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Quiz about World League of American Football

World League of American Football Quiz

This quiz is about the original World League of American Football, that was an NFL owned minor football league in 1991 and 1992. Some teams went on to become the new farm league NFL Europe!

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

Author
nebraskadirt

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
61,916

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
10 / 20

Plays
342

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Question 1 of 20

1. One time Cowboys coach, Dolphins Offensive Coordinator, and later the Georgia Tech Head Coach, was the coach for which WLAF team? Hint

Sacramento Surge

Orlando Thunder

Raleigh Durham Skyhawks

Birmingham Fire

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Question 2 of 20

2. Surge Star Defensive Lineman, Shawn Knight, was a first round draft choice for which NFL team? Hint

New York Jets

New Orleans Saints

Seattle Seahawks

Jacksonville Jaguars

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Question 3 of 20

3. Which two teams were the only World Bowl Champions of the League (hint: blue-gold and aqua-white)? Hint

Monarchs and Knights

Monarchs and Surge

Knights and Glory

Glory and Surge

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Question 4 of 20

4. The Dragons played their home games at ________ ? Hint

Mont Juic Stadium

Olympic Stadium

Hornet Field

Carter-Finley Stadium

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Question 5 of 20

5. Who was the first ever player picked in the WLAF draft? Hint

Stan Gelbaugh

Caesar Rentie

Eric Wilkerson

Jason Garrett

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Question 6 of 20

6. Which Knights DB lead the WLAF in Interceptions in 1991? Hint

Tony Jones

Falanda Newton

Anthony Parker

Mark Moore

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Question 7 of 20

7. Center, Curtis Wilson was the first player ever to be traded in the history of the WLAF. He went from the Surge to what team? Hint

Ohio Glory

Barcelona Dragons

NY NJ Knights

San Antonio Riders

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Question 8 of 20

8. Andre Rison was a big star at Michigan State. Which WLAF receiver was just as an equal of a star for the Spartans starting along side ________ for two years? Hint

Jason Johnson

Byron Williams

Willie Bouyer

Carl Parker

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Question 9 of 20

9. Ben Bennet, Mike Elkins and _______ shared the snaps for the Surge during the two years? Hint

David Archer

Brent Pease

Jason Garrett

Michael Proctor

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Question 10 of 20

10. Chief's Line Backer Tracy Simien tackled the opposition of which team? Hint

Birmingham Fire

NY NJ Knights

Montreal Machine

London Monarchs

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Question 11 of 20

11. Rams Linebacker Mike Jones may be most famous for making the 'Tackle' in the Rams-Titans Super Bowl, but which team in the WLAF gave him his first shot? Hint

Ohio Glory

Sacramento Surge

Frankfurt Galaxy

San Antonio Riders

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Question 12 of 20

12. John Elway's dad coached for who in the WLAF? Hint

Frankfurt Galaxy

Orlando Thunder

Birmingham Fire

San Antonio Riders

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Question 13 of 20

13. Which player was crowned 1991 World Bowl MVP? Hint

Stan Gelbaugh

Dan Crossman

Paul Palmer

Judd Garrett

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Question 14 of 20

14. Who scored the first points ever for the league? Hint

Victor Floyd

Tony Baker

Chris Williams

John Garrett

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Question 15 of 20

15. Which former Detroit Lion assistant became the Knight Head Coach? Hint

Chan Gailey

Mouse Davis

Don Matthews

Jack Bicknell

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Question 16 of 20

16. Which team was the only team to never win a game in their franchise history? Hint

Orlando Thunder

Ohio Glory

Raleigh Durham Skyhawks

Montreal Machine

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Question 17 of 20

17. Which team's recieving tandem was dubbed the 'Bomb Squad'? Hint

NY NJ Knights

Birmingham Fire

Orlando Thunder

London Monarchs

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Question 18 of 20

18. Which shifty pass catcher was dubbed as 'Action'? Hint

Jon Horton

Lee Morris

Patrick Jackson

Gene Taylor

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Question 19 of 20

19. Kerwin Bell threw touch down passes for which WLAF team? Hint

Barcelona Dragons

Orlando Thunder

Sacramento Surge

San Antonio Riders

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Question 20 of 20

20. One time Kansas City Chief first round picked rushed for which team? Hint

London Monarchs

Orlando Thunder

Montreal Machine

Barcelona Dragons

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. One time Cowboys coach, Dolphins Offensive Coordinator, and later the Georgia Tech Head Coach, was the coach for which WLAF team?

