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History of Liverpool FC Trivia Quiz

For real fans, here's a toughie about the history of the best club in the world, with a few easier questions for those who need a little help!

A multiple-choice quiz by sully430uk. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
sully430uk

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
36,886

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
1472

Last 3 plays: Guest 51 (0/15), Guest 80 (9/15), Guest 86 (14/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. True or False: the first team ever fielded by Liverpool was made up entirely of Scottish players?

Answer: (True or False)

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Question 2 of 15

2. What was the score in Liverpool's first match in 1892? Hint

5-1

1-1

5-2

7-1

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Question 3 of 15

3. In 1914 Liverpool signed an Irishman from Belfast Celtic who played in goal for over 20 years! What was his name? Hint

Elisha Scott

Ephraim Longworth

Dixie Dean

Dick Forshaw

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Question 4 of 15

4. Liverpool made their first appearance in an FA Cup Final in 1914. Who did they play? Hint

Chelsea

Arsenal

Burnley

Gillingham

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Question 5 of 15

5. True or False: in 1944 Liverpool signed the world heavyweight boxing champion whilst he was on a promotional visit to England?

Answer: (True or False)

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Question 6 of 15

6. Liverpool made their second appearance in an FA Cup Final in 1950. Who did they play? Hint

Chelsea

Everton

Queens Park Rangers

Arsenal

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Question 7 of 15

7. Which player retired in 1960 after playing for Liverpool for 22 years? Hint

Geoff Twentyman

Tommy Younger

Billy Liddell

Alan A'Court

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Question 8 of 15

8. When Bill Shankly was signed as Manager in 1960, which club did he come from? Hint

Preston North End

Cardiff City

Huddersfield Town

Everton

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Question 9 of 15

9. The first Liverpool player to lift the FA cup was whom? Hint

Ron Yeats

Tommy Smith

Ian St John

Ian Callaghan

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Question 10 of 15

10. Which Liverpool player scored the first goal televised on 'Match of the Day'? Hint

Gerry Byrne

Alan Ball

Ian Callaghan

Roger Hunt

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Question 11 of 15

11. Kevin Keegan made his debut for Liverpool against which team? Hint

Nottingham Forest

West Ham United

Everton

Leeds United

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Question 12 of 15

12. In what year did Bill Shankly die? Hint

1981

1985

1984

1980

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Question 13 of 15

13. Who took over from Bill Shankly as Manager? Hint

John Smith

Brain Clough

Bob Paisley

Malcolm Allison

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Question 14 of 15

14. How many years in total did Bob Paisley spend at Liverpool? (excluding as a Director) Hint

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Question 15 of 15

15. What legend is displayed above the Shankly Gates? Hint

You'll never walk alone.

Entrance.

Come on you reds!

Liverpool Football Club

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. True or False: the first team ever fielded by Liverpool was made up entirely of Scottish players?

Answer: True

John Houlding, the founder of LFC had many contacts 'north of the border'. His first team WAS entirely Scottish, and was nicknamed 'Team of the Macs'.

2. What was the score in Liverpool's first match in 1892?

Answer: 7-1

The match was played against Rotherham Town at Anfield on 1st September, 1892.

3. In 1914 Liverpool signed an Irishman from Belfast Celtic who played in goal for over 20 years! What was his name?

Answer: Elisha Scott

Elisha Scott always wore 2 pairs of socks and 3 sweaters whatever the weather!

4. Liverpool made their first appearance in an FA Cup Final in 1914. Who did they play?

Answer: Burnley

Burnley won 1-0.

5. True or False: in 1944 Liverpool signed the world heavyweight boxing champion whilst he was on a promotional visit to England?

Answer: True

Joe Louis was his name.

6. Liverpool made their second appearance in an FA Cup Final in 1950. Who did they play?

Answer: Arsenal

Arsenal won 2-0.

7. Which player retired in 1960 after playing for Liverpool for 22 years?

Answer: Billy Liddell

Billy Liddell made 492 appearances in all and scored 216 goals. He was a winger.

8. When Bill Shankly was signed as Manager in 1960, which club did he come from?

Answer: Huddersfield Town

At the age of 46 he was appointed Manager at LFC at a salary of 2500K pa.

9. The first Liverpool player to lift the FA cup was whom?

Answer: Ron Yeats

Against Leeds United in 1965. Liverpool won 2-1 after extra time.

10. Which Liverpool player scored the first goal televised on 'Match of the Day'?

Answer: Roger Hunt

Liverpool beat Arsenal 3-2 in 1972!

11. Kevin Keegan made his debut for Liverpool against which team?

Answer: Nottingham Forest

In the 1971-72 season, at home, when LFC won 3-1.

12. In what year did Bill Shankly die?

Answer: 1981

In September 1981 he was taken ill and rushed to hospital where he died only a week later.

13. Who took over from Bill Shankly as Manager?

Answer: Bob Paisley

Bob Paisley had been Shankly's right hand man.

14. How many years in total did Bob Paisley spend at Liverpool? (excluding as a Director)

Answer: 43

As player, coach and manager (from 1939-1982), and subsequently as a Director.

15. What legend is displayed above the Shankly Gates?

Answer: You'll never walk alone.

These were opened by his widow, Nessie, as a tribute to Bill Shankly.

Source: Author sully430uk

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