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Can You Spell N-F-L? Trivia Quiz

Another all multiple choice quiz on some NFL greats who had names that few could spell correctly. Thanks for playing. :-)

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

Author
Nightmare

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
196,103

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1504

Question 1 of 10

1. The first 10 seasons of my career was as a New York Jet. In 2004, I was still in a Jets uniform. I wore the number 80. Some of my off-field situations tarnished my name. How do you spell my name? Hint

Wayne Sherbert

Wayne Cherbet

Wayne Chrebet

Wayne Shrebet

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Question 2 of 10

2. I spent my entire 17 season career on the offensive line for the Vikings, before retiring in 1978. I went to the Pro Bowl six times. I protected quarterback Fran Tarkenton during his tenure with Minnesota. Fran could spell my name because he saw it upon every snap of the ball. What is it? Hint

Mick Tinglehoff

Mick Tingelhoff

Mick Tinglehauf

Mick Tingelhauff

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Question 3 of 10

3. I was a 10 season quarterback, mostly for the Green Bay Packers. In 1989, I threw 27 TD passes for a 10-6 season record. What is my correct name? Hint

Don Majkowsky

Don Magkowsky

Don Majkowski

Don Magkowski

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Question 4 of 10

4. I wore the number 99 for 10 seasons as a New York Jet. I was a defensive lineman and mostly noted for my animated celebrations after a QB sack. Who am I? Hint

Mark Gasineau

Mark Gastineau

Mark Gastinau

Mark Gasteneau

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Question 5 of 10

5. I was a Kansas City running back for only six seasons from 1987-1992, but I made every ball-handling episode count. I ran for over 1000 yards twice, and went to the Pro Bowl in both those seasons. Who am I? Hint

Christen Okoya

Christien Okoya

Christien Okoye

Christian Okoye

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Question 6 of 10

6. I was a running back my entire career for the Raiders. I wore the number 40, and took handoffs from such quarterback greats as Blanda, Lamonica, and Stabler. What is my name? Hint

Pete Banaszak

Pete Banszak

Pete Banasak

Pete Banazak

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Question 7 of 10

7. I played for 14 seasons mostly with the Bears. I protected such quarterbacks as Vince Evans, Jim McMahon, and Jim Harbaugh, from the offensive line. I went to the Pro Bowl an amazing seven times. Who am I? Hint

Jay Hilgenburg

Jay Higlenberg

Jay Higlenburg

Jay Hilgenberg

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Question 8 of 10

8. I only ran the ball for four seasons in my career. In my rookie season in 1996 as a Dolphin, I ran for 1116 yards. My name is what gained notoriety because it made fans think of another sports star. Can you spell my name correctly? Hint

Karem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Karim Abdul-Jabbar

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Question 9 of 10

9. I was a tight end for 10 seasons, all but one game with the Raiders. I was Jim Plunkett's favorite receiver, and this led me to five consecutive Pro Bowls. Who am I? Hint

Todd Christianson

Todd Christian

Todd Christiansen

Todd Christensen

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Question 10 of 10

10. For nine seasons I ran the ball for the Chiefs from 1969-1977. I ran for 34 touchdowns in my career. Who am I? Hint

Ed Podalak

Ed Podelauk

Ed Podelak

Ed Podolak

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The first 10 seasons of my career was as a New York Jet. In 2004, I was still in a Jets uniform. I wore the number 80. Some of my off-field situations tarnished my name. How do you spell my name?

Answer: Wayne Chrebet

Chrebet began his career well in 1995, catching 66 passes from QBs Boomer Esiason and Bubby Brister. The following season he caught 84. Pretty good numbers considering that Webster Slaughter and Keyshawn Johnson were on the same team. Chrebet has had some off-field domestic issues in the area of family violence.

Answer: Mick Tingelhoff

Quite a lengthly career for an offensive lineman of 17 seasons. Tingelhoff went to the Pro Bowl six consecutive seasons beginning in 1964.

3. I was a 10 season quarterback, mostly for the Green Bay Packers. In 1989, I threw 27 TD passes for a 10-6 season record. What is my correct name?

Answer: Don Majkowski

Except for being injured most of the season in 1991, Majkowski was the starting Packer quarterback until Brett Favre's entrance in 1992. After the 1992 season, Don was shipped off to the Colts, then retired in 1996 as a Detroit Lion.

4. I wore the number 99 for 10 seasons as a New York Jet. I was a defensive lineman and mostly noted for my animated celebrations after a QB sack. Who am I?

Answer: Mark Gastineau

Gastineau went to five consecutive Pro Bowls from 1981-1985, and retired in 1988.

Answer: Christian Okoye

In only 12 games in his rookie season in 1987, Okoye rushed for 660 yards, and also caught 24 passes from quarterback Bill Kenney. Christian rushed for a career high 1480 yards in 1989.

6. I was a running back my entire career for the Raiders. I wore the number 40, and took handoffs from such quarterback greats as Blanda, Lamonica, and Stabler. What is my name?

Answer: Pete Banaszak

Banaszak shined as a Raider from 1966-1978. He was mostly a blocking back, clearing the way for runners such as Marv Hubbard. In 1975, Banaszak carried the ball for a career high 187 times for 672 yards and 16 touchdowns.

Answer: Jay Hilgenberg

Hilgenberg played from 1981-1993, with his last two seasons being in a Brown and Saint uniform.

Answer: Karim Abdul-Jabbar

Abdul-Jabbar was born in 1974, right after the UCLA days of basketball star Lew Alcindor, who later changed his name to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Karim was not born to the name, and later changed it. Abdul-Jabbar was signed by the Cleveland Browns in 1999, but went back to the Dolphins and retired at the end of the season.

9. I was a tight end for 10 seasons, all but one game with the Raiders. I was Jim Plunkett's favorite receiver, and this led me to five consecutive Pro Bowls. Who am I?

Answer: Todd Christensen

In 1992, Christensen caught 92 passes for 12 of his 41 careeer TDs. Todd played his first NFL game as a New York Giant in 1979, then it was on to Oakland. He retired in 1988.

10. For nine seasons I ran the ball for the Chiefs from 1969-1977. I ran for 34 touchdowns in my career. Who am I?

Answer: Ed Podolak

Podolak was not the primary running back for the Chiefs, as he took a backseat to such runners as Wendell Hayes, Mike Garrett, and Willie Ellison.

Source: Author Nightmare

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