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Quiz about NFL Rushing Greats
Quiz about NFL Rushing Greats

NFL Rushing Greats Trivia Quiz


All multiple choice on some of the greats of the NFL. This should be fairly easy. I hope that you enjoy it. :-)

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Nightmare
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
158,067
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
7460
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. I was a Green Bay running back. I only played in 9 seasons in the NFL. I scored 62 touchdowns in my 104 games. I got into a little trouble with my gambling. Who am I? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. I only played in 68 games in my career, but was one of the most exciting running backs in history. My Bear teammates blocked for me so I could run for 39 touchdowns. I wore the number 40. Who am I? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This 'sweet' running back ran for 13 seasons. He set a record for most career yardage, and had the record until Emmitt Smith broke it. He scored an amazing 110 rushing touchdowns in his career. In 1977, he rushed for 1852 yards. Who is he? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. I ran for 10 seasons, 9 of them with the 49ers. I totalled 62 touchdowns, as I was much into receiving the ball also. I wore the number 40 in San Francisco. Who am I? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The world saw me in a Los Angeles Rams' uniform for 10 seasons. I was a solid running back and reached the 1000 yard plateau mark twice in my career. I wore the number 22 behind the great Roman Gabriel. Who am I? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. I wore the number 44 with the Browns for 10 seasons. My high-kick style helped me gain over 1000 yards three times. I had an amazing 74 rushing touchdowns, and averaged 4.2 yards per carry. Who am I? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. 7 of my 8 seasons in the NFL were in a Dolphin uniform. My partner running back and I set a record in 1972, for being the first to both rush for 1000 yards in a season. I ended my career as a San Diego Charger in 1976. Who am I? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. I played 5 of my 6 seasons with the St.Louis Cardinals. I wore the number 21, 33 times while passing across the goal line. Although my running back career was short, I also had 245 receptions. I retired in 1981 after a three year layoff with Washington. Who am I? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. I played for 10 seasons with the Bills, then 2 with the 49ers. I was the first rusher to amass 2000 yards in a season, when I did this in 1973. I once also ran for 16 touchdowns in a season. My number 32 will run forever. Who am I? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In 14 seasons, I ran for the Jets of New York and the Redskins of Washington. I rushed for over 11,000 yards in my career. My number 44 was recognized for running right at you instead cutting. I had 104 rushing touchdowns. Who am I? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. I was a Green Bay running back. I only played in 9 seasons in the NFL. I scored 62 touchdowns in my 104 games. I got into a little trouble with my gambling. Who am I?

Answer: Paul Hornung

Hornung played for the Packers from 1957-1966, missing the 1963 season. He had 50 rushing touchdowns, and averaged 4.2 yards per carry on the ground. Paul was selected for the Pro Bowl in 1959 and 1960.
2. I only played in 68 games in my career, but was one of the most exciting running backs in history. My Bear teammates blocked for me so I could run for 39 touchdowns. I wore the number 40. Who am I?

Answer: Gale Sayers

Sayers played in 7 seasons, but in only 4 games in his last two. He averaged 5.0 yards per carry, and also had 9 receiving touchdowns.
3. This 'sweet' running back ran for 13 seasons. He set a record for most career yardage, and had the record until Emmitt Smith broke it. He scored an amazing 110 rushing touchdowns in his career. In 1977, he rushed for 1852 yards. Who is he?

Answer: Walter Payton

'Sweetness' as he was nicknamed, averaged 4.4 yards in his career, all with the Chicago Bears. In addition to his 110 rushing touchdowns, he also had 15 receiving TDs. His final season was 1987.
4. I ran for 10 seasons, 9 of them with the 49ers. I totalled 62 touchdowns, as I was much into receiving the ball also. I wore the number 40 in San Francisco. Who am I?

Answer: Ken Willard

An all-purpose and all-around offensive punch, Willard never ran for 1000 yards in a season. His career rushing yardage was 6105 yards, but also received 2184 yards worth. 45 TDs were rushing and 17 were receiving. He retired in 1974 as a St.Louis Cardinal.
5. The world saw me in a Los Angeles Rams' uniform for 10 seasons. I was a solid running back and reached the 1000 yard plateau mark twice in my career. I wore the number 22 behind the great Roman Gabriel. Who am I?

Answer: Dick Bass

Bass' 1000 yard seasons were in 1962 and 1966. His career rushing yardage per carry was 4.4. He retired in 1969 with 41 touchdowns.
6. I wore the number 44 with the Browns for 10 seasons. My high-kick style helped me gain over 1000 yards three times. I had an amazing 74 rushing touchdowns, and averaged 4.2 yards per carry. Who am I?

Answer: Leroy Kelly

Kelly also caught the ball 190 times with 13 touchdowns. His 1000 yard seasons were from 1966-1968.
7. 7 of my 8 seasons in the NFL were in a Dolphin uniform. My partner running back and I set a record in 1972, for being the first to both rush for 1000 yards in a season. I ended my career as a San Diego Charger in 1976. Who am I?

Answer: Mercury Morris

Morris and teammate Larry Csonka set the 1000 yard marks in 1972, with Morris rushing for exactly 1000 yards. All but one of his 32 touchdowns were rushing. He averaged 5.1 yards per carry in his career.
8. I played 5 of my 6 seasons with the St.Louis Cardinals. I wore the number 21, 33 times while passing across the goal line. Although my running back career was short, I also had 245 receptions. I retired in 1981 after a three year layoff with Washington. Who am I?

Answer: Terry Metcalf

In his short career, Terry averaged 4.6 rushing, but also had amassed 10.0 yards in the air.
9. I played for 10 seasons with the Bills, then 2 with the 49ers. I was the first rusher to amass 2000 yards in a season, when I did this in 1973. I once also ran for 16 touchdowns in a season. My number 32 will run forever. Who am I?

Answer: O.J. Simpson

O.J. ran for over 1000 yards 5 consecutive times from 1972-1976. After 61 rushing and 14 receiving touchdowns, he retired in 1979.
10. In 14 seasons, I ran for the Jets of New York and the Redskins of Washington. I rushed for over 11,000 yards in my career. My number 44 was recognized for running right at you instead cutting. I had 104 rushing touchdowns. Who am I?

Answer: John Riggins

After a 1000 yard season in 1975 with the Jets, Riggins packed his bags and headed for Washington. He would rush for 1000 yards another 4 seasons in his career. In addition to his 104 rushing TDs, he also caught 250 passes with 12 touchdowns.
Source: Author Nightmare

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