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Quiz about The NFL Spelling Bee
Quiz about The NFL Spelling Bee

The NFL Spelling Bee Trivia Quiz


You don't have to know any stats about these NFL greats. Just spell their name correctly. All multiple choice. Thanks for playing. :-)

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Nightmare
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
196,102
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
2590
Question 1 of 10
1. I began my wide receiver career with the Seahawks in 1995. After five seasons in Seattle, I packed my bags and went to Dallas. After four seasons in Dallas, in 2004, I became a Buccaneer. Can you spell my name? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Before becoming a head coach, I played for six seasons in professional football. After four seasons with the Buffalo Bills as a linebacker, I moved to Boston to join the Patriots in 1969. Who am I? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. I was a rookie in 2004, and took the Steelers and the NFL by storm. The only problem was that nobody could spell my name. What is it? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. From 1965-1978 I played wide receiver for the Oakland Raiders. I could be recognized for my jersey number 25, and also all that sticky substance globbed on my ankles. Nobody could spell my name though. Who am I? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. I was a wide receiver for 10 seasons in my NFL career, and made my name as a Viking. My name was Bobby Moore before I changed it to what? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. I spent 11 seasons as a running back in the NFL. I broke O.J. Simpson's single season rushing record as a Los Angeles Ram. Who am I? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. I made my name as a wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints, but also played two seasons for the 49ers. I probably would have been more popular with a name that the fans could spell. Which is it? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Who caught passes in an Oiler uniform for nine of his 10 seasons in the NFL, then retired in 1996 as a Saint? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. I played for eight seasons, running, hurdling, and jumping over any defensive lineman that I could. My number 44 was a landmark in Minnesota. Who am I? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. I quarterbacked the Buffalo Bills for four seasons before becoming a Raider for eight. I had some great receivers in the names of Warren Wells and others. I wore the number 3. Who am I? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. I began my wide receiver career with the Seahawks in 1995. After five seasons in Seattle, I packed my bags and went to Dallas. After four seasons in Dallas, in 2004, I became a Buccaneer. Can you spell my name?

Answer: Joey Galloway

While pulling in 37 TD passes in Seattle, Galloway only caught 12 in four seasons as a Cowboy. This reflects on the QB quality also. In Tampa Bay in 2004, Joey spent a lot of time injured.
2. Before becoming a head coach, I played for six seasons in professional football. After four seasons with the Buffalo Bills as a linebacker, I moved to Boston to join the Patriots in 1969. Who am I?

Answer: Marty Schottenheimer

Schottenheimer made it to the Pro Bowl in his rookie season with the Bills in 1965.
3. I was a rookie in 2004, and took the Steelers and the NFL by storm. The only problem was that nobody could spell my name. What is it?

Answer: Ben Roethlisberger

In their first 10 games of the season, the Steelers were 9-1 with only a second week loss to Baltimore. In 2003, the Steelers' first 10 games found them 3-7.
4. From 1965-1978 I played wide receiver for the Oakland Raiders. I could be recognized for my jersey number 25, and also all that sticky substance globbed on my ankles. Nobody could spell my name though. Who am I?

Answer: Fred Biletnikoff

The sticky substance on his ankles were used to help him catch passes, as he would reach down for a glob. The NFL later banned any foreign substance to be used. Biletnikoff was a six-time Pro Bowler and caught 76 TD passes for the Raiders.
5. I was a wide receiver for 10 seasons in my NFL career, and made my name as a Viking. My name was Bobby Moore before I changed it to what?

Answer: Ahmad Rashad

Rashad caught a career 44 TD passes, with 34 coming in a Minnesota uniform. Fran Tarkenton and Tommy Kramer combined for most of Rashad's receptions, retiring with 495.
6. I spent 11 seasons as a running back in the NFL. I broke O.J. Simpson's single season rushing record as a Los Angeles Ram. Who am I?

Answer: Eric Dickerson

Dickerson broke O.J.'s record of 2003 rushing yards in a season, by running for 2105 in 1984. Eric was a six-time Pro Bowler and went into broadcasting after retiring in 1993.
7. I made my name as a wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints, but also played two seasons for the 49ers. I probably would have been more popular with a name that the fans could spell. Which is it?

Answer: Danny Abramowicz

In seven seasons as a Saint, Abramowicz caught 37 TD passes. His finally two seasons were in San Francisco as a 49er, and retired in 1974.
8. Who caught passes in an Oiler uniform for nine of his 10 seasons in the NFL, then retired in 1996 as a Saint?

Answer: Haywood Jeffires

In 1987 and 1988, Jeffires played in limited duty for the Oilers before becoming full time. In his third season he caught 47 passes, then 74 the following season, then 100 in 1991. Most of these passes were a gift from the great Warren Moon.
9. I played for eight seasons, running, hurdling, and jumping over any defensive lineman that I could. My number 44 was a landmark in Minnesota. Who am I?

Answer: Chuck Foreman

Foreman was a versatile running back, as he ran for 53 TDs and caught another 23 in his career. Chuck retired after his only season as a Patriot in 1980.
10. I quarterbacked the Buffalo Bills for four seasons before becoming a Raider for eight. I had some great receivers in the names of Warren Wells and others. I wore the number 3. Who am I?

Answer: Daryle Lamonica

Lamonica retired in 1974, but not before going to the Pro Bowl five times. Of his great seasons, 1969 stood out for his 34 touchdown passes. 14 of those endzone shots went to Warren Wells, and 12 to Fred Biletnikoff.
Source: Author Nightmare

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