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Quiz about Football Cards
Quiz about Football Cards

Football Cards Trivia Quiz


Not an easy quiz, but for true collectors. All fans, however, may enjoy the information. Questions include vintage and modern cards.

A multiple-choice quiz by maineiac48. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
maineiac48
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
285,760
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Very Difficult
Avg Score
4 / 10
Plays
1423
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. In one year, Bowman released two parallel card sets of different sizes, known as "Bowman Large" and "Bowman Small". In which year did this occur? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The 1955 Topps All-American set contained the rookie card for which of the following? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Brian Piccolo's rookie card was in the 1969 Topps set. His only other card was one of the 4-in-1 inserts in that set, which consisted of punch-out minis of four players. Which of the following players was not on the 4-in-1 card with Brian Piccolo? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The cards from the 1949 Leaf set contained an offer on the back of the cards. If you sent in five wrappers and a dime, you would receive which of the following? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which of the following did not have a rookie card in the 1957 Topps set? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The 1951 Bowman set offered the rookie cards of many great players. Which of the following did not have a rookie card in that set? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In 1991, a nationwide pizza chain offered a special 50 card set which listed only quarterbacks. Which pizza chain was it? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. One year the Topps company released a parallel set written in Spanish on the front and back. The set became known as "Topps Mexican". In what year was that set released? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Promo cards for the 1989 Pro Set included a card for which non-player? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which card set showed the player's college team on the card front, not a professional team? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In one year, Bowman released two parallel card sets of different sizes, known as "Bowman Large" and "Bowman Small". In which year did this occur?

Answer: 1952

The larger size version is generally considered to be more valueable than the smaller cards. Many great players had their rookie cards in this set.
2. The 1955 Topps All-American set contained the rookie card for which of the following?

Answer: Both of these

Both of these great players had their rookie cards in this set. Red Grange is card #27 and Ernie Nevers is card #56.
3. Brian Piccolo's rookie card was in the 1969 Topps set. His only other card was one of the 4-in-1 inserts in that set, which consisted of punch-out minis of four players. Which of the following players was not on the 4-in-1 card with Brian Piccolo?

Answer: Dave Osborn

Brian Piccolo had his career and his life cut tragically cut short, and was the subject of the movie "Brian's Song".
4. The cards from the 1949 Leaf set contained an offer on the back of the cards. If you sent in five wrappers and a dime, you would receive which of the following?

Answer: A 12" x 6" felt pennant

The pennants included both professional and collegiate teams, and are highly coveted today.
5. Which of the following did not have a rookie card in the 1957 Topps set?

Answer: Gino Marchetti

Gino Marchetti's rookie card was in the 1952 Bowman set. Marchette played 13 of his 14 seasons with the Baltimore Colts.
6. The 1951 Bowman set offered the rookie cards of many great players. Which of the following did not have a rookie card in that set?

Answer: Dante Lavelli

The 1951 Bowman set was highly desireable because of the many great players who had their first cards there. Dante Lavelli, however, had a rookie card in the 1950 Bowman set.
7. In 1991, a nationwide pizza chain offered a special 50 card set which listed only quarterbacks. Which pizza chain was it?

Answer: Domino's

The limited set was called "Domino's Quarterback Challenge".
8. One year the Topps company released a parallel set written in Spanish on the front and back. The set became known as "Topps Mexican". In what year was that set released?

Answer: 1977

This set was released in a very limited print run, and as a result they command a premium value among collectors.
9. Promo cards for the 1989 Pro Set included a card for which non-player?

Answer: Santa Claus

The Santa Claus card was mailed to card dealers and NFL VIPs, and was not available in packs.
10. Which card set showed the player's college team on the card front, not a professional team?

Answer: 1955 Topps All-American

The 1955 Topps set was the first set by the Topps company, and did not reflect and professional team on the cards. (Neither Bowman nor Upper Deck produced a set in 1956).
Source: Author maineiac48

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