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Vikings 1997 Trivia Quiz

A trivia game for Minnesota Vikings fan on the 1997 season.

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

Author
mrcheerordie

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
51,706

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
660

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Question 1 of 10

1. Robert Smith opened the 1997 season with a 169-yard rushing performance. Which opposing team were the victims of Robert's great day? Hint

New Orleans Saints

Detroit Lions

Buffalo Bills

Green Bay Packers

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Vikings won their first playoff game under head-coach Dennis Green by beating _________ ? Hint

N.Y. Giants

Dallas Cowboys

San Francisco 49ers

Arizona Cardinals

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the Vikings starting quarterback when they won their first playoff game under Dennis Green? Hint

Jay Walker

Brad Johnson

Randall Cunningham

Bubby Brister

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who kicked three field goals in adverse conditions in the playoff win? Hint

Scott Sisson

Eddie Murray

Fuad Reveiz

Gary Anderson

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Question 5 of 10

5. This big tight-end joined the club in 1997 and wore number 82. Who is he? Hint

Andrew Jordan

Hunter Goodwin

Greg DeLong

Andrew Glover

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Question 6 of 10

6. He was drafted as a wide-receiver in the sixth round of the 1997 draft with the 183rd overall pick. He would later cross over to defense. Who is he? Hint

Chris Walsh

Matthew Hachette

Torrian Gray

Robert Tate

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these 4 players did not make the Pro Bowl after the 1997 season? Hint

Cris Carter

Robert Smith

Randall McDaniel

Todd Steussie

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Question 8 of 10

8. He had 114-yards receiving in the NFC Divisonal playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Who is this player? Hint

Cris Carter

Jake Reed

Andrew Glover

Matthew Hatchette

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Question 9 of 10

9. He wore number 53 in 1997 and later tested positive for steroid use and released. He is _______ ? Hint

Artie Ulmer

Jeff Brady

Dixon Edwards

Jason Fisk

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Question 10 of 10

10. He was the last Vikings selection in the 1997 draft in the seventh round and 235th overall pick. Who is he? Hint

Artie Ulmer

Matt Birk

Tony Williams

Matthew Hatchette

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Robert Smith opened the 1997 season with a 169-yard rushing performance. Which opposing team were the victims of Robert's great day?

Answer: Buffalo Bills

Smith later rushed for 160-yards against the Indianapolis Colts and for 132-yards against the Green Bay Packers during the 1997 campaign.

2. The Vikings won their first playoff game under head-coach Dennis Green by beating _________ ?

Answer: N.Y. Giants

The Vikings went on the road and came back from 16 points down to defeat the Giants 23-22. It was the biggest comeback win in team playoff history and the fifth biggest postseason comeback in NFL history.

3. Who was the Vikings starting quarterback when they won their first playoff game under Dennis Green?

Answer: Randall Cunningham

Cunningham had taken over for Johnson due to injury.

4. Who kicked three field goals in adverse conditions in the playoff win?

Answer: Eddie Murray

Murray kicked the game winner with just seconds on the clock.

5. This big tight-end joined the club in 1997 and wore number 82. Who is he?

Answer: Andrew Glover

Glover had 32 catches for 378-yards in 1997 and three touchdowns.

6. He was drafted as a wide-receiver in the sixth round of the 1997 draft with the 183rd overall pick. He would later cross over to defense. Who is he?

Answer: Robert Tate

Tate attended the same high school (John Harris in Harrisburg, PA.) as head-coach Dennis Green.

7. Which of these 4 players did not make the Pro Bowl after the 1997 season?

Answer: Robert Smith

Carter, McDaniel, and Steussie were named as starters as was John Randle.

8. He had 114-yards receiving in the NFC Divisonal playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Who is this player?

Answer: Jake Reed

Reed's performance was good for fifth on the Vikings all-time playoff receiving list at that time.

9. He wore number 53 in 1997 and later tested positive for steroid use and released. He is _______ ?

Answer: Artie Ulmer

Ulmer had been place on the practice squad as a linebacker.

10. He was the last Vikings selection in the 1997 draft in the seventh round and 235th overall pick. Who is he?

Answer: Matthew Hatchette

Hatchette made the team as a wide-receiver because of his size (6ft 2in) and track speed.

Source: Author mrcheerordie

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