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Quiz about NFLs International Tastes
Quiz about NFLs International Tastes

NFLs International Tastes Trivia Quiz


All multiple choice about some NFL players born outside the United States, who made a name for themselves in pro football. Have fun! :-)

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Nightmare
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
301,408
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
821
Awards
Top 10% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 98 (9/10), Guest 181 (7/10), Guest 162 (6/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Born in Mondsee, Austria, this kicker made his name in 11 seasons with the 49ers. In his final season in 1987, he led the league with 44 of 46 PATs made. Who is he? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Born in Seoul, Korea, this 2008 Pittsburgh Steeler had already caught over 1000 passing yards four times in his career. Who is this? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Saigon, Vietnam, produced an outstanding linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys. Who was this that had seven interceptions in his seven seasons? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This kicker born in Scotland, put the first points on the board in Super Bowl XLII, Giants vs Patriots. Who was he? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. This early NFL and Canadian-born multi-tasked player in the 1930s was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1963. He played all his nine seasons with the Chicago Bears. Who was this that scored 27 rushing touchdowns? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The country of Mexico has provided many field goal kickers to the NFL, including which four of the same last name? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. This 1960s and 1970s Hungarian-born kicker played for 11 seasons with the Bills and Giants. Who is he? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This quarterback who was born in Calgary, made his name with the Washington Redskins when he took the team to a Super Bowl victory. He threw 115 touchdown passes in his career. Who was this two-time Pro Bowler? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. This Hall of Fame linebacker was born in Guatemala City in 1947. He began his career with the Colts, but made his name as an Oakland Raider. He also made it to the Pro Bowl eight times in his career. Who was this that wore the number 83? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. This two-time Pro Bowler was born in Nigeria. In 1989, he led the league by rushing for 1480 yards. He played for only six seasons with the Chiefs, but made every one of them count. Who was this? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Born in Mondsee, Austria, this kicker made his name in 11 seasons with the 49ers. In his final season in 1987, he led the league with 44 of 46 PATs made. Who is he?

Answer: Ray Wersching

Ray began his career with the Chargers from 1973-1976, before joining the 49ers. Over 206 games, he scored 329 points. Other NFL players born in Austria include kickers Toni Fritsch and Toni Linhart.
2. Born in Seoul, Korea, this 2008 Pittsburgh Steeler had already caught over 1000 passing yards four times in his career. Who is this?

Answer: Hines Ward

Hines was a rookie in 1998 with the Steelers, and was still there for his 11th season with the team in 2008. His four straight 1000-yard receiving seasons were from 2001-2004, making the Pro Bowl each season. South Korea also produced St. Louis Cardinals kicker, John Lee.
3. Saigon, Vietnam, produced an outstanding linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys. Who was this that had seven interceptions in his seven seasons?

Answer: Dat Nguyen

Nguyen played from 1999-2005, all for the Cowboys. The Cowboys made the playoffs only twice with Dat.
4. This kicker born in Scotland, put the first points on the board in Super Bowl XLII, Giants vs Patriots. Who was he?

Answer: Lawrence Tynes

The others had long been retired. After kicking for the Chiefs in three seasons, Tynes came to the Giants in 2007. His 32-yard field goal in Super Bowl XLII, helped the Giants to defeat New England, 17-14. Tynes was born in Greenock. Kicker Ian Sunter was also born in Dundee.
5. This early NFL and Canadian-born multi-tasked player in the 1930s was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1963. He played all his nine seasons with the Chicago Bears. Who was this that scored 27 rushing touchdowns?

Answer: Bronko Nagurski

Nagurski, born in Rainy River, was a four-time all-pro, and led the league in touchdowns in 1932. Canada has supplied the American Football front with quality players including Steve Christie, Eddie Murray, Mark Rypien, Mike Vanderjagt, and others.
6. The country of Mexico has provided many field goal kickers to the NFL, including which four of the same last name?

Answer: Zendejas

Joaquin, Max, and Tony Zendejas were all born in Curimeo, while Luis Zendejas was born in Mexico City. Other kickers that were born in Mexico include Frank Corral, Efren Herrera, and Rafael Septien.
7. This 1960s and 1970s Hungarian-born kicker played for 11 seasons with the Bills and Giants. Who is he?

Answer: Pete Gogolak

Born in Budapest, Pete was a one-time Pro Bowler in his second season with the Bills, then was signed by the Giants for his nine remaining seasons and retired in 1974. Redskins kicker Charlie Gogolak was also Hungarian, born in Rapahidveg.
8. This quarterback who was born in Calgary, made his name with the Washington Redskins when he took the team to a Super Bowl victory. He threw 115 touchdown passes in his career. Who was this two-time Pro Bowler?

Answer: Mark Rypien

Rypien led the Redskins in 1991 with a 14-2 record. He and the Redskins defeated the Bills 37-24 in Super Bowl XXVI. It would be the second of four consecutive Super Bowl losses for Buffalo.
9. This Hall of Fame linebacker was born in Guatemala City in 1947. He began his career with the Colts, but made his name as an Oakland Raider. He also made it to the Pro Bowl eight times in his career. Who was this that wore the number 83?

Answer: Ted Hendricks

Although the number 83 was not common for a linebacker, Hendricks stood out by his ability and play anyway. In his third season with Baltimore, he intercepted five passes, which was a contribution to his first Pro Bowl selection. He played with the Colts at Super Bowl III in the loss that New York Jet Joe Namath guaranteed victory.

He was also there for the Colts' Super Bowl V victory over the Cowboys. He left the Colts in 1974 for the Packers. Although Ted intercepted another five passes in his only season with Green Bay, they let him go to the Raiders in 1975.

Hendricks retired in 1983, then was inducted into the hall in 1990.
10. This two-time Pro Bowler was born in Nigeria. In 1989, he led the league by rushing for 1480 yards. He played for only six seasons with the Chiefs, but made every one of them count. Who was this?

Answer: Christian Okoye

The others were all California grown. Okoye had an oustanding season in 1989. Along with his 1480 yards, he rushed for 12 touchdowns in the season. Christian retired after the 1992 season after being plagued with injuries.
Source: Author Nightmare

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