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New York Giants Football Trivia Quiz

A simple test for any Giants fan.

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

Author
strickkc

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
189,103

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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1023

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where did Phil Simms play his college football? Hint

Montana State

Morgan State

McNeese State

Morehead State

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Giants gave up just seven points in the NFC playoffs in the '86 season, en route to Super Bowl XXI.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1997, the Giants surprised many pundits when they conquered the NFC East. Their final regular season record was 10-5-1. Which team did they tie? Hint

Redskins

Cardinals

Titans

Falcons

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which player kicked the game-winning field goal in the 1990 NFC Championship game, when the Giants beat the rival 49ers on the road, in a 15-13 slugfest? Hint

Brad Dalauiso

Matt Bahr

Raul Allegre

Morten Andersen

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the 1990 NFC Championship game, which defensive lineman knocked out Joe Montana in the 4th quarter, with a vicious blind side hit? Hint

Erik Howard

Mike Fox

Eric Dorsey

Leonard Marshall

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the 1989 Divisional playoff game, the Los Angeles Rams waltzed off the Giants Stadium carpet with a 19-13 overtime win. Who caught the game winning TD? Hint

Henry Ellard

Greg Bell

Pete Holohan

Flipper Anderson

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many times did the 49ers and Giants squared off in the playoffs in the 20th century? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 2000, the Giants defeated Philadelphia 20-10 in the Divisional round of the playoffs. Neither touchdown scored by Big Blue came via the offense. How were they scored? Hint

Recovered Fumble & Interception Return

Fumble Return & Kickoff Return

Punt Return & Interception Return

Kickoff Return & Interception Return

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the Giants' rushing leader for the decade of the 90s? Hint

Otis Anderson

Dave Meggett

Tiki Barber

Rodney Hampton

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which team was the first that the Giants "blanked" in the playoffs in their history. Hint

Vikings

Redskins

Eagles

Cowboys

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where did Phil Simms play his college football?

Answer: Morehead State

Simms became just the second player in Morehead State history, taken in the NFL draft in 1979. He was the first round pick of the Giants at No. 7. Of note, he was the second QB taken in the draft behind Jack Thompson out of Wash. State by the Bengals.

2. The Giants gave up just seven points in the NFC playoffs in the '86 season, en route to Super Bowl XXI.

Answer: False

Big Blue surrendered just three points in the opening two rounds of the playoffs (NY 49-3 over SF, and 17-0 over Washington in the NFC Championship game).

3. In 1997, the Giants surprised many pundits when they conquered the NFC East. Their final regular season record was 10-5-1. Which team did they tie?

Answer: Redskins

On the comical side, this was also the game where Redskins QB Gus Ferotte, injured himself during a TD celebration by smashing his own head into the wall.

4. Which player kicked the game-winning field goal in the 1990 NFC Championship game, when the Giants beat the rival 49ers on the road, in a 15-13 slugfest?

Answer: Matt Bahr

Bahr's 5-for-5 performance saved the Giants as the offense was never able to cross the goal line.

5. In the 1990 NFC Championship game, which defensive lineman knocked out Joe Montana in the 4th quarter, with a vicious blind side hit?

Answer: Leonard Marshall

Leonard Marshall, a two-time pro bowl defensive lineman for the Giants ('85 & '86), delivered what Montana later called the hardest hit he ever took. The blind-sided sack bruised Montana's sternum, fractured a rib, and knocked him out of the game. Marshall's hit is still remembered as one of the best league history.

6. In the 1989 Divisional playoff game, the Los Angeles Rams waltzed off the Giants Stadium carpet with a 19-13 overtime win. Who caught the game winning TD?

Answer: Flipper Anderson

Flipper Anderson was the recipient of Jim Everett's TD toss, which he ran straight through the end zone with and up into the players' tunnel.

7. How many times did the 49ers and Giants squared off in the playoffs in the 20th century?

Answer: 6

'82 Divisional (SF 38-24), '84 Divisional (SF 21-10), '85 Wild Card (NY 17-3), '87 Divisional (NY 49-3), '90 NFC Championship (NY 15-13), and '94 Divisional (SF 44-3). The teams met a seventh time in 2002 (after the 20th century), with San Francisco completing the second-biggest comeback in NFL Playoff history (down 38-14 in the 3rd quarter) for 39-38 Wild Card win.

8. In 2000, the Giants defeated Philadelphia 20-10 in the Divisional round of the playoffs. Neither touchdown scored by Big Blue came via the offense. How were they scored?

Answer: Kickoff Return & Interception Return

Ron Dixon returned the opening kickoff for a TD, and Jason Sehorn made an athletic play to pick off Dononvan McNabb, and run one back for the Giants.

9. Who was the Giants' rushing leader for the decade of the 90s?

Answer: Rodney Hampton

Upon retirement, Hampton held team records for rushing yardage and rushing TDs. Hampton, a former first round draft pick out of Georgia and two-time pro bowler with the 'Jints, finished his career with a team-record 6,897 yards rushing and 49 rushing TDs.

10. Which team was the first that the Giants "blanked" in the playoffs in their history.

Answer: Redskins

Jan. 11, 1987. NFC Divisional, NY 17-0 over the Redskins. Their second victim was the Vikings, on Jan. 14, 2001, NFC Championship, NY 41-0 over the Vikings.

Source: Author strickkc

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