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Washington Redskins History Trivia Quiz

A look in the history of the Washington Redskins.

A multiple-choice quiz by darmstrong91. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
darmstrong91

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
239,714

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Before moving to Washington, the Redskins were originally in what city? Hint

Boston

New York

Chicago

Philadelphia

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the Washington Redskins first victory against in Washington? Hint

Chicago Bears

Dallas Cowboys

Green Bay Packers

New York Giants

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Question 3 of 10

3. Legendary Green Bay Packers head coach Vince Lombardi once coached the Washington Redskins?

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Larry Brown became the first Washington Redskins running back to win the rushing title?

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Before becoming the head coach of the Washington Redskins on January 13, 1981, Joe Gibbs was the offensive co-ordinator for which NFL team? Hint

Denver Broncos

Minnesota Vikings

San Diego Chargers

Los Angeles Rams

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Washington Redskins won their first Super Bowl with a 42-10 win over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXII?

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1991, the Washington Redskins opened the season with how many consecutive wins? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Washington Redskins Super Bowl championships in 1983, 1988, and 1992 were won with 3 different starting quarterbacks and 3 different starting running backs?

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Before playing for the Washington Redskins, quarterback Joe Theisman played for which CFL (Canadian Football League) team? Hint

Ottawa Roughriders

Toronto Argonauts

Edmonton Eskimos

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the first 2 Washington Redskins to be inducted into the pro football Hall of Fame? Hint

George Preston Marshall and Cliff Battles

Turk Edwards and Cliff Battles

Cliff Battles and Sammy Baugh

Sammy Baugh and George Preston Marshall

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Before moving to Washington, the Redskins were originally in what city?

Answer: Boston

They were the Boston Braves. After a name change to the Redskins, they moved to Washington on February 13, 1937.

2. Who was the Washington Redskins first victory against in Washington?

Answer: New York Giants

The game ended up drawing almost 25,000 fans to Griffith Stadium in Washington D.C., as the Redskins won 13-3.

3. Legendary Green Bay Packers head coach Vince Lombardi once coached the Washington Redskins?

Answer: True

Lombardi became the Redskins head coach on February 7, 1969, and lasted just one season leading the Redskins to their first winning season since 1955. He died prior to the start of the 1970 NFL season on September 3, 1970.

4. Larry Brown became the first Washington Redskins running back to win the rushing title?

Answer: False

Larry Brown was the second Redskins running back to win the rushing title, gaining 1,125 yards on 237 carries. Cliff Battles in 1937 was the first Redskins running back to win the rushing title.

5. Before becoming the head coach of the Washington Redskins on January 13, 1981, Joe Gibbs was the offensive co-ordinator for which NFL team?

Answer: San Diego Chargers

Joe Gibbs became the 20th head coach in the Redskins history. After losing the first 5 games of the season, the Redskins won 8 of their final 11 games to finish the year 8-8.

6. The Washington Redskins won their first Super Bowl with a 42-10 win over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXII?

Answer: False

The Redskins beat the Miami Dolphins 27-17 in Super Bowl XVII for their first Super Bowl victory. The 42-10 win by the Redskins over the Denver Broncos was the Redskins 2nd Super Bowl victory.

7. In 1991, the Washington Redskins opened the season with how many consecutive wins?

Answer: 11

The 11th victory came on November 17, 1991, with a 41-14 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. The streak was ended by the Dallas Cowboys when they won 24-21 on November 24.

8. The Washington Redskins Super Bowl championships in 1983, 1988, and 1992 were won with 3 different starting quarterbacks and 3 different starting running backs?

Answer: True

The 3 different starting quarterbacks for the Redskins were Joe Theisman (1983), Doug Williams (1988), and Mark Rypien (1992). The 3 different starting running backs for the Redskins were John Riggins (1983), Timmy Smith, (1988), and Earnest Byner (1992).

9. Before playing for the Washington Redskins, quarterback Joe Theisman played for which CFL (Canadian Football League) team?

Answer: Toronto Argonauts

Theisman was drafted by Miami in the 4th round of the 1971 NFL draft, but went to the CFL before coming back to the NFL in 1974, when the Washington Redskins traded a first-round draft pick to the Miami Dolphins for Theisman. Theisman played his entire NFL career with the Washington Redskins until an injury in a game against the New York Giants on November 18, 1985, when his leg snapped from under the weight of three New York Giants defensive players.

10. Who was the first 2 Washington Redskins to be inducted into the pro football Hall of Fame?

Answer: Sammy Baugh and George Preston Marshall

Sammy Baugh and George Preston Marshall were both inducted into the pro football Hall of Fame in 1963. Sammy Baugh was the quarterback of the Redskins from 1937-1952, while George Preston Marshall was the team's founder in 1932 and stayed with the franchise until 1969. Cliff Battles (running back from 1932-1937) was inducted into the pro football Hall of Fame in 1968 and Turk Edwards (tackle 1932-1940) was inducted in 1969.

Source: Author darmstrong91

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