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Quiz about CFLs American Team Nicknames
Quiz about CFLs American Team Nicknames

CFL's American Team Nicknames Trivia Quiz


American teams played in the CFL from 1993 to 1995, how well do you know their nicknames? I'll give you the nickname or city, you fill in the blank. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by marchmadness. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
marchmadness
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
145,947
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
1790
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Question 1 of 10
1. What city are the Goldminers from?

Answer: (One Word, California)
Question 2 of 10
2. What American city did the Stallions play in?

Answer: (One Word, Maryland)
Question 3 of 10
3. What well known American city, were the Posse located in? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What was the nickname of the Shreveport CFL team?

Answer: (One Word, a person who robs in the sea)
Question 5 of 10
5. What city were the Mad Dogs located in? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What was the nickname of the San Antonio team? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What was the nickname of the CFL's Birmingham team?

Answer: (One Word Only)
Question 8 of 10
8. What American team won the 1995 Grey Cup? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. How many American teams played in the CFL in 1993? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Only two American teams played in the CFL every year from 1993 to 1995?



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What city are the Goldminers from?

Answer: Sacramento

Sacramento was 6-12 in 1993, and 9-8 in 1994. They were led by quarterback David Archer and running back Troy Mills. Mills averaged 6.9 yards per rush in 1994.
2. What American city did the Stallions play in?

Answer: Baltimore

Baltimore was 12-6 in 1994 and lost in the Grey Cup. They were 15-3 in 1995 and won the Grey Cup.
3. What well known American city, were the Posse located in?

Answer: Las Vegas

Las Vegas was 5-13 in 1994, their only year of existence. They were led by quarterback Anthony Calvillo, who started for the 2002 Grey Cup champion Alouettes. Shonte Peoples also had 14 sacks in 1994.
4. What was the nickname of the Shreveport CFL team?

Answer: Pirates

Shreveport was 3-15 in 1994 and 5-13 in 1995. The Pirates were led by quarterback Billy Joe Tolliver, and kick returner Freeman Baysinger.
5. What city were the Mad Dogs located in?

Answer: Memphis

Memphis was 9-9 in 1995, their only year of existence. The Mad Dogs offense was led by great quarterback Damon Allen, and their defense was led by Tim Cofield, who had 24 sacks in 1995.
6. What was the nickname of the San Antonio team?

Answer: Texans

San Antonio went 12-6 in 1995, and made it to the Southern Division finals before losing to Baltimore. The Sacramento Goldminers became the San Antonio Texans in 1995, and had the same players, including quarterback David Archer.
7. What was the nickname of the CFL's Birmingham team?

Answer: Barracudas

Birmingham went 11-7 in their only year of existence in 1995. The Barracudas were led by the great Matt Dunigan, who threw for 4911 yards in 1995, and were coached by Jack Pardee.
8. What American team won the 1995 Grey Cup?

Answer: Baltimore

Baltimore beat Calgary 37-20 in the last game in their history. Baltimore played at Memorial Stadium, and was 27-9 in their history.
9. How many American teams played in the CFL in 1993?

Answer: 1

Only the 6-12 Sacramento Goldminers played in 1993, when the Eskimos won the Grey Cup. The Goldminers played in Hornet Field, and never made the playoffs.
10. Only two American teams played in the CFL every year from 1993 to 1995?

Answer: False

No team played for more then two years in that three year span. All American teams folded from the CFL after 1995.
Source: Author marchmadness

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