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20th Century NFL Records Trivia Quiz

Great achievements by great athletes. If you like this quiz, check out my 20th century college records quiz!

A multiple-choice quiz by MisterE76. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
MisterE76

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
57,043

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
6693

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Question 1 of 10

1. With 3,838 rush attempts, this football great once held the NFL record for most career attempts. Who was it? Hint

Walter Payton

O.J. Simpson

Marcus Allen

Eric Dickerson

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Question 2 of 10

2. During his career, one player stands out as having more 300+ yard passing games than any other. Can you tell me who this is? Hint

Dan Marino

Phil Simms

Dan Fouts

Warren Moon

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Question 3 of 10

3. This ultra-talented receiver leads all rookies with 90 receptions during his first year in the league. Who is he? Hint

Earl Cooper

Terry Glenn

Keith Jackson

Sterling Sharpe

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Question 4 of 10

4. 81 interceptions is an all-time best during the 20th century for the length of a career. Who claims this honor? Hint

Emlen Tunnell

Lester Hayes

Dick Lane

Paul Krause

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Question 5 of 10

5. 1,473 yards stands atop the heap as the mark for most yards gained by a rookie receiver. Who had this breakout year? Hint

Willie Anderson

Randy Moss

Bill Groman

Bill Howton

6. Having a 200 pound quarterback sacked by a 280+ pound defensive lineman looks like it hurts... and it probably does. What quarterback has suffered this fate more than any other during his career? Hint

Dave Krieg

John Elway

Fran Tarkenton

Randall Cunningham

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Question 7 of 10

7. With a minimum of 1,500 pass attempts, what quarterback holds the highest pass rating at 97.6? Hint

Steve Young

Brett Favre

Joe Montana

Milt Plum

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Question 8 of 10

8. This running back has more attempts during a season than any other. Who is he? Hint

James Wilder

Eric Dickerson

George Rogers

Jamal Anderson

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Question 9 of 10

9. This should be tough, how many rushes did the player from the above answer have in his record breaking year? Hint

390

212

487

410

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these football teams has allowed the fewest yards rushing over the course of a season? Hint

1942 Bears

1982 Steelers

1944 Eagles

1978 Bills

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. With 3,838 rush attempts, this football great once held the NFL record for most career attempts. Who was it?

Answer: Walter Payton

Between 1975 and 1987, Walter carried the ball nearly 4,000 times, and incredible record!

2. During his career, one player stands out as having more 300+ yard passing games than any other. Can you tell me who this is?

Answer: Dan Marino

Dan had 56 300+ yard games in his 15 year career at Miami.

3. This ultra-talented receiver leads all rookies with 90 receptions during his first year in the league. Who is he?

Answer: Terry Glenn

Terry was 10 catches shy of 100 during the 1996 season.

4. 81 interceptions is an all-time best during the 20th century for the length of a career. Who claims this honor?

Answer: Paul Krause

Paul played with Washington and Minnesota during his storied career, helping both teams defenses considerably.

5. 1,473 yards stands atop the heap as the mark for most yards gained by a rookie receiver. Who had this breakout year?

Answer: Bill Groman

The original Houston team had Bill running up the field in 1960 on his way to this rookie record.

Answer: John Elway

This is a record that I'm sure all quarterbacks would like for John to hold onto for a loooong time! Those Denver linemen should be ashamed of themselves for letting this great get clobbered so much.

7. With a minimum of 1,500 pass attempts, what quarterback holds the highest pass rating at 97.6?

Answer: Steve Young

Good company there, but Steve walks away with the honors. He played for 13 years with Tampa Bay and then San Francisco.

8. This running back has more attempts during a season than any other. Who is he?

Answer: Jamal Anderson

Jamal broke this record in 1998.

9. This should be tough, how many rushes did the player from the above answer have in his record breaking year?

Answer: 410

You're a football God if you got this one right!

10. Which of these football teams has allowed the fewest yards rushing over the course of a season?

Answer: 1942 Bears

Da Bears only allowed 519 yards over the course of the 1942 season. On a side note, the 78 Bills have allowed the most rushing yards in a season with 3,228.

Source: Author MisterE76

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