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Steve McNair Memories Trivia Quiz

Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair was killed on the Fourth of July, 2009. This quiz looks at the highlights of his college and pro careers.

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

Author
hammerdjh

Time
3 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
312,945

Updated
Jul 23 22

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Question 1 of 10

1. What position other than quarterback, did Steve McNair play in high school? Hint

Center

Middle linebacker

Safety

Kicker

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Question 2 of 10

2. What college did Steve McNair attend? Hint

Grambling State University

Alcorn State University

Mississippi State University

University of Tennessee

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Question 3 of 10

3. What award did McNair win in his senior year of college, which recognized him as the outstanding offensive player in Division 1-AA that season? Hint

Heisman Trophy

Walter Camp Award

James E. Sullivan Award

Walter Payton Award

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Question 4 of 10

4. What place did Steve finish in the Heisman Trophy voting in 1994? Hint

1st

4th

2nd

3rd

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Question 5 of 10

5. What position in the first round was McNair drafted in the 1995 NFL draft? Hint

1st

3rd

2nd

He was not drafted in the first round

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Question 6 of 10

6. In what sport other than football was Steve McNair drafted by a professional team? Hint

He was only drafted by a football team

Basketball

Baseball

Hockey

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Question 7 of 10

7. For which season was McNair named co-MVP of the NFL, and who did he share the award with? Hint

2000 - Marshall Faulk

2002 - Rich Gannon

2001 - Kurt Warner

2003 - Peyton Manning

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many times was Steve McNair selected for the Pro Bowl? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many passing yards did Steve McNair end his NFL career with? Hint

21,218

61,361

31,304

51,475

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the most common nickname used for Steve McNair? Hint

Broadway Steve

Slash

Cool Air

Air McNair

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What position other than quarterback, did Steve McNair play in high school?

Answer: Safety

McNair intercepted 30 passes during his high school career. 15 of them came during his senior year.

2. What college did Steve McNair attend?

Answer: Alcorn State University

Alcorn State is a historically black college located near Lorman, Mississippi. In addition to McNair, its notable alumni include NFL wide receiver Donald Driver, actor Michael Clarke Duncan, civil rights activist Medgar Evers, and author Alex Haley.

3. What award did McNair win in his senior year of college, which recognized him as the outstanding offensive player in Division 1-AA that season?

Answer: Walter Payton Award

The Walter Payton Award is the only one of these 4 awarded specifically to a division 1-AA player. The Heisman Trophy and Walter Camp Award both go to the outstanding player across all of college football. The Sullivan Award goes to the outstanding amateur athlete across all sports.

4. What place did Steve finish in the Heisman Trophy voting in 1994?

Answer: 3rd

McNair came in third, behind running backs Rashaan Salaam of Colorado and Ki-Jana Carter of Penn State.

5. What position in the first round was McNair drafted in the 1995 NFL draft?

Answer: 3rd

McNair was drafted behind Ki-Jana Carter and Tony Boselli. Carter had a disappointing NFL career. Boselli was named to the Pro Bowl team 5 times during his career.

6. In what sport other than football was Steve McNair drafted by a professional team?

Answer: Baseball

The Seattle Mariners drafted McNair in the 1991 amateur draft (in the 35th round). He also played basketball and ran track in high school.

7. For which season was McNair named co-MVP of the NFL, and who did he share the award with?

Answer: 2003 - Peyton Manning

The others listed did win the MVP in the season indicated. Manning shared it with McNair for the 2003 season.

8. How many times was Steve McNair selected for the Pro Bowl?

Answer: 3

McNair was selected based on his performance in the 2000, 2003, and 2005 seasons. He didn't actually play the first of those games due to a shoulder injury.

9. How many passing yards did Steve McNair end his NFL career with?

Answer: 31,304

At the time of his retirement, this total placed McNair 28th on the all-time list of quarterbacks, ahead of Hall of Famers Len Dawson, Terry Bradshaw, and Joe Namath. The other numbers listed belonged to Dan Marino (61,361), John Elway (51,475), and Jack Kemp (21,218).

10. What is the most common nickname used for Steve McNair?

Answer: Air McNair

"Broadway Joe" Namath and Kordell "Slash" Stewart were both NFL quarterbacks. The nickname came for his ability to throw the ball.

Source: Author hammerdjh

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