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The Detroit Lions Trivia Quiz

Here is a semi-historical quiz about the Detroit Lions. I hope you enjoy it!

A multiple-choice quiz by rwbidin. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
rwbidin

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
298,201

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
579

Last 3 plays: Guest 164 (2/10), Guest 174 (5/10), Guest 68 (3/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where did the Detroit Lions play their first-ever game? Hint

University of Detroit Stadium

Tiger Stadium

Nevin Field

Pontiac Silverdome

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Question 2 of 10

2. In what year did the Lions win their first NFL Championship? Hint

1935

1936

1934

1937

3. The Detroit Lions have selected numerous Heisman Trophy winners as their first round selection in the NFL draft. Which of the following former Lions first round pick, was not a Heisman Trophy winner? Hint

Leon Hart

Doak Walker

Barry Sanders

Alex Karras

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Question 4 of 10

4. In what year did the Detroit Lions win their 2nd NFL Championship? Hint

1955

1953

1952

1954

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many touchdowns did Lions great Barry Sanders score in his career? Hint

109

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Question 6 of 10

6. When did the Detroit Lions play their first Thanksgiving Day game? Hint

November 24, 1944

November 29, 1934

November 25, 1950

November 26, 1955

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Question 7 of 10

7. What famous Detroit Lions quarterback, when traded from Detroit, stated the Lions "would not win for 50 years"? Hint

Bobby Layne

Scott Mitchell

Greg Landry

Earl Morrall

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the first Detroit Lion player to be elected to the Football Hall of Fame? Hint

Billy Sims

Dutch Clark

Sid Wagner

Barry Sanders

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Question 9 of 10

9. In what year did Barry Sanders rush for 2053 yards? Hint

1997

1998

1995

1999

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Question 10 of 10

10. On September 7, 1980, running back Billy Simms had one of his many stellar performances as a Detroit Lion. What was so significant about this performance? Hint

He threw 2 touchdown passes

It was his last game as a Detroit Lion

It was his first game as a Detroit Lion rookie

He ran for a record 5 touchdowns

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where did the Detroit Lions play their first-ever game?

Answer: University of Detroit Stadium

The game was played on Sepember 23, 1934. The Lions beat the New York Giants 9-0.

2. In what year did the Lions win their first NFL Championship?

Answer: 1935

The Lions finished the regular season at 7 wins 3 losses and 2 ties. They defeated the New York Giants 26-7 in the Championship game.

Answer: Alex Karras

Alex Karras was the Lions first round pick in the 1958 draft. Barry Sanders won the Heisman while playing for Oklahoma State in 1988. Leon Hart won the Heisman while playing for Notre Dame in 1949, and finally Doak Walker won the Heisman while playing for Southern Methodist in 1948.

4. In what year did the Detroit Lions win their 2nd NFL Championship?

Answer: 1952

They finished the regular season at 9-3. They were tied with the LA Rams for the best record. They won the tiebreaker game, 31-21. They then stunned the Cleveland Browns 17-7 in Cleveland to win the championship.

5. How many touchdowns did Lions great Barry Sanders score in his career?

Answer: 109

Barry Sanders, the Lions' career leading rusher when he retired, scored 99 rushing touchdowns as well as 10 touchdowns from pass receptions before abruptly retiring from football in 1999.

6. When did the Detroit Lions play their first Thanksgiving Day game?

Answer: November 29, 1934

The Detroit Lions have been the "home" team on Thanksgiving Day every year since 1934. There was one exception, between 1939-1944 the series was interupted by World War II. The Lions lost the first Thanksgiving Day game to the Chicago Bears 19-16.

7. What famous Detroit Lions quarterback, when traded from Detroit, stated the Lions "would not win for 50 years"?

Answer: Bobby Layne

Known as the Bobby Layne Curse. Bobby was traded to the Steelers in 1958. He played in nine seasons for the Lions.

8. Who was the first Detroit Lion player to be elected to the Football Hall of Fame?

Answer: Dutch Clark

Quarterback Dutch Clark played for the Detroit Lions from 1934-1938. He was then the head coach for the team from 1937-1938. He was inducted as a charter member of the Professional Football Hall of Fame in 1963 along with 16 other former players.

9. In what year did Barry Sanders rush for 2053 yards?

Answer: 1997

He also scored 14 touchdowns and had 33 pass receptions for 305 yards.

10. On September 7, 1980, running back Billy Simms had one of his many stellar performances as a Detroit Lion. What was so significant about this performance?

Answer: It was his first game as a Detroit Lion rookie

In his first game for the Lions, he has 22 rushing attempts for 153 yards from scrimmage. He also scored 3 touchdowns. The game was against the defending NFC Champion LA Rams.

Source: Author rwbidin

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