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The Saints Go Marching In Trivia Quiz

The quiz covers various records and tidbits throughout Saints history.

A multiple-choice quiz by Tee14. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Tee14

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
323,638

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
308

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the first player to be elected to the Hall of Fame, having played the majority of his career as a Saint? Hint

Rickey Jackson

Eric Martin

Archie Manning

Morten Andersen

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the first player ever drafted by the Saints? Hint

John Gilliam

Les Kelley

Dave Szymakowski

John Shinners

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Question 3 of 10

3. When did the Saints, for the first time, have the number one overall pick? Hint

1971

1976

1968

1981

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Question 4 of 10

4. When did the Saints post their first winning season? Hint

1986

1979

1987

1983

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who did the Saints beat for their first playoff victory? Hint

San Francisco 49ers

Atlanta Falcons

St Louis Rams

Minnesota Vikings

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the first Saints to rush for 1000 yards in a single season? Hint

Chuck Muncie

Dalton Hilliard

George Rogers

Duece McAllister

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the first Saints to catch 10 touchdowns in a single season? Hint

Joe Horn

Danny Abramowicz

Eric Martin

Marques Colston

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the first Saint to throw for 20,000 yards? Hint

Drew Brees

Bobby Hebert

Aaron Brooks

Archie Manning

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the first Saints offensive player to be named to five or more Pro Bowls? Hint

Willie Roaf

Joe Horn

Archie Manning

Eric Martin

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the first coach to lead the Saints for at least five complete seasons? Hint

Bum Phillips

Jim Mora

Tom Fears

Hank Stram

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the first player to be elected to the Hall of Fame, having played the majority of his career as a Saint?

Answer: Rickey Jackson

Jackson was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame for the 2010 class.

2. Who was the first player ever drafted by the Saints?

Answer: Les Kelley

With the 26th pick of the 1967 NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints select ... Les Kelley, LB, Alabama.

3. When did the Saints, for the first time, have the number one overall pick?

Answer: 1981

The Saints used the first overall pick on George Rogers, RB, South Carolina.

4. When did the Saints post their first winning season?

Answer: 1987

The Saints finished 12-3 that year. This also maked the first year the Saints made the playoffs (they lost 10-44 at Minnesota Vikings).

5. Who did the Saints beat for their first playoff victory?

Answer: St Louis Rams

The Saints beat the Rams 31-28 in the 2000 Wild Card round, but lost to Minnesota the following week 16-34.

6. Who was the first Saints to rush for 1000 yards in a single season?

Answer: Chuck Muncie

Munice rushed for 1198 yards in the 1979 season.

7. Who was the first Saints to catch 10 touchdowns in a single season?

Answer: Joe Horn

Horn caught 10 touchdowns in 2003, and duplicated his feat the following year with 11 TDs.

8. Who was the first Saint to throw for 20,000 yards?

Answer: Archie Manning

From 1971-1982, Manning threw for 21,374 yards.

9. Who was the first Saints offensive player to be named to five or more Pro Bowls?

Answer: Willie Roaf

Roaf was named to seven Pro Bowls as a Saint, garnering the honor every year from 1994-2000.

10. Who was the first coach to lead the Saints for at least five complete seasons?

Answer: Jim Mora

Mora coached the Saints for 10+ seasons, beginning in 1986 and ending midway through the 1996 season. Bum Phillips was close but was replaced by Wade Phillips midway through 1985, his fifth season.

Source: Author Tee14

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