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The 49ers started a second-rate franchise, a step down from the Browns in the small AAFC. But they made a great transition to the NFL and are considered by many, to be one of the best franchises in sports.

A multiple-choice quiz by pitt_pride12. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
pitt_pride12

Time
6 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
180,202

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these defensive backs was picked highest by the 49ers? Hint

Kermit Alexander

Jim Johnson

Ronnie Lott

Dana Hall

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these players was not a member of the '88 49ers Super Bowl squad? Hint

Tom Cousineau

Steve Young

Rikki Ellison

Wes Chandler

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these had the most receiving yards in a season for San Fran? Hint

Tom Rathman

J.J. Stokes

Jim Johnson

Russ Francis

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these players made the Pro Bowl with the 49ers? Hint

Frank "Fudgehammer" Nunley

R.C. Owens

Delvin Williams

Tom Rathman

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which one of these tight ends was not selected in the first round of the NFL Draft? Hint

Brent Jones

Ken McAfee, Jr.

Ted Kwalick

Monty Stickles

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the only 20th century 49er to lead the league in punt return yardage, average, and TDs? Hint

Freddie Solomon

R.W. McQuarters

John Taylor

Bruce Taylor

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these is not true about the 1981 49ers Super Bowl team? Hint

Dwight Clark led the NFC in receptions.

The team's leading rusher set a record for least rushing yards on a Super Bowl champion team.

Joe Montana had the highest completion percentage in the league.

Joe Montana had the NFC's highest QB rating.

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these had the most receiving yards in his rookie year? Hint

Earl Cooper

Gene Washington

Dave Parks

R.C. Owens

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Question 9 of 10

9. The 49ers did not have any Hall of Famers, until two were inducted in 1969. One was Joe Perry, but do you know who the other was? Hint

Leo Nomellini

Hugh McElhenny

Y.A. Tittle

Bob St. Clair

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Question 10 of 10

10. Jerry Rice did not have 1,000 receiving yards in his rookie year?

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these defensive backs was picked highest by the 49ers?

Answer: Jim Johnson

Johnson was seleted sixth from UCLA in '61 for the Niners. Both Alexander and Lott were selected eighth in '63 from UCLA and '81 from USC, respectively. San Fran selected Hall 18th in '92 from Washington.

2. Which of these players was not a member of the '88 49ers Super Bowl squad?

Answer: Tom Cousineau

Cousineau played at linebacker for San Fran in '86 and '87. Ellison was a 49ers linebacker from '82-'88. Young backed up Montana at quarterback from '87-91. '88 was the first and last year Chandler played receiver for the club.

3. Which of these had the most receiving yards in a season for San Fran?

Answer: Jim Johnson

Johnson was mainly a receiver in his second year (1961), and gained 627 receiving yards and 4 TDs that year. Stokes had 517 receiving yards in '95 for San Francisco. Francis had 505 receiving yards in '88 for the 49ers. Rathman had 616 in '89 for them.

4. Which of these players made the Pro Bowl with the 49ers?

Answer: Delvin Williams

William made it '76, when he 1,203 rushing yards and a 4.9 average. R.C. Owens had 55 catches for 1,032 yards in '61 from them, his final year with the team. Nunley had 4 interceptions in '74, but the last three never made the cut.

5. Which one of these tight ends was not selected in the first round of the NFL Draft?

Answer: Brent Jones

Jones was drafted in the fifth round of the '86 draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. San Francisco selected Kwalick and McAfee seventh '69 from Penn State, and '78 from Notre Dame, respectively. Stickles was drafted 10th in 1960 from Notre Dame.

6. Who was the only 20th century 49er to lead the league in punt return yardage, average, and TDs?

Answer: John Taylor

John Taylor had 44 returns for 556 yards, 12.6 average, and two scores in '88. McQuarters also had good year and in his rookie season, '98, had 47 for 406 and a TD. Bruce Taylor had 43 for 516 with a 12-yard average in 1970. Solomon also had a good rookie season returning punts, 26 for 320 yards, and bringing one back all the way.

7. Which of these is not true about the 1981 49ers Super Bowl team?

Answer: The team's leading rusher set a record for least rushing yards on a Super Bowl champion team.

In '81, Ricky Patton had only 543 rushing yards and a 3.6 average, but 11 years back the Colts' rookie Norm Bulaich had 426 yards with a 3.1 average and 6 fumbles. Clark's 85 catches were 2 ahead of Minnesota back Ted Brown, and 3 less than Kellen Winslow's league-leading 88 receptions. Montana completed 63.7 percent of his passes, with 19 TDs amd 12 INTs, with a 88.4 QB rating, second to only the AFC Bengals's Kenny Anderson's amazing 98.4, with 29 TDs and only 10 INTs.

8. Which of these had the most receiving yards in his rookie year?

Answer: Gene Washington

Washington hauled in 51 balls for 711 yards in '69. Owens caught 27 passes and gained 395 yards, with 5 TDs.Parks was an effective deep threat in '64 when he caught 36 passes for 703 yards, a 19.5 average, with 8 scores. In '80, Cooper caught 83 passes (some as a RB and some as a TE) for 567 yards.

9. The 49ers did not have any Hall of Famers, until two were inducted in 1969. One was Joe Perry, but do you know who the other was?

Answer: Leo Nomellini

The two-way lineman Nomellini and Joe (The Jet), both became HOFers in '69. The next year his running mate, McElhenny got in. The ensuing year, Tittle was inducted.

10. Jerry Rice did not have 1,000 receiving yards in his rookie year?

Answer: True

In 1985, Rice finished the season with 927 yards, second among rookies to Cincinnati's Eddie Brown. Send me a message if you really liked my quiz.

Source: Author pitt_pride12

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