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'Old School' Washington Redskins

Created by Jack212

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Old School Washington Redskins game quiz
"If you are a student of the game and followed the history of the Redskins more than 35 years ago, you will find this fairly easy. If not, then its going to be tricky."

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. Who was this Redskins running back who would be best described as a "counter culture" type of fellow. He rode a motorcycle, hung out in bars, and had constant problems with coaches?
    Charlie Barnes
    Joe Don Looney
    Billy Joe Spears
    Dave Johnson


2. Which player is believed to be the only Redskins player to die during or shortly after a game?
    J.C. Watts
    Charlie Anderson
    Dave Sparks
    Fred Groza


3. Who was one of the smallest quarterbacks ever to play in the NFL, and was a star player for the Redskins?
    Joe Thiesman
    Eddie Lebaron
    A . J. Little
    Sam Snead


4. Where did the Redskins play their home games before their move to another stadium in 1961?
    Griffith Stadium
    Marshall Stadium
    Redskins Field
    Florida Avenue Park


5. Who was the first black player ever drafted by the Redskins?
    Ernie Davis
    A.J. Whitfield
    Charley Gaffney
    Bobby Pastor


6. The Redskins were embarrased by the Chicago Bears in the NFL championship game in 1940. What was the score?
    52-7
    73-0
    78-7
    49-14


7. In 1947, fans of the Redskins chipped in and bought a gift for Sammy Baugh, who was the star quarterback of the time. What did they buy him?
    A station wagon
    A new house
    A diamond ring
    A herd of cattle


8. This huge Redskin player had the nickname of "The Tree". Who is he?
    Bobby Mitchell
    John Adams
    Albert Farris
    Frank Thomas


9. Sonny Jurgenson was a star quarterback for the Redskins. In what other sport did he excel?
    Track
    Lacrosse
    Basketball
    Baseball


10. This player had one of the most embarrasing moments that a player can experience on a football field. He was the blocking back on a punt play when he backed up into the path of the punter, and the ball struck him in the rear end. Who was he?
    A. D. Whitfield
    David Adamson
    Norris Shelly
    Tony Burgess


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