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The New York Giants Trivia Quiz

Here is a quiz about some of the history of one of the NFL's most storied franchises, the New York Giants.

A multiple-choice quiz by yanksgiants89. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
yanksgiants89

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
199,074

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Tom Coughlin, the coach of the 2004 New York Giants, actually coached with the Giants under Bill Parcells. What coach was he then? Hint

Offensive Line Coach

Special Teams Coach

Wide Receivers Coach

Tight Ends Coach

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the Giants wide receiver who invented the spike? Hint

Lionel Manuel

Homer Jones

Mark Ingram

Mark Bavaro

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which quarterback took the New York Giants to the playoffs in 1997? Hint

Dave Brown

Kerry Collins

Kent Graham

Danny Kanell

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Question 4 of 10

4. In Week 15 of the 1998 season, the Giants defeated the 13-0 Broncos. Who was the quarterback who threw the hail mary pass to Amani Toomer to win the game for the Giants? Hint

Danny Kanell

Kent Graham

Kerry Collins

Jason Garrett

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the quarterback who was responsible for the famous fumble recovered by Herman Edwards of the Eagles in 1978? Hint

Fran Tarkenton

Joe Pisarcik

Phil Simms

Jeff Hostetler

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Question 6 of 10

6. What number did 2004 Giants rookie Guard Chris Snee wear? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many TDs did Kurt Warner and Eli Manning combine for in the 2004 season? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which Giants linebacker committed a holding penalty, that nullified Willie Ponder's 86 yard kickoff return in a Week 9 game against the Chicago Bears in 2004? Hint

Barrett Greem

Nick Greisen

Kevin Lewis

Carlos Emmons

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who led the Giants in sacks in 2004? Hint

Osi Umenyiora

Norman Hand

Fred Robbins

Reggie Torbor

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who handled most of the punt returns for the Giants in 2004? Hint

Jamaar Taylor

Ike Hilliard

Mark Jones

Willie Ponder

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Tom Coughlin, the coach of the 2004 New York Giants, actually coached with the Giants under Bill Parcells. What coach was he then?

Answer: Wide Receivers Coach

He held this position when the Giants defeated the Bills in Super Bowl XXV.

2. Who was the Giants wide receiver who invented the spike?

Answer: Homer Jones

Homer Jones played six seasons with the Giants and was a 2-time Pro Bowler. His best season came in 1967 when he racked up 1209 yards and 13 touchdowns.

3. Which quarterback took the New York Giants to the playoffs in 1997?

Answer: Danny Kanell

The Giants won the NFC East with a 10-5-1 record, but lost to the Minnesota Vikings 23-22 in the Wildcard round.

4. In Week 15 of the 1998 season, the Giants defeated the 13-0 Broncos. Who was the quarterback who threw the hail mary pass to Amani Toomer to win the game for the Giants?

Answer: Kent Graham

The Denver Broncos went on to a 14-2 record and ended up defeating the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII 34-19.

5. Who was the quarterback who was responsible for the famous fumble recovered by Herman Edwards of the Eagles in 1978?

Answer: Joe Pisarcik

Herman Edwards went on to become the head coach of the rival New York Jets franchise.

6. What number did 2004 Giants rookie Guard Chris Snee wear?

Answer: 67

Ironically, Chris Snee is the son-in-law of head coach Tom Coughlin.

7. How many TDs did Kurt Warner and Eli Manning combine for in the 2004 season?

Answer: 12

In 2004, both quarterbacks combined for a 6-10 record, with an eight game losing streak that matched the previous one in 2003.

8. Which Giants linebacker committed a holding penalty, that nullified Willie Ponder's 86 yard kickoff return in a Week 9 game against the Chicago Bears in 2004?

Answer: Kevin Lewis

This penalty was definitely one of the turning points of the Giants' season, as they went on to lose that game 28-21, and dropped to 5-3.

9. Who led the Giants in sacks in 2004?

Answer: Osi Umenyiora

Umenyiora was a 2nd round pick by the Giants in the 2003 NFL Draft.

10. Who handled most of the punt returns for the Giants in 2004?

Answer: Mark Jones

Jones was signed by the Giants before the season as an undrafted rookie. He racked up 227 yards on 34 returns with no touchdowns.

Source: Author yanksgiants89

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