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Vikings 1990 Trivia Quiz

Trivia game for Minnesota Vikings fans from the 1990 season.

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

Author
mrcheerordie

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
30,609

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
705

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Vikings head coach for the 1990 season was? Hint

Bud Grant

Jerry Burns

Les Steckel

Dennis Green

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Vikings leading scoring (total points) for 1990 was? Hint

Fuad Reveiz

Herschel Walker

Donald Igwebuike

Anthony Carter

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Vikings had three different players throw at least 2 passes in 1990. They were Rich Gannon, Wade Wilson and who else? Hint

Rick Fenney

Sean Salisbury

Herschel Walker

Harry Newsome

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who led the Vikings defense in total (solo and assisted) tackles in 1990? Hint

Mike Merriweather

Jack Del Rio

Scott Studwell

Chris Doleman

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Question 5 of 10

5. This Viking led the team with 7 interceptions in 1990. Hint

Carl Lee

Darrell Fullington

Najee Mustafae

Joey Browner

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Vikings record in 1990 was what? Hint

4-12

10-6

8-8

6-10

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Question 7 of 10

7. The two Vikings starting defensive ends were Chris Doleman and who else? Hint

Al Noga

Ken Clarke

Henry Thomas

Mark Dusbabek

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Question 8 of 10

8. In the 1990 off-season Irwin Jacobs and who else initiated a takeover attack for control of the Vikings franchise? Hint

Roger Headrick

Carl Pohlad

Mike Lynn

Jaye Dyer

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which Vikings defensive lineman scored two touchdowns off turnovers in 1990? Hint

Chris Doleman

Al Noga

Mark Dusbabek

Joey Browner

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Question 10 of 10

10. In week 14 of the 1990 season this receiver caught 7 passes for a total of 162 yards. Hint

Anthony Carter

Hassan Jones

Steve Jordan

Cris Carter

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Vikings head coach for the 1990 season was?

Answer: Jerry Burns

Burns was head-coach from 1986 through 1991.

2. The Vikings leading scoring (total points) for 1990 was?

Answer: Donald Igwebuike

Igwebuike led the team with 61 total points. Interestingly enough, Reveiz was third with 52 total points.

3. The Vikings had three different players throw at least 2 passes in 1990. They were Rich Gannon, Wade Wilson and who else?

Answer: Herschel Walker

Walker threw two passes and completed one for 12 yards.

4. Who led the Vikings defense in total (solo and assisted) tackles in 1990?

Answer: Mike Merriweather

Merriweather had 99 solo and 54 assisted tackles for a grand total of 153 total tackles.

5. This Viking led the team with 7 interceptions in 1990.

Answer: Joey Browner

Browner started all 16 games and had a touchdown return from one of his picks.

6. The Vikings record in 1990 was what?

Answer: 6-10

The Vikings 6-10 record placed them dead last in the NFC Central.

7. The two Vikings starting defensive ends were Chris Doleman and who else?

Answer: Al Noga

Noga played with the Vikings from 1988 through 1992.

8. In the 1990 off-season Irwin Jacobs and who else initiated a takeover attack for control of the Vikings franchise?

Answer: Carl Pohlad

Jacobs and Pohlad were paid approximately {$50} million to call off their lawsuits and to leave the board.

9. Which Vikings defensive lineman scored two touchdowns off turnovers in 1990?

Answer: Al Noga

Noga scored two touchdowns. Doleman and Dusbabek each recorded a safety. Browner had one INT return for a touchdown.

10. In week 14 of the 1990 season this receiver caught 7 passes for a total of 162 yards.

Answer: Hassan Jones

Jones played with the Vikings from 1986 through 1992 and wore number 84.

Source: Author mrcheerordie

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