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The Players of New England Trivia Quiz

There are many famous players that have made their place in Patriot history. How much do you know about them? Enjoy!

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

Author
jaknginger

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
289,958

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. A linebacker out of Notre Dame, which player was part of the Boston Patriots 1962-68 until traded to Miami for the 1969 season? Hint

Ed Philpott

Don Webb

Jim Hunt

Nick Buoniconti

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Question 2 of 10

2. A 1st round pick out of USC, who was the fullback that played his entire career with New England 1973-1982? Hint

Sam Cunningham

Mack Herron

John Ashton

Vagas Ferguson

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Question 3 of 10

3. Deion Branch was traded to what team after the 2005 season, even though he was the Patriot named the Super Bowl XXXIX MVP? Hint

Chicago Bears

Cleveland Browns

New York Jets

Seattle Seahawks

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Question 4 of 10

4. An offensive tackle out of Louisville in 1987, who was this player that played his entire career with the Patriots from 1987-2000? Hint

Bob Perryman

Tim Jordan

Rich Gannon

Bruce Armstrong

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which Patriot offensive guard was named by "Sports Illustrated" in 1981 as the best offensive lineman of all-time? Hint

Bruce Armstrong

John Hannah

Sam Adams

Pete Brock

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Question 6 of 10

6. Out of Ohio State University, who was this wide receiver and round 1 pick of the 1996 draft that played for the Patriots from 1996-2001? Hint

Terry Glenn

David Patten

Darryl Stingley

Stanley Morgan

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the Patriot named 1995 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year? Hint

Curtis Martin

Ted Johnson

Ty Law

Jimmy Hitchcock

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Question 8 of 10

8. After playing five seasons with the Patriots, which cornerback was signed as a free agent by the Philadelphia Eagles for the 2008 season? Hint

Ty Warren

Dan Koppen

Bethel Johnson

Asante Samuel

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Question 9 of 10

9. 1996-2005 was the span for which Patriot kicker? Hint

Adam Vinatieri

Tony Franklin

John Smith

Stephen Gostkowski

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which linebacker that played for the Patriots 1982-1993, was inducted into the 2008 Pro Football Hall of Fame? Hint

Andre Tippett

Willie McGinest

Don Blackmon

Ted Johnson

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. A linebacker out of Notre Dame, which player was part of the Boston Patriots 1962-68 until traded to Miami for the 1969 season?

Answer: Nick Buoniconti

Nick Buoniconti was drafted in the 13th round by the Patriots. He went on to be a strong part of the Dolphins 1972 undefeated season and also was with the Dolphins for their three consecutive Super Bowl appearances. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2001.

2. A 1st round pick out of USC, who was the fullback that played his entire career with New England 1973-1982?

Answer: Sam Cunningham

Maybe more famous for his 1973 Rose Bowl action of 4 TDs, Sam was the 11th pick of the first round in 1973. He reached the Pro Bowl in 1978. He is also the older brother of Randall Cunningham, a former NFL quarterback.

3. Deion Branch was traded to what team after the 2005 season, even though he was the Patriot named the Super Bowl XXXIX MVP?

Answer: Seattle Seahawks

Branch was a Patriot wide receiver 2002-2005. He was a 2nd round draft pick out of Louisville. He was traded to the Seahawks after unsatisfactory contract negotiations.

4. An offensive tackle out of Louisville in 1987, who was this player that played his entire career with the Patriots from 1987-2000?

Answer: Bruce Armstrong

Bruce was a 1st round draft pick in 1987. He had six Pro Bowl appearances. Out of a possible 220 games, he played in 212 of them. The only games he missed were after a knee injury and repair in his 1992 season. That's a lot of games for an offensive lineman. His jersey #78 was retired by the Patriots.

5. Which Patriot offensive guard was named by "Sports Illustrated" in 1981 as the best offensive lineman of all-time?

Answer: John Hannah

John played for the Patriots from 1973-1985. He was a 1973 round one draft pick out of Alabama. He was selected to 9 Pro Bowls and inducted into the 1991 class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

6. Out of Ohio State University, who was this wide receiver and round 1 pick of the 1996 draft that played for the Patriots from 1996-2001?

Answer: Terry Glenn

In his rookie year, Terry Glenn caught 90 passes for 1132 yards and racked up 6 TDs. The Patriots went to the Super Bowl in his rookie year but they were defeated by the Packers. Glenn was traded in 2001 to the Green Bay Packers.

7. Who was the Patriot named 1995 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year?

Answer: Curtis Martin

Curtis Martin was a 3rd round draft pick by the Patriots out of Pittsburgh. He was a Patriot 1995-1997 and made it to the Pro Bowl in 1995 and 1996. He was traded to the NY Jets after the 1997 season. The award he received for the 1995 season was due to his 1487 rushing yards.

8. After playing five seasons with the Patriots, which cornerback was signed as a free agent by the Philadelphia Eagles for the 2008 season?

Answer: Asante Samuel

A 4th round pick out of University of Central Florida, Samuel obtained the starting position at cornerback during 2004 after injuries to other players. He was part of two winning Super Bowl Championships with the Patriots.

9. 1996-2005 was the span for which Patriot kicker?

Answer: Adam Vinatieri

Adam Vinatieri was an undrafted free agent in 1996. He was part of three winning Super Bowl Championships with the Patriots. He became an Indianapolis Colt for the 2006 season, the same one in which they became Super Bowl champs, giving him his fourth ring.

10. Which linebacker that played for the Patriots 1982-1993, was inducted into the 2008 Pro Football Hall of Fame?

Answer: Andre Tippett

Drafted from Iowa in the 2nd round of the 1982 draft, Andre Tippett recorded 100 sacks in his career with the Patriots. He was also a 5-time Pro Bowler.

Source: Author jaknginger

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