Answer: Birmingham Fire

The coach was Chan Gailey who took the Fire to a 4-6 record the first season

2. Surge Star Defensive Lineman, Shawn Knight, was a first round draft choice for which NFL team?

Answer: New Orleans Saints

Shawn was picked 11TH Overall in the 1987 draft by the Gold and Black.

3. Which two teams were the only World Bowl Champions of the League (hint: blue-gold and aqua-white)?

Answer: Monarchs and Surge

The Monarchs upended the Dragons in the opening installment of the World Bowl, and the Sacramento Surge, lead by David Archer won the big one in 1992.

4. The Dragons played their home games at ________ ?

Answer: Mont Juic Stadium

Hornet Field was the home site for the Surge in 1992. Olympic Stadium was the home for Machine both years, and Carter-Finley Stadium was the home field for the Skyhawks in their only year in the league.

5. Who was the first ever player picked in the WLAF draft?

Answer: Caesar Rentie

Caesar Rentie, a Tackle from Oklahoma, was nabbed first for the NY-NJ Knights.

6. Which Knights DB lead the WLAF in Interceptions in 1991?

Answer: Anthony Parker

Anthony Parker grabbed 11 passes from his opponents, which lead him to play with the Vikings and then the Rams in the NFL.

7. Center, Curtis Wilson was the first player ever to be traded in the history of the WLAF. He went from the Surge to what team?

Answer: Ohio Glory

Curtis Wilson was traded to the Glory along with their second pick.

8. Andre Rison was a big star at Michigan State. Which WLAF receiver was just as an equal of a star for the Spartans starting along side ________ for two years?

Answer: Willie Bouyer

It was the Fire's receiver Willie Bouyer. On a side note, Skyhawks's QB, Bobby McAllister was the one throwing to them both.

9. Ben Bennet, Mike Elkins and _______ shared the snaps for the Surge during the two years?

Answer: David Archer

David Archer, moved on to the Eagles following the WLAF after spending some time with Falcons prior to playing in the WLAF?

10. Chief's Line Backer Tracy Simien tackled the opposition of which team?

Answer: Montreal Machine

Simien got back on the NFL trail after an all-star season with Montreal.

11. Rams Linebacker Mike Jones may be most famous for making the 'Tackle' in the Rams-Titans Super Bowl, but which team in the WLAF gave him his first shot?

Answer: Sacramento Surge

Mike Jones, out of Missouri, used the league to spring board to the Raiders then on the the Rams where he earned a Super Bowl ring.

12. John Elway's dad coached for who in the WLAF?

Answer: Frankfurt Galaxy

Jack Elway fathered a two-time Super Bowl Champ, won two PCAA titles with the San Jose Spartans and lead the Galaxy to battle.

13. Which player was crowned 1991 World Bowl MVP?

Answer: Dan Crossman

Safety Dan Crossman took three passes away from the Dragons QBs, returning one for a 20 yard score.

14. Who scored the first points ever for the league?

Answer: Chris Williams

Galaxy Nose Tackle, Chris Williams, tackled Monarch Running Back Judd Garrett in the end zone for a safety, the first points ever.

15. Which former Detroit Lion assistant became the Knight Head Coach?

Answer: Mouse Davis

Mouse Davis brought with him the 'Silver Stretch' Offense to the WLAF and the Knights, utilizing a one back offense, small and speedy receivers and lots of shot gun.

16. Which team was the only team to never win a game in their franchise history?

Answer: Raleigh Durham Skyhawks

The Skyhawks never pulled off a win in their only season, which lead them to fold. Their 28-30 fall at Frankfurt was the closest they ever came to a win.

17. Which team's recieving tandem was dubbed the 'Bomb Squad'?

Answer: London Monarchs

Jon Horton lead them all with yards as Judd Garrett hauled in the most catches.

18. Which shifty pass catcher was dubbed as 'Action'?

Answer: Patrick Jackson

Creativley titled Patrick 'Action' Jackson played for the Ohio Glory in 1992.

19. Kerwin Bell threw touch down passes for which WLAF team?

Answer: Orlando Thunder

K-Bell was the sole signal caller for the Neon Green for the opening season, then shared the honors with future NFL star Scott Mitchell in 1992.

20. One time Kansas City Chief first round picked rushed for which team?

Answer: Barcelona Dragons

The former Temple star suffered threw knee problems to lead the Dragons in rushing.

Source: Author nebraskadirt

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