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All About the Cowboys: Pt. 1 Trivia Quiz

Just how knowledgeable of a Cowboys fan are you? Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by jaknginger. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
jaknginger

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
288,268

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1262

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 136 (6/10), Guest 174 (10/10), Guest 104 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What year did the Dallas Cowboys join the NFL? Hint

1960

1962

1961

1963

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Question 2 of 10

2. For the first 40 years of the franchise, how many owners did the Cowboys have? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the original head coach of the Cowboys? Hint

Jimmy Johnson

Tom Landry

Barry Switzer

Bill Parcells

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many league championship game appearances (including the Super Bowls) did the legendary Tom Landry take the team to? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many times have the Cowboys won a Super Bowl Championship in their first 40 years? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the Cowboys first season's win-loss record? Hint

4-10-0

4-9-1

0-11-1

5-8-1

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these statements are true about the Cowboys and NFL during Super Bowl XII? Hint

Co-MVPs were named for the first time

Dallas led 13-0 at halftime

Defensive lineman was named MVP for the first time

All are true

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Question 8 of 10

8. When the Cowboys began as a NFL franchise, and for more than 40 seasons after that, what symbol on their helmets are they most noted for? Hint

Star

"C"

Spurs

Horseshoe

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Question 9 of 10

9. Of the stadiums Dallas has called home, which one did they reside in beginning in 1971? Hint

Pizza Hut Park

Cotton Bowl

Texas Stadium

American Airlines Center

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was named MVP of Super Bowl V? Hint

Calvin Hill

Roger Staubach

Chuck Howley

Craig Morton

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What year did the Dallas Cowboys join the NFL?

Answer: 1960

The Cowboys joined the NFL as an expansion team in 1960. They were the first ever expansion team and also had to play the first season without picking players from the college draft.

2. For the first 40 years of the franchise, how many owners did the Cowboys have?

Answer: 4

Clint Murchison Jr. and Bedford Wynne were the original co-owners of the Cowboys. In 1984, the Cowboys were sold to H.R. Bright. He had the team only until 1989, then sold them to Jerry Jones.

3. Who was the original head coach of the Cowboys?

Answer: Tom Landry

Tom was the coach of the Cowboys for their first 29 seasons! The others have all been head coach of the Cowboys at some point.

4. How many league championship game appearances (including the Super Bowls) did the legendary Tom Landry take the team to?

Answer: 7

Including the championship games prior to the AFL-NFL merger, and before it was called the Super Bowl, the Cowboys made it to the final game twice under Landry. That was 1966 and 1967. Landry also took them to five Super Bowls in seasons 1970, 1971, 1975, 1977, and 1978.

5. How many times have the Cowboys won a Super Bowl Championship in their first 40 years?

Answer: 5

Super Bowl VI Cowboys 24 - Dolphins 3
Super Bowl XII Cowboys 27 - Broncos 10
Super Bowl XXVII Cowboys 52 - Bills 17
Super Bowl XXVIII Cowboys 30 - Bills 13
Super Bowl XXX Cowboys 27 - Steelers 17

6. What was the Cowboys first season's win-loss record?

Answer: 0-11-1

The Cowboys first season was winless in 1960. They did not have a winning record until season 7 when they went 10-3-1 in 1966.

7. Which of these statements are true about the Cowboys and NFL during Super Bowl XII?

Answer: All are true

Randy White, defensive tackle and Harvey Martin, defensive end both were named MVPs of Super Bowl XII. This was the first time co-MVPs were named and also the first time a defensive lineman was named as a Super Bowl MVP. The Cowboys defeated the Broncos, 27-10.

8. When the Cowboys began as a NFL franchise, and for more than 40 seasons after that, what symbol on their helmets are they most noted for?

Answer: Star

The Cowboys have had a star on their helmet in some form or fashion since their inception. They have rotated wearing their home and road colors while at home since the 1990s.

9. Of the stadiums Dallas has called home, which one did they reside in beginning in 1971?

Answer: Texas Stadium

Dallas started out at the Cotton Bowl, but moved to Texas Stadium in 1971 where they played for over 35 seasons. American Airlines Center is home for the Dallas Stars and Pizza Hut Park is home to the FC Dallas Soccer team.

10. Who was named MVP of Super Bowl V?

Answer: Chuck Howley

Even though Dallas lost the Super Bowl, linebacker Chuck Howley was named MVP for his 2 interceptions and fumble recovery. He was the first defensive player, and the first member of a non-winning team to be named MVP. It was also the first time a QB did not win the award. They lost to the Colts, 16-13.

Source: Author jaknginger

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