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The Return To Glory: 1992 Trivia Quiz

A quiz on the 1992 season that led the boys return to glory. Please give me your opinions on this quiz.

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

Author
hinduplaya

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
248,962

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
3 / 10

Plays
1997

Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these Cowboys was not a holdout during training camp? Hint

Charles Haley

Jay Novacek

Michael Irvin

Mark Stepnoski

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Question 2 of 10

2. Whose interception sealed Dallas' win over Kansas City in Week 7? Hint

Ray Horton

James Washington

Thomas Everett

Larry Brown

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Question 3 of 10

3. Whose third quarter touchdown reception against Phoenix sealed Dallas's 9th win? Hint

Michael Irvin

Kelvin Martin

Jay Novacek

Alvin Harper

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Question 4 of 10

4. Against which team did the Cowboys clinch a playoff berth? Hint

Washington Redskins

New York Giants

Denver Broncos

LA Rams

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which player was lost for the season, but as the season progressed, held watching parties at his ranch for fans? Hint

Bill Bates

Jim Jeffcoat

Tony Hill

Carvin Richards

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many of Jimmy Johnson's assistant coaches went on to be head coaches in any professional league? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Cowboys player set up Dallas' first field goal in the NFC Championship game against San Francisco by recovering a 49er's fumble on special teams? Hint

Kenny Gant

Daryl Johnston

Kelvin Martin

Isaac Holt

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which quarterback threw for the most yards in a regular season game against Dallas? Hint

Wade Wilson

Chris Chandler

Mark Rypien

Randal Cunningham

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many field goals did Lin Elliot make in the regular season? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these teams did the Cowboys not lose to? Hint

Washington Redskins

Philidelphia Eagles

New York Giants

LA Rams

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these Cowboys was not a holdout during training camp?

Answer: Charles Haley

Haley was a holdout, however, it was for San Francisco and subsequently traded to Dallas. The other three had a significant impact on the Cowboy's Super Bowl that year as well.

2. Whose interception sealed Dallas' win over Kansas City in Week 7?

Answer: Ray Horton

Horton's interception gave Dallas' an important victory over the AFC's Chiefs.

3. Whose third quarter touchdown reception against Phoenix sealed Dallas's 9th win?

Answer: Alvin Harper

Although an ugly win, it gave Dallas an important victory following an upset loss to the Rams.

4. Against which team did the Cowboys clinch a playoff berth?

Answer: Denver Broncos

In arguably the most exciting game of the year, Troy Aikman led a game winning drive in the last 5 minutes to secure Dallas' 11th win.

5. Which player was lost for the season, but as the season progressed, held watching parties at his ranch for fans?

Answer: Bill Bates

The ultimate team player, Bates became even more of a fan favorite after his injury against Seattle in week 6.

6. How many of Jimmy Johnson's assistant coaches went on to be head coaches in any professional league?

Answer: 5

1. Norv Turner - Washington Redskins/Oakland Raiders
2. Dave Wanstedt - Chicago Bears/Miami Dolphins
3. Butch Davis - Cleavland Browns
4. Dave Campo - Dallas Cowboys
5. Joe Avezzano - Dallas Desperadoes (AFL)

7. Which Cowboys player set up Dallas' first field goal in the NFC Championship game against San Francisco by recovering a 49er's fumble on special teams?

Answer: Daryl Johnston

This helped Dallas secure their first Super Bowl trip of the 90's and to upend the 49er's, who had the best record in the NFC in the regular season.

8. Which quarterback threw for the most yards in a regular season game against Dallas?

Answer: Chris Chandler

The Cardinals and Chandler's 383 yards showed up a Dallas' secondary that had shut down opposing passers well for the first two weeks of the season.

9. How many field goals did Lin Elliot make in the regular season?

Answer: 24

Although Elliot was an important piece of the Cowboys' season, he was let go the next year, and by the end of 1994, Eddie Murray was kicking for the Cowboys.

10. Which of these teams did the Cowboys not lose to?

Answer: New York Giants

The Cowboys were beat by the Eagles in Week 5, the Rams in Week 11, and the Redskins in Week 15. However, they swept the Giants, beating them in Weeks 2 and 13, the latter being on Thanksgiving.

Source: Author hinduplaya

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