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Quiz about AllTime NFL Team HBCU Edition

All-Time NFL Team (HBCU Edition) Quiz

HBCUs, Historically Black College and Universities, have been the starting point for some of the greatest players in NFL history. How well do you know these legendary HBCU players?

A multiple-choice quiz by GBfan. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
GBfan

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
407,581

Updated
Feb 12 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
105

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Question 1 of 10

1. At quarterback, Steve "Air" McNair led the Tennessee Titans to the 1999 Super Bowl. Which college did Steve Attend? Hint

Alcorn State

Florida A&M

Grambling State

Bethune-Cookman

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Question 2 of 10

2. Tennessee State provides our all-time team's first defensive end. Ed Jones was a member of the Dallas Cowboy's "Doomsday Defense". What was Ed's famous nickname, "Too _____"

Answer: (81 inches)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Aeneas Williams is our lockdown cornerback on our HBCU all-time team. Which NFL team did Aeneas play for primarily in his 14 year career? Hint

Rams

Cardinals

Seahawks

49ers

4. This defensive end, Michael Strahan, from Texas Southern University. Michael was a dominant NFL star for the New York Giants. In 2021, he was seen on TV regularly starring in all but which one of these shows? Hint

Dancing With The Stars

Live With Kelly and Michael

Good Morning America

The 100,000 Pyramid

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Question 5 of 10

5. At tight end, Shannon Sharpe from Savannah State was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 2011. How many Super Bowls did Shannon win in his career? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. At wide receiver, Bob Hayes aka "The World's Fastest Human", gives our team a deep threat in the passing game. Bob was the first athlete to win a Super Bowl trophy and what other distinction? Hint

A Grammy Award

Olympic Gold Medal

U.S. Senator

Jeopardy Winner

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Question 7 of 10

7. Our offensive line features Art Shell, Larry Little, Jackie Slater, Nate Newton, and Winston Hill. All five of these players are in the NFL Hall of Fame?

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. At running back, one of the greatest players in history was Walter Payton from Jackson State University. What adjective became Walter's famous nickname? Hint

Sweetness

Hitman

Flashy

Dangerous

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Question 9 of 10

9. Mississippi Valley State wide receiver, Jerry Rice, has been named by the NFL Network as the greatest NFL player of all-time. Which two NFL quarterbacks threw the most touchdown passes to Jerry in his career? Hint

Favre and Rodgers

Manning and Brady

Marino and Fouts

Montana and Young

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Question 10 of 10

10. Our secondary (aka defensive backs) is loaded with Lem Barney, Ken Riley, Mel Blount, and Emmitt Thomas. Which of these players attended Bishop College in Marshall, Texas? Hint

Barney

Thomas

Riley

Blount

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. At quarterback, Steve "Air" McNair led the Tennessee Titans to the 1999 Super Bowl. Which college did Steve Attend?

Answer: Alcorn State

Steve was offered a scholarship to the Florida Gators as a running back but wanted to play quarterback so took Alcorn State's offer. In his NFL career, Steve passed for over 31,000 yards (1995-2007).

2. Tennessee State provides our all-time team's first defensive end. Ed Jones was a member of the Dallas Cowboy's "Doomsday Defense". What was Ed's famous nickname, "Too _____"

Answer: Tall

After his 15 seasons in the NFL, Ed went on a short lived career as a professional boxer for one year, in 1979. "Too Tall" Jones wore #72 for the Dallas Cowboys 1974-1978 and 1980-1989).

3. Aeneas Williams is our lockdown cornerback on our HBCU all-time team. Which NFL team did Aeneas play for primarily in his 14 year career?

Answer: Cardinals

Aeneas attended Southern University and joined the team as a walk on! His NFL career lasted fourteen years (1991-2004) and played in one Super Bowl, losing as a member of the Rams against a Tom Brady-led Patriots team in 2002.

Answer: Dancing With The Stars

Michael Strahan also appeared in the movie "Sharknado 2" and the tv series "Black-ish". Known for his winning gap tooth smile and charming personality, Sheehan became one of the NFL's biggest crossover Hollywood stars. He played for the NY Giants from 1993-2007.

5. At tight end, Shannon Sharpe from Savannah State was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 2011. How many Super Bowls did Shannon win in his career?

Answer: 3

Sharpe won two Super Bowls with the Denver Broncos (1998 and 1999), and one with the Baltimore Ravens (2001). His brother, Sterling Sharpe, was a favorite target of quarterback Brett Favre of the Green Bay Packers in the 1990s.

6. At wide receiver, Bob Hayes aka "The World's Fastest Human", gives our team a deep threat in the passing game. Bob was the first athlete to win a Super Bowl trophy and what other distinction?

Answer: Olympic Gold Medal

Bob Hayes attended Florida A&M University. In 2009 he became the second Olympic gold medal winner to be inducted in the Hall of Fame (he won gold in the 100m sprint at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics). Jim Thorpe, also a track star, was inducted first prior the Super Bowl era.

7. Our offensive line features Art Shell, Larry Little, Jackie Slater, Nate Newton, and Winston Hill. All five of these players are in the NFL Hall of Fame?

Answer: False

4 out of 5 isn't bad! Winston Hill had a great NFL with Joe Namath and the New York Jets but was not inducted into the Hall of Fame. Art Shell became coach of the same Oakland Raiders he played for after his playing career ended.

8. At running back, one of the greatest players in history was Walter Payton from Jackson State University. What adjective became Walter's famous nickname?

Answer: Sweetness

Walter's coach, Mike Ditka, said Walter was not the greatest football player he ever saw, Mike said he even better as the greatest human being. The NFL yearly names their "Sportsman Of The Year" award after Walter Payton.

Answer: Montana and Young

Jerry played for the San Francisco 49ers, Denver Broncos, Oakland Raiders, and Seattle Seahawks during his sixteen year career. Jerry was featured on Season Two of the tv series, "Dancing With The Stars"

10. Our secondary (aka defensive backs) is loaded with Lem Barney, Ken Riley, Mel Blount, and Emmitt Thomas. Which of these players attended Bishop College in Marshall, Texas?

Answer: Thomas

Barney attended Jackson State, Riley went to Florida A&M, and Blount attended Southern University. Bishop College closed in 1988 but has since had their campus reopened as part of Paul Quinn College.

Source: Author GBfan

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