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Jim McMahon Trivia Quiz

Jim McMahon was the quarterback of the greatest football team of all time. Here is a moderately difficult test as a testament to his legacy.

A multiple-choice quiz by Urlacher85. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Urlacher85

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
111,938

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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500

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where was Jim McMahon born on August 21, 1959? Hint

New Jersey

California

Utah

Illinois

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Question 2 of 10

2. One of McMahon's trademarks is his sunglasses. Why does he wear them? Hint

They look cool

He stabbed a fork into his eye

He's endorsed

He hates eye contact

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Question 3 of 10

3. Where did he go to college? Hint

Southern Methodist

Navy

Utah

Brigham Young

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Question 4 of 10

4. Jim McMahon entered the 1982 draft after a fantastic college career. When was he drafted overall? Hint

3rd

5th

2nd

7th

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Question 5 of 10

5. What number did he wear?

Answer: (single number)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was McMahon's backup on the Bears' 1985 Super Bowl team? Hint

Steve Fuller

Doug Flutie

Bob Avellini

Vince Bennet

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Question 7 of 10

7. McMahon's other trademark were his headbands, "to keep the sweat out of my eyes." Which of the following slogans were NOT on a headband that Jim McMahon wore during the Super Bowl? Hint

"JDF Cure"

"Rozelle"

"Support Children's Hospitals"

"Pluto"

8. The 1985 Bears made history for releasing 'The Super Bowl Shuffle', a music video which predicted that they would win the Super Bowl. The most amazing part of this was that they released it 9 weeks before the Super Bowl. True ot False: Jim McMahon was superimposed into the music video of the Super Bowl Shuffle?

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Jim McMahon had a tense relationship with his Offensive Linemen?

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which team did McMahon NOT play for? Hint

San Diego Chargers

Philadelphia Eagles

Oakland Raiders

Minnesota Vikings

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where was Jim McMahon born on August 21, 1959?

Answer: New Jersey

McMahon was born in Jersy City, New Jersey. He moved to San Jose, California at the age of 3. He moved again to Utah and attended college there. He currently lives in Chicago.

2. One of McMahon's trademarks is his sunglasses. Why does he wear them?

Answer: He stabbed a fork into his eye

At age 6, he stabbed himself in the eye (by accident) with a fork. He waited six hours before telling anyone. He spent a week tied to his bed so that he wouldn't itch it.

3. Where did he go to college?

Answer: Brigham Young

Ironic as it sounds, McMahon did go to a Mormon college.

4. Jim McMahon entered the 1982 draft after a fantastic college career. When was he drafted overall?

Answer: 5th

Drafted 5th by the Bears. 2nd QB behind Art Schlicter, whose career ended early due to his gambling.

5. What number did he wear?

Answer: 9

6. Who was McMahon's backup on the Bears' 1985 Super Bowl team?

Answer: Steve Fuller

"They say Jimbo is our man.
If he can't do it, I sure can.
This is Steve, and it's no wonder.
I run like lightnin', pass like thunder"
Bob Avellini retired in '84; Doug Flutie came in '86/87; and Vince Bennet does not exist.

7. McMahon's other trademark were his headbands, "to keep the sweat out of my eyes." Which of the following slogans were NOT on a headband that Jim McMahon wore during the Super Bowl?

Answer: "Rozelle"

Pluto was a dear friend of McMahon's, suffering from a brain tumor. The headband "Rozelle" was worn only in the NFC Championship Game. The story behind the "Rozelle" headband was that he wore it the week after NFL Commissioner had fined McMahon for wearing a headband donning the Adidas logo.

Answer: true

So was Walter Payton.

9. Jim McMahon had a tense relationship with his Offensive Linemen?

Answer: false

He was quite chummy with the ol' chaps, having a drink with them every Thursday. The 'line', consisted of All-Pro center Jay Hilgenberg, left and right guard Tom Bortz and Tom Thayer, and left and right tackle Jimbo Covert, and Keith Van Horne. They had quite a relationship.

10. Which team did McMahon NOT play for?

Answer: Oakland Raiders

Traded in 1989 to Chargers for a 2nd rounder (LB Bryan Cox), then to Philly, Minnesota, Arizona, and Green Bay.

Source: Author Urlacher85

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