Special Sub-Topic: NFL Oldies but Goodies Authored by: monte junt Sub-topic of: NFL Historical

Name the NFL team that drafted Joe Namath.

St. Louis Cardinals. Of course Joe Willy went on to have a brilliant carrier with the NY Jets. He ended his career with the L.A. Rams. He is famous for predicting a victory in the Jets first Super Bowl. They did win.

They called him the assassin.

Jack Tatum. This bad boy was a furocious hitter! Tatumn was a defensive back for the Oakland Raiders.

Which player was the #1 pick for the Colts in 1983?

John Elway. What an arm and the best arm the NFL has ever seen. John Elway had a brilliant career with the Denver Bronco's, winning 2 Super Bowls in the 90s.

What was the first pro football team to have an emblem on their helmet?

L.A. Rams. Now they all have emblems except for the 2004 Cleveland Browns.

Who was the first soccer style kicker in the NFL?

Pete Gogolak. Now they all kick soccer style. Pete Gogolak had a brilliant career with the New York Giants.

Who was the first draft pick in Dallas Cowboys history?

Bob Lilly. Bob Lilly is from the tiny town Pendleton, Oregon. He was a powerful defensive tackle for the Cowboys. He is also a Hall of Famer.

The Steelers became the first team to win 4 Super Bowls when they won Super Bowl XIV. Who did they beat?

The Rams. Wow, 4 Super Bowls. What a dynasty they were, with star players such as Terry Bradshaw, Lynn Swann, Franco Harris, Mean Joe Green, and many more.

Which of the following NFL players spent the most seasons with one team?

Jim Marshall. Jim Marshall is most known for returning a fumble over 80 yards to the wrong end zone. He played for the Vikings for 18 years.

To the nearest inch, how long is a NFL football?

11 inches.

George "Papa Bear" Halas played right field for the NY Yankees before Babe Ruth?

t. George Halas was not only a great man, he was also a great athlete. He played Pro Baseball, but his passion was football, being head coach for the Chicago Bears in the 60s and 70s.