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The Colorful NFL Trivia Quiz

A historical quiz about National Football League players with colors as last names. Not so subtle hints are included on most! Hope you enjoy it!

A multiple-choice quiz by pyonir. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
pyonir

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
334,205

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
682

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. You don't need to be a 'professor' to get the 'clue' about this player. He was drafted in the 2nd round by Cleveland Browns and played for 12 years on four different teams. Who is this that last name is both a fruit and a color? Hint

Tommy Orange

Warren Cherry

Milt Plum

Elmer Strawberry

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Question 2 of 10

2. Everyone pales in comparison to this 'Minister of Defense'. When he retired he was the all-time leader in defensive sacks, playing with the Eagles, Packers, and one year with the Panthers. Who was this great player? Hint

Reggie White

Bill Beige

Omar White

Troy Silver

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Question 3 of 10

3. Given this players name you'd think he was inexperienced or not seasoned, but he played for 20 years with the Washington Redskins. He was a track star in college and was considered the NFLs fastest man for many years. Which great cornerback was this? Hint

Emmitt Blue

Darrell Green

Tony Gray

Flip Red

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Question 4 of 10

4. This player was a linebacker out of the University of Michigan. He played for the Broncos and Buccaneers in 8 NFL seasons. Who was this that was worth his weight? Hint

Ian Gold

Harry Bronze

Dan Platinum

Shaun Silver

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Question 5 of 10

5. This running back is considered by many to be the greatest player in NFL history. He played with the Cleveland Browns for 9 seasons, and retired as the NFL all-time leader in rushing yards. In his 9 seasons, he led the NFL in rushing 8 times. Who is this NFL great? Hint

John Black

Jim Brown

George Tan

Everett Blue

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Question 6 of 10

6. This kick return specialist was most remembered as a Detroit Lions player. He played 11 seasons in the NFL and was with the Lions for 6 of those years. Fitting that he played for a team with silver as one of it's main colors. Who is this player? Hint

Gary Blue

Alvin Black

Mark Orange

Mel Gray

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Question 7 of 10

7. This colorful player was a cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Redskins from 1973 to 1982. His last name can be both a color and a flowering plant in the mint family. Who is this colorful player? Hint

John Parsley

Edward Vermillion

Aaron Saffron

Joe Lavender

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Question 8 of 10

8. To select this player, just look to the sky, take a deep breath, and choose wisely. Who is this that played from 1968 to 1978 as a center and offensive tackle? Hint

Forrest Blue

Robbie Brown

Tyler White

Steve Orange

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Question 9 of 10

9. You may need to turn out the lights and think in a very dark room to select this player. This colorful player was a punter for the Detroit Lions from 1983 to 1987. Who is this that you'd expect to see a lot of him at a funeral? Hint

Dave White

Mike Black

Rupert Greene

Alfred Mauve

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Question 10 of 10

10. This player is both a shade of red and a fruit. He played safety for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1981 to 1991. Don't expect to see him sitting on top of a sundae though as he was busy playing on Sundays. Who was this Chief? Hint

Deron Cherry

Dewayne Apple

Devin Strawberry

Thomas Grape

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Milt Plum

Milton Plum was drafted the same year as Jim Brown in the second round (Jim Brown was drafted in the first round). He played quarterback for the Browns from 1957 to 1961. He also played for the Lions, Rams, and Giants. The hint was, of course, Professor Plum from the board game, Clue or Cluedo.

Answer: Reggie White

Reggie White played for 15 seasons in the NFL and was voted to the Pro Bowl 13 times. He was the first player in NFL history to have his number (92) retired by two different teams (Packers and Eagles). He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006.

Answer: Darrell Green

Darrell Green was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2008. He went to the Pro Bowl 7 times and won two Super Bowls with the Redskins in the 1987 and 1991 seasons.

4. This player was a linebacker out of the University of Michigan. He played for the Broncos and Buccaneers in 8 NFL seasons. Who was this that was worth his weight?

Answer: Ian Gold

Was Ian Gold worth his weight in gold? He played from 2000-2007, all with the Broncos except for 2004 when he played with the Buccaneers. He had 491 career tackles and 17 sacks, and was a Pro Bowl selection in 2001.

Answer: Jim Brown

Jim Brown was voted to the Pro Bowl all 9 seasons he played in the NFL. He played from 1957 to 1965 all with the Browns, and retired with averages of 104.3 yards per game and a 5.2 yards per carry average. To put that into perspective, Walter Payton's averages were 88 yards per game and 4.4 yards per carry. Brown retired at 29 years of age and has since gone into acting.

He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1971.

Answer: Mel Gray

Mel Gray returned 9 punts and kickoffs for touchdowns in his career while being named to the Pro Bowl 4 times. He left the Lions after the 1994 season as the all-time franchise leader in career kickoff returns, kickoff return yards, kickoff return for touchdowns, and career punt return yards. Mel was also named to the 1990s NFL All-Decade team.

Answer: Joe Lavender

Joe Lavender was a two-time Pro Bowl selection while playing for the Redskins from 1976 to 1982. He finished his career with 33 interceptions and 3 interception returns for touchdowns.

8. To select this player, just look to the sky, take a deep breath, and choose wisely. Who is this that played from 1968 to 1978 as a center and offensive tackle?

Answer: Forrest Blue

Forrest Blue was drafted out of Auburn University by the San Francisco 49ers in the first round. He played in San Francisco until after the 1974 season and finished his career with the Baltimore Colts. Blue was voted to 4 Pro Bowls throughout his 11-year career.

Answer: Mike Black

Mike Black was a 7th round draft choice out of Arizona State University. He played in all 16 games for the Lions in each of his first three seasons. He only participated in 10 total games in his last two seasons and retired with a 41.1 yard average per punt.

Answer: Deron Cherry

Deron Cherry was named to 6 Pro Bowls with the Chiefs and was only the 26th player in the NFL to hit the 50 career interceptions mark. He was named to the NFL 1980s All-Decade team and had six 100 tackle seasons in his 11-year career.

Source: Author pyonir

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