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Vikings 1991 Trivia Quiz

Trivia game for Minnesota Vikings fans for the 1991 season.

A multiple-choice quiz by mrcheerordie. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
mrcheerordie

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
30,795

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
507

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the only Vikings starter in the Pro Bowl after the 1991 season? Hint

Randall McDaniel

Henry Thomas

Steve Jordan

Gary Zimmerman

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Question 2 of 10

2. What player was drafted in 1991 in the third round as a choice from Dallas in the Herschel Walker trade? Hint

Todd Scott

Jack Del Rio

Jake Reed

Carlos Jenkins

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Question 3 of 10

3. 1991 was which head-coach's last year with the Vikings? Hint

Jerry Burns

Bud Grant

Les Steckel

Dennis Green

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Question 4 of 10

4. On December 8, 1991 who rushed for 126 yards in a game at Tampa Bay? Hint

Terry Allen

Scottie Graham

Darrin Nelson

Herschel Walker

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the starting quarterback in 1991 (over the most games)? Hint

Rich Gannon

Sean Salisbury

Wade Wilson

Jim McMahon

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who became President and Chief Executive Officer of the Vikings in 1991? Hint

Mike Lynn

Roger Headrick

Carl Pohlad

Irwin Jacobs

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which player started 8 games as a defensive end in the 1991 season?

Answer: (Big Dog)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Obtained via free agnecy in 1991 after being waived by the Cleveland Browns. Who was famous for 'snapping' a cat for a TV commercial?

Answer: (The Superstar)

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the Vikings record for the 1991 season? Hint

9-7

6-10

8-8

11-5

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Vikings played which non-NFC Central team twice during the regular season? Hint

L.A. Rams

Atlanta

Phoenix

New Orleans

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the only Vikings starter in the Pro Bowl after the 1991 season?

Answer: Randall McDaniel

Jordan and Thomas were named as substitutes.

2. What player was drafted in 1991 in the third round as a choice from Dallas in the Herschel Walker trade?

Answer: Jake Reed

Reed was drafted out of Grambling State.

3. 1991 was which head-coach's last year with the Vikings?

Answer: Jerry Burns

Burns had coached the Vikings since 1986 and compiled a career record of 52-43 (.547).

4. On December 8, 1991 who rushed for 126 yards in a game at Tampa Bay?

Answer: Herschel Walker

Walker led the team with 825 yards on 198 carries in 1991.

5. Who was the starting quarterback in 1991 (over the most games)?

Answer: Rich Gannon

Gannon led the team with 1,905 yards passing.

6. Who became President and Chief Executive Officer of the Vikings in 1991?

Answer: Roger Headrick

Headrick replaced Mike Lynn on January 1, 1991.

7. Which player started 8 games as a defensive end in the 1991 season?

Answer: John Randle

John Randle finished 10th in the NFC with 9.5 sacks despite just playing in 8 games.

8. Obtained via free agnecy in 1991 after being waived by the Cleveland Browns. Who was famous for 'snapping' a cat for a TV commercial?

Answer: Mike Morris

Morris had been compared to baseball's former great relief pitcher Dennis Eckersley..'has to throw a strike every time'.

9. What was the Vikings record for the 1991 season?

Answer: 8-8

The Vikings missed the playoffs for the 2nd straight year, finishing third in the NFC Central.

10. The Vikings played which non-NFC Central team twice during the regular season?

Answer: Phoenix

It was a scheduling quirk that had the Vikings play the Phoenix (not known as the Arizona yet) Cardinals during weeks 7 and 9 in 1991.

Source: Author mrcheerordie

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