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The Tom Landry Era Trivia Quiz

The purpose for all of my Dallas Cowboys quizzes is to reinforce to the younger fans the great and heroic record of one of professional sports greatest franchises. Tom Landry was Head Coach from 1960 to 1988.

A multiple-choice quiz by Manster68. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Manster68

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
80,798

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

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2714

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Cowboys inaugural season of 1960, Dallas' record was 0 wins, 11 losses, and 1 tie. Which team did the Cowboys tie to prevent a 0-12 season? Hint

Philadelphia Eagles

New York Giants

St. Louis Cardinals

Pittsburgh Steelers

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the Dallas Cowboys first ever starting quarterback? Hint

Don Meridith

Eddie LeBaron

Jack Kemp

Kyle Rote

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Question 3 of 10

3. What year was Dallas' first non losing season? Hint

1965

1963

1964

1966

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Question 4 of 10

4. What year was Dallas' first winning season? Hint

1964

1967

1965

1966

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which Dallas Cowboy defensive lineman once said "Anybody can have an off decade."? Refering to defensive touchdowns he scored against the Washington Redskins in 1968, 1969, and 1980. Hint

Jethro Pugh

Harvey Martin

Larry Cole

Pat Toomay

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Question 6 of 10

6. Roger Staubach's first miracle is said to be against which opponent? Hint

Pittsburgh

Washington

San Francisco

Minnesota

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Question 7 of 10

7. Name the only season, during the 1970s, in which the Dallas Cowboys did not participate in postseason play? Hint

1974

1972

1973

1971

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which Dallas Cowboy set the record for the most interceptions in NFL postseason history (this includes both playoffs and Super Bowls)? Hint

Cliff Harris

Charlie Waters

Randy Hughes

Mel Renfro

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Question 9 of 10

9. What season was Dallas' first losing season in twenty one years? Hint

1984

1987

1985

1986

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Cowboys won 17 consecutive opening day games, from 1965 to 1981. Which team spoiled the streak in 1982? Hint

Minnesota

Philadelphia

Pittsburgh

Washington

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Cowboys inaugural season of 1960, Dallas' record was 0 wins, 11 losses, and 1 tie. Which team did the Cowboys tie to prevent a 0-12 season?

Answer: New York Giants

The Cowboys only non loss in 1960 was against Tom Landry's former team. The Giants had very strong teams during the late 50s to early 60s; therefore this tie, associated with a Giants loss to the Eagles a couple of weeks later (the game where Chuck Bednarik knocked out Frank Gifford), eliminated the Giants from post season play that year.

2. Who was the Dallas Cowboys first ever starting quarterback?

Answer: Eddie LeBaron

Little five foot, seven inch Eddie LeBaron was a Korean War veteran who was decorated for bravery. Playing quarterback in the 1950s, nobody questioned his courage. Tom Landry later said of LeBaron that if he were six inches taller, he would have broke most of the passing records. He was that good.

3. What year was Dallas' first non losing season?

Answer: 1965

Dallas' record in 1965 was 7-7.

4. What year was Dallas' first winning season?

Answer: 1966

Dallas' record in 1965 was 7-7. The following year, Dallas went 10-3-1 for their first winning season.

5. Which Dallas Cowboy defensive lineman once said "Anybody can have an off decade."? Refering to defensive touchdowns he scored against the Washington Redskins in 1968, 1969, and 1980.

Answer: Larry Cole

Larry Cole made that statement in the post game press conference after he returned a fumble for a touchdown against Joe Theisman's Redskins in 1980.

6. Roger Staubach's first miracle is said to be against which opponent?

Answer: San Francisco

Roger the Dodger's first miracle is said to have taken place in Candlestick Park in San Francisco, during the 1972 Divisional Playoff. Staubach, came off the bench, replacing Craig Morton, and brought the Cowboys back from a 28-13 deficit to a 30-28 backbreaker for the 49ers.

7. Name the only season, during the 1970s, in which the Dallas Cowboys did not participate in postseason play?

Answer: 1974

In 1974, Dallas finished 8-6. That was only good enough for third place in the division trailing Washington and St. Louis.

8. Which Dallas Cowboy set the record for the most interceptions in NFL postseason history (this includes both playoffs and Super Bowls)?

Answer: Charlie Waters

Charlie Waters then had to share that record with Ronnie Lott. Each have nine postseason interceptions.

9. What season was Dallas' first losing season in twenty one years?

Answer: 1986

From 1965 through 1985, Dallas did not know what a losing season was.

10. The Cowboys won 17 consecutive opening day games, from 1965 to 1981. Which team spoiled the streak in 1982?

Answer: Pittsburgh

On Monday Night Football, a week before the strike, the Pittsburgh Sttelers went to Texas Stadium and defeated Danny White and the Cowboys 35-27.

Source: Author Manster68

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