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Quiz about Suit Up NFL Equipment and Uniform Trivia

Suit Up! NFL Equipment and Uniform Trivia Quiz

Here is some trivia regarding NFL uniforms and equipment. Please remember that the NFL encompasses the old AAFC (1946-1949) and the old AFL (1960-1969) Good Luck!

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

Author
zoneranger

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
391,061

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
233

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the last player to play without a facemask on his helmet in the NFL? Hint

Garo Yepremian

Sam Huff

George Blanda

Bart Starr

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was unusual about the Denver Broncos' original uniforms in 1960? Hint

The jersey had no sleeves.

The vertically striped yellow and copper socks.

The front of the jersey had no number.

The helmets were checkered.

3. When the Browns tried putting a logo on their helmet in the 1960s, which Cleveland player refused to wear a helmet with "Brownie the Elf" decals on it, stating "I'll wear that when you change the name to the Cleveland Fairies" Hint

Jim Brown

Frank Ryan

Gene Hickerson

Brian Sipe

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many players in NFL history have worn the jersey number "00"? Hint

Six

One

Two

Nine

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Question 5 of 10

5. What team sported a shield like logo front and center of their helmets stating their home city was an "All-American City"? Hint

San Diego Chargers

Dallas Cowboys

Cleveland Browns

Detroit Lions

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Question 6 of 10

6. When did the NFL first start placing a player's name on the back of his jersey? Hint

1960

1959

1955

1963

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1953, what was unusual about Cleveland Browns quarterback Otto Graham's facemask? Hint

It was made of chewing gum

It was made of brass tubes

It was made of clear Plexiglas

It was made of wood

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Question 8 of 10

8. In the 1934 NFL title game, commonly referred to as "The Sneakers Game", the New York Giants switched their footwear to basketball sneakers to help them gain traction on the icy Polo Grounds. Who won that game and what was the score? Hint

Chicago 21-20

New York 7-0

Chicago 73-0

New York 30-13

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Question 9 of 10

9. When were helmets made mandatory equipment in the NFL? Hint

1960

1943

1922

There is no rule requiring a player to wear a helmet

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Question 10 of 10

10. What NFL team sported a picture of an igloo on their jerseys? Hint

Duluth Eskimos

Racine Legion

Oorang Indians

Miami Seahawks

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the last player to play without a facemask on his helmet in the NFL?

Answer: Garo Yepremian

Garabed Sarkis "Garo" Yepremian was a National Football League soccer style placekicker for four different teams from 1966 to 1981. In 1966, while kicking for the Detroit Lions, Garo was the last player to play without a facemask. He decided to add one after he was leveled by Green Bay Packer middle linebacker Ray Nitschke. Ouch!

2. What was unusual about the Denver Broncos' original uniforms in 1960?

Answer: The vertically striped yellow and copper socks.

Bob Howsam, a successful minor league baseball owner, was awarded an AFL charter franchise on August 14, 1959. Severely limited financially, Howsam clothed his debut Broncos in discarded used uniforms from the defunct Copper Bowl in Tucson, Ariz. Making the uniforms particularly unusual were the vertically-striped socks that completed the Broncos' dress. If you've ever seen them, they're kind of comical.

Answer: Frank Ryan

Ryan was quarterback of the Browns from 1962 to 1968. An excellent passer, he led the Browns to their most recent NFL championship in 1964.

4. How many players in NFL history have worn the jersey number "00"?

Answer: Two

Center Jim Otto wore double zero for much of his career although he did sport number 50 during his rookie season. During the 1970's Receiver Ken Burrough also wore 00. The number is no longer used after the NFL came out with a number standardization policy in 1973.

5. What team sported a shield like logo front and center of their helmets stating their home city was an "All-American City"?

Answer: San Diego Chargers

In 1963 San Diego, California was voted an All American City.. To celebrate that fact a logo stating "All-American City San Diego" was plastered all across the city, including the fronts of the Chargers helmets.

6. When did the NFL first start placing a player's name on the back of his jersey?

Answer: 1960

The American Football League (AFL) started using players' names on jerseys in 1960. The National Football League (NFL) followed suit 10 years later in 1970. And since this quiz encompasses the old AFL, the answer is 1960.

7. In 1953, what was unusual about Cleveland Browns quarterback Otto Graham's facemask?

Answer: It was made of clear Plexiglas

Other players besides Graham used a clear Plexiglas facemask, but because of the hazards it presented when broken, the NFL banned them in 1959.

Answer: New York 30-13

The Giants changed footwear at halftime and stormed back with 27 points in the 4th quarter to defeat the Chicago Bears 30-13.

9. When were helmets made mandatory equipment in the NFL?

Answer: 1943

Although made standard equipment in 1943, the last player to go helmetless in the NFL was end Dick Plasman in 1940. Not even a leather one!

10. What NFL team sported a picture of an igloo on their jerseys?

Answer: Duluth Eskimos

Duluth, Minnesota hosted an NFL team starting in 1923. The original team name was the "Kellys" but for the 1926 season they were re-christened the "Eskimos". They suspended operations in 1927.

Source: Author zoneranger

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