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The Immaculate Reception Trivia Quiz

A quiz on that remarkable play called, "The Immaculate Reception."

A multiple-choice quiz by Tallman12. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Tallman12

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
115,701

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
4 / 5

Plays
2451

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Question 1 of 5

1. Who caught the ball just inches off the ground, and ran it for a 60 yard touchdown, during the play called the Immaculate Reception? Hint

Jerome Bettis

Emmit Smith

Terry Bradshaw

Franco Harris

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Question 2 of 5

2. What was the date of the game, and which playoff game was it? Hint

December 23, 1972 - NFL Divisional playoff game

December 23, 1972 - AFL Divisional playoff game

December 23, 1972 - AFC Divisional playoff game

December 22, 1973 - NFC Divisional playoff game

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Question 3 of 5

3. When the Steelers quarterback took the snap and looked down field, he was under deep pressure, and threw a desperation pass downfield. Who was the intended receiver? Hint

Jack Tatum

Franco Harris

John Fuqua

Barry Pearson

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Question 4 of 5

4. Which of the following, was the announcer for the Steelers for that game? Hint

John Madden

Jack Hamm

Al Michaels

Jack Fleming

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Question 5 of 5

5. How much time was left in the game, what down was it, and where were the Steelers on the field, during the snap of the play? Hint

10 seconds - 3rd down - Raiders 42 yard line

22 seconds - 4th Down - Steelers 42 yard line.

42 seconds- 4th down - Steelers 22 yard line

22 minutes - 4th down - Steelers 42 yard line

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who caught the ball just inches off the ground, and ran it for a 60 yard touchdown, during the play called the Immaculate Reception?

Answer: Franco Harris

Franco Harris was Rookie of the Year in that year. Jerome Bettis wasn't playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers at the time. Terry Bradshaw was the quarterback for the Steelers. Emmit Smith wasn't playing at the time.

2. What was the date of the game, and which playoff game was it?

Answer: December 23, 1972 - AFC Divisional playoff game

The Pittsburgh Steelers won the game against the Raiders in the AFC Divisional playoff game, but did not win the Super Bowl that year. They lost the next week, to the Miami Dolphins 21 to 17 in the AFC Championship game.

3. When the Steelers quarterback took the snap and looked down field, he was under deep pressure, and threw a desperation pass downfield. Who was the intended receiver?

Answer: John Fuqua

When Fuqua came up to make the catch, Jack Tatum slammed him so hard, that the ball ricocheted off both players, and Franco Harris came up and made the catch.

4. Which of the following, was the announcer for the Steelers for that game?

Answer: Jack Fleming

John Madden, Al Michaels, Jack Hamm didn't announce for the Steeler's at the time, and none of them was announcing at the time for anyone.

5. How much time was left in the game, what down was it, and where were the Steelers on the field, during the snap of the play?

Answer: 22 seconds - 4th Down - Steelers 42 yard line.

After the play, Steelers fans stormed the field, despite the 15 seconds left on the clock.

Source: Author Tallman12

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