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10 Tough Questions about The BC Lions

The B.C. Lions entered professional football in 1953. Here are some questions from the past.

A multiple-choice quiz by nucks_allstarz. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
nucks_allstarz

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
137,268

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where did the Lions win their 4th Grey Cup in franchise history, back in the year 2000? Hint

Edmonton, Commonwealth Stadium

Regina, Taylor Field

Vancouver, BC Place Stadium

Calgary, McMahon Stadium

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Question 2 of 10

2. CFL legend Lui Passaglia played for the Lions from 1972 to 2001?

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which three "big name" Free Agents did the Lions sign, prior to the start of the 2003 campaign? Hint

Dave Dickenson, Mark Washington, Tim Bakker

Anthony Calvillo, Dave Dickenson, Geroy Simon

Bo Lewis, Terry Ray, Milt Stegall

Dave Dickenson, Mark Washington, Chris Brazzell

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Question 4 of 10

4. The first ever coach of the BC Lions was who?

Answer: (Full name or surname)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which former B.C. Lion is the CFL's all time leading pass yards leader, and where did he play in 2003? Hint

Damon Allen, Toronto Argonauts

Danny McManus, Hamilton Tigercats

Khari Jones, Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Doug Flutie, San Diego Chargers (NFL)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Jason Clermont won the award for the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie in 2001?

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. What year did the Lions' middle linebacker, Barrin Simpson, join the team? Hint

2000

2002

1999

2001

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Question 8 of 10

8. The BC Lions have played in which of these stadiums? Hint

GM Place and the Pacific Coliseum

GM Place and BC Place Stadium

Empire Stadium and BC Place Stadium

Empire Stadium and GM Place

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was Jim Young known as, and what number did he wear? Hint

Towering Two, 2

Tricky Thirty, 30

Dirty Thirty, 30

Tantalizing Two, 2

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the Lions coach that stepped in mid-way through the 2000 season, and led the team to become Grey Cup Champions? Hint

Wally Buono

Steve Buratto

Bob Ackles

Greg Mohns

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where did the Lions win their 4th Grey Cup in franchise history, back in the year 2000?

Answer: Calgary, McMahon Stadium

The Lions won the 2000 Grey Cup and captured their 4th Championship in franchise history. The Lions defeated the Montreal Alouettes by a score of 28-26.

2. CFL legend Lui Passaglia played for the Lions from 1972 to 2001?

Answer: False

Lui joined the Lions in 1976 (not 1972), and played his entire career in British Columbia. He retired in 2001, after winning his 3 Grey Cup ring with the Leos.

3. Which three "big name" Free Agents did the Lions sign, prior to the start of the 2003 campaign?

Answer: Dave Dickenson, Mark Washington, Chris Brazzell

Dickenson signed with the Lions after a 2 year stint in the NFL. During his time down in the U.S., he played third string QB for the Miami Dolphins, Seattle Seahawks, Detroit Lions, and the San Diego Chargers. Mark Washington joined the team after winning the 2002 Grey Cup in Montreal, and Chris Brazzell left the Edmonton Eskimos to sign with the team and provide a deep threat, after the departure of Alfred Jackson.

4. The first ever coach of the BC Lions was who?

Answer: Annis Stukus

Annis Stukus coached the team to a 1-15 record in their first season. The Lions became a team in 1953, but didn't play their first game until August 11th, 1954.

5. Which former B.C. Lion is the CFL's all time leading pass yards leader, and where did he play in 2003?

Answer: Damon Allen, Toronto Argonauts

Damon Allen accomplished this feat in 2000. During training camp in 2003, he was released by the Lions and was picked up by the Toronto Argonauts almost immediately.

6. Jason Clermont won the award for the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie in 2001?

Answer: False

Clermont won the Outstanding Rookie award in 2002.

7. What year did the Lions' middle linebacker, Barrin Simpson, join the team?

Answer: 2001

Barrin Simpson joined the team in 2001, and was such a threat that he was a candidate for the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie that year. He was ordained as a priest in 2002.

8. The BC Lions have played in which of these stadiums?

Answer: Empire Stadium and BC Place Stadium

The Lions originally played in Empire Stadium and moved to BC Place Stadium in 1983.

9. What was Jim Young known as, and what number did he wear?

Answer: Dirty Thirty, 30

Jim Young's number 30, was retired and sits with other retired numbers in BC Place Stadium. He played for the Lions from 1967-1979.

10. Who was the Lions coach that stepped in mid-way through the 2000 season, and led the team to become Grey Cup Champions?

Answer: Steve Buratto

Buratto took over for Greg Mohns and led the Lions to a Grey Cup title. At the start of the 2003 season, he was appointed Offensive Coordinator for the team, under new Head Coach/General Manager Wally Buono.

Source: Author nucks_allstarz

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