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Silver and Black Attack Trivia Quiz

This quiz is for serious Raider fans.

A multiple-choice quiz by ryanspop98. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
ryanspop98

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
111,708

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
1616

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1976, the Raiders had a 13-1 regular season record enroute to their first Super Bowl championship. To which team did Oakland suffer their only defeat? Hint

Steelers

Colts

Browns

Patriots

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Question 2 of 10

2. The 1980 Raiders were the first wild card entry to win the Super Bowl. Which team captured the AFC West title that year? Hint

Denver Broncos

Kansas City Chiefs

San Diego Chargers

Seattle Seahawks

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the infamous 1972 playoff game highlighted by the "immaculate reception", what Raider had the defensive responsibility for Franco Harris?

Answer: (Two Words or just surname)

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many Raiders have had their numbers retired? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. What Heisman trophy winner played on Oakland's first Super Bowl team?

Answer: (Two Words or just surname)

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Question 6 of 10

6. This promising young LB was the subject of a Life magazine article on his anti-establishment lifestyle, and left the Raiders after only two seasons in 1969. Can you name him?

Answer: (Two Words or just surname)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the head coach of the Raiders in Super Bowl II? Hint

Al Davis

John Rauch

John Madden

George Allen

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Question 8 of 10

8. What college did Hall of Famer Fred Biletnikoff play for? Hint

USC

UCLA

FSU

SMU

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Biletnikoff Trophy is given to the best college receiver each year. What other Raider who was a kicker, is honored by a similar major college trophy awarded the best at his position.

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who blocked and recovered a punt for the first touchdown in Super Bowl XVIII? Hint

Vann McElroy

Jack Squirek

Derrick Jensen

Lester Hayes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1976, the Raiders had a 13-1 regular season record enroute to their first Super Bowl championship. To which team did Oakland suffer their only defeat?

Answer: Patriots

They not only lost, but were humiliated 48-17! They avenged the loss in the divisional playffs with a 24-17 win.

2. The 1980 Raiders were the first wild card entry to win the Super Bowl. Which team captured the AFC West title that year?

Answer: San Diego Chargers

Don Coryell's team were led by Hall of Famer's Dan Fouts, Kellen Winslow, and Charlie Joiner.

3. In the infamous 1972 playoff game highlighted by the "immaculate reception", what Raider had the defensive responsibility for Franco Harris?

Answer: Phil Villapiano

The ever hustling LB was not near Harris when he caught the ball because he had followed the pass down field.

4. How many Raiders have had their numbers retired?

Answer: 0

This is kind of a trick question, since the Raiders, unlike other teams don't retire player numbers.

5. What Heisman trophy winner played on Oakland's first Super Bowl team?

Answer: Billy Cannon

The LSU great played RB & TE for the Raiders in 1976.

6. This promising young LB was the subject of a Life magazine article on his anti-establishment lifestyle, and left the Raiders after only two seasons in 1969. Can you name him?

Answer: Chip Oliver

The Raiders liked his style of play so much, they drafted an undersized DE from Bowling Green, Phil Villapiano, who reminded the team of Oliver with his hard nose play to replace him.

7. Who was the head coach of the Raiders in Super Bowl II?

Answer: John Rauch

Rauch coached the Raiders for three seasons before giving way to John Madden.

8. What college did Hall of Famer Fred Biletnikoff play for?

Answer: FSU

Although his flowing mane is reminiscent of Southern Cal, Freddy played his college ball for the 'noles.

9. The Biletnikoff Trophy is given to the best college receiver each year. What other Raider who was a kicker, is honored by a similar major college trophy awarded the best at his position.

Answer: Ray Guy

A fine athlete and the best all around punter the game has ever known. Other former Raiders also have awards in their name.

10. Who blocked and recovered a punt for the first touchdown in Super Bowl XVIII?

Answer: Derrick Jensen

It is amazing how often in big games,the lesser known players make the big plays. Jensen, a reserve tight end, made numerous special teams plays over the years, but none bigger than that one.

Source: Author ryanspop98

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