

Ed McDaniel

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1971, the Detroit Lions witnessed their first 1000-yard season running back. Which former Heisman Trophy winner was it? Hint

Erik Kramer

Billy Sims

Steve Owens

Barry Sanders

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Chicago Bears

In 1934, the Bears went 13-0, but lost to the Giants 30-13. In 1942, the Bears went 11-0, then lost to the Redskins in that NFL Championship game 14-6.

Answer: Dwight Clark

The others were all running backs. Clark had 48 touchdowns in his career. The two-time Pro Bowler's best season was in 1981, catching 85 passes for 1105 yards. Dwight's last three seasons were playing with Rice in San Francisco. He retired in 1987 after all 49er seasons.

Answer: Boobie Clark

The others never played in a Cincinnati uniform. In Johnson's nine seasons, he ran for over 550 yards only twice. He topped his 852 in 1972 with his almost 1000 yards in 1973, and averaged 5.1 yards per carry. Clark, who played for eight seasons, ran for 988 yards in 1973 for a 3.9 average.

Answer: Dallas Cowboys

It was the NFC Divisional playoff game which butted the 10-4 Cowboys against the 10-4 Lions. The Cowboys went on to defeat the 49ers in the NFC Championship game 17-10, but would lose to the Colts in the Super Bowl, 16-13.

5. In the middle of a March 1984 night, which team loaded up several moving vans quietly and covertly, and moved their team of three decades to another city?

Answer: Baltimore Colts

The owner, Robert Isray, has never been forgotten by loyal Baltimore Colt fans for his move. The team had come off six consecutive losing seasons prior to their move. The team moved to Indianapolis to experience a 4-12 record in the first season of their new home.

6. Merlin Olsen had a storied career with the Los Angeles Rams in the 1960s and 1970s. For four seasons in the 1970s, the Rams' defensive line also had Merlin's brother on it. Who was he?

Answer: Phil Olsen

The two played together for four seasons before Phil went to the Denver Broncos. Merlin was a 14-time Pro Bowler, while Phil never made it. Merlin retired in 1976 after 15 seasons. He later went into television acting, and starred in a TV series named, "Father Murphy".

7. Who was the first rusher in history to run for 5000 career yards in the NFL?

Answer: Steve Van Buren

Groza was a kicker. Van Buren played for only eight seasons from 1944-1951. In 80 career games with the Philadelphia Eagles, Steve rushed for 5860 yards for a 4.4 average and 69 touchdowns. He also caught 45 passes in his career.

Answer: Calvin Hill

In 12 seasons, Hill rushed for over 6000 yards with 42 touchdowns. Calvin also caught 271 passes, scoring 23 touchdowns. Calvin's son, Grant Hill, became a star in the NBA with the Detroit Pistons and the Orlando Magic.

Answer: Daryle Lamonica

The others listed were all linebackers. Lamonica played his first four seasons with the Buffalo Bills. His last season in Buffalo resulted in 549 passing yards. His first season in 1967 with the Raiders saw him throw for 3228 yards. With two more 3000+ yard seasons coming, Lamonica retired in 1974 after 12 seasons, and going to the Pro Bowl five times.

10. In 1971, the Detroit Lions witnessed their first 1000-yard season running back. Which former Heisman Trophy winner was it?

Answer: Steve Owens

Sims did not begin his career until 1980, and Sanders not until 1989. Erik Kramer was a quarterback. Owens won the Heisman in Oklahoma. In his 1970 injury-riddled rookie season, he played in only six games. A nice rebound in 1971, Steve played in all 14 games and rushed for 1035 yards, fourth in the league in rushing.

His injuries came back in 1972, and he was never the same. He retired in 1974, with his 1971 season being his only Pro Bowl selection.

Source: Author Nightmare

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