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Quiz about Sticky Fingers for Dummies
Quiz about Sticky Fingers for Dummies

Sticky Fingers for Dummies Trivia Quiz


An all multiple choice quiz for dummies like me, about some of the greatest sticky-fingered receivers in NFL history. Please read the answer options carefully. 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 #
193,160
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
2084
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: toddruby96 (10/10), Guest 174 (10/10), Guest 99 (10/10).
Question 1 of 10
1. A former San Diego Charger wide receiver made 542 receptions in his 11 seasons. He caught for the Dallas Cowboys in his two final seasons, retiring in 1972. Who was this sticky-fingered great? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. I was on the receiving end of many John Unitas passes. I played my entire career for the Colts, retiring in 1967. I was a five time Pro Bowler, and led the league in receptions and reception yardage in 1960. Who am I? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This Oakland Raider receiver would have made Gaylor Perry proud. It was due to 'sticky substances' globbed on his ankles, that the NFL incorporated rules to ban this. This jersey number 25 caught many Daryle Lamonica and Ken Stabler TD passes. Who was this sticky-fingered receiver? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. I played 15 of my 16 seasons in a Bills' uniform. I am a member of the 10,000 yard club, and caught 87 career touchdown passes. I caught 90 passes in 1994, which earned me the last of my seven Pro Bowl appearances. Who am I? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. My first six seasons were with the Browns in the number 42 jersey. Then it was on to Miami, where Bob Griese and I hooked up for 156 receptions in only five seasons. It was back to Cleveland for two seasons where I retired in 1977. I made it to the Pro Bowl eight times in my career. Who am I? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In 2004, I was playing for the Jacksonville Jaguars. In 12 seasons, I was already a member of the 10,000 yard club. In 1999, I caught 116 passes in the season. Who am I? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. I played for only seven seasons in my NFL career, but what an impact I made. From Don Majkowski to Brett Favre, I caught 65 touchdowns in all my Packer years. I also reached the century mark twice by catching 108 and 112 passes in 1992 and 1993. In my final season in 1994, I still managed 94 receptions. Who am I? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This sticky fingered wide receiver made it to the Pro Bowl only three times in his career. However, his value on the other end of Dan Marino's arm could not be measured. In his 11 Dolphin seasons from 1982-1992, he always there in the clutch, catching 511 passes. He and fellow sticky finger, Mark Clayton, shared the airways with Marino. Who was he? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In my 17 seasons, mostly with the Rams and a few with the Redskins, I caught for over 13,000 yards. I retired in 1998, 65 touchdown passes later. Who am I? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. My entire 11 season career was as a Detroit Lion. I went from 11 receptions in my rookie season in 1991, to catching 51 from Erik Kramer and Rodney Peete in 1992. I found my first Pro Bowl in 1994, and had a run there for four consecutive seasons. In 2001, I ended my NFL career with 62 touchdowns. Who am I? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. A former San Diego Charger wide receiver made 542 receptions in his 11 seasons. He caught for the Dallas Cowboys in his two final seasons, retiring in 1972. Who was this sticky-fingered great?

Answer: Lance Alworth

Alworth peaked in 1966 with 73 receptions for San Diego. He passed the 10,000 yard plateau in his first season with Dallas. Lance had 85 career touchdowns to his credit.
2. I was on the receiving end of many John Unitas passes. I played my entire career for the Colts, retiring in 1967. I was a five time Pro Bowler, and led the league in receptions and reception yardage in 1960. Who am I?

Answer: Raymond Berry

The others listed were all running backs. Berry's 1960 performance was his greatest. Although catching only 10 touchdown passes, he had 74 receptions for 1298 yards. He had 68 career endzone appearances from the air, and strangely enough, never rushed for even one yard.
3. This Oakland Raider receiver would have made Gaylor Perry proud. It was due to 'sticky substances' globbed on his ankles, that the NFL incorporated rules to ban this. This jersey number 25 caught many Daryle Lamonica and Ken Stabler TD passes. Who was this sticky-fingered receiver?

