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The 10th in a series of all multiple choice quizzes designed for NFL fans. I hope that you enjoy it. :-)

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

Author
Nightmare

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
217,585

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
965

Question 1 of 10

1. In 1975, the World Football League signed which three Miami Dolphins away from the NFL? Hint

Frank Ryan, Gary Collins, Leroy Kelly

Paul Warfield, Jim Kiick, Larry Csonka

Brian Sipe, Mike Pruitt, Reggie Rucker

Steve Grogan, Andy Johnson, Marlin Briscoe

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Question 2 of 10

2. In a Christmas Day playoff game in 1971, the Dolphins defeated the Chiefs in double-overtime. The hero of the game belonged to the losing Chiefs, who had a whale of a day with 350 all-purpose yards. Who was this Kansas City Chief? Hint

Myron Pottios

Ed Podolak

Cleveland Gary

Scott Case

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1997, which Lion running back rushed for 100 yards in 14 consecutive games? Hint

Emmitt Smith

Joe Morrison

Johnny Roland

Barry Sanders

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Question 4 of 10

4. In the 1980s, defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan took which team to a Super Bowl by developing a new defense called the attack mode "46"? Hint

Philadelphia Eagles

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

St. Louis Rams

Chicago Bears

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Question 5 of 10

5. I was rarely used in my first four seasons as a wide receiver with the Cleveland Browns, and caught a total of only 12 passes. I joined San Francisco in 1968 and was an instant star, catching 71 passes to lead the NFL. After two seasons with the 49ers, I was traded to the Giants, where I caught another 50 passes in 1970. Mid-season 1971, I found myself in a Redskin uniform. Who am I? Hint

Dick Bass

Clifton McNeil

Ronnie Coleman

Franco Harris

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Question 6 of 10

6. This fourth-season quarterback in 1983 threw 24 touchdowns with 4348 passing yards. He led the league with 346 completions. That was pretty much it for his career. Who was this Chief quarterback? Hint

Carey Blanchard

Ray Wersching

Roger Ruzek

Bill Kenney

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the first Hall of Fame quarterback to ever play for the Baltimore Colts? Hint

Bobby Layne

John Unitas

Y.A. Tittle

Bill Munson

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Dallas Cowboys drafted two quarterbacks in the 1989 draft. These quarterbacks finished third and fourth in the Heisman voting in 1988. One quarterback was Troy Aikman. Who was the other? Hint

Babe Laufenberg

Danny White

Steve Pelleur

Steve Walsh

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Question 9 of 10

9. Defensive lineman Lamar Lundy spent his entire 13-season career with which team? Hint

Minnesota Vikings

Los Angeles Rams

Detroit Lions

Atlanta Falcons

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Question 10 of 10

10. The 1986 AFC Championship game witnessed a famous 98-yard drive against the Cleveland Browns. From his own two-yard line, this Bronco quarterback drove his team 98 yards to tie the game, then later win it in overtime. He later gained a reputation for come-from-behind wins in his career. Who was this quarterback? Hint

Pat Hadl

John Elway

Karl Sweetan

Warren Moon

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1975, the World Football League signed which three Miami Dolphins away from the NFL?

Answer: Paul Warfield, Jim Kiick, Larry Csonka

All three had played for the Dolphins, were major players, and were on the 1972 perfect-season Dolphin team. They would all come back to the NFL in 1976. Csonka came back to the Giants, Kiick to the Broncos, and Warfield to the Browns.

Answer: Ed Podolak

The others never played for the Chiefs. Podolak rushed for 85 yards and a touchdown, caught eight passes for 110 yards and another touchdown, ran three kickoffs back for 154 yards, and had a one-yard punt return. Ed played his entire career of nine seasons with the Chiefs from 1969-1977.

3. In 1997, which Lion running back rushed for 100 yards in 14 consecutive games?

Answer: Barry Sanders

The others never played for the Lions. Barry rushed for 2053 yards in a 6.1 per carry average in 1997. He also rushed for 11 touchdowns in the season. He earned his third of four Pro Bowl appearances for his efforts. The Lions finished only 9-7, but did win a wildcard spot, but lost to the Buccaneers.

4. In the 1980s, defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan took which team to a Super Bowl by developing a new defense called the attack mode "46"?

Answer: Chicago Bears

It was the 1985 Bears, whose only loss in the season was at the hands of the Dolphins, 34-28. They went on to win the Super Bowl against New England, 46-10. Ryan would later head coach the Eagles and Cardinals from 1986-1995.

Answer: Clifton McNeil

The others were running backs, and never played for the Browns or 49ers. Beginning his career in 1964, McNeil finally retired as an Oiler in 1973 with 181 receptions and 22 touchdowns. His 1968 season was Clifton's only Pro Bowl season. With the help of quarterback John Brodie, he hooked up for 994 yards in the season.

6. This fourth-season quarterback in 1983 threw 24 touchdowns with 4348 passing yards. He led the league with 346 completions. That was pretty much it for his career. Who was this Chief quarterback?

Answer: Bill Kenney

The others were all kickers and never played for the Chiefs. Kenney played for nine seasons, and all with the Chiefs. He spent most of his career hampered with injuries, including a broken thumb in 1984. Bill retired in 1988 with 86 touchdowns to his credit. His stellar 1983 season was his only Pro Bowl season.

7. Who was the first Hall of Fame quarterback to ever play for the Baltimore Colts?

Answer: Y.A. Tittle

Tittle played for the Colts in 1948 and 1949 in the AAFC, and in 1950 with the Colts of the NFL. 1950 was his only Colt NFL season which was his NFL rookie season. He then played for the 49ers and Giants until retiring in 1964.

8. The Dallas Cowboys drafted two quarterbacks in the 1989 draft. These quarterbacks finished third and fourth in the Heisman voting in 1988. One quarterback was Troy Aikman. Who was the other?

Answer: Steve Walsh

Walsh played as a back-up QB to Troy Aikman in both his Cowboy seasons. In 1990, Steve became a Saint for three seasons. 1994 was his best season, and as a Chicago Bear, topped the 2000 passing yard marker. From there it was on to the Rams, Buccaneers, and Colts, finally retiring in 1999.

9. Defensive lineman Lamar Lundy spent his entire 13-season career with which team?

Answer: Los Angeles Rams

Lundy was one of a four piece puzzle on the Rams' defensive line known as the 'Fearsome Foursome'. The other three were Merlin Olsen, Deacon Jones, and Rosey Grier. Lamar played from 1957-1969.

Answer: John Elway

Nine of Elway's 16 seasons, all with Denver, were Pro Bowl seasons. 14 of his seasons, he threw for over 2500 yards, an amazing accomplishment in itself. John retired with exactly 300 touchdowns in 1998. Elway to went to three Super Bowls, losing them all before winning Super Bowl XXXII against Green Bay, and XXXIII against Atlanta in his final season.

Source: Author Nightmare

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