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Quiz about NFL Tragedies
Quiz about NFL Tragedies

NFL Tragedies Trivia Quiz


An all multiple choice quiz about some NFL players whose career ended too quickly. If you're a NFL fan, you'll recognize these players. Good luck! :-)

A multiple-choice quiz by JuniorTheJaws. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
212,903
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
2076
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 104 (4/10), Guest 73 (6/10), Guest 4 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which 1978 Patriots receiver was hit in a preseason game by Oakland's Jack Tatum, and the hit left him paralyzed to never walk again? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which Chicago Bear was diagnosed with cancer after the 1969 season, then died the following summer? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which Cleveland Brown defensive back was lost to a cocaine overdose just prior to the 1986 season? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which 1991 Lions offensive lineman in his third NFL season, had a career-ending injury which left him paralyzed? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. After playing in a reserve role for the Bears in 1958, which 1960 Los Angeles Charger receiver died late in the year as a result from a diabetes attack in only his second pro season? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which Houston Oiler defensive lineman committed suicide in 1993? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which fourth-season New York Jet defensive end in 1992, had his career end by being paralyzed in a late-season game? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which Philadelphia Eagle defensive tackle was killed in a car accident in 1992? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. This Heisman Trophy running back from Syracuse was drafted by the Washington Redskins before the 1962 season. He was then traded to the Cleveland Browns for Bobby Mitchell. He died of leukemia and never played an NFL down. Who was he? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. I was the AFC Rookie of the Year in 1981, and rushed for 1121 yards with the Chiefs. I died in 1983 while trying to save three children from drowning. Who am I? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 20 2024 : Guest 104: 4/10
Mar 17 2024 : Guest 73: 6/10
Feb 26 2024 : Guest 4: 8/10
Feb 15 2024 : Guest 208: 1/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which 1978 Patriots receiver was hit in a preseason game by Oakland's Jack Tatum, and the hit left him paralyzed to never walk again?

Answer: Darryl Stingley

Darryl had five seasons under his belt with New England, and was the Patriots leading receiver in 1977 with 39 catches.
2. Which Chicago Bear was diagnosed with cancer after the 1969 season, then died the following summer?

Answer: Brian Piccolo

Piccolo played in only four seasons in the NFL, but all were along side of the great Gale Sayers of the Bears. Brian's life was well depicted in the movie, "Brian's Song", starring James Caan and Billy Dee Williams.
3. Which Cleveland Brown defensive back was lost to a cocaine overdose just prior to the 1986 season?

Answer: Don Rogers

Rogers was a first round pick in the 1984 draft from UCLA. He had played for only two seasons in the NFL.
4. Which 1991 Lions offensive lineman in his third NFL season, had a career-ending injury which left him paralyzed?

Answer: Mike Utley

Mike joined the Detroit Lions in 1989 along with the great Barry Sanders. Utley opened many holes for the star running back.
5. After playing in a reserve role for the Bears in 1958, which 1960 Los Angeles Charger receiver died late in the year as a result from a diabetes attack in only his second pro season?

Answer: Ralph Anderson

Anderson caught 44 passes for 614 yards and five touchdowns in the 1960 season. Most of his receptions were via quarterback Jack Kemp.
6. Which Houston Oiler defensive lineman committed suicide in 1993?

Answer: Jeff Alm

Alm was in his fourth season with the Oilers after being selected 41st in the second round of the 1990 draft from Notre Dame. Alm was in an accident on a Texas highway in December 1993 which killed his passenger and close friend. Police determined that drugs were involved with the crash. Alm was overcome with grief and took his own life.
7. Which fourth-season New York Jet defensive end in 1992, had his career end by being paralyzed in a late-season game?

Answer: Dennis Byrd

The defensive end from Tulsa was a second round, number 42 overall pick in the 1989 draft.
8. Which Philadelphia Eagle defensive tackle was killed in a car accident in 1992?

Answer: Jerome Brown

Brown was drafted from Miami. He was in his fifth season and had just come off two straight all-pro seasons.
9. This Heisman Trophy running back from Syracuse was drafted by the Washington Redskins before the 1962 season. He was then traded to the Cleveland Browns for Bobby Mitchell. He died of leukemia and never played an NFL down. Who was he?

Answer: Ernie Davis

Ernie was the first African-American Heisman Trophy winner in history.
10. I was the AFC Rookie of the Year in 1981, and rushed for 1121 yards with the Chiefs. I died in 1983 while trying to save three children from drowning. Who am I?

Answer: Joe Delaney

The tragedy happened in Monroe, Louisiana. Delaney had only played two seasons.
Source: Author JuniorTheJaws

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