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Seattle Seahawks Firsts Trivia Quiz

You have to know your facts about the Seattle Seahawks to answer these questions. If you know the Seahawks, you should know these questions.

A multiple-choice quiz by robbyroo72. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
robbyroo72

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
223,463

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

Plays
682

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Question 1 of 15

1. Who was the first player Seahawk traded for in their franchise history? Hint

Jim Zorn

Curt Warner

Steve Largent

Dave Krieg

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Question 2 of 15

2. In their first regular season game, Seattle defeated the St. Louis Cardinals by a final score of 30-24.

True

False

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Question 3 of 15

3. In which year did the Seahawks have their first winning season? Hint

1977

1978

1979

2005

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Question 4 of 15

4. Which player wore the jersey number 12 before the Seahawks retired it? Hint

Jim Zorn

Dave Krieg

Sam Adkins

Dan McGwire

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Question 5 of 15

5. The first points scored in Seahawks history came on a touchdown pass from Sam Adkins to Steve Largent.

True

False

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Question 6 of 15

6. Who was the first head coach of the Seattle Seahawks? Hint

Mike Holmgren

Chuck Knox

Jack Patera

Mike McCormack

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Question 7 of 15

7. Which player was the first to rush for 100 yards in a game for the Seahawks? Hint

Rueben Mayes

Sherman Smith

Curt Warner

Ricky Watters

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Question 8 of 15

8. Which team did Seattle beat for their first franchise win? Hint

St. Louis

Atlanta

Oakland

Tampa Bay

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Question 9 of 15

9. Which team defeated Seattle in their first ever AFC Championship game appearance? Hint

Kansas City Chiefs

San Diego Chargers

Los Angeles Raiders

Denver Broncos

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Question 10 of 15

10. In their first playoff appearance, Seattle lost to the Denver Broncos by a final of 31-7.

True

False

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Question 11 of 15

11. Which player was the very first draft pick for Seattle in 1976? Hint

Steve Niehaus

Sherman Smith

Sam Adkins

Steve Largent

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Question 12 of 15

12. The Seahawks played in the NFC Eastern Division when they entered the NFL in 1976.

True

False

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Question 13 of 15

13. Which player was the first Seahawk inducted in to the Pro Football Hall of Fame? Hint

Dave Krieg

Curt Warner

Jim Zorn

Steve Largent

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Question 14 of 15

14. Which player was the first to rush for 1,000 yards in Seahawks history? Hint

Ricky Watters

John L. Williams

Shaun Alexander

Curt Warner

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Question 15 of 15

15. Who was the first Seahawk voted to the Pro Bowl? Hint

Curt Warner

Sam Adkins

Jim Zorn

Steve Largent

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1. Who was the first player Seahawk traded for in their franchise history?

Answer: Steve Largent

The Seahawks traded an eighth-round draft pick to the Houston Oilers for Largent. The Seahawks wound up with the better end of the deal as Largent went on to play for 13 years in the National Football League.

2. In their first regular season game, Seattle defeated the St. Louis Cardinals by a final score of 30-24.

Answer: False

Although the final score was 30-24, it was the St. Louis Cardinals who won the game, not the Seattle Seahawks.

3. In which year did the Seahawks have their first winning season?

Answer: 1978

In 1978, the Seahawks finished with a record of 9 wins and 7 losses. In 1977, the Seahawks finished with a record of 5 wins and 9 losses. In 1979, the Seahawks finished the season with 9 wins and 7 losses. Their 2005 season was better than any of the others listed.

4. Which player wore the jersey number 12 before the Seahawks retired it?

Answer: Sam Adkins

Jersey number 12 was retired for the fans of Seattle, or the 12th man. However, while Sam Adkins played for Seattle, number 12 was his jersey number.

5. The first points scored in Seahawks history came on a touchdown pass from Sam Adkins to Steve Largent.

Answer: False

The first points scored by the Seahawks in franchise history were scored on a 27-yard field goal by their kicker, Don Bitterlich.

6. Who was the first head coach of the Seattle Seahawks?

Answer: Jack Patera

Jack Patera, a Minnesota Vikings assistant coach, was named the first head coach in Seahawks history. In 1982, Patera was fired and replaced by Mike McCormack on an interim basis. In 1983, Seattle hired Chuck Knox to coach their team. Mike Holmgren was coach in 2005, hired by new owner Paul Allen.

7. Which player was the first to rush for 100 yards in a game for the Seahawks?

Answer: Sherman Smith

On November 7, 1976, in a game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sherman Smith rushed for 124 yards. The Seahawks won that game by a final of 30-13.

8. Which team did Seattle beat for their first franchise win?

Answer: Tampa Bay

By a final score of 13-10, Seattle defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to earn their first win. Tampa Bay like Seattle, was playing in their first NFL season. Their only other win in 1976 came against the Atlanta Falcons.

9. Which team defeated Seattle in their first ever AFC Championship game appearance?

Answer: Los Angeles Raiders

The loss capped a memorable season for Seattle Seahawks players and fans alike. They made their first ever postseason appearance, won their first ever postseason game, and advanced to their first ever AFC Championship game. They lost that game by a final score of 30-13.

10. In their first playoff appearance, Seattle lost to the Denver Broncos by a final of 31-7.

Answer: False

Although it is true that the final score was 31-7, the winner of the game was Seattle, not Denver. A side note to this question. 1983 was the year that John Elway entered the league and he was the quarterback of the Broncos in this game.

11. Which player was the very first draft pick for Seattle in 1976?

Answer: Steve Niehaus

He played defensive tackle and played college football for Notre Dame.

12. The Seahawks played in the NFC Eastern Division when they entered the NFL in 1976.

Answer: False

The Seahawks were in the NFC Western Division when they entered the league in 1976. They were moved to the AFC Western Division for the 1977 season.

13. Which player was the first Seahawk inducted in to the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

Answer: Steve Largent

After playing in the National Football League for 13 seasons, Steve Largent was the first Seahawk player to be inducted in to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

14. Which player was the first to rush for 1,000 yards in Seahawks history?

Answer: Curt Warner

Drafted out of Penn St. in 1983, Curt Warner rushed for 1,449 yards and scored 13 touchdowns. Warner would miss the 1984 season after tearing a knee ligament in the season opener against the Cleveland Browns and was never the same.

15. Who was the first Seahawk voted to the Pro Bowl?

Answer: Steve Largent

Largent accomplished many firsts for Seattle, such as being voted on to the 1978 Pro Bowl roster. He finished the 1978 season with 71 receptions for 1,168 yards and 8 touchdowns. 1978 was the first of 7 Pro Bowl seasons for the future Hall of Fame receiver.

Source: Author robbyroo72

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