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Dan Marino Trivia Quiz

This is about the great Dan Marino!

A multiple-choice quiz by dylan10191992. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
dylan10191992

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
257,391

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What college did Dan Marino attend?
Hint

Miami

Pittsburgh

Akron

Florida State

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Question 2 of 10

2. When was Dan Marino enshrined into the Hall Of Fame? Hint

1999

2005

2003

2007

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Question 3 of 10

3. Was Dan Marino the first to throw for 5000 yards?

Yes

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Question 4 of 10

4. What year was Dan Marino enshirned in the college football Hall of Fame? Hint

1986

2004

2005

2002

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Question 5 of 10

5. Dan Marino has never been on a All-Decade team.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Dan Marino was drafted in the 3rd round in the 1986 NFL Draft.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Dan Marino played with who, that were considered to be the greatest wide receiver tandem of his career? Hint

Mark Duper and Mark Clayton

Michael Irvin and Emmitt Smith

Jerry Rice and Steve Largent

Randy Moss and Terrell Owens

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many times was Dan Marino selected to play in the Pro Bowl? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1999, Dan Marino threw for 12 TDs and 17 interceptions.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many all pro, all-pro second team, all-AFC, and all-AFC second teams was Dan Marino on? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What college did Dan Marino attend?

Answer: Pittsburgh

Dan Marino was considered the best QB to play at the University of Pittsburgh, leading them to three 11-1 records.

2. When was Dan Marino enshrined into the Hall Of Fame?

Answer: 2005

He was also enshrined with Benny Friedman, Fritz Pollard, and Steve Young.

3. Was Dan Marino the first to throw for 5000 yards?

Answer: Yes

He threw for 5084 yards with the Dolphins in 1984.

4. What year was Dan Marino enshirned in the college football Hall of Fame?

Answer: 2002

Marino became a starter in the later part of his freshman season, beating arch rivals West Virginia and Penn State, and leading the Panthers to a Fiesta Bowl victory. A knee injury limited his playing time as a sophomore. Despite this handicap he still managed to throw 14 touchdown passes for Coach Jackie Sherrill.

As a junior, he became a first team All-America and placed fourth in the Heisman voting. In 1981, he completed 59 percent of his passes, threw for 2876 yards and his 34 touchdown passes led the nation.

The Panthers posted an 11-1 record that season, the second straight year Pitt finished as the nation's second ranked team, and the third consecutive season that Marino quarterbacked a 11-1 team. In Marino's last Pitt campaign, he added another 2251 passing yards and 17 touchdowns to his career total of 7905 yards and 74 touchdowns.

5. Dan Marino has never been on a All-Decade team.

Answer: True

Dan Marino was barely beaten by Dan Fouts on the 1980s decade team.

6. Dan Marino was drafted in the 3rd round in the 1986 NFL Draft.

Answer: False

He was drafted 27th overall in the 1st round by the Miami Dolphins.

7. Dan Marino played with who, that were considered to be the greatest wide receiver tandem of his career?

Answer: Mark Duper and Mark Clayton

These two players helped Marino throw for 5084 in 1984.

8. How many times was Dan Marino selected to play in the Pro Bowl?

Answer: 9

Dan Marino was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1992, 1993, 1995, and 1996. Although selected nione times, he only played once, in 1985 (following the 1984 season), as he did not wish to risk injury by playing.

9. In 1999, Dan Marino threw for 12 TDs and 17 interceptions.

Answer: True

This was the same year which he announced his retirement.

10. How many all pro, all-pro second team, all-AFC, and all-AFC second teams was Dan Marino on?

Answer: 17

Dan Marino was elected in these categories:
All-Pro: 1984 (AP, PFWA, NEA, SN, PW); 1985 (AP, PFWA, SN); 1986 (AP, PFWA, SN, PW).
All-Pro Second Team: 1983 (AP); 1985 (NEA); 1986 (NEA); 1988 (NEA); 1992 (NEA); 1994 (AP); 1995 (AP).
All-AFC: 1983 (UPI, PW); 1984 (UPI, PW); 1985 (UPI); 1986 (UPI, PW); 1992 (UPI, PW); 1994 (UPI, PW).
All-AFC Second Team: 1995 (UPI.).

Source: Author dylan10191992

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