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Vikings 1996 Trivia Quiz

A trivia game for Minnesota Vikings fans on the 1996 season.

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

Author
mrcheerordie

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
51,684

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
521

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. The Vikings first pick in the 1996 draft was ________ ? Hint

James Manley

Duane Clemons

Moe Williams

Dwayne Rudd

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who served as owner and President of the Minnesota Vikings from 1965-87 and passed away in 1996? Hint

Roger Headrick

Norm Van Brocklin

Jeff Diamond

Max Winter

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which team beat the Vikings in the first-round of the 1996 playoffs? Hint

Dallas Cowboys

N.Y. Giants

Chicago Bears

Didn't make the playoffs

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the Vikings starting quarterback when they lost in the first round of the 1996 playoffs? Hint

Brad Johnson

Rich Gannon

Warren Moon

Joe Kapp

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Question 5 of 10

5. Robert Smith set a then team season-rushing record with 1266 yards in 1996. Who had held the old record? Hint

Terry Allen

Ted Brown

Chuck Foreman

Dave Osborne

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Question 6 of 10

6. He was the Vikings Defensive Coordinator in 1996. Hint

Tony Dungy

Foge Fazio

Monte Kiffin

John Levra

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who joined Randall McDaniel as the Vikings' only other starting representive in the Pro Bowl after the 1996 season? Hint

Cris Carter

Jake Reed

Robert Smith

John Randle

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who had a 69-yard punt return for a touchdown against the N.Y. Giants in 1996? Hint

David Palmer

Qadry Ismail

Amp Lee

Chris Walsh

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the leading scorer for the Vikings in 1996? Hint

Cris Carter

Robert Smith

Eddie Murray

Scott Sisson

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Vikings had 4 players rush for over 100-total season yards in 1996. Three were Robert Smith (692 yards), Leroy Hoard (420 yards), and Amp Lee (161 yards). Who was the fourth? Hint

Scottie Graham

Brad Johnson

Charles Evans

David Palmer

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Vikings first pick in the 1996 draft was ________ ?

Answer: Duane Clemons

Clemons was taken out of California with the 16th overall selection. Manley was taken in the second round, and Williams in the third.

2. Who served as owner and President of the Minnesota Vikings from 1965-87 and passed away in 1996?

Answer: Max Winter

Winter Park, home of the Minnesota Vikings, is named for this former owner.

3. Which team beat the Vikings in the first-round of the 1996 playoffs?

Answer: Dallas Cowboys

The Cowboys won 40-15 at Dallas.

4. Who was the Vikings starting quarterback when they lost in the first round of the 1996 playoffs?

Answer: Brad Johnson

Johnson took over for Moon earlier in the season after Moon suffered an injury.

5. Robert Smith set a then team season-rushing record with 1266 yards in 1996. Who had held the old record?

Answer: Terry Allen

Allen had rushed for 1201 yards in 1992.

6. He was the Vikings Defensive Coordinator in 1996.

Answer: Foge Fazio

Born Serafino Dante Fazio, he picked up his nickname 'Foge' as a young lad who couldn't quite ask for his favorite treat, 'fudge', correctly.

7. Who joined Randall McDaniel as the Vikings' only other starting representive in the Pro Bowl after the 1996 season?

Answer: John Randle

Carter was also named but not as a starter.

8. Who had a 69-yard punt return for a touchdown against the N.Y. Giants in 1996?

Answer: David Palmer

Palmer led the team with a 9.8-yard per punt return average.

9. Who was the leading scorer for the Vikings in 1996?

Answer: Scott Sisson

Sisson scored 96 points to lead the Vikings followed by Carter's 60.

10. The Vikings had 4 players rush for over 100-total season yards in 1996. Three were Robert Smith (692 yards), Leroy Hoard (420 yards), and Amp Lee (161 yards). Who was the fourth?

Answer: Scottie Graham

Graham had 138 total season yards. Evans had 29, Johnson had 90, and Palmer had 9.

Source: Author mrcheerordie

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