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Quiz about World League of American Football
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.
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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


Question 2 of 20
2. Surge Star Defensive Lineman, Shawn Knight, was a first round draft choice for which NFL team? Hint


Question 3 of 20
3. Which two teams were the only World Bowl Champions of the League (hint: blue-gold and aqua-white)? Hint


Question 4 of 20
4. The Dragons played their home games at ________ ? Hint


Question 5 of 20
5. Who was the first ever player picked in the WLAF draft? Hint


Question 6 of 20
6. Which Knights DB lead the WLAF in Interceptions in 1991? Hint


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


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


Question 9 of 20
9. Ben Bennet, Mike Elkins and _______ shared the snaps for the Surge during the two years? Hint


Question 10 of 20
10. Chief's Line Backer Tracy Simien tackled the opposition of which team? Hint


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


Question 12 of 20
12. John Elway's dad coached for who in the WLAF? Hint


Question 13 of 20
13. Which player was crowned 1991 World Bowl MVP? Hint


Question 14 of 20
14. Who scored the first points ever for the league? Hint


Question 15 of 20
15. Which former Detroit Lion assistant became the Knight Head Coach? Hint


Question 16 of 20
16. Which team was the only team to never win a game in their franchise history? Hint


Question 17 of 20
17. Which team's recieving tandem was dubbed the 'Bomb Squad'? Hint


Question 18 of 20
18. Which shifty pass catcher was dubbed as 'Action'? Hint


Question 19 of 20
19. Kerwin Bell threw touch down passes for which WLAF team? Hint


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



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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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