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Quiz about NFL Spelling Bee Round 1
Quiz about NFL Spelling Bee Round 1

NFL Spelling Bee: Round 1 Trivia Quiz


The first in a series of three quizzes about NFL players spelling bee. I hope that you enjoy them. :-)

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Nightmare
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
242,960
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1851
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. In 1991, the Atlanta Falcons gave up one of the greatest quarterbacks in history. Who was this Green Bay Packer that donned the number 4? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Seven of his 12 seasons, this Dolphin running back shined in the 1970s, and was part of the Miami perfect season in 1972. Who was it? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The 'Immaculate Reception' was provided by this Pittsburgh Steeler who wore the number 32. Who was he? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In 16 seasons with six teams, this clutch quarterback was always there for the Raiders to the Broncos. Who was this 1999 Pro Bowl selection? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. This wide receiver spent all but two seasons of his career with the Chargers. The familiar number 19 caught passes from John Hadl in San Diego. His final two seasons were under the arms of Roger Staubach and Craig Morton of the Cowboys. Who was it? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. This six-season New York Giant tight end was just as much a value for catching passes as he was for blocking. Who was he? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In 2006 with the Cardinals, I found myself in my ninth season as a running back. Who am I? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This eight-time Pro Bowler began his career with the Eagles, but made his name big as a Viking. In 1995, he caught passes from five different Minnesota quarterbacks. Who is he? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. This durable 18-season quarterback shared his career between the Eagles and Redskins. The Hall of Famer finally retired in 1974 with over 32,000 yards passing. What was this quarterback great? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. For 10 seasons, this New York Jet running back wore the number 32. He was there when Joe Namath predicted the infamous championship victory against the Colts. Who was this two-time Pro Bowl running back who rushed for over 5000 yards? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In 1991, the Atlanta Falcons gave up one of the greatest quarterbacks in history. Who was this Green Bay Packer that donned the number 4?

Answer: Brett Favre

Favre played in only two games for the Falcons, then exploded with 14 consecutive seasons of throwing for over 3000 yards in a season. In 2006, he was still a Green Bay Packer.
2. Seven of his 12 seasons, this Dolphin running back shined in the 1970s, and was part of the Miami perfect season in 1972. Who was it?

Answer: Larry Csonka

Larry was a five-time Pro Bowler. He and teammate Mercury Morris both rushed for over 1000 yards each in 1972.
3. The 'Immaculate Reception' was provided by this Pittsburgh Steeler who wore the number 32. Who was he?

Answer: Franco Harris

Nine times in his 13 seasons, Harris was a Pro Bowl running back. He spent all but one of his seasons in Pittsburgh, and retired in 1984 as a Seattle Seahawk.
4. In 16 seasons with six teams, this clutch quarterback was always there for the Raiders to the Broncos. Who was this 1999 Pro Bowl selection?

Answer: Steve Beuerlein

Beuerlein began his career as a Raider in 1988. After two seasons, he found himself in Dallas for two seasons while backing up Troy Aikman. From there it was the Cardinals, Jaguars, Panthers, and then retiring in 2003.
5. This wide receiver spent all but two seasons of his career with the Chargers. The familiar number 19 caught passes from John Hadl in San Diego. His final two seasons were under the arms of Roger Staubach and Craig Morton of the Cowboys. Who was it?

Answer: Lance Alworth

Alworth was selected seven times to the Pro Bowl. His greatest season was in 1965 when he caught 14 TDs with 1602 receiving yards with the Chargers.
6. This six-season New York Giant tight end was just as much a value for catching passes as he was for blocking. Who was he?

Answer: Mark Bavaro

Mark retired as an Eagle in 1994 after making the Pro Bowl twice.
7. In 2006 with the Cardinals, I found myself in my ninth season as a running back. Who am I?

Answer: Obafemi Ayanbadejo

Ayanbadejo had been used sparingly throughout his career. In his rookie season in 1998 with the Vikings, he never carried the ball. In 2004, his first season with Arizona, he carried the ball 30 times with three touchdowns.
8. This eight-time Pro Bowler began his career with the Eagles, but made his name big as a Viking. In 1995, he caught passes from five different Minnesota quarterbacks. Who is he?

Answer: Cris Carter

Cris led the league in receptions in 1994 with 122 grabs. He retired as a Dolphin in 2002.
9. This durable 18-season quarterback shared his career between the Eagles and Redskins. The Hall of Famer finally retired in 1974 with over 32,000 yards passing. What was this quarterback great?

Answer: Sonny Jurgensen

Sonny threw to some real NFL greats during his 18 seasons. Some of those hands belonged to Tommy McDonald, Bobby Mitchell, Charley Taylor, and Roy Jefferson. Jurgensen was a five-time Pro Bowler.
10. For 10 seasons, this New York Jet running back wore the number 32. He was there when Joe Namath predicted the infamous championship victory against the Colts. Who was this two-time Pro Bowl running back who rushed for over 5000 yards?

Answer: Emerson Boozer

Boozer not only had the legs, but also caught 139 passes for 1488 yards, and many of those were from 'Willie Joe'.
Source: Author Nightmare

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