Special Sub-Topic: NFL! Authored by: Blue-Devils Sub-topic of: NFL Historical

Who was the first player to score 2000 points in a career?

George Blanda. George retired after 26 years, playing in both the old AFL and the NFL, scoring a total of 2002 points.

Which was the original name of the 2004 Kansas City Chiefs franchise?

Dallas Texans. When the old AFL formed in 1960, Houston had trouble supporting the team, so in 1963, the owner was given permission to move to Kansas City where he changed the name as well.

Which was the original home of the 2004 Arizona Cardinals?

Chicago. The Cardinals were a nomadic bunch moving from Chicago to St. Louis, then to Phoenix.

Which other sport while in college, did former NFL great Jim Brown excel in as well as football?

La Crosse. Jim Brown attended Syracuse University where he was an All-American in La Crosse as well as football.

Which were the nicknames given to the 1972 Miami Dolphins running backs, Larry Csonka and Jim Kiick?

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance kid. They were given the nicknames after dressing the part for a photo shoot, and like the outlaws, they were two distinctly different characters that relied on one another to get the job done.

How many times did Joe Montana win a Super Bowl MVP award?

3 times. It could have been 4 times, but Jerry Rice was given the award, the year the 49ers made the last minute comeback against the Bengals.

Which position did Hall of Fame coach Tom Landry play for the New York Giants before he retired as a player?

Defensive back. Tom Landry made a name for himself with the Giants as a thinking man's defensive player, studying his opponent's tendencies to so he could decide the best way to play his man.

Who quarterbacked the Rams in their first Super Bowl appearance?

Vince Ferragamo. Vince and the Rams were in the lead until Pittsburgh rallied in the fourth quarter to pull out the victory.

Paul Krause set a record for career interceptions with how many?

81. Paul Krause of the Minnesota Vikings swiped 81 passes from opposing quarterbacks in his career.

Which quarterback was nicknamed, 'The Comeback Kid'?

Joe Montana. Joe Montana was given the nickname "Comeback Kid", after leading Notre Dame to victory in games where they trailed in the final minutes, especially the Cotton Bowl in his senior year. He went on to lead the 49ers to many comeback victories including the one dubbed, "The Catch".