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San Francisco's Amazing Niners

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Introduction:
"Undoubtedly the greatest team of the 1980s, the Niners have created many legends. Test your knowledge of this West Coast team."


1. In what year were the Niners admitted into the NFL?
    1949
    1946
    1950
    1957


2. What was the first year the 49ers played in a playoff game?
    1957
    1967
    1959
    1982


3. Who was the 49ers first quarterback in the NFL?
    Frankie Albert
    Joe Montana
    Y. A. Tittle
    John Brodie


4. What stadium did the 49ers play in originally?
    Gold Rush Stadium
    Candlestick Park
    Kezar Stadium
    3Com Park


5. Who was the 49ers legendary quarterback, that in 2002 held the NFC record for most touchdown passes and most passing yards, among numerous other records?
    Answer: (Two words or just surname)


6. During the 1959-1960 seasons the 49ers fielded which was known as the "Alphabet Backfield". Whom of the following was NOT part of this backfield?
    J.H. Johnson
    C.R. Roberts
    Y.A. Tittle
    J.D. Smith


7. The most profilic play in San Francisco history - what is known as "The Catch" was between which two 49er players?
    Joe Montana & Freddie Solomon
    Joe Montana & Jerry Rice
    Steve Young & Jerry Rice
    Joe Montana & Dwight Clark


8. The 49ers shattered the record for most points scored by one team in a Superbowl, set in 1985 by the Chicago Bears when they beat the NE Patriots 46-10. How many points did the Niners score to break that record?
    Answer: (a number .. more than 46!)


9. In 1998 Terrell Davis (Denver Broncos) tied the Superbowl single-game scoring record when he became the 4th player to score 18 points from 3 TDs. Amazingly, all of these other three are 49ers. Which of the following is not one of the three?
    Jerry Rice
    Roger Craig
    Ricky Watters
    Dwight Clark


10. The 49ers great wide receiver, Jerry Rice, is in the top 5 of almost all of the receiving records in the NFL. Which college did Bill Walsh draft him from?
    Stanford
    Nebraska
    Notre Dame
    Mississippi Valley


11. In which year did legendary QB Steve Young start his first game instead of QB Joe Montana?
    1988
    1990
    1989
    1987


12. The 49ers are known more for their offence than for defence. But the defence does have its moments. Which 49er is tied for the NFL record of most interceptions in one game, a record set back in 1943 by Sammy Baugh?
    Dave Baker
    Jimmy Johnson
    Ronnie Lott
    Cedrick Hardman


13. Most of the 49ers wins in their first five Superbowls were by dominant scores, but the closest Superbowl win by San Francisco was won by only a 4 point margin, and only 34 seconds to the end of the game. Who was the losing team?
    Denver
    Miami
    Cincinnati
    San Diego


14. When the Niners retired Bob St. Clair's jersey in the 2001 season, it was the ________ jersey number the 49ers had retired?
    8th
    3rd
    9th
    12th


15. Jerry Rice, who left the 49ers as their all time leading scorer, had how many touchdowns as a Niner?
    197
    176
    187
    186


16. The 49ers play in their red and gold uniforms making the team nicknamed, the "gold rush" commemorating the 1849 gold rush of California. In what year were these uniforms adopted?
    1963
    1953
    1947
    1970


17. Joe Montana had never been intercepted in a Superbowl?
    True
    False


18. Every year, San Francisco players vote on who they believe deserves the honor of the 49ers annual award for "inspirational and courageous play". After which original 49er is this award named after?
    Eddie Erdelatz
    Ed Block
    Len Eshmont
    Jimmy Johnson


19. Who were the 49ers playing in 1957 when their original owner, Tony Morabito, passed away?
    Detroit Lions
    Cleveland Browns
    Chicago Bears
    Baltimore Colts


20. Who was the head coach for the Niners for their first three Superbowl wins in the beginning of the 80s?
    Answer: (Two words, or just surname)


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