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10 Questions: Washington Redskins Multiple Choice Quiz | Sports

This is a quiz about the Washington Redskins. If you are a true Redskins fan you should have no problem with this quiz.

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

Author
Graz

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
6,436

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1735

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the original name of the Washington Redskins? Hint

Boston Braves

Washington Redskins

Washington Braves

Boston Redskins

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Question 2 of 10

2. On opening day 1999, the Washington Redskins had a winning record on all their team's opening days since they joined the NFL.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. Whose Redskin jersey was the first to be retired? Hint

Sammy Baugh

John Riggins

Bart Starr

Art Monk

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who retired as the Washington Redskins all time leading scorer with 1207 points? Hint

Art Monk

John Riggins

Mark Moseley

Joe Theismann

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who set the club record for most passing yards in a season with 4109 yards? Hint

Mark Rypien

Brad Johnson

Jay Schroeder

Doug Williams

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these Redskins haven't been a Super bowl MVP? Hint

Mark Rypien

John Riggins

Joe Theismann

Doug Williams

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Question 7 of 10

7. Years ago the Washington Redskins played in a game that had come to be known as 'The Body Bag' game. Who were the opponents? Hint

New York Giants

Philadelphia Eagles

Dallas Cowboys

San Francisco 49ers

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Question 8 of 10

8. The NFL banned end zone celebrations because of a group of wide receivers on the Redskins. What was that group's nickname? Hint

The Dirty Three

The Fun Bunch

The Wide Slide

The Red Gloves

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1966 the Washington Redskins and New York Giants played in the highest scoring game in NFL history. How many points were scored? Hint

132

116

120

113

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1940, the Washington Redskins got beaten 73-0 in a game. Who were they playing? Hint

Philadelphia Eagles

New York Giants

Chicago Bears

Detroit Lions

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the original name of the Washington Redskins?

Answer: Boston Braves

In 1932, the Redskins were known as the Boston Braves. From 1933-1937,they were known as the Boston Redskins and in 1937 became the Washington Redskins.

2. On opening day 1999, the Washington Redskins had a winning record on all their team's opening days since they joined the NFL.

Answer: False

The Washington Redskins were 31-33-4 on opening days.

3. Whose Redskin jersey was the first to be retired?

Answer: Sammy Baugh

The Redskins retired the jersey of Sammy Baugh first. Art Monk was 81, Riggins was 44, and Bart Starr was a Green Bay Packer.

4. Who retired as the Washington Redskins all time leading scorer with 1207 points?

Answer: Mark Moseley

Mark Moseley scored 1207 point in his career with Washington. He was also named the league MVP in 1982.

5. Who set the club record for most passing yards in a season with 4109 yards?

Answer: Jay Schroeder

Jay Schroeder holds the record with 4,109 yards in a season. Brad Johnson missed the record by 104 points in the 2000 season.

6. Which of these Redskins haven't been a Super bowl MVP?

Answer: Joe Theismann

The Washington Redskins have been in 5 Super Bowls. They won it 3 times and lost twice.

7. Years ago the Washington Redskins played in a game that had come to be known as 'The Body Bag' game. Who were the opponents?

Answer: Philadelphia Eagles

9 players were knocked out of that game, including 2 quaterbacks.

8. The NFL banned end zone celebrations because of a group of wide receivers on the Redskins. What was that group's nickname?

Answer: The Fun Bunch

It was because of Dallas coach Tom Landry complaining about The Fun Bunch's celebrating, that the NFL decided to ban all end zone celebrations.

9. In 1966 the Washington Redskins and New York Giants played in the highest scoring game in NFL history. How many points were scored?

Answer: 113

The Washington Redskins won the game 72-41 on November 27th, 1966.

10. In 1940, the Washington Redskins got beaten 73-0 in a game. Who were they playing?

Answer: Chicago Bears

The score of 73-0 is the largest margin of defeat in the NFL.

Source: Author Graz

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