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The Great Lawrence Taylor Trivia Quiz

Lawrence Taylor may have had many personal problems but he remains one of the greatest defensive football players in NFL history.

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

Author
libertarian

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
110,766

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
518

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. What position did Taylor play? Hint

Middle line backer

Defensive tackle

Defensive end

Outside linebacker

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Question 2 of 10

2. What college did Taylor attend? Hint

South Carolina

SC State

NC State

North Carolina

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Question 3 of 10

3. What season or seasons did Taylor win the NFL MVP? Hint

1986 & 1988

1986

1987

None of the above

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Question 4 of 10

4. What season did Taylor win the Rookie of the Year Award? Hint

1980

He never won the award

1982

1981

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many sacks did Taylor compile during his career? Hint

144

137

129.5

132.5

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many pro-bowls was Taylor selected to in his carreer? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. Lawrence Taylor was selected as the MVP in Super Bowl XXI.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. What season was Taylor's last in the NFL? Hint

1994

1992

1991

1993

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Question 9 of 10

9. Where was Taylor born? Hint

Delroy, NC

Williamsburg, VA

Delroy, SC

Atlanta, GA

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was Taylor's number throughout his NFL career?

Answer: (A Number)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What position did Taylor play?

Answer: Outside linebacker

LT is still considered by many to be the greatest outside linebacker in the history of the NFL.

2. What college did Taylor attend?

Answer: North Carolina

Taylor had an outstanding college career and was drafted by the Giants in the first round of the 1981 draft.

3. What season or seasons did Taylor win the NFL MVP?

Answer: 1986

Taylor had an outstanding season in 1986. He accumulated 20.5 sacks, won the league MVP and won a Super Bowl.

4. What season did Taylor win the Rookie of the Year Award?

Answer: 1981

In 1981 LT was given every honor a defensive rookie was eligible for.

5. How many sacks did Taylor compile during his career?

Answer: 132.5

6. How many pro-bowls was Taylor selected to in his carreer?

Answer: 10

7. Lawrence Taylor was selected as the MVP in Super Bowl XXI.

Answer: False

Phil Simms was the MVP of that Super Bowl.

8. What season was Taylor's last in the NFL?

Answer: 1993

Taylor played a total of 13 seasons in the NFL.

9. Where was Taylor born?

Answer: Williamsburg, VA

Taylor went to Lafayette High School which is also in Williamsburg.

10. What was Taylor's number throughout his NFL career?

Answer: 56

The great LT wore #56 as a NY Giant for 13 terrific seasons.

Source: Author libertarian

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