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Broncomania Trivia Quiz

The Denver Broncos began play in 1960. Through the seasons, many players have made their mark on the organization, contributing outstanding accomplishments. Secure your status as a Bronco Maniac by showing what you know about the men from Mile High.

A multiple-choice quiz by Tredici. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Tredici

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
295,083

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
548

Last 3 plays: Guest 167 (1/10), Guest 97 (2/10), Guest 73 (0/10).

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1. By combination of receiving, rushing and returning, who was the first Bronco player to cross the end zone over 70 times? Hint

Rod Smith

Shannon Sharpe

Floyd Little

Terrell Davis

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2. Name the first Denver Bronco pass rusher to sack the opposition's quarterback over 90 times. Hint

Trevor Pryce

Barney Chavous

Rulon Jones

Simon Fletcher

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3. This former Denver Bronco has gone on to become a motivational speaker, author, journalist, and local Denver Sportscaster. Who is it? Hint

Vance Johnson

Reggie Rivers

Steve Sewell

Tom Jackson

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4. Which NFL coach and long time friend did Mike Shanahan confer with prior to drafting Jay Cutler? Hint

Gary Kubiak

Dan Reeves

Jeff Fisher

Jon Gruden

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5. Who was the first Denver Bronco to intercept and return the ball for 4 touchdowns during his career? Hint

Billy Thompson

Tyrone Braxton

Louie Wright

Mike Harden

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6. The Denver Broncos have had many exceptional safeties. Who first achieved a team record by snagging 44 career interceptions? Hint

Dennis Smith

Austin Gonsoulin

Steve Foley

Steve Atwater

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7. Who was the first Denver Bronco to return an interception over 90 yards for a score? Hint

Randy Gradishar

Tom Jackson

Champ Bailey

Darrent Williams

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8. Who set a Bronco franchise record when he attempted 39 field goals in a season? Hint

Gene Mingo

Jason Elam

Rich Karlis

Jim Turner

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9. Which Denver quarterback set a team record by throwing 499 passing yards in a single game? Hint

Gus Frerotte

John Elway

Brian Griese

Jake Plummer

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10. Who presented John Elway into the NFL Hall of Fame by performing the introduction speech at his ceremony? Hint

Bronco Coach Mike Shanahan

His High school coach Jack Neumeier

His Oldest Son Jack Elway

His Oldest Daughter Jessica Elway

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. By combination of receiving, rushing and returning, who was the first Bronco player to cross the end zone over 70 times?

Answer: Rod Smith

The undrafted Rod Smith scored 71 touchdowns. 68 Receiving, 1 Rushing and 2 by Returns.

2. Name the first Denver Bronco pass rusher to sack the opposition's quarterback over 90 times.

Answer: Simon Fletcher

The NFL started keeping official sack stats in 1982. From 1985-1995, Simon Fletcher recorded 97.5 sacks.

3. This former Denver Bronco has gone on to become a motivational speaker, author, journalist, and local Denver Sportscaster. Who is it?

Answer: Reggie Rivers

Reggie has written for both major Denver newspapers, served as guest-host on Denver television and radio shows including "Broncos Beat" and "Sports Extra". He has hosted his own weekly radio segment called "Rolling with Rivers". His post-football career has included nightly sports anchor duties for the Denver CBS affliate. Reggie has penned columns for "Pro Football Weekly" and hosted "Global Agenda" on the Denver PBS network.

4. Which NFL coach and long time friend did Mike Shanahan confer with prior to drafting Jay Cutler?

Answer: Jeff Fisher

While coaching the Tennessee Titans, trusted friend and colleague Jeff Fisher had the opportunity to follow Cutler's career at Vanderbilt.

5. Who was the first Denver Bronco to intercept and return the ball for 4 touchdowns during his career?

Answer: Mike Harden

Mike Harden (1980-88) was the first Bronco to have four interception returned for touchdowns. Tyrone Braxton also returned four for touchdowns during his two stints with the Broncos in 1987-93 and 1985-99.

6. The Denver Broncos have had many exceptional safeties. Who first achieved a team record by snagging 44 career interceptions?

Answer: Steve Foley

Steve Foley (1976-1986), was one of the least heralded players to line up at safety for the Broncos.

7. Who was the first Denver Bronco to return an interception over 90 yards for a score?

Answer: Randy Gradishar

In 1980, Randy Gradishar rumbled, bumbled, and stumbled for 93 yards to paydirt against the Cleveland Browns.

8. Who set a Bronco franchise record when he attempted 39 field goals in a season?

Answer: Gene Mingo

In 1962, the team struggled into field goal scoring position for Gene Mingo, to try and split the uprights 39 times.

9. Which Denver quarterback set a team record by throwing 499 passing yards in a single game?

Answer: Jake Plummer

On Halloween in 2004, Jake Plummer provided a treat by passing for 499 yards. Unfortunately, he also provided the trick by losing to Atlanta 41-28.

10. Who presented John Elway into the NFL Hall of Fame by performing the introduction speech at his ceremony?

Answer: His Oldest Daughter Jessica Elway

John's speech on August 8, 2004, began with thanking Jessie and telling her she did an awesome job. Surprisingly, Jessica Elway was the first player's daughter to introduce a father into the Hall of Fame.

Source: Author Tredici

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