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Which Famous Football Player? Trivia Quiz

A multiple choice quiz on outstanding players that have played in the NFL.

A multiple-choice quiz by struction. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
struction

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
102,665

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
4 / 5

Plays
2760

Last 3 plays: Guest 107 (4/5), Guest 68 (4/5), Guest 174 (2/5).

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Question 1 of 5

1. Which of the following players led his team to 4 Super Bowls and was named the MVP in 3 Super Bowls. Hint

Terry Bradshaw

Phil Simms

Troy Aikman

Joe Montana

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Question 2 of 5

2. This NFL quarterback was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the second round in 1991. Hint

Chris Chandler

Jeff George

Micheal Vick

Brett Favre

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Question 3 of 5

3. This running back played for the Rams, Colts, Raiders, and Falcons during the years of 1983-1993. Hint

Bo Jackson

Eric Dickerson

Charles White

Herschel Walker

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Question 4 of 5

4. This player was drafted from San Diego State in the 1st round of the 1994 draft. He once had over 1,000 rushing yards and 1,000 receiving yards in the same season. Hint

Emmitt Smith

Marshall Faulk

Barry Sanders

Walter Payton

5. This famous running-back went to college at Kansas. He first played with the Jets and then the Redskins. He held the record for most touchdowns scored with 24 until Emmit Smith surpassed it in 1995. Hint

George Rogers

Terry Allen

Earnst Byner

John Riggins

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following players led his team to 4 Super Bowls and was named the MVP in 3 Super Bowls.

Answer: Joe Montana

Joe Montana had 40,551 career yards passing, threw for 273 TDs, and had a career passer rating of 92.3.

2. This NFL quarterback was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the second round in 1991.

Answer: Brett Favre

Favre attended Southern Mississippi. He became a star with the Green Bay Packers, when he led them to a Super Bowl Championship in the 1996 season.

3. This running back played for the Rams, Colts, Raiders, and Falcons during the years of 1983-1993.

Answer: Eric Dickerson

Dickerson ran for 13,259 yards in his 11 year career. He also rushed for over 1,800 yards as a rookie, and he broke O.J. Simpson's single season rushing record with 2,105 yards in 1984.

4. This player was drafted from San Diego State in the 1st round of the 1994 draft. He once had over 1,000 rushing yards and 1,000 receiving yards in the same season.

Answer: Marshall Faulk

In 1999 Faulk ran for 1381 yards and gained an additional 1048 through the air. Faulk not only gained yardage, he also produced points. In 2000, he broke the record for most touchdowns scored in a season with 26.

Answer: John Riggins

Riggins became a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1992. He was also MVP of Super Bowl XVII when he rushed for a then record 166 yards.

Source: Author struction

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