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The USFL [1] Trivia Quiz

March 6, 2008, marked the 25th anniversary of the late great United States Football League. This quiz pays homage to the brief history of this league and some of its memorable players, coaches, and teams.

A multiple-choice quiz by Rockhound6165. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Rockhound6165

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
285,765

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. March 6, 1983, was the date of the first-ever game in the USFL. One of the host teams was the Denver Gold. Who was their opponent? Hint

New Jersey Generals

Philadelphia Stars

Chicago Blitz

Oakland Invaders

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Question 2 of 10

2. On March 6, 2008, Sean Landeta, the last former USFL player to play in the NFL officially announced his retirement. What was his position? Hint

Safety

Quarterback

Punter

Kicker

3. The franchise known as the Breakers were the nomads of the USFL, playing in three different cities in the three seasons of the leagues existence. Which of the following cities is not a city in which the Breakers called home? Hint

San Francisco

New Orleans

Boston

Portland

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Question 4 of 10

4. Donald Trump played a big role in the USFL including spearheading the league's lawsuit against the NFL. Which team did Trump own? Hint

Michigan Panthers

Philadelphia Stars

Los Angeles Express

New Jersey Generals

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Question 5 of 10

5. After the 1983 season, the Chicago Blitz swapped cities with another team. What team traded cities with the Blitz? Hint

Washington Federals

Arizona Wranglers

Birmingham Stallions

Tampa Bay Bandits

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Question 6 of 10

6. Doug Williams of the Oklahoma Outlaws was one of only two former USFL quarterbacks to go on to win a Super Bowl. Who was the other? Hint

Doug Flutie

Steve Young

Jim Kelly

Bobby Hebert

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars won all three USFL Championships?

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. For the 1984 season, the USFL expanded from 12 to 18 teams. Which one of these teams did not begin play in 1984? Hint

Orlando Renegades

Jacksonville Bulls

San Antonio Gunslingers

Memphis Showboats

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Question 9 of 10

9. The late great defensive end Reggie White started his career in the USFL. For which team did White begin his professional career with? Hint

Birmingham Stallions

Memphis Showboats

Philadelphia Stars

Pittsburgh Maulers

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Question 10 of 10

10. NFL Hall of Fame coach George Allen led the Arizona Wranglers to the 1984 Championship game. What other team did he coach in the USFL? Hint

Tampa Bay Bandits

Chicago Blitz

Denver Gold

Michigan Panthers

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. March 6, 1983, was the date of the first-ever game in the USFL. One of the host teams was the Denver Gold. Who was their opponent?

Answer: Philadelphia Stars

The Stars defeated the Gold 13-7.

2. On March 6, 2008, Sean Landeta, the last former USFL player to play in the NFL officially announced his retirement. What was his position?

Answer: Punter

Landeta punted for the Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars from 1983-85. He also kicked for the Giants, Rams, Buccaneers, Packers, and Eagles of the NFL.

Answer: San Francisco

In 1983, the Breakers began in Boston but the stadium they played in was too small, so they moved to the Superdome in New Orleans for the 1984 season. When the league announced they would begin playing in the fall starting with the 1986 season, the Breakers moved to Portland for their third and final season.

4. Donald Trump played a big role in the USFL including spearheading the league's lawsuit against the NFL. Which team did Trump own?

Answer: New Jersey Generals

Trump was able to lure Heisman Trophy winners Herschel Walker and Doug Flutie to the Generals, however, his efforts against the NFL netted the league a minimal amount in damages.

5. After the 1983 season, the Chicago Blitz swapped cities with another team. What team traded cities with the Blitz?

Answer: Arizona Wranglers

Dr. Ted Diethrich, owner of the Blitz in 1983, worked out a trade with Dr. James Hoffman so he could have the team in his native Phoenix. The following season, the "new" Wranglers went to the championship game while the "new" Blitz finished in last place. By the 1985 season, the Blitz were no more and the Wranglers merged with the Oklahoma Outlaws to become the Arizona Outlaws.

6. Doug Williams of the Oklahoma Outlaws was one of only two former USFL quarterbacks to go on to win a Super Bowl. Who was the other?

Answer: Steve Young

Steve Young quarterbacked the L.A. Express. He had greater success in the NFL with the 49ers. Doug Flutie of the New Jersey Generals had more success in the Canadian Football League than with the NFL. Jim Kelly of the Houston Gamblers led the Buffalo Bills to four consecutive Super Bowls, but was unable to procure a win. Bobby Hebert of the Michigan Panthers did lead the New Orleans Saints, but could not get a playoff win.

He did lead the Panthers to the first-ever USFL title.

7. The Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars won all three USFL Championships?

Answer: false

The Stars did win the championship for the 1984-85 seasons, but they were defeated 24-22 in the inaugural championship game against the Michigan Panthers in 1983.

8. For the 1984 season, the USFL expanded from 12 to 18 teams. Which one of these teams did not begin play in 1984?

Answer: Orlando Renegades

The Renegades didn't begin play until the 1985 season when the Washington Federals relocated to Orlando by way of Miami after the 1984 season.

9. The late great defensive end Reggie White started his career in the USFL. For which team did White begin his professional career with?

Answer: Memphis Showboats

Reggie White compiled 23.5 sacks in two seasons with the Showboats, to go with the 198 from his time in the NFL.

10. NFL Hall of Fame coach George Allen led the Arizona Wranglers to the 1984 Championship game. What other team did he coach in the USFL?

Answer: Chicago Blitz

Coach Allen was traded along with the rest of the Blitz to Arizona where he led the Wranglers to the USFL Championship game in 1984. The Wranglers lost to the Stars 28-3.

Source: Author Rockhound6165

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