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NFL Great Wide Receivers Trivia Quiz

An easy all multiple choice on some of the greatest Wide Receivers in football. Note: The old term of 'flanker' may have receivers included in this quiz. I hope that you enjoy it.

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

Author
Nightmare

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
158,065

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
5248

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: bocrow000 (10/10), Guest 98 (6/10), Guest 216 (9/10).

Question 1 of 10

1. What #19 receiver in 1968, caught over 1000 yards from the arm of Cowboy Don Merideth? Hint

Lance Rentzel

Mel Renfro

Dick Bass

Jim Taylor

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Question 2 of 10

2. This #88 caught many passes from the great Steeler Terry Bradshaw, and was on the receiving end of 51 career TD passes. Who was this great wide receiver? Hint

Jack Snow

Lynn Swann

Carroll Dale

Drew Pearson

3. It was tough to have a great arm with Bart Starr, and to share the receiving duties with my teammate greats such as Max McGee, Marv Fleming, and Carroll Dale. However, I did happen to catch 40 touchdown passes, and make it to the Pro Bowl twice in my career. I retired after 12 seasons in 1971. Who am I? Hint

Boyd Dowler

John Riggins

Lem Barney

Fred Dryer

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which wide receiver was the first in history to surpass the 22,000 yards in receiving marks? Hint

Carl Eller

Jerry Rice

Mike Ditka

Michael Irvin

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Question 5 of 10

5. From Darlye Lamonica, George Blanda, to Ken Stabler, I caught passes from many legends. I was most famous for having globs of 'sticky stuff' on my socks, so I could readily scoop some up on my hands to catch passes. I wore the #25. Who am I? Hint

Alan Page

Otis Taylor

Fred Biletnikoff

Mike Singletary

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which Minnesota Viking wide receiver was born by the name Bobby Moore, and later became a sports analyst? Hint

Dave Casper

Carl Eller

Sammy White

Ahmad Rashad

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which seven time Buffalo Bill Pro Bowler, caught over 13,000 yards, and hauled in 87 career touchdown passes? Hint

Irving Fryar

Michael Irvin

Andre Reed

O.J. Simpson

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which 'quiet' Washington Redskin, went over 1000 yards 4 times in his career, caught 68 TD passes, and wore the #81? Hint

Art Monk

Ray Perkins

Ricky Nattiel

Jake Reed

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which #19 San Diego Charger, caught 83 TD passes for them? Hint

Sterling Sharpe

JT Smith

Webster Slaughter

Lance Alworth

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which Seahawk and later politician, caught 100 career touchdown passes? Hint

Steve Largent

Don Maynard

Frank Gifford

Kyle Rote

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What #19 receiver in 1968, caught over 1000 yards from the arm of Cowboy Don Merideth?

Answer: Lance Rentzel

Rentzel was the only receiver listed. In 1968, Lance had his only 1000 yard season. He also played with the Vikings and Rams, and totalled 38 career TDs. He retired in 1974.

2. This #88 caught many passes from the great Steeler Terry Bradshaw, and was on the receiving end of 51 career TD passes. Who was this great wide receiver?

Answer: Lynn Swann

Swann was the only Steeler listed. All 9 seasons were with the Pittsburgh Steelers, retiring in 1982. Swann averaged 16.3 yards per catch in his career, and made it to the Pro Bowl 3 times. The Cowboys' Pearson, also wore the #88.

Answer: Boyd Dowler

Dowler was the only receiver and only Packer listed. He averaged 15.3 yards per catch with the Packers. 1963 was his greatest all-around season.

4. Which wide receiver was the first in history to surpass the 22,000 yards in receiving marks?

Answer: Jerry Rice

Rice played his 19th season in 2003 with the Oakland Raiders. If he reaches the 200 mark in the future, he would be the first in history to achieve it. He also played for 16 seasons with the San Francisco 49ers.

Answer: Fred Biletnikoff

Beletnikoff also shared the receiving duties with Warren Wells with the Oakland Raiders. Fred caught 76 TD passes in 14 seasons with the Raiders. He never rushed for even one yard in his career.

6. Which Minnesota Viking wide receiver was born by the name Bobby Moore, and later became a sports analyst?

Answer: Ahmad Rashad

Rashad began his career with 2 seasons with the Cardinals in 1972. From there he went to Buffalo for a season, then 7 seasons with the Vikings. Rashad had 44 career touchdowns.

7. Which seven time Buffalo Bill Pro Bowler, caught over 13,000 yards, and hauled in 87 career touchdown passes?

Answer: Andre Reed

Reed only had one rushing touchdown, and it came as a rookie in 1985. He caught for 1000 yards in a season, 4 times in his career.

8. Which 'quiet' Washington Redskin, went over 1000 yards 4 times in his career, caught 68 TD passes, and wore the #81?

Answer: Art Monk

Monk spent his final 2 of 16 seasons with the Jets and Eagles. He retired in 1995, and made the Pro Bowl 3 times.

9. Which #19 San Diego Charger, caught 83 TD passes for them?

Answer: Lance Alworth

83 of his career 85 were on the receiving end with the Chargers. The other 2 were with the Dallas Cowboys before retiring in 1972. He hauled in 10,266 yards.

10. Which Seahawk and later politician, caught 100 career touchdown passes?

Answer: Steve Largent

14 seasons, all in a Seattle uniform, saw the #80 Largent accumulate 13,089 yards receiving. He had eight 1000 yard seasons and went to the Pro Bowl 7 times.

Source: Author Nightmare

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