Answer: Fred Biletnikoff

The others were all former Raiders but ran the ball for a living. Biletnikoff appeared in the Pro Bowl six times in his career. One of his is greatest seasons was in 1969, when he and Lamonica hooked up for 12 TDs and 54 receptions. In 1971, Fred caught passes from Lamonica, Ken Stabler, and George Blanda, totaling 61, and almost reaching the 1000 yard plateau for the season.
4. I played 15 of my 16 seasons in a Bills' uniform. I am a member of the 10,000 yard club, and caught 87 career touchdown passes. I caught 90 passes in 1994, which earned me the last of my seven Pro Bowl appearances. Who am I?

Answer: Andre Reed

The others listed were all kickers. Reed was a Bill from 1985-1999. His final season was as a Washington Redskin in 2000, catching only 10 passes and crossing the goal line once. Reed accumulated a tremendous 13,198 career receiving yards.
5. My first six seasons were with the Browns in the number 42 jersey. Then it was on to Miami, where Bob Griese and I hooked up for 156 receptions in only five seasons. It was back to Cleveland for two seasons where I retired in 1977. I made it to the Pro Bowl eight times in my career. Who am I?

Answer: Paul Warfield

The others listed were former Los Angeles Ram quarterbacks. Warfield started his NFL career in 1964, catching 52 passes from quarterback Frank Ryan. In 1970, Paul found himself in Miami, catching passes from Bob Griese. In 1976, it was back to Cleveland to finish out his great career. Warfield caught 427 passes along with his 85 touchdowns.
6. In 2004, I was playing for the Jacksonville Jaguars. In 12 seasons, I was already a member of the 10,000 yard club. In 1999, I caught 116 passes in the season. Who am I?

Answer: Jimmy Smith

The others were all offensive linemen. Smith played in a limited role in his first two seasons with Dallas and Philadelphia, then played in 16 games in his first Jaguar season in 1995. Smith made it to the Pro Bowl five consecutive seasons, from 1997-2001.
7. I played for only seven seasons in my NFL career, but what an impact I made. From Don Majkowski to Brett Favre, I caught 65 touchdowns in all my Packer years. I also reached the century mark twice by catching 108 and 112 passes in 1992 and 1993. In my final season in 1994, I still managed 94 receptions. Who am I?

Answer: Sterling Sharpe

The others listed were all linebackers. Sharpe went over the 1000 yard mark five seasons in his great career. In his fifth season with Green Bay, Sterling was introduced to Bret Favre. He and Favre meshed for over 100 receptions and 13 touchdowns in the season.
8. This sticky fingered wide receiver made it to the Pro Bowl only three times in his career. However, his value on the other end of Dan Marino's arm could not be measured. In his 11 Dolphin seasons from 1982-1992, he always there in the clutch, catching 511 passes. He and fellow sticky finger, Mark Clayton, shared the airways with Marino. Who was he?

Answer: Mark Duper

1986 was Duper's greatest year, catching 67 passes for 11 touchdowns. 1986 was also the only attempt in his career that he tried to run the ball. That end-around resulted in a 10 yard loss. Duper and Clayton combined for 140 Dolphin touchdowns in their career. Duper had 59, and Mark Clayton caught 81.
9. In my 17 seasons, mostly with the Rams and a few with the Redskins, I caught for over 13,000 yards. I retired in 1998, 65 touchdown passes later. Who am I?

Answer: Henry Ellard

The others were great receivers, but none played for the Rams or Redksins. Ellard was introduced into the NFL in 1983. After 11 seasons with the Rams, he changed helmets in 1994 to one with the famous Redskin emblem on it. He made three appearances to the Pro Bowl in 1984, 1988, and 1989. Henry retired in 1998.
10. My entire 11 season career was as a Detroit Lion. I went from 11 receptions in my rookie season in 1991, to catching 51 from Erik Kramer and Rodney Peete in 1992. I found my first Pro Bowl in 1994, and had a run there for four consecutive seasons. In 2001, I ended my NFL career with 62 touchdowns. Who am I?

Answer: Herman Moore

The others listed were all linebackers in their great careers. 1995 was Moore's shining season. He caught 123 passes for 1686 yards, along with 14 touchdowns. In his 11 seasons, Moore caught 670 passes. He never ran the ball in his career.
Source: Author Nightmare

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