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NFL Hall of Fame [2] Trivia Quiz

This quiz contains interesting facts on members and teams associated with the Hall of Fame. Good luck and thanks for playing!

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

Author
gamemaker

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
264,549

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1925, player/manager George Halas of the Chicago Bears persuaded a young halfback to join his team. His nickname was "the Galloping Ghost." Who was this player? Hint

Bronko Nagurski

Ernie Nevers

John McNally

Red Grange

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Question 2 of 10

2. Fritz Pollard was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005. Which of these defunct NFL teams did he play for? Hint

Hammond Pros

All teams listed

Milwaukee Badgers

Providence Steam Roller

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Question 3 of 10

3. Joining the NFL in 1933, who was the original owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers? Hint

Dan Rooney

Forrest Douds

Art Rooney II

Art Rooney Sr.

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Question 4 of 10

4. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1974, how did defensive back Dick "Night Train" Lane get his nickname? Hint

From a coach

From an opposing player

From one of his teammates

From his grandmother

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Question 5 of 10

5. Coaching great Vince Lombardi was elected into the Hall of Fame in 1971. Which of these teams was he not associated with? Hint

Green Bay Packers

Los Angeles Rams

New York Giants

Washington Redskins

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Question 6 of 10

6. Jim Otto played center for the Oakland Raiders from 1960-1974. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1980. What number did he have on his jersey? Hint

zero zero

zero

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Question 7 of 10

7. Was Buffalo Bills guard Billy Shaw the first player inducted into the hall (1999) having never played in the NFL?

Yes

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which former player inducted into the hall in 1988 would become a lawyer and would later be elected to the Minnesota Supreme Court? Hint

Carl Eller

Alan Page

Paul Krause

Ron Yary

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the first Miami Dolphin inducted into the Hall of Fame that spent his entire career with the Dolphins? Hint

Paul Warfield

Bob Griese

Larry Csonka

Larry Little

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Question 10 of 10

10. Steve Young was inducted into the hall in 2005. With which professional team did he start with after college? Hint

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Los Angeles Express

San Francisco 49ers

Philadelphia Eagles

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1925, player/manager George Halas of the Chicago Bears persuaded a young halfback to join his team. His nickname was "the Galloping Ghost." Who was this player?

Answer: Red Grange

Red Grange was a charter member of both the College Hall of Fame as well as the NFL Hall of Fame. The University of Illinois retired his number 77 in 1925.

2. Fritz Pollard was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005. Which of these defunct NFL teams did he play for?

Answer: All teams listed

Among other teams, Pollard played running back for the Milwaukee Badgers (1922), the Hammond Pros (1923-1924), and the Providence Steam Roller (1925). In 1920, Pollard along with Bobby Marshall became the first African Americans in the NFL.

3. Joining the NFL in 1933, who was the original owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers?

Answer: Art Rooney Sr.

Originally known as the Pirates, a fan contest held in 1940 helped change the name to the Steelers named after the steel industry in Pittsburgh. Art Rooney was inducted into the hall in 1964.

4. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1974, how did defensive back Dick "Night Train" Lane get his nickname?

Answer: From one of his teammates

Tom Fears of the Los Angeles Rams gave him his nickname, after a song.

5. Coaching great Vince Lombardi was elected into the Hall of Fame in 1971. Which of these teams was he not associated with?

Answer: Los Angeles Rams

Lombardi's NFL coaching career was (1954-1958) New York Giants-offensive coordinator, (1959-1967) Green Bay Packers-head coach, (1968)general manager, (1969) Washington Redskins head coach. The Vince Lomabrdi Trophy is awarded to the Super Bowl winner each year.

6. Jim Otto played center for the Oakland Raiders from 1960-1974. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1980. What number did he have on his jersey?

Answer: zero zero

The number 00 was a play on his name Otto (aught-O), used as a marketing gimmick by the AFL. The NFL no longer allows the number 00 to be worn on players jerseys.

7. Was Buffalo Bills guard Billy Shaw the first player inducted into the hall (1999) having never played in the NFL?

Answer: Yes

Shaw spent his entire career (1961-1969) with the Bufalo Bills in the AFL.

8. Which former player inducted into the hall in 1988 would become a lawyer and would later be elected to the Minnesota Supreme Court?

Answer: Alan Page

Page played for the Minnesota Vikings (1967-1978) and the Chicago Bears (1978-1981). He was the first player from Canton, OH, to be inducted into his hometown Hall of Fame.

9. Who was the first Miami Dolphin inducted into the Hall of Fame that spent his entire career with the Dolphins?

Answer: Bob Griese

Griese, a former first round pick from Purdue University, played from 1967-1980. He was inducted into the hall in 1990. Csonka, Little, and Warfield all played with other teams besides the Dolphins.

10. Steve Young was inducted into the hall in 2005. With which professional team did he start with after college?

Answer: Los Angeles Express

Young played for the LA Express (USFL) from 1984-1985, Tampa Bay from 1985-1986, and from the 49ers from 1987-1999. He was the first left handed QB inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Source: Author gamemaker

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