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Grey Cup Trivia Quiz

Trivia about Grey Cup Games, Players, etc. Good Luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by basimpson77. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
basimpson77

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
58,648

Updated
Jun 22 23

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the 1989 Grey Cup who kicked the game winning field goal for the Saskatchewan Roughriders to win 43-40? Hint

Paul Osbaldiston

Dave Ridgway

Kent Austin

Ray Elgaard

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Question 2 of 10

2. What year did the Saskatchewan Roughriders win their first Grey Cup? Hint

1966

1972

1967

1976

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who caught the game-winning touchdown pass in the 1976 Grey Cup to win the battle of the Roughriders? Hint

Peter Dalla Riva

Ron Lancaster

George Reed

Tony Gabriel

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the only team to win 5 straight Grey Cups, during the 20th century? Hint

Toronto Argonauts

Ottawa Roughriders

British Columbia Lions

Edmonton Eskimos

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Question 5 of 10

5. From 1973 to 1982 the Ottawa Roughriders and the Montreal Alouettes were the only two teams to win a Grey Cup rather then the Eskimos: True or False?

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Bud Grant and Marv Levy had much success in the CFL with 6 combined Grey Cup titles but didn't have much luck in the NFL going a combined 0-8 in Super Bowls: True or ?

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following teams did Doug Flutie not play for in the CFL? Hint

Calgary Stampeders

Toronto Argonauts

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

British Columbia Lions

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Question 8 of 10

8. What legendary CFL quarterback was nicknamed the 'Little General'? Hint

Ron Lancaster

Doug Flutie

Russ Jackson

Matt Dunigan

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1909, Earl Grey donated a trophy for the Rugby Football Championship of Canada. At the time what government post did he hold in Canada? Hint

Prime Minister

Speaker of the House

Leader of the Opposition

Governor-General

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which one of these stadium have the Montreal Alouettes not called home? Hint

The Autostade

McGill Stadium (Molson Stadium)

Olympic Stadium

Molson Centre

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the 1989 Grey Cup who kicked the game winning field goal for the Saskatchewan Roughriders to win 43-40?

Answer: Dave Ridgway

It was only the second Grey Cup that the Saskatchewan Roughriders had won in their long storied history.

2. What year did the Saskatchewan Roughriders win their first Grey Cup?

Answer: 1966

They went to the Grey Cup 5 times in 11 seasons but only went 1-4 in that period

3. Who caught the game-winning touchdown pass in the 1976 Grey Cup to win the battle of the Roughriders?

Answer: Tony Gabriel

Gabriel caught the pass in the back of the endzone with less then 20 seconds left to put Ottawa up over Saskatchewan which would be the difference in Ottawa winning 23-20.

4. Who was the only team to win 5 straight Grey Cups, during the 20th century?

Answer: Edmonton Eskimos

From 1973-1982 the Eskimos went to the Grey Cup 9 of the 10 seasons winning 6, and 5 straight from 1978 to 1982.

5. From 1973 to 1982 the Ottawa Roughriders and the Montreal Alouettes were the only two teams to win a Grey Cup rather then the Eskimos: True or False?

Answer: True

Montreal and Ottawa both won 2 Grey Cups in this 10 year period of dominance for the Eskimos.

6. Bud Grant and Marv Levy had much success in the CFL with 6 combined Grey Cup titles but didn't have much luck in the NFL going a combined 0-8 in Super Bowls: True or ?

Answer: True

Bud Grant won 4 Grey Cup titles with the Blue Bombers (58-59 and 61-62) but lost four Super Bowls throughout the 70s with the Minnesota Vikings (Super Bowls IV, VIII, IX and XI). Marv Levy won 2 Grey Cup titles with the Montreal Alouettes in 1974 and 1977. He didnt have the same luck with the Buffalo Bills because he lost 4 straight Super Bowls (XXV, XXVI, XXVII and XXVIII).

7. Which of the following teams did Doug Flutie not play for in the CFL?

Answer: Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Doug Flutie won 3 Grey Cups over his stint in the CFL (2 with the Argos and 1 with Calgary).

8. What legendary CFL quarterback was nicknamed the 'Little General'?

Answer: Ron Lancaster

Ron Lancaster led the Saskatchewan Roughriders to 1 Grey Cup Title and another 4 finals.

9. In 1909, Earl Grey donated a trophy for the Rugby Football Championship of Canada. At the time what government post did he hold in Canada?

Answer: Governor-General

The Grey Cup was not the first or last trophy donated for a sports championship by a Governor-General. There is the Stanley Cup (hockey), Vanier Cup (Canadian college football) and the Minto Cup (Canadian lacrosse).

10. Which one of these stadium have the Montreal Alouettes not called home?

Answer: Molson Centre

The Molson Centre is the home Montreal Canadiens.

Source: Author basimpson77

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