Index : N : NFL Historical

Structure Sub-topic of: American Football Other encyclopedia entries of interest: All-American Football Conference | Greatest NFL Games | American Football League | Monday Night Football | United States Football League | Pre 1970 Football | Interesting Questions, Facts and Information There are a total of 10 general entries. Frequently Asked Questions & Answers There are 30 user-asked question matches ( goto ) Special Topics 25 Seasons of Division Winners NFL History NFL Oldies but Goodies NFL! Another Armchair Quarterback! Football Legends and Events Pro Football History The NFL: Opening Day History of NFL Franchises NFL: A Look Back Football - The NFC Football Old School NFL Stuffings #5

Interesting Questions, Facts, and Information

NFL Historical

Who was the coach of the University of Florida Gators football team in the late 1990s and early 2000s?

Mixed Football Facts (Jendy)


Steve Spurrier.



Who coined the slogan 'winning isn't everything, it's the only thing'?

Mixed Football Facts (Jendy)


Red Sanders. The phrase has been associated mainly with Vince Lombardi, but it was Red Sanders of UCLA who first said it.



What team had the first cheerleading squad in the NFL in 1972?

Mixed Football Facts (Jendy)


Dallas Cowboys.



What NFL teams had the most wins in the 1980s?

Mixed Football Facts (Jendy)


San Francisco 49ers.



In 1994, what receiver became the NFL's all-time touchdown leader?

Mixed Football Facts (Jendy)


Jerry Rice.



In 1988, which running back retired from NFL football with a record 21,803 all-purpose yards?

Mixed Football Facts (Jendy)


Walter Payton.



In 1943, NFL players were required to wear what in all games for the first time?

Mixed Football Facts (Jendy)


helmets.



How many times did Tom Landry take the Dallas Cowboys into the Super Bowl?

Mixed Football Facts (Jendy)


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• What is the historical significance of Peri's Dafne? ( goto )



• What is the historical significance of 'The Great Gatsby'? ( goto )



• Who is the historical figure portrayed most often in movies? ( goto )



• What real life historical character is Humpty-Dumpty based on? ( goto )



• In the UK, what famous historical event took place this day in 1797? ( goto )



• What NFL team has the most wins in the history of the NFL? ( goto )



• Who owns the NFL - not the franchised teams but the NFL organisation itself ? ( goto )



• In what city was the NFL formed? ( goto )



• What position is the halfback in the NFL? ( goto )



• What is the oldest team in the NFL? ( goto )



• What famous world historical figure had a dog named Blondi? ( goto )



• Historical character Rodrigo Di Vivar is better known by what name? ( goto )



• What would be the historical significance of the First Lady if Kerry wins the presidency? ( goto )



• What is the historical reason that drivers in the UK drive on the left side of the road? ( goto )



• What historical landmark has marching ducks in its lobby daily? ( goto )



• Is there any historical evidence to prove when elephants were first used in battle? ( goto )



• Are there any other interesting historical buildings that lean, apart from the tower in Pisa? ( goto )



• Who is the biggest player in the NFL ever? ( goto )



• What is the oldest team in the NFL? It's not the Packers. ( goto )



• What is the longest punt in NFL history? ( goto )



• In the NFL, what is the oldest football field? ( goto )



• Who is the smallest running back in the NFL? ( goto )



• What NFL player has played on the most NFL teams in his career? ( goto )



• Entering the 2005 NFL playoffs, which NFL team owns the most postseason victories, with 32? ( goto )



• In the mundane historical reference to Sinbad and the "Seven Seas," which seven seas was he referring to? ( goto )



• Who was the originator of historical plays that were based on Roman history of legendary figures and events? ( goto )



• Is there a website that corrects historical inaccuracies in factually-based movies such as Braveheart, The Hurricane, and Erin Brockovich? ( goto )



• In what year did the White House Historical Association commission the first ornament to celebrate Christmas? ( goto )



• Who led the 1997 NFL regular season in rushing? ( goto )



• What player was picked first in the 1949 NFL Draft? ( goto )