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Quiz about All About the Giants
Quiz about All About the Giants

All About the Giants Trivia Quiz


Are you a Giant fan? See how much you know about this New York team! Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by jaknginger. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
jaknginger
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
292,182
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. What year did the New York Giants begin in the NFL? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who was the first coach of the Giants? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Who was the founder of the New York Giants? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Beginning in 1976, where did the Giants call home? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What are the traditional team colors for the Giants? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. After the NFL started playoff games in 1932 and before the Super Bowl era, how many times did the New York Giants claim the NFL Championship? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What season saw the Giants make their first trip to the Super Bowl? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Who was named MVP of Super Bowl XXI? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In the Giants second trip to the Super Bowl, who did they defeat? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which Giant was voted MVP of Super Bowl XXV? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What year did the New York Giants begin in the NFL?

Answer: 1925

The Giants joined the NFL in 1925. Of the five teams that joined that year, they are the only remaining team in modern-day professional football. The actual legal corporate name is the New York Football Giants, to differentiate the team from the New York Giant baseball team, now San Francisco Giants, that was present when this club formed.
2. Who was the first coach of the Giants?

Answer: Bob Folwell

Bob Folwell was the inaugural coach of the Giants. He remained coach for one season although they had a winning record 8-4.
3. Who was the founder of the New York Giants?

Answer: Tim Mara

Tim Mara was the founder of the Giants. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1963. His sons Wellington and Jack became co-owners upon his death. Wellington was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1997. In 1991 Jack's 50% share was sold to Bob Tisch ending the Mara family's sole ownership. Bob's son Steve inherited his father's share of the Giants in 2005. Wellington's son John is co-owner with Tisch.
4. Beginning in 1976, where did the Giants call home?

Answer: Giants Stadium

Beginning in 1976, the Giants played home games in Giants Stadium, also known as the Meadowlands. The stadium is located in East Rutherford New Jersey. It is the shared stadium of the Giants and the New York Jets. A new Meadowlands is planned for the 2010 season.
5. What are the traditional team colors for the Giants?

Answer: Red, blue, white

Red, blue and white have been the team's primary colors. They have added gray pants to mix it up. While the colors have remained fairly constant, the logos have varied over the years.
6. After the NFL started playoff games in 1932 and before the Super Bowl era, how many times did the New York Giants claim the NFL Championship?

Answer: 3

Before there were playoff games, the Giants were named NFL Champions in 1927 due to their win-loss record. Playoff games began in the 1932 season. After the playoffs started, the Giants participated in the NFL Championship game 14 times, but 1934, 1938 and 1956 saw the Giants claiming the NFL Championship title.
7. What season saw the Giants make their first trip to the Super Bowl?

Answer: 1986

The Giants first trip to the Super Bowl was for the 1986 season. Super Bowl XXI was played January 25, 1987 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. The Giants beat the Broncos 39-20.
8. Who was named MVP of Super Bowl XXI?

Answer: Phil Simms

Giants quarterback Phil Simms was named Super Bowl XXI MVP. His 88% pass completion became a Super Bowl record. He completed 22 of 25 passes for three TDs and 268 yards.
9. In the Giants second trip to the Super Bowl, who did they defeat?

Answer: Buffalo Bills

Super Bowl XXV saw the Giants play the Buffalo Bills 20-19. The game was played January 27, 1991 in Tampa Stadium, closing out a 13-3 1990 regular season. This was the first Super Bowl without a turnover and also the first to have two teams from the same state, although the Giants play in NJ.
10. Which Giant was voted MVP of Super Bowl XXV?

Answer: Ottis Anderson

Ottis "OJ" Anderson was named the MVP. He had 21 carries for 102 yards and one TD.
Source: Author jaknginger

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