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The Men of Denver Trivia Quiz

More for the Mile High lovers out there! Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by jaknginger. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
jaknginger

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
290,288

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
8 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the coach that led the Broncos to their first Super Bowl? Hint

Dan Reeves

Mike Shanahan

Red Miller

John Ralston

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who is the former Viking and Denver offensive lineman that was elected into the 2008 Pro Football Hall of Fame? Hint

Gary Zimmerman

Mark Schlereth

Brian Habib

Tom Nalen

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the Bronco named 1977 NFL Comeback Player of the Year? Hint

Otis Armstrong

Craig Morton

Tom Jackson

Lyle Azado

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many Super Bowl appearances did John Elway make? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was head coach of the Broncos when they claimed the AFC Championship title in 1986, 1987, and 1989? Hint

Mike Shanahan

Dan Reeves

Wade Phillips

John Ralston

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who is the tight end that won two Super Bowl rings with the Broncos and one with the Ravens, before returning to Denver to finish his career? Hint

Shannon Sharpe

Derek Russell

Reggie Johnson

Arthur Marshall

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Question 7 of 10

7. This linebacker played for the Broncos 1983-1994 out of University of Minnesota, and was a key part to their defense in the 1980s. Who is he? Hint

Rick Dennison

Simon Fletcher

Karl Mecklenburg

Jim Ryan

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who is the safety out of Arkansas that was sent to eight Pro Bowls in the 1990s? Hint

Dennis Smith

Steve Atwater

Randy Robbins

Mike Harden

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which Bronco was the Super Bowl XXXII MVP capping off the 1997 season? Hint

John Elway

Leonard Russell

Shannon Sharpe

Terrell Davis

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the Broncos starting quarterback in 2007 while just in his 2nd season? Hint

Jake Plummer

Jay Cutler

Bradlee Van Pelt

Brian Griese

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the coach that led the Broncos to their first Super Bowl?

Answer: Red Miller

Red Miller was the Denver coach that led them to Super Bowl XII at the end of the 1977 season. They lost to the Cowboys 27-10.

2. Who is the former Viking and Denver offensive lineman that was elected into the 2008 Pro Football Hall of Fame?

Answer: Gary Zimmerman

Zimmerman played for the LA Express 1984-1985, Minnesota Vikings 1986-1992, and the Broncos 1993-1997. He was a 9-time All-Pro selection and made it to seven Pro Bowls.

3. Who was the Bronco named 1977 NFL Comeback Player of the Year?

Answer: Craig Morton

Craig was a quarterback that led the Broncos to the Super Bowl to cap off the 1977 season. He first played for the Cowboys 1965-1974, and led them to a Super Bowl. He went to New York Giants 1974-1976, then to the Broncos 1977-1982.

4. How many Super Bowl appearances did John Elway make?

Answer: 5

John Elway was a quarterback for the Broncos from 1983-1998. He made five appearances to the Championship games in the 1986, 1987, 1989, 1997 and 1998 seasons. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004.

5. Who was head coach of the Broncos when they claimed the AFC Championship title in 1986, 1987, and 1989?

Answer: Dan Reeves

Dan Reeves coached the Broncos 1981-1992. He was unable to lead the team to a Super Bowl win.

6. Who is the tight end that won two Super Bowl rings with the Broncos and one with the Ravens, before returning to Denver to finish his career?

Answer: Shannon Sharpe

Shannon played for the Broncos 1990-1999 and 2002-2003, and the Baltimore Ravens 2000-2001. He retired and started another career in sportscasting.

7. This linebacker played for the Broncos 1983-1994 out of University of Minnesota, and was a key part to their defense in the 1980s. Who is he?

Answer: Karl Mecklenburg

Mecklenburg was a 12th round pick in the 1983 draft. When his career was over in 1994, he had the 2nd most sacks in team history. He went to six Pro Bowls.

8. Who is the safety out of Arkansas that was sent to eight Pro Bowls in the 1990s?

Answer: Steve Atwater

Out of Arkansas in the 1989 draft, Steve Atwater was a first round pick. He played his first ten years as a Bronco, then went to the Jets for one season. He signed a one-day "contract" with Denver so that he could retire as a Bronco. While with Denver he tallied 1301 tackles.

9. Which Bronco was the Super Bowl XXXII MVP capping off the 1997 season?

Answer: Terrell Davis

Terrell Davis played college ball first at Long Beach State then at Georgia. He was a 6th round draft pick in the 1995 NFL draft. He was the 1998 NFL MVP and made it to three Pro Bowls. In addition, he was a 2-time NFL Offensive Player of the Year in 1996 and 1998. He scored three rushing TDs in Super Bowl XXXII to gain the MVP honors.

10. Who was the Broncos starting quarterback in 2007 while just in his 2nd season?

Answer: Jay Cutler

Jay Cutler was a first round draft pick out of Vanderbilt in 2006. He saw some action his rookie season but saw his first full season as the starter in 2007.

Source: Author jaknginger